Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Victoria, BC
My training has included working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and traumatic brain injury and disabilities.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.
My training has included working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and traumatic brain injury and disabilities.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.
I also have a background in working with neurodiversity and traumatic brain injuries.
Do you wake up in the morning and your anxiety starts to creep in? Do you feel like you have tried everything and you’re losing hope? Are you often triggered emotionally and feel as though you lose control? Do you struggle within your close relationships and wonder “how did I get here?” My approach to therapy is always rooted in compassion and genuine curiosity. I have a mindful and gentle presence, which guides my considerate sensitivity and attunement to each of my clients. Together we can cultivate unique goals and illuminate your wellness path through exploring, connecting, healing, and harnessing strengths.
I also have a background in working with neurodiversity and traumatic brain injuries.
Do you wake up in the morning and your anxiety starts to creep in? Do you feel like you have tried everything and you’re losing hope? Are you often triggered emotionally and feel as though you lose control? Do you struggle within your close relationships and wonder “how did I get here?” My approach to therapy is always rooted in compassion and genuine curiosity. I have a mindful and gentle presence, which guides my considerate sensitivity and attunement to each of my clients. Together we can cultivate unique goals and illuminate your wellness path through exploring, connecting, healing, and harnessing strengths.
Your current circumstances don't dictate where you'll end up. They serve as a starting point for change. We all have the potential to move forward, sometimes having support is the key to getting there. My counselling approach is collaborative and straightforward with a touch of humour. Using a blend of your personal experiences and life context with evidence-based practices such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and family systems we pinpoint your strengths and build positive coping skills to help you reach your goals.
Your current circumstances don't dictate where you'll end up. They serve as a starting point for change. We all have the potential to move forward, sometimes having support is the key to getting there. My counselling approach is collaborative and straightforward with a touch of humour. Using a blend of your personal experiences and life context with evidence-based practices such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and family systems we pinpoint your strengths and build positive coping skills to help you reach your goals.
Inner Balance; Bronwyn von Niessen
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, CHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Hi! My name is Bronwyn. I'm a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and energy healer. I offer a range of services from science-backed neurotherapies to traditional energetic and metaphysical healing practices. In-office, and virtual options available. Home visits may also be approved.
Hi! My name is Bronwyn. I'm a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and energy healer. I offer a range of services from science-backed neurotherapies to traditional energetic and metaphysical healing practices. In-office, and virtual options available. Home visits may also be approved.
Are you seeking relief from pain? Past and current issues like abandonment, trauma, and stress wreak havoc on our body’s equilibrium - our nervous system state. This can lead to issues like depression, self loathing, anger, anxiety, and chronic health issues. These painful issues can cause disruptions in our relationships, leading to even more pain and disconnect. Using proven, effective approaches to regulate our nervous system, we can regain our balance, have greater capacity to create new ways of being in relationship - both with self, and other - so that we can make positive, meaningful, and lasting changes in our lives.
Are you seeking relief from pain? Past and current issues like abandonment, trauma, and stress wreak havoc on our body’s equilibrium - our nervous system state. This can lead to issues like depression, self loathing, anger, anxiety, and chronic health issues. These painful issues can cause disruptions in our relationships, leading to even more pain and disconnect. Using proven, effective approaches to regulate our nervous system, we can regain our balance, have greater capacity to create new ways of being in relationship - both with self, and other - so that we can make positive, meaningful, and lasting changes in our lives.
Hello! I am so glad you found my profile, thank you for seeking help and for being here. If you are having difficulty with chronic pain, a long-standing illness, post-concussion syndrome or mental health then you have come to the right place. I would be very honoured to assist you on your healing journey with practical tools and strategies to help you recover and manage your symptoms. We can use the tools of neurofeedback, cognitive rehabilitation or traditional therapies (CBT/DBT/ACT/Polyvagal Theory/Somatics) to help you feel like your best self again. We can rewire our brains and I want to support you in this!
Hello! I am so glad you found my profile, thank you for seeking help and for being here. If you are having difficulty with chronic pain, a long-standing illness, post-concussion syndrome or mental health then you have come to the right place. I would be very honoured to assist you on your healing journey with practical tools and strategies to help you recover and manage your symptoms. We can use the tools of neurofeedback, cognitive rehabilitation or traditional therapies (CBT/DBT/ACT/Polyvagal Theory/Somatics) to help you feel like your best self again. We can rewire our brains and I want to support you in this!
I strongly believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the strategies they have. I am deeply committed to meeting every person where they are at and supporting them through exploration that is both collaborative and proactive in nature, towards what you deem a more fulfilling path forward. As a mother of two children, I empathizes with the emotional weight and responsibility of parenting. My practice is focused on intensifying the connection between caregiver and child and providing practical, feel-good tools and strategies. I work with children, teens, individuals and their families aged 5 plus.
I strongly believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the strategies they have. I am deeply committed to meeting every person where they are at and supporting them through exploration that is both collaborative and proactive in nature, towards what you deem a more fulfilling path forward. As a mother of two children, I empathizes with the emotional weight and responsibility of parenting. My practice is focused on intensifying the connection between caregiver and child and providing practical, feel-good tools and strategies. I work with children, teens, individuals and their families aged 5 plus.
My areas of passion are working with 2SLGBTQIA clients, alternative sexual/romantic relationship identities & dynamics (ex. ethically non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, swinging, BDSM, open relationships, sex work, etc.), sex & intimacy, consent & boundaries, religious trauma, chronic pain/illness, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I draw from both education and lived experience to provide deeper insight into supporting you from an open-minded, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming framework. The journey of healing and growth can be messy, challenging, and heart-breaking while also beautifully majestic and worth every effort.
My areas of passion are working with 2SLGBTQIA clients, alternative sexual/romantic relationship identities & dynamics (ex. ethically non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, swinging, BDSM, open relationships, sex work, etc.), sex & intimacy, consent & boundaries, religious trauma, chronic pain/illness, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I draw from both education and lived experience to provide deeper insight into supporting you from an open-minded, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming framework. The journey of healing and growth can be messy, challenging, and heart-breaking while also beautifully majestic and worth every effort.
Counselling and Neurofeedback Victoria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8T
For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.
For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.
I see the therapy room as a place where people discover that "home" is an internal state. Trust is difficult, and it can feel like an immeasurable risk to explore the most vulnerable of spaces: your innermost thoughts and feelings. I seek to understand my clients' experiences and see the world as you do. Not all clients are alike, and I aim to tailor my approach to the needs and worldviews of each client. I describe my approach to therapy as integrative with a collaborative stance and an emphasis (where appropriate) on interpersonal and existential issues.
I see the therapy room as a place where people discover that "home" is an internal state. Trust is difficult, and it can feel like an immeasurable risk to explore the most vulnerable of spaces: your innermost thoughts and feelings. I seek to understand my clients' experiences and see the world as you do. Not all clients are alike, and I aim to tailor my approach to the needs and worldviews of each client. I describe my approach to therapy as integrative with a collaborative stance and an emphasis (where appropriate) on interpersonal and existential issues.
Westshore Counselling Services
Counsellor, MC, CHT, RCC, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B
Confidentiality / Non-judgement / Respect / Kindness. We offer assistance with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, personal development, trauma, and so much more. See the GALLERY for interns, counsellors, and coach. Online booking is available. Credit card and eTransfer accepted.
Confidentiality / Non-judgement / Respect / Kindness. We offer assistance with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, personal development, trauma, and so much more. See the GALLERY for interns, counsellors, and coach. Online booking is available. Credit card and eTransfer accepted.
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Hi! I'm Sydney, a registered professional counsellor candidate offering somatic counselling for adults. With an integrative approach and a compassionate demeanor, I help clients explore emotions, release old patterns, and foster mind-body connection. I offer support for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, and post-trauma recovery, promoting empowerment and wellbeing. In a cozy virtual container, I hold space for authentic expression and self-discovery, emphasizing self compassion, healthy boundaries, and somatic alignment for a more fulfilling life.
Hi! I'm Sydney, a registered professional counsellor candidate offering somatic counselling for adults. With an integrative approach and a compassionate demeanor, I help clients explore emotions, release old patterns, and foster mind-body connection. I offer support for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, and post-trauma recovery, promoting empowerment and wellbeing. In a cozy virtual container, I hold space for authentic expression and self-discovery, emphasizing self compassion, healthy boundaries, and somatic alignment for a more fulfilling life.
Do stuck patterns hold you up in life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or trauma? Do you contend with unrealistic fears or worry? Maybe you suffered childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or other more recent trauma? Using EMDR and IFS with a somatic focus, I can help you to make positive change, heal, integrate and move forward into a more fulfilling, satisfying and embodied experience of life. If you find yourself repeating the same old unhealthy beliefs and you'd like more peace and contentment in your life, please do give me a call. I have over 10 years of experience. I offer a free phone consult of up to 15 mins.
Do stuck patterns hold you up in life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or trauma? Do you contend with unrealistic fears or worry? Maybe you suffered childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or other more recent trauma? Using EMDR and IFS with a somatic focus, I can help you to make positive change, heal, integrate and move forward into a more fulfilling, satisfying and embodied experience of life. If you find yourself repeating the same old unhealthy beliefs and you'd like more peace and contentment in your life, please do give me a call. I have over 10 years of experience. I offer a free phone consult of up to 15 mins.
I believe in the power of each unique individual’s story, having a safe space to share challenges, being connected to community and culture, and living well, whatever that looks like for you. I believe there is always a way to get where we want to go, and being adaptable, creative, supportive, and innovative in how to get there is a road worth travelling.
I believe in the power of each unique individual’s story, having a safe space to share challenges, being connected to community and culture, and living well, whatever that looks like for you. I believe there is always a way to get where we want to go, and being adaptable, creative, supportive, and innovative in how to get there is a road worth travelling.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck in a holding pattern? I offer a safe supportive approach to help you explore the underlying meaning of your concerns regarding anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, loss of meaning, issues around spirituality and addictions. After twenty years of working with people through creativity-based processes as a workshop facilitator and now more recently as a therapist I've seen that the creative process is a living thing in the human psyche and that each of us has deep resources to help us heal. Together we'll rediscover these vital restorative resources within you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck in a holding pattern? I offer a safe supportive approach to help you explore the underlying meaning of your concerns regarding anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, loss of meaning, issues around spirituality and addictions. After twenty years of working with people through creativity-based processes as a workshop facilitator and now more recently as a therapist I've seen that the creative process is a living thing in the human psyche and that each of us has deep resources to help us heal. Together we'll rediscover these vital restorative resources within you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
Julie Burk - Coachman Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8Z
Hi! My name is Julie Burk and I'm genuinely honored to be one of the dedicated clinicians here at Coachman Counselling, ready to accompany you on your journey to greater well-being. As a registered Social Worker, my passion lies in providing compassionate guidance to individuals navigating through challenging life moments. With a strong foundation of experience and empathy, my focus encompasses a diverse range of areas, including executive function, ADHD, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress management.
Hi! My name is Julie Burk and I'm genuinely honored to be one of the dedicated clinicians here at Coachman Counselling, ready to accompany you on your journey to greater well-being. As a registered Social Worker, my passion lies in providing compassionate guidance to individuals navigating through challenging life moments. With a strong foundation of experience and empathy, my focus encompasses a diverse range of areas, including executive function, ADHD, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress management.
If you struggle to find meaning in your life, or feel lost at the moment, I offer a gentle space to reconnect to your own inner wisdom and move forward with confidence and new hope. I feel deeply connected to working with people with intense burdens of anxiety, depression, grief, and childhood trauma.
If you struggle to find meaning in your life, or feel lost at the moment, I offer a gentle space to reconnect to your own inner wisdom and move forward with confidence and new hope. I feel deeply connected to working with people with intense burdens of anxiety, depression, grief, and childhood trauma.
We all need support at times, and reaching out can feel daunting, but healing begins through connection. I work with individuals who struggle with substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, including caregivers of people with dementia and those managing medical trauma or complex health needs. My clients often feel overwhelmed by navigating healthcare systems and services. Together, we explore coping skills, process difficult emotions, accessing services, and working towards building a more balanced life, connection, and peace.
We all need support at times, and reaching out can feel daunting, but healing begins through connection. I work with individuals who struggle with substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, including caregivers of people with dementia and those managing medical trauma or complex health needs. My clients often feel overwhelmed by navigating healthcare systems and services. Together, we explore coping skills, process difficult emotions, accessing services, and working towards building a more balanced life, connection, and peace.
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When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilisation, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counselling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.