Therapists in Victoria, BC
Pegasus has been proudly providing addiction treatment services and support in Victoria, BC since 2007. Our goal is to support individuals in attaining freedom from addiction long-term and learn how to thrive in a sober lifestyle. The Pegasus team of clinical professionals use their broad skillsets to work collaboratively in creating customized treatment plans that best suit the client's needs and goals for the future. We offer support for those dealing with addiction and substance misuse, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting difficulties and strategies, transitions, loss and grief, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, and disordered eating.
Pegasus has been proudly providing addiction treatment services and support in Victoria, BC since 2007. Our goal is to support individuals in attaining freedom from addiction long-term and learn how to thrive in a sober lifestyle. The Pegasus team of clinical professionals use their broad skillsets to work collaboratively in creating customized treatment plans that best suit the client's needs and goals for the future. We offer support for those dealing with addiction and substance misuse, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting difficulties and strategies, transitions, loss and grief, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, and disordered eating.
Jill Strayer-Church
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is not easy is it. Ridiculously so at times. No one can get through it alone, but it can be hard to find the right people to navigate it with sometimes. Perhaps I'm one of your people! I have 15 years of experience in various roles supporting people of all walks of life - most recently working with those experiencing life altering illness and persistent pain. I also have worked with those who are facing life transition, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, the effects of colonial violence, and relationship challenges. I believe it is critical to offer you immensely practical, compassionate, trauma-informed, and hopeful counsel.
Life is not easy is it. Ridiculously so at times. No one can get through it alone, but it can be hard to find the right people to navigate it with sometimes. Perhaps I'm one of your people! I have 15 years of experience in various roles supporting people of all walks of life - most recently working with those experiencing life altering illness and persistent pain. I also have worked with those who are facing life transition, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, the effects of colonial violence, and relationship challenges. I believe it is critical to offer you immensely practical, compassionate, trauma-informed, and hopeful counsel.
Life is stressful and can be hard to endure. Everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to who is non-judgmental, validating, and empathetic. And, if more is required, having someone who is skilled with evidence-based strategies and tools. My priorities during our first few visits will be: listening to your story to understand who you are, how you see and experience the world; beginning to collaborate through inquiry, exploration, and observation to view your challenges from various angles; and co-creating a pathway for growth and change that is most suitable for you. It is important you feel safe, heard, seen, and valued.
Life is stressful and can be hard to endure. Everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to who is non-judgmental, validating, and empathetic. And, if more is required, having someone who is skilled with evidence-based strategies and tools. My priorities during our first few visits will be: listening to your story to understand who you are, how you see and experience the world; beginning to collaborate through inquiry, exploration, and observation to view your challenges from various angles; and co-creating a pathway for growth and change that is most suitable for you. It is important you feel safe, heard, seen, and valued.
Tara McKenzie Field
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCT, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8V (Online Only)
Anxious? Sad? Grieving? Hopeless? I'm here for you! Whether you're venturing into counselling for the first time or have engaged with other counsellors previously, my approach is a breath of fresh air—marked by understanding and a spirit of exploration. You're not walking this path alone—I understand. I've faced my own struggles and, with support, navigated through to build a life that's rich, fulfilling, and meaningful.
Anxious? Sad? Grieving? Hopeless? I'm here for you! Whether you're venturing into counselling for the first time or have engaged with other counsellors previously, my approach is a breath of fresh air—marked by understanding and a spirit of exploration. You're not walking this path alone—I understand. I've faced my own struggles and, with support, navigated through to build a life that's rich, fulfilling, and meaningful.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
I provide therapy for individuals and couples who are navigating life’s challenges and want to create meaningful change. Issues rarely stand alone, but are connected to other aspects of daily life, such as our physical wellbeing, relationships, work, environmental and societal factors. I offer a judgment-free environment in which clients feel welcome, safe and heard. My approach is collaborative and holistic. Together, we explore the challenges you are facing while incorporating and developing your inner strengths and resources and finding ways to increase your control.
I provide therapy for individuals and couples who are navigating life’s challenges and want to create meaningful change. Issues rarely stand alone, but are connected to other aspects of daily life, such as our physical wellbeing, relationships, work, environmental and societal factors. I offer a judgment-free environment in which clients feel welcome, safe and heard. My approach is collaborative and holistic. Together, we explore the challenges you are facing while incorporating and developing your inner strengths and resources and finding ways to increase your control.
My clients are humans suffering from all types of addictions, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD and relationship issues. The goal that my clients and I work toward together is finding more freedom, functionality and joy in their lives. Change happens through the actions of my clients, based on the researched suggestions which I propose. The most frequent feedback I receive is that I have provided the 'aha' moment, which allows forward movement and upward growth in my client's lives.
My clients are humans suffering from all types of addictions, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD and relationship issues. The goal that my clients and I work toward together is finding more freedom, functionality and joy in their lives. Change happens through the actions of my clients, based on the researched suggestions which I propose. The most frequent feedback I receive is that I have provided the 'aha' moment, which allows forward movement and upward growth in my client's lives.
Kathleen Cain
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be really hard sometimes, for lots of different reasons and sometimes what makes it feel even harder, is feeling like we are alone in it. This can make us feel confused, hurt, angry, anxious, depressed, isolated, overwhelmed and stressed out. But just because life is hard, doesn’t mean we are doing it wrong! I work with many young adults (age 19-40) who are looking for a safe place to process emotions, explore new ways of being in the world, and let your defenses down, while being seen, understood, and fully accepted. Having support can make us feel less alone and can help life become more manageable.
Life can be really hard sometimes, for lots of different reasons and sometimes what makes it feel even harder, is feeling like we are alone in it. This can make us feel confused, hurt, angry, anxious, depressed, isolated, overwhelmed and stressed out. But just because life is hard, doesn’t mean we are doing it wrong! I work with many young adults (age 19-40) who are looking for a safe place to process emotions, explore new ways of being in the world, and let your defenses down, while being seen, understood, and fully accepted. Having support can make us feel less alone and can help life become more manageable.
ARE YOU A TEEN, OR A PARENT OF A TEEN? Are you feeling challenged, misunderstood, or feeling pressure in teenagehood? Or are you are parent who is challenged by your teen? Depression, anger, and anxiety are common feelings that can be running the show for teens and parents during this developmental stage of teenagehood, and can feel overwhelming. Staying trapped in the same fights, frustrations, anxieties, and unhappiness is a harmful cycle that can have lasting effects.
ARE YOU A TEEN, OR A PARENT OF A TEEN? Are you feeling challenged, misunderstood, or feeling pressure in teenagehood? Or are you are parent who is challenged by your teen? Depression, anger, and anxiety are common feelings that can be running the show for teens and parents during this developmental stage of teenagehood, and can feel overwhelming. Staying trapped in the same fights, frustrations, anxieties, and unhappiness is a harmful cycle that can have lasting effects.
I am committed to seeing people as more than just the problems they may be struggling with. I value conversations that allow the richness of people's lives to become more visible and accessible to them. After more than 20 years of practice, I continue to feel privileged to accompany people as they sort out life's difficulties. I see adults across the life span in relation to a range of life concerns, including: depression; anxiety; work-life balance; disordered eating and body image difficulties; sexual, interpersonal and workplace trauma; relationship issues; grief and loss; life transitions and identity questions.
I am committed to seeing people as more than just the problems they may be struggling with. I value conversations that allow the richness of people's lives to become more visible and accessible to them. After more than 20 years of practice, I continue to feel privileged to accompany people as they sort out life's difficulties. I see adults across the life span in relation to a range of life concerns, including: depression; anxiety; work-life balance; disordered eating and body image difficulties; sexual, interpersonal and workplace trauma; relationship issues; grief and loss; life transitions and identity questions.
I have over ten years experience working with children, teens, parents and families to help overcome a wide variety of challenges. My primary areas of focus include working with eating disorders, technology addiction, parenting difficulties, and women's issues.
I have over ten years experience working with children, teens, parents and families to help overcome a wide variety of challenges. My primary areas of focus include working with eating disorders, technology addiction, parenting difficulties, and women's issues.
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Nancy Kinyewakan Indigenous Therapist
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8Z (Online Only)
Welcome to Kinyewakan Indigenous Counselling and Consulting Services, a sacred space dedicated to supporting Indigenous individuals and BIPOC communities on their healing and empowerment journeys. I bring cultural understanding and a trauma-informed approach to provide compassionate and inclusive support. I honor the unique experiences and challenges faced by Indigenous and BIPOC individuals, addressing the intersectionality of race, culture, and identity.
Welcome to Kinyewakan Indigenous Counselling and Consulting Services, a sacred space dedicated to supporting Indigenous individuals and BIPOC communities on their healing and empowerment journeys. I bring cultural understanding and a trauma-informed approach to provide compassionate and inclusive support. I honor the unique experiences and challenges faced by Indigenous and BIPOC individuals, addressing the intersectionality of race, culture, and identity.
Carla Mae Leuschen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
I work with clients whom wish to push the boundaries of “normal” to uncover & deconstruct the root causes of their suffering. Many of the people that I work with are dealing with major depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and overall frustration with the current state of society and the environment. The clients that I see often present to me with symptoms such as feeling blocked, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, alone, and powerless in their life. I support clients to transform their pain into strength so that they can live a more fulfilled life.
I work with clients whom wish to push the boundaries of “normal” to uncover & deconstruct the root causes of their suffering. Many of the people that I work with are dealing with major depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and overall frustration with the current state of society and the environment. The clients that I see often present to me with symptoms such as feeling blocked, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, alone, and powerless in their life. I support clients to transform their pain into strength so that they can live a more fulfilled life.
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.
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.
We all face challenges in our lives and get stuck at times - that's just a part of being human. I believe in your ability to make the changes in your life that will help you get unstuck and am here to support and guide you in this process. Through compassionate listening, gentle encouragement, and a process of collaboration, I can help you create a more peaceful, fulfilling and meaningful life. My services are confidential, respectful of your unique life experiences, and tailored to suit your individual needs.
We all face challenges in our lives and get stuck at times - that's just a part of being human. I believe in your ability to make the changes in your life that will help you get unstuck and am here to support and guide you in this process. Through compassionate listening, gentle encouragement, and a process of collaboration, I can help you create a more peaceful, fulfilling and meaningful life. My services are confidential, respectful of your unique life experiences, and tailored to suit your individual needs.
Welcome! I am Registered Clinical Counsellor who is passionate about working with individuals struggling with disordered eating/eating disorders. I strive to help people with eating disorders cultivate a healthy relationship with themselves, food, and their body so that they can live rich and fulfilling lives.
Welcome! I am Registered Clinical Counsellor who is passionate about working with individuals struggling with disordered eating/eating disorders. I strive to help people with eating disorders cultivate a healthy relationship with themselves, food, and their body so that they can live rich and fulfilling lives.
Christine Selder
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T (Online Only)
I work with individuals across the lifespan, from adolescents to mature adults, who are managing issues such as trauma, illness (including chronic and complex illness), relationships, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and the full range of nervous system expressions of dysregulation. I guide people on the journey of discovering the wisdom of their bodies and its impetus to find regulation and wellness. We use physiological cues and clues to guide the session along with dialogue, imagery and at times movement. We take pieces in a paced and tolerable way to build capacity and safety within the context of change.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, from adolescents to mature adults, who are managing issues such as trauma, illness (including chronic and complex illness), relationships, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and the full range of nervous system expressions of dysregulation. I guide people on the journey of discovering the wisdom of their bodies and its impetus to find regulation and wellness. We use physiological cues and clues to guide the session along with dialogue, imagery and at times movement. We take pieces in a paced and tolerable way to build capacity and safety within the context of change.
Nothing is fun anymore. You find it hard to get to sleep or stay asleep and find yourself irritated. Sometimes you don't want to go to work or school even though you know staying home isn’t the answer. You want to feel better - happier - but these feelings are hard to find and you wonder if you are depressed. You feel stuck. You find yourself worried about the future or thinking about the past. You want to live more in the present, and enjoy what you have. You want to work towards your goals because you know this will make your life better and get you the relationship and career you want to have, but you don't know your next step.
Nothing is fun anymore. You find it hard to get to sleep or stay asleep and find yourself irritated. Sometimes you don't want to go to work or school even though you know staying home isn’t the answer. You want to feel better - happier - but these feelings are hard to find and you wonder if you are depressed. You feel stuck. You find yourself worried about the future or thinking about the past. You want to live more in the present, and enjoy what you have. You want to work towards your goals because you know this will make your life better and get you the relationship and career you want to have, but you don't know your next step.
I see you as the expert in your story, and want us to work together to deepen our understanding of how internal narratives play out in larger contexts. In our work together we will co-create a space that allows us to do work that feels relevant to your healing, growth, grief, and empowerment. I want to help you to get clear on what next steps you want to take in life, and help you make sense of your story so that you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and support.
I see you as the expert in your story, and want us to work together to deepen our understanding of how internal narratives play out in larger contexts. In our work together we will co-create a space that allows us to do work that feels relevant to your healing, growth, grief, and empowerment. I want to help you to get clear on what next steps you want to take in life, and help you make sense of your story so that you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and support.
Coping with life's ups and downs can be really tough. Life events can leave us feeling stuck, lost, sad, lonely, or overwhelmed. We may even feel ashamed or embarrassed about our situation, making it difficult to turn to friends and family for support. A therapist who is welcoming, understanding, compassionate and discrete can help you work through whatever you're facing.
Coping with life's ups and downs can be really tough. Life events can leave us feeling stuck, lost, sad, lonely, or overwhelmed. We may even feel ashamed or embarrassed about our situation, making it difficult to turn to friends and family for support. A therapist who is welcoming, understanding, compassionate and discrete can help you work through whatever you're facing.
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Number of Counsellors in Victoria, BC
800+
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
| 45% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 45% | SunLife |
| 41% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Victoria, BC see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |