Manulife Therapists in Victoria, BC
Whether you're navigating relationship issues, transitioning through life changes, or grappling with anxiety, you do not have to do it alone. Counselling helps us to understand our own desires, past experiences, and vulnerabilities, this is what lays the groundwork for meaningful connection with others. Counselling is a courageous journey with a companion who holds the flashlight.
Whether you're navigating relationship issues, transitioning through life changes, or grappling with anxiety, you do not have to do it alone. Counselling helps us to understand our own desires, past experiences, and vulnerabilities, this is what lays the groundwork for meaningful connection with others. Counselling is a courageous journey with a companion who holds the flashlight.
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
Allow me to introduce myself—I'm Vanya Malixi, a mental health alchemist on a quest to help individuals, couples, and families turn their emotional struggles into personal triumphs. My journey through the labyrinth of the mind has led me to become a Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, earned from the halls of Yorkville University. The fire in my heart is fuelled by a relentless passion for guiding people toward brighter mental horizons. So, whether you're seeking clarity in the chaos of your thoughts or yearning for a guiding hand through life's emotional labyrinth, I'm here to walk beside you.
Allow me to introduce myself—I'm Vanya Malixi, a mental health alchemist on a quest to help individuals, couples, and families turn their emotional struggles into personal triumphs. My journey through the labyrinth of the mind has led me to become a Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, earned from the halls of Yorkville University. The fire in my heart is fuelled by a relentless passion for guiding people toward brighter mental horizons. So, whether you're seeking clarity in the chaos of your thoughts or yearning for a guiding hand through life's emotional labyrinth, I'm here to walk beside you.
Lindsay Haverslew
Counsellor, MA, RTC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8N (Online Only)
Are you trying to figure out how to move forward after having your relationship end or discovering your partner's emotional or physical betrayal? My team at Lost & Found Counselling specializes in betrayal trauma recovery. Betrayal trauma is very real and can occur when the sense of safety and security in a relationship is broken due to cheating, unexpected ending of the partnership, abuse and/or lies. Experiencing this type of trauma can completely shake our beliefs about ourselves, about others, and about the world around us. This can feel lonely, scary, overwhelming and confusing.
Are you trying to figure out how to move forward after having your relationship end or discovering your partner's emotional or physical betrayal? My team at Lost & Found Counselling specializes in betrayal trauma recovery. Betrayal trauma is very real and can occur when the sense of safety and security in a relationship is broken due to cheating, unexpected ending of the partnership, abuse and/or lies. Experiencing this type of trauma can completely shake our beliefs about ourselves, about others, and about the world around us. This can feel lonely, scary, overwhelming and confusing.
Currently accepting male clients & couples. I support Men heal their relationship with themselves and to those who are in their life. The relationship you have with yourself is the most important one, how you communicate with yourself will be a direct reflection of how you communicate with the world around you. You may have built up internal defences to block you from feeling your emotional experience from a young age out of a need to survive and fit in, all the while boosting your performance-based esteem. We work on your relationship with yourself first and then to those around you in your life to start the reconnection process.
Currently accepting male clients & couples. I support Men heal their relationship with themselves and to those who are in their life. The relationship you have with yourself is the most important one, how you communicate with yourself will be a direct reflection of how you communicate with the world around you. You may have built up internal defences to block you from feeling your emotional experience from a young age out of a need to survive and fit in, all the while boosting your performance-based esteem. We work on your relationship with yourself first and then to those around you in your life to start the reconnection process.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship, and navigate life changes such as the blending of two families, divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I have additional training in working with clients with ADHD.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship, and navigate life changes such as the blending of two families, divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I have additional training in working with clients with ADHD.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
Jess Urchyshyn
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T (Online Only)
Do you want Feminist Therapy? I am a settler on the ancestral territories of Ktunaxa, Syilx, and Sinixt First Nations and I can support Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationships, boundaries, parenting, self-compassion, identity, complicated grief, and much more. If you want to feel better and live more authentically with the support of a Registered Clinical Counsellor, we could be a good fit! Visit my website to learn more about me and I hope we connect soon.
Do you want Feminist Therapy? I am a settler on the ancestral territories of Ktunaxa, Syilx, and Sinixt First Nations and I can support Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationships, boundaries, parenting, self-compassion, identity, complicated grief, and much more. If you want to feel better and live more authentically with the support of a Registered Clinical Counsellor, we could be a good fit! Visit my website to learn more about me and I hope we connect soon.
Sol Fried
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Welcoming all first responders, military professionals, couples, and their families, Sol has been providing EMDR therapy for over 15 years. As a dedicated therapist, Sol strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients. His goal is to help individuals explore their traumas and leave with a renewed sense of empowerment and hope.
Welcoming all first responders, military professionals, couples, and their families, Sol has been providing EMDR therapy for over 15 years. As a dedicated therapist, Sol strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients. His goal is to help individuals explore their traumas and leave with a renewed sense of empowerment and hope.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
Ivy Booth
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MC, RP-Q
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8P (Online Only)
People want to be happy, feel safe and secure, and to discover or actualize what they view to be their life's pupose, so let's find a way to make that a reality! I work to collaborate with you to explore what has been causing you distress (anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and more), how the distress started and continues to impact you, and where you want to ideally be.
People want to be happy, feel safe and secure, and to discover or actualize what they view to be their life's pupose, so let's find a way to make that a reality! I work to collaborate with you to explore what has been causing you distress (anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and more), how the distress started and continues to impact you, and where you want to ideally be.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R (Online Only)
I accept both British Columbia and Ontario clients for individual and couples therapy. I specialize in the following areas but not limited to: Relationship / Marriage Issues, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Prenatal/Postpartum, Emotional Regulation, Life Transitions, and Emotional Abuse. I’m a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) practitioner associated with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Toronto, Ontario, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.
I accept both British Columbia and Ontario clients for individual and couples therapy. I specialize in the following areas but not limited to: Relationship / Marriage Issues, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Prenatal/Postpartum, Emotional Regulation, Life Transitions, and Emotional Abuse. I’m a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) practitioner associated with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Toronto, Ontario, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.
Do you have the sense that there is underlying pain that is preventing you from fully enjoying your life? Often, our unhelpful patterns originally evolved as strategies to meet needs, and to protect ourselves against overwhelming distress. My work aims to help you more effectively meet the needs behind these old, perhaps outdated strategies. Some of the issues that clients come to me for help with are: personal growth and alignment with life purpose; emotional regulation; emotional intimacy; anxiety and panic attacks; self-worth; and grief and loss (personal and collective).
Do you have the sense that there is underlying pain that is preventing you from fully enjoying your life? Often, our unhelpful patterns originally evolved as strategies to meet needs, and to protect ourselves against overwhelming distress. My work aims to help you more effectively meet the needs behind these old, perhaps outdated strategies. Some of the issues that clients come to me for help with are: personal growth and alignment with life purpose; emotional regulation; emotional intimacy; anxiety and panic attacks; self-worth; and grief and loss (personal and collective).
Now accepting new clients across British Columbia Online or in person. Are you feeling stuck, stagnant and unable to move forward with your life? Tired of feeling alone, anxious, stressed or numb? Often times overwhelming experiences in life can create a disconnect between our mind and body. We may think we're ready to move forward but our bodies are stuck and do not feel safe which can prevent us from taking the next step; however, with support and guidance, you are capable of becoming greater attuned to your body and inner resources to make a sustainable change towards fulfilling experiences and relationships.
Now accepting new clients across British Columbia Online or in person. Are you feeling stuck, stagnant and unable to move forward with your life? Tired of feeling alone, anxious, stressed or numb? Often times overwhelming experiences in life can create a disconnect between our mind and body. We may think we're ready to move forward but our bodies are stuck and do not feel safe which can prevent us from taking the next step; however, with support and guidance, you are capable of becoming greater attuned to your body and inner resources to make a sustainable change towards fulfilling experiences and relationships.
Jen Rosang
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8P
Not accepting new clients
Life can be hard. You may be living each day with anxiety, or feeling down about your current situation or past decisions. Maybe you are experiencing a challenging relationship, or struggling to manage difficult emotions such as anxiety, grief, anger, or sadness. Perhaps you feel stuck in some way or have trouble accepting yourself. You are not alone… All of these issues are part of the shared human experience. They are painful yet expected elements of life, and we can learn to navigate them with more confidence when we have the necessary support and resources.
Life can be hard. You may be living each day with anxiety, or feeling down about your current situation or past decisions. Maybe you are experiencing a challenging relationship, or struggling to manage difficult emotions such as anxiety, grief, anger, or sadness. Perhaps you feel stuck in some way or have trouble accepting yourself. You are not alone… All of these issues are part of the shared human experience. They are painful yet expected elements of life, and we can learn to navigate them with more confidence when we have the necessary support and resources.
