Narrative Therapists in Victoria, BC
Expertise, experience and training in Nature-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology.
I have a Master’s of Counselling Psychology and a Master of Environmental Management. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I am passionate about working with children, youth and families, supporting them through their life pathways. My work builds on a lifetime committed to service, and working with non-profits, regional and provincial government in emergency management, conservation and environmental policy. I currently work as a clinician with individuals with eating disorders. My goal is to create a positive therapeutic environment where you feel safe, supported, and heard.
Expertise, experience and training in Nature-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology.
I have a Master’s of Counselling Psychology and a Master of Environmental Management. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I am passionate about working with children, youth and families, supporting them through their life pathways. My work builds on a lifetime committed to service, and working with non-profits, regional and provincial government in emergency management, conservation and environmental policy. I currently work as a clinician with individuals with eating disorders. My goal is to create a positive therapeutic environment where you feel safe, supported, and heard.
I also weave aspects of modalities like Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy into my work.
I'm happy you're here! Life can throw a lot of challenges at us, and I learned the value of having a dedicated counsellor to support us through it all at a young age. As a proud queer-identifying counsellor, I bring my whole self into every session (humour, quirks, cheeky mugs, and all) and I strive to co-create a safe space with everyone I work with so that you are invited to do the same. I'm located on Lekwungen territory (Victoria, BC) and offer in-person, walk-and-talk, and online counselling to folks residing anywhere in BC. I also provide hormone readiness assessments for folks wanting to access gender-affirming healthcare.
I also weave aspects of modalities like Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy into my work.
I'm happy you're here! Life can throw a lot of challenges at us, and I learned the value of having a dedicated counsellor to support us through it all at a young age. As a proud queer-identifying counsellor, I bring my whole self into every session (humour, quirks, cheeky mugs, and all) and I strive to co-create a safe space with everyone I work with so that you are invited to do the same. I'm located on Lekwungen territory (Victoria, BC) and offer in-person, walk-and-talk, and online counselling to folks residing anywhere in BC. I also provide hormone readiness assessments for folks wanting to access gender-affirming healthcare.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit that includes Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based techniques, mindfulness practices, and a trauma-informed lens, I tailor my approach to meet each individual's unique needs.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am dedicated to offering a safe and nurturing space for individuals, aged 16 and above, to explore their experiences and rediscover inner peace, joy, love, and safety. Join me in a collaborative partnership towards healing and growth, where together, we can navigate challenges with empathy, insight, and unwavering support. I have experience in supporting individuals navigating Acute and Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Shame, and Male Masculinity Expectations.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit that includes Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based techniques, mindfulness practices, and a trauma-informed lens, I tailor my approach to meet each individual's unique needs.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am dedicated to offering a safe and nurturing space for individuals, aged 16 and above, to explore their experiences and rediscover inner peace, joy, love, and safety. Join me in a collaborative partnership towards healing and growth, where together, we can navigate challenges with empathy, insight, and unwavering support. I have experience in supporting individuals navigating Acute and Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Shame, and Male Masculinity Expectations.
I use narrative and person-centred approaches, honouring that you are the expert in your life.
I work with a range of issues, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief. I often see people who feel limited by prescribed social roles, norms and expectations. They want to break free from these constraints and live a life that fully reflects who they are. In therapy, we work together to uncover my clients' longings and desires, reconnecting them with their true nature.
I use narrative and person-centred approaches, honouring that you are the expert in your life.
I work with a range of issues, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief. I often see people who feel limited by prescribed social roles, norms and expectations. They want to break free from these constraints and live a life that fully reflects who they are. In therapy, we work together to uncover my clients' longings and desires, reconnecting them with their true nature.
Evan Flynn
Registered Professional Counselor - Candidate, RPC-C, MSc , BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Through a blend of narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and meaning-centered approaches, I provide a safe, empathetic space for you to thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, burnout or struggling to find meaning in your life? I specialise in working with individuals who feel stuck or disconnected. Together, we'll explore the stories you tell yourself and uncover the unique strengths and values that can guide you toward a life of purpose and connection.
Through a blend of narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and meaning-centered approaches, I provide a safe, empathetic space for you to thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, burnout or struggling to find meaning in your life? I specialise in working with individuals who feel stuck or disconnected. Together, we'll explore the stories you tell yourself and uncover the unique strengths and values that can guide you toward a life of purpose and connection.
My practice uses a combined approach of psychoanalytic, somatic, narrative, solution-focused, and play therapy.
I believe each person is unique in their life experiences, yet shares a collective thread of humanity with others. I strive to create a comfortable and understanding environment to explore all aspects of life. I have worked with a variety of neurotypical, neurodivergent, physically disabled, and culturally diverse people for 13 years at organizations such as The Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, Victoria School District, Autism Funding Victoria, and Royal Roads University. I have always had a passion for working with others and helping them succeed in the life they want to live.
My practice uses a combined approach of psychoanalytic, somatic, narrative, solution-focused, and play therapy.
I believe each person is unique in their life experiences, yet shares a collective thread of humanity with others. I strive to create a comfortable and understanding environment to explore all aspects of life. I have worked with a variety of neurotypical, neurodivergent, physically disabled, and culturally diverse people for 13 years at organizations such as The Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, Victoria School District, Autism Funding Victoria, and Royal Roads University. I have always had a passion for working with others and helping them succeed in the life they want to live.
I am an enthusiastic person who facilitates skill development through a DBT and narrative therapy framework.
Are you wanting to build skills to manage distress, emotionally regulate, and improve your interpersonal communication? Do you want to be more present in your life? Are you committed to self-development through learning new skills and applying them in your daily life outside of therapy? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be what you are looking for if you are ready to put this hard work into action. I am currently accepting new clients for DBT groups, and running a waitlist for individual services.
I am an enthusiastic person who facilitates skill development through a DBT and narrative therapy framework.
Are you wanting to build skills to manage distress, emotionally regulate, and improve your interpersonal communication? Do you want to be more present in your life? Are you committed to self-development through learning new skills and applying them in your daily life outside of therapy? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be what you are looking for if you are ready to put this hard work into action. I am currently accepting new clients for DBT groups, and running a waitlist for individual services.
I am informed in the use of CBT, DBT, Narrative and Internal Family systems, using any of these methods we would work together to build an awareness of the things causing you issues and work to reframe and shift the narrative.
It is important to feel seen and understood. There are lifestyle choices that often don't get the support they need because of the stigma created around it. My lifestyle may mirror those needing that empathy and compassion, having been a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years, being Indigenous, LGBTQ and a single parent and belonging to several other communities which face stigmatization because of the way we live.
I am informed in the use of CBT, DBT, Narrative and Internal Family systems, using any of these methods we would work together to build an awareness of the things causing you issues and work to reframe and shift the narrative.
It is important to feel seen and understood. There are lifestyle choices that often don't get the support they need because of the stigma created around it. My lifestyle may mirror those needing that empathy and compassion, having been a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years, being Indigenous, LGBTQ and a single parent and belonging to several other communities which face stigmatization because of the way we live.
I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.
I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.
I am a licensed clinical counsellor and contemplative psychotherapist who has worked in the field of mental health and wellness for nearly 15 years. I work with individuals in a variety of capacities, helping them through concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma (both acute and complex), OCD, addiction and self-esteem. I have an MA in Counselling Psychology and an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies. I use an integrative, systemic approach that includes psychodynamic (Internal Family Systems), somatic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and mindfulness based models.
I am a licensed clinical counsellor and contemplative psychotherapist who has worked in the field of mental health and wellness for nearly 15 years. I work with individuals in a variety of capacities, helping them through concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma (both acute and complex), OCD, addiction and self-esteem. I have an MA in Counselling Psychology and an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies. I use an integrative, systemic approach that includes psychodynamic (Internal Family Systems), somatic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and mindfulness based models.
Welcome - thank you for being here with me. I am passionate about honouring voice, story, and lived experiences in the ways that they feel most heard and safely witnessed. As a counsellor, my goal is to walk alongside you to co-create an empowering space of compassion, empathy, and relational understanding that meets you where you're at as you navigate life. I am anchored in intersectional, relational, narrative, culturally-responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in therapeutic work. I am grateful to work with communities and people from all walks of life and backgrounds towards personal and collective healing & liberation.
Welcome - thank you for being here with me. I am passionate about honouring voice, story, and lived experiences in the ways that they feel most heard and safely witnessed. As a counsellor, my goal is to walk alongside you to co-create an empowering space of compassion, empathy, and relational understanding that meets you where you're at as you navigate life. I am anchored in intersectional, relational, narrative, culturally-responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in therapeutic work. I am grateful to work with communities and people from all walks of life and backgrounds towards personal and collective healing & liberation.
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I am honoured your journey has led you here. Welcome. Whether you’re a young adult or elder, interested in individual or partnered counselling, I can help you manage stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and pain; improve your relationships; navigate grief and loss; and become better friends with yourself. I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds to situate problems in systems of influence, unveiling your inner resources by collaborating with you to connect your values and interests with your goals for meaningful transformation and life management.
, Narrative Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, EFT/attachment theory, DBT, IFS, AEDP, etc.
I am honoured your journey has led you here. Welcome. Whether you’re a young adult or elder, interested in individual or partnered counselling, I can help you manage stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and pain; improve your relationships; navigate grief and loss; and become better friends with yourself. I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds to situate problems in systems of influence, unveiling your inner resources by collaborating with you to connect your values and interests with your goals for meaningful transformation and life management.
My practice incorporates neuroscience, mindful awareness, narrative perspectives, emotion focused language, and CBT and DBT techniques in order for our sessions to feel transformative while also providing tangible resources, skills, and understanding.
Hi there, I'm Sam! My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, and ADHD through an integrated approach that is collaborative. I provide coaching support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business as well.
My practice incorporates neuroscience, mindful awareness, narrative perspectives, emotion focused language, and CBT and DBT techniques in order for our sessions to feel transformative while also providing tangible resources, skills, and understanding.
Hi there, I'm Sam! My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, and ADHD through an integrated approach that is collaborative. I provide coaching support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business as well.
Meghan Richey
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
This may look like an exploration of early life experiences, examining core beliefs and cognitive frameworks, somatic work, inner child work, exploring emotions, and narrative restructuring.
Our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health are deeply connected. Building and maintaining health and well-being requires an understanding of these connections and the ways that your personal history, relationships, environment, and communities play important roles. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any challenging life circumstances, exploration into the underlying sources as well as present-focused tools to manage these difficulties can help on the path to healing and greater vitality.
This may look like an exploration of early life experiences, examining core beliefs and cognitive frameworks, somatic work, inner child work, exploring emotions, and narrative restructuring.
Our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health are deeply connected. Building and maintaining health and well-being requires an understanding of these connections and the ways that your personal history, relationships, environment, and communities play important roles. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any challenging life circumstances, exploration into the underlying sources as well as present-focused tools to manage these difficulties can help on the path to healing and greater vitality.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused, Narrative, Play and Art assisted Therapy in my practice.
I have worked in a role supporting our community for the past 15 years. 9 years ago I became a counsellor to fulfill my passion to help families get the most out of life. I work with adults, children, youth, parents, and families. I help people with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, parenting skills, developing social-skills, emotion management, school issues and ADHD/self regulation. I am familiar with the school system and the processes within it, which allows me to advocate effectively for my clients.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused, Narrative, Play and Art assisted Therapy in my practice.
I have worked in a role supporting our community for the past 15 years. 9 years ago I became a counsellor to fulfill my passion to help families get the most out of life. I work with adults, children, youth, parents, and families. I help people with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, parenting skills, developing social-skills, emotion management, school issues and ADHD/self regulation. I am familiar with the school system and the processes within it, which allows me to advocate effectively for my clients.
Calvin Black (Arbour Counselling Centre)
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8X
I am a registered clinical counsellor with the BCACC. I specialize in counselling men in Victoria, B.C. Anxiety and Depression can drag many people down and paralyze them under the weight of sadness and worry. I work with you to find a leverage point from which you might release the pressure enough to gain perspective and move toward a better way of living. I am trained in Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Trauma therapy. It takes a lot of courage to begin counselling and I consider it a privilege to meet with clients when they recognize that it is time to talk about the struggles that they are experiencing.
I am a registered clinical counsellor with the BCACC. I specialize in counselling men in Victoria, B.C. Anxiety and Depression can drag many people down and paralyze them under the weight of sadness and worry. I work with you to find a leverage point from which you might release the pressure enough to gain perspective and move toward a better way of living. I am trained in Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Trauma therapy. It takes a lot of courage to begin counselling and I consider it a privilege to meet with clients when they recognize that it is time to talk about the struggles that they are experiencing.
I am an IFS Informed Therapist who also works with Narrative Therapy, CBT as well as Attachment Theory.
Life is full of natural periods of transition, yet it often brings challenges. Many people find themselves feeling stuck, asking, “What now?” Having personally experienced many life journeys, I can assist you in navigating life transitions including evolving relationships, empty nesting, career changes, caring for aging parents, divorce and role changes. Are you stuck at a crossroads in your life? Feeling lost and searching for clarity and purpose? Struggling with grief and loss? Life transitions and times of change are a great time to explore what you need now, what is important now and where do I want to go from here.
I am an IFS Informed Therapist who also works with Narrative Therapy, CBT as well as Attachment Theory.
Life is full of natural periods of transition, yet it often brings challenges. Many people find themselves feeling stuck, asking, “What now?” Having personally experienced many life journeys, I can assist you in navigating life transitions including evolving relationships, empty nesting, career changes, caring for aging parents, divorce and role changes. Are you stuck at a crossroads in your life? Feeling lost and searching for clarity and purpose? Struggling with grief and loss? Life transitions and times of change are a great time to explore what you need now, what is important now and where do I want to go from here.
I draw from a variety of approaches including: response-based, trauma-informed, narrative approaches, and feminist theory, as well as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
Safer, approachable counselling. In our work, together we will co-create effective solutions for you to feel better, gain new insights, and work towards change. The counselling process is about relationship; I believe that forming a safe, genuine, and respectful helping relationship can assist in facilitating real and important change in individuals' lives.
I draw from a variety of approaches including: response-based, trauma-informed, narrative approaches, and feminist theory, as well as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
Safer, approachable counselling. In our work, together we will co-create effective solutions for you to feel better, gain new insights, and work towards change. The counselling process is about relationship; I believe that forming a safe, genuine, and respectful helping relationship can assist in facilitating real and important change in individuals' lives.
Using the modalities of Narrative, as well as Cognitive-Behavioural therapies, my person-centered style creates a warm and non-judgemental place in which to explore your most sensitive and difficult issues.
I believe in supporting clients to move in the direction of their goals, and in the healing capacity of the helping relationship. A genuine caring relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for effective therapy. I'm pleased to be trained in both Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for Trauma clients, as well as CBT and DBT.
Using the modalities of Narrative, as well as Cognitive-Behavioural therapies, my person-centered style creates a warm and non-judgemental place in which to explore your most sensitive and difficult issues.
I believe in supporting clients to move in the direction of their goals, and in the healing capacity of the helping relationship. A genuine caring relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for effective therapy. I'm pleased to be trained in both Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for Trauma clients, as well as CBT and DBT.
Yamila Zimerman
Licensed Professional Counsellor, BA(Adv), MA, CCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
I use Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centred, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused.
I provide counselling to teens and adults (ages 12+) in English & Spanish. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship. Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I have availability during the week in the daytime and evening. There is currently a waitlist for evening in-person appointments.
I use Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centred, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused.
I provide counselling to teens and adults (ages 12+) in English & Spanish. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship. Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I have availability during the week in the daytime and evening. There is currently a waitlist for evening in-person appointments.
