Therapists in Victoria, BC
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. And all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though in my counselling, is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues that you may be facing. I am trained in Family Systems and in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. In my experience, counselling can help us become more whole, more authentic and more happy!
Life can feel overwhelming at times. And all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though in my counselling, is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues that you may be facing. I am trained in Family Systems and in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. In my experience, counselling can help us become more whole, more authentic and more happy!
At some point, every family will face challenges. Helping families come together to work through these challenges and promote positive outcomes is my goal. As a registered clinical Counsellor (RCC), I aim to help children, youth, and their families connect in new and meaningful ways.
At some point, every family will face challenges. Helping families come together to work through these challenges and promote positive outcomes is my goal. As a registered clinical Counsellor (RCC), I aim to help children, youth, and their families connect in new and meaningful ways.
I will be accepting new clients in January 2025 and you contact me now to be on my waitlist. I have experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD/complex trauma, identity and relationship issues. If you're feeling burned out or are going through a big life transition, I can help you find balance and connect to your inner wisdom. I have experience working in Indigenous communities and offer services funded by the First Nations Health Authority. I specialize in working with women, young adults and 2SLGBTQ+ people. I also support parents of youth and young adults who are dealing with mental health challenges.
I will be accepting new clients in January 2025 and you contact me now to be on my waitlist. I have experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD/complex trauma, identity and relationship issues. If you're feeling burned out or are going through a big life transition, I can help you find balance and connect to your inner wisdom. I have experience working in Indigenous communities and offer services funded by the First Nations Health Authority. I specialize in working with women, young adults and 2SLGBTQ+ people. I also support parents of youth and young adults who are dealing with mental health challenges.
Our working relationship is focused on achieving positive change in your life. I believe that counselling provides clients with the conditions and support they need to overcome problems and live their life more fully. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a MA in Counselling Psychology. I have been in private practice since 2003 working with individuals, couples and families. My graduate research focused on attachment, trauma and couple relationships.
Our working relationship is focused on achieving positive change in your life. I believe that counselling provides clients with the conditions and support they need to overcome problems and live their life more fully. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a MA in Counselling Psychology. I have been in private practice since 2003 working with individuals, couples and families. My graduate research focused on attachment, trauma and couple relationships.
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.
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.
Counselling is a courageous step in the direction of positive change. As your therapist, I hold myself to providing the highest quality of service determined by the ethics and standards of my profession. Practicing from a place of compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and respect, I strive to facilitate each client's innate capacity for positive growth and development. My clinical specializations include disordered eating, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues.
Counselling is a courageous step in the direction of positive change. As your therapist, I hold myself to providing the highest quality of service determined by the ethics and standards of my profession. Practicing from a place of compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and respect, I strive to facilitate each client's innate capacity for positive growth and development. My clinical specializations include disordered eating, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues.
Melanie Wagner-Collins Counselling
Counsellor, RTC, RPN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients beginning December 2024. I provide virtual and in-person counselling at my home office in Cook Street Village. I work with individuals (18+) and couples seeking support with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, sexual issues, preparing for and adjusting to parenthood, parenting and navigating grief and loss. My goal is to empower individuals to find deeper meaning and contentment in life, and for couples at any stage of their togetherness to develop greater intimacy and connection in all dimensions of their relationship.
Accepting new clients beginning December 2024. I provide virtual and in-person counselling at my home office in Cook Street Village. I work with individuals (18+) and couples seeking support with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, sexual issues, preparing for and adjusting to parenthood, parenting and navigating grief and loss. My goal is to empower individuals to find deeper meaning and contentment in life, and for couples at any stage of their togetherness to develop greater intimacy and connection in all dimensions of their relationship.
Nervous system dysregulation is the top cause of many of our modern day issues. This dysregulation manifests as anxiety, poor sleeps, chronic fatigue, difficulty in relationships, struggling with motivation and so much more. Do people describe you as too sensitive or insensitive? Do little things set you off? Maybe you feel powerless to control your moods and thoughts? Rebuild your capacity. Replenish your resiliency. Find regulation in your nervous system and rediscover sound sleep, a robust immune system, motivation to realize your dreams and an improved sense of self.
Nervous system dysregulation is the top cause of many of our modern day issues. This dysregulation manifests as anxiety, poor sleeps, chronic fatigue, difficulty in relationships, struggling with motivation and so much more. Do people describe you as too sensitive or insensitive? Do little things set you off? Maybe you feel powerless to control your moods and thoughts? Rebuild your capacity. Replenish your resiliency. Find regulation in your nervous system and rediscover sound sleep, a robust immune system, motivation to realize your dreams and an improved sense of self.
Talita believes in building powerful relationships to create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and valued. She believes the potential of each client and comes alongside to see you achieve your goals. Talita brings years of experience, in working with children, youth and their families. Having worked as a youth worker in the United Arab Emirates for 4 years, Talita also has experience working with individuals and family from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Talita believes in building powerful relationships to create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and valued. She believes the potential of each client and comes alongside to see you achieve your goals. Talita brings years of experience, in working with children, youth and their families. Having worked as a youth worker in the United Arab Emirates for 4 years, Talita also has experience working with individuals and family from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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.
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.
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Hello, my name is Aleya. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am here to help you seek opportunities for growth from change and life events. Pregnancy and parenthood. Grief and loss. Relationships and marriage. Career transitions. Accidents or illness. It can be really hard to see your way through these significant (and sometimes unexpected) life events when you're in the thick of it, especially if you're not sure which way to go. Connecting with someone who can help you understand your feelings, validate them, and provide the right tools to deal with them can help these moments feel more manageable.
Hello, my name is Aleya. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am here to help you seek opportunities for growth from change and life events. Pregnancy and parenthood. Grief and loss. Relationships and marriage. Career transitions. Accidents or illness. It can be really hard to see your way through these significant (and sometimes unexpected) life events when you're in the thick of it, especially if you're not sure which way to go. Connecting with someone who can help you understand your feelings, validate them, and provide the right tools to deal with them can help these moments feel more manageable.
Working with people who have experienced trauma, neurodiversity, marriage challenges, raising children, have addictions, or who feel depressed and overwhelmed are areas of practice that I am both professionally skilled with and passionate about. I am dedicated to this work as it has helped me to understand, heal, and learn to live with my own trauma and life challenges, understand how neurodiversity affects my family and myself, and to learn to cope with the adventures of parenting. I am additionally committed to this work having seen the growth and changes in others throughout my career.
Working with people who have experienced trauma, neurodiversity, marriage challenges, raising children, have addictions, or who feel depressed and overwhelmed are areas of practice that I am both professionally skilled with and passionate about. I am dedicated to this work as it has helped me to understand, heal, and learn to live with my own trauma and life challenges, understand how neurodiversity affects my family and myself, and to learn to cope with the adventures of parenting. I am additionally committed to this work having seen the growth and changes in others throughout my career.
It is meaningful to me to create intentional and impactful relationships in my work and in my life. My art therapy training has offered me the ability to practice an integrated form of therapy, in which I draw from many models of therapy and many understandings of life. Art Therapy is an effective therapy for all types of people looking for pathways to mental health and wellness. There is no level of artistic experience that is necessary for art therapy - creativity is imbedded within all of us and is an invaluable tool in self-exploration and healing.
It is meaningful to me to create intentional and impactful relationships in my work and in my life. My art therapy training has offered me the ability to practice an integrated form of therapy, in which I draw from many models of therapy and many understandings of life. Art Therapy is an effective therapy for all types of people looking for pathways to mental health and wellness. There is no level of artistic experience that is necessary for art therapy - creativity is imbedded within all of us and is an invaluable tool in self-exploration and healing.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.
Jessica Condon
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B
Not accepting new clients
When we work together, we are a team; I'm truly honoured to support you in nurturing a life that brings you peace and comfort. My role is to support and serve individuals navigating the complex emotions and challenges that arise with grief and loss, helping them heal and find a way to move forward. I understand that relationship issues and life changes can leave us feeling anxious, adrift and uncertain. During these moments, counselling can make a difference. Whether you prefer the personal touch of in-person sessions or the convenience of virtual counselling, I'm here for you every step of the way. Let's walk this path together.
When we work together, we are a team; I'm truly honoured to support you in nurturing a life that brings you peace and comfort. My role is to support and serve individuals navigating the complex emotions and challenges that arise with grief and loss, helping them heal and find a way to move forward. I understand that relationship issues and life changes can leave us feeling anxious, adrift and uncertain. During these moments, counselling can make a difference. Whether you prefer the personal touch of in-person sessions or the convenience of virtual counselling, I'm here for you every step of the way. Let's walk this path together.
Sarah Kathleen Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, or find yourself struggling to make sense of your experiences as we navigate the complexities of this time. Perhaps you feel exhausted and experiences things like chronic pain, digestive illness, ongoing fatigue or poor sleep. Maybe you find it difficult to to cope with a lingering sense of dread, feelings of anxiety, or the sharp pain of grief and loss. I know these experiences can make it difficult to stay connected to our values, and to find meaning amidst the constant demands on our attention and time.
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, or find yourself struggling to make sense of your experiences as we navigate the complexities of this time. Perhaps you feel exhausted and experiences things like chronic pain, digestive illness, ongoing fatigue or poor sleep. Maybe you find it difficult to to cope with a lingering sense of dread, feelings of anxiety, or the sharp pain of grief and loss. I know these experiences can make it difficult to stay connected to our values, and to find meaning amidst the constant demands on our attention and time.
Laura Natalia Osorio
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Laura Osorio's ideal client is someone who seeks support and growth in the realm of intimacy. Specializing in individual and relationship therapy, Laura welcomes individuals of diverse sexualities and genders into her practice. Her ideal client desires to develop insight and awareness into their current concerns, striving for meaningful change. Laura's warm, engaged, and collaborative therapeutic style aligns perfectly with her client's need for support. Her clients may be struggling with body image issues, establishing boundaries, people-pleasing & co-dependence, low self-worth, burnout, or lack of fulfillment, and finding pleasure
Laura Osorio's ideal client is someone who seeks support and growth in the realm of intimacy. Specializing in individual and relationship therapy, Laura welcomes individuals of diverse sexualities and genders into her practice. Her ideal client desires to develop insight and awareness into their current concerns, striving for meaningful change. Laura's warm, engaged, and collaborative therapeutic style aligns perfectly with her client's need for support. Her clients may be struggling with body image issues, establishing boundaries, people-pleasing & co-dependence, low self-worth, burnout, or lack of fulfillment, and finding pleasure
I am the owner and founder of the Child & Family Therapy Centre Victoria. My current practice is focused on supporting children, youth, and families where the primary concern is Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also provide counselling support to parents with children of all ages to address developmental and behavioral concerns. Involvement of parents and caregivers in the therapy process is an essential part of my practice.
I am the owner and founder of the Child & Family Therapy Centre Victoria. My current practice is focused on supporting children, youth, and families where the primary concern is Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also provide counselling support to parents with children of all ages to address developmental and behavioral concerns. Involvement of parents and caregivers in the therapy process is an essential part of my practice.
Olivia Hannah Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B (Online Only)
Change is a constant in life, often bringing challenges that can trigger anxiety or depression. Struggling with these shifts is normal, but you don’t have to face them alone! Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and fears. In our work together, our aim will be to foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and authenticity, highlighted by your individuality, in order to nurture your growth and development
Change is a constant in life, often bringing challenges that can trigger anxiety or depression. Struggling with these shifts is normal, but you don’t have to face them alone! Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and fears. In our work together, our aim will be to foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and authenticity, highlighted by your individuality, in order to nurture your growth and development
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Number of Counsellors in Victoria, BC
900+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Victoria, BC who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 44% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 44% | SunLife |
| 41% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Victoria, BC see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |