Therapists Beginning With O in British Columbia
Hello, I'm Mary, your Registered Clinical Counsellor, here to support you, both online or in person. My approach is holistic, recognizing the vital connection between mind body and spirit. If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking or overwhelm and are seeking practical tools to manage these challenges and regain a sense of balance. Let me support you in breaking free while cultivating sustainable coping strategies, and building resilience. I firmly believe in your innate wholeness and ability to live a fulfilled life. My goal is to empower you using therapeutic methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
Hello, I'm Mary, your Registered Clinical Counsellor, here to support you, both online or in person. My approach is holistic, recognizing the vital connection between mind body and spirit. If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking or overwhelm and are seeking practical tools to manage these challenges and regain a sense of balance. Let me support you in breaking free while cultivating sustainable coping strategies, and building resilience. I firmly believe in your innate wholeness and ability to live a fulfilled life. My goal is to empower you using therapeutic methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
Cody O'Neill
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BAACS, RSW
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In the journey of grief, nurturing "continuing bonds" with departed loved ones holds profound significance, offering solace, comfort, and connection in their absence. If you've experienced profound loss (human or pet) and have been grieving for over a year, I offer a unique therapy intended to help reduce sadness and foster a deeper connection with your loved one. Understanding the importance of allowing your mind to adapt to grief's natural rhythm, is part of this process; so we typically wait a year or more post-loss before beginning therapy, honouring the organic flow of grief, and trusting in the brain's innate healing capacity.
In the journey of grief, nurturing "continuing bonds" with departed loved ones holds profound significance, offering solace, comfort, and connection in their absence. If you've experienced profound loss (human or pet) and have been grieving for over a year, I offer a unique therapy intended to help reduce sadness and foster a deeper connection with your loved one. Understanding the importance of allowing your mind to adapt to grief's natural rhythm, is part of this process; so we typically wait a year or more post-loss before beginning therapy, honouring the organic flow of grief, and trusting in the brain's innate healing capacity.
In this moment, you are thinking about opening a new conversation. Perhaps this is an easy step for you and perhaps it is very unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Either way, you are preparing to step towards support that feels right. How brave and wise a step that can be. If you feel drawn, I invite you to talk to me. Let’s talk about what is going on for you. About what you are feeling, what you are fearing, what you are avoiding. About how you are managing now and what you are hoping for in your future. All of this matters; all of this deserves time and support.
In this moment, you are thinking about opening a new conversation. Perhaps this is an easy step for you and perhaps it is very unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Either way, you are preparing to step towards support that feels right. How brave and wise a step that can be. If you feel drawn, I invite you to talk to me. Let’s talk about what is going on for you. About what you are feeling, what you are fearing, what you are avoiding. About how you are managing now and what you are hoping for in your future. All of this matters; all of this deserves time and support.
Melanie Konynenberg One Journey Clinical Counselling
Counsellor, MC, RCC, BMus
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A
I have a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Alberta and a master's degree in counselling psychology from Athabasca University. I have been married for 24 years and I am a mom to one teen and two young adults. I appreciate the beauty of nature, the power of music, and the companionship of dogs and other furry creatures. In my life, I have experienced both joy and pain, and have arrived at the other side with increased resilience and hope.
I have a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Alberta and a master's degree in counselling psychology from Athabasca University. I have been married for 24 years and I am a mom to one teen and two young adults. I appreciate the beauty of nature, the power of music, and the companionship of dogs and other furry creatures. In my life, I have experienced both joy and pain, and have arrived at the other side with increased resilience and hope.
No need to wait - our team works hard to get you in quickly and get you started on your journey to being the best version of you - to heal, to grow and to talk about whatever is on your mind - with a skilled and empathetic professional.
No need to wait - our team works hard to get you in quickly and get you started on your journey to being the best version of you - to heal, to grow and to talk about whatever is on your mind - with a skilled and empathetic professional.
If you are looking for an authentic, warm counsellor who can support you as you find your way through difficult times I would love to meet with you & see how we can work together to create the change you want. I know that it can be hard to reach out that first time. I know because I have been in your shoes - I've done the work too. Life is hard. Working to improve it can be made easier by finding someone who you feel truly cares & feels safe to explore the deeper questions. Weaving together education & life experiences I offer unique perspectives & insight that can often ignite new ideas and ways forward for my clients.
If you are looking for an authentic, warm counsellor who can support you as you find your way through difficult times I would love to meet with you & see how we can work together to create the change you want. I know that it can be hard to reach out that first time. I know because I have been in your shoes - I've done the work too. Life is hard. Working to improve it can be made easier by finding someone who you feel truly cares & feels safe to explore the deeper questions. Weaving together education & life experiences I offer unique perspectives & insight that can often ignite new ideas and ways forward for my clients.
Hello, if you have been wondering about counselling, or struggling with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship(s) or self-esteem, I will meet you where you are and support changes that you want to create. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred counselling approach. I am a warm, compassionate, and caring person who is empathetic and non-judgemental. I incorporate DBT and CBT techniques to help you develop coping skills to move forward in your life. My intention is to create a safe space where you can do “your work” in healing yourself, working through old traumas and patterns and create a healthier way to be.
Hello, if you have been wondering about counselling, or struggling with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship(s) or self-esteem, I will meet you where you are and support changes that you want to create. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred counselling approach. I am a warm, compassionate, and caring person who is empathetic and non-judgemental. I incorporate DBT and CBT techniques to help you develop coping skills to move forward in your life. My intention is to create a safe space where you can do “your work” in healing yourself, working through old traumas and patterns and create a healthier way to be.
On the Ground Counselling- Sue MacDonald
Counsellor, MC , RCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prince George, BC V2N
Making the decision to seek counselling is not easy! My goal is to help guide my clients through challenging periods in their life to a place of balance and mental well-being in a client centered, non judgmental manner. I believe my well rounded experiences, easy going nature and true care and compassion for people allows my clients the freedom to work with me in a confidential, trauma informed environment. Based on the individual clients goals, needs and preferences, I personalize the counselling experience in a way that is meaningful to them.
Making the decision to seek counselling is not easy! My goal is to help guide my clients through challenging periods in their life to a place of balance and mental well-being in a client centered, non judgmental manner. I believe my well rounded experiences, easy going nature and true care and compassion for people allows my clients the freedom to work with me in a confidential, trauma informed environment. Based on the individual clients goals, needs and preferences, I personalize the counselling experience in a way that is meaningful to them.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and have been working in the mental health and substance abuse sector for over ten years. I work with clients with a wide variety of psychological, health and life problems including those struggling with trauma, depression, grief and loss, addiction and relationship issues. I have a passion for connecting with people through counselling sessions nurtured by mutual trust and understanding. I love building relationships with clients and creating an environment that is open to discuss anything without judgement or shame.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and have been working in the mental health and substance abuse sector for over ten years. I work with clients with a wide variety of psychological, health and life problems including those struggling with trauma, depression, grief and loss, addiction and relationship issues. I have a passion for connecting with people through counselling sessions nurtured by mutual trust and understanding. I love building relationships with clients and creating an environment that is open to discuss anything without judgement or shame.
Yulande Oosthuyzen
Counsellor, DPC, BACM, BTh, MACS, RPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4N
Are your relationships struggling because of anger outbursts and unhelpful behavioral patterns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, challenges with child training, addiction, or overwhelming grief? You should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Are your relationships struggling because of anger outbursts and unhelpful behavioral patterns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, challenges with child training, addiction, or overwhelming grief? You should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Open Mind Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental, strength-based, collaborative space for clients to be heard and understood. We use a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to address client's personal unique needs while honouring their lived experiences. Our counsellors have a wide range of skills & knowledge and provide individual, couple and family counselling to adolescents and adults that may be struggling.
Open Mind Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental, strength-based, collaborative space for clients to be heard and understood. We use a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to address client's personal unique needs while honouring their lived experiences. Our counsellors have a wide range of skills & knowledge and provide individual, couple and family counselling to adolescents and adults that may be struggling.
Opt Counseling offers online therapy with an emphasis to spiritual, mental and emotional balance, at your convenience. OPT stands for the Optimum Personal Transformation – which is our imperative, the ultimate goal for our clients to accomplish throughout the therapeutic process we engage in. OPT counseling is built on the idea that each of us is the expert on our lives. Within that idea, and with solution-focus driven approach, we strive to facilitate change, growth and overcoming obstacles you may be experiencing at the moment.
Opt Counseling offers online therapy with an emphasis to spiritual, mental and emotional balance, at your convenience. OPT stands for the Optimum Personal Transformation – which is our imperative, the ultimate goal for our clients to accomplish throughout the therapeutic process we engage in. OPT counseling is built on the idea that each of us is the expert on our lives. Within that idea, and with solution-focus driven approach, we strive to facilitate change, growth and overcoming obstacles you may be experiencing at the moment.
Orchard Valley Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, BA, Cert, Hons, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westbank, BC V4T
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! Do you want to reclaim your life, break free from the grip of anxiety, or depression, trauma, to find balance and fulfillment in your personal and professional life. Are you seeking understanding, validation, and practical strategies to cope with your challenges and thrive in spite of them. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my interventions to meet your unique needs and goals.
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! Do you want to reclaim your life, break free from the grip of anxiety, or depression, trauma, to find balance and fulfillment in your personal and professional life. Are you seeking understanding, validation, and practical strategies to cope with your challenges and thrive in spite of them. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my interventions to meet your unique needs and goals.
Hi. I’m a huge fan of conversations over a warm cup of something. It’s as if holding that cozy mug helps you feel less vulnerable. I’m also a huge fan of how those conversations tend to change lives and build hope for the future. Whether you’re struggling in how you see yourself, in your relationships with others, or simply looking to understand who you are in this world, the conversation to improve any and all relationships is worth it. Our greatest discoveries about ourselves tend to come out of the tensions we have with others. Take the time. Do the work. Become who you want to be.
Hi. I’m a huge fan of conversations over a warm cup of something. It’s as if holding that cozy mug helps you feel less vulnerable. I’m also a huge fan of how those conversations tend to change lives and build hope for the future. Whether you’re struggling in how you see yourself, in your relationships with others, or simply looking to understand who you are in this world, the conversation to improve any and all relationships is worth it. Our greatest discoveries about ourselves tend to come out of the tensions we have with others. Take the time. Do the work. Become who you want to be.
I am a bicultural therapist and my clients relate to me because they look for someone who appreciates what it's like to be inside of cultural and generational divides. I have over 5 years of experience working with professionals, parents, and students on issues related to trauma, immigration, family dynamics, and unacknowledged grief. Unacknowledged grief is what that doesn't fit our society's expectations: grief of relocating, of surviving disasters, of change. What makes me different from most therapists, is that I am passionate about helping people navigate the "other" relationships: friendships and workplace dynamics.
I am a bicultural therapist and my clients relate to me because they look for someone who appreciates what it's like to be inside of cultural and generational divides. I have over 5 years of experience working with professionals, parents, and students on issues related to trauma, immigration, family dynamics, and unacknowledged grief. Unacknowledged grief is what that doesn't fit our society's expectations: grief of relocating, of surviving disasters, of change. What makes me different from most therapists, is that I am passionate about helping people navigate the "other" relationships: friendships and workplace dynamics.
As a counsellor, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to recognize and utilize their inner strengths and help them develop effective coping strategies. Through this process, individuals can gain a deeper insight into themselves and their experiences, leading to personal growth and positive change. This means that my counselling is not just about addressing immediate issues but about fostering long-term personal growth and positive change
As a counsellor, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to recognize and utilize their inner strengths and help them develop effective coping strategies. Through this process, individuals can gain a deeper insight into themselves and their experiences, leading to personal growth and positive change. This means that my counselling is not just about addressing immediate issues but about fostering long-term personal growth and positive change
Change is inevitable, though rarely comfortable. We have the ability to be incredibly adaptive beings, but it can be so difficult. I believe we can improve our capacity to manage life's challenges through increased awareness of our relationships with and reactions to change. Counselling can help uncover the conditions for healing and help you learn how to create or maintain these conditions in your life. I specialize in helping individuals and families recover from the impacts of trauma, including grief, anger, anxiety, isolation, chronic pain or physical illness, relational conflict, and more.
Change is inevitable, though rarely comfortable. We have the ability to be incredibly adaptive beings, but it can be so difficult. I believe we can improve our capacity to manage life's challenges through increased awareness of our relationships with and reactions to change. Counselling can help uncover the conditions for healing and help you learn how to create or maintain these conditions in your life. I specialize in helping individuals and families recover from the impacts of trauma, including grief, anger, anxiety, isolation, chronic pain or physical illness, relational conflict, and more.
When we’re alone, facing what causes us pain and discomfort can be confusing and overwhelming. I believe that therapy is the doorway to self-knowing and that the most profound healing occurs when exploration happens in the presence of a safe and supportive other. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where together we can explore and work through the difficult feelings, thoughts, and experiences that are impacting your personal functioning, relationships, and healing.
When we’re alone, facing what causes us pain and discomfort can be confusing and overwhelming. I believe that therapy is the doorway to self-knowing and that the most profound healing occurs when exploration happens in the presence of a safe and supportive other. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where together we can explore and work through the difficult feelings, thoughts, and experiences that are impacting your personal functioning, relationships, and healing.
There are times when we just don’t feel like ourselves. For some of us, this means feeling overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions, while for others the disconnect can come from feeling nothing at all. This internal “ickiness” can show up through our emotions, thoughts, or in our body, and is often a scary, confusing, and unsettling experience. This intuitive feeling is typically caused by misalignment; whether it’s having conflict within ourselves, feeling out of step with those close to us, or feeling out of place in the world around us.
There are times when we just don’t feel like ourselves. For some of us, this means feeling overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions, while for others the disconnect can come from feeling nothing at all. This internal “ickiness” can show up through our emotions, thoughts, or in our body, and is often a scary, confusing, and unsettling experience. This intuitive feeling is typically caused by misalignment; whether it’s having conflict within ourselves, feeling out of step with those close to us, or feeling out of place in the world around us.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
In schema therapy, an ideal client may grapple with entrenched emotional patterns or schemas, such as abandonment, mistrust, or inadequacy. They may have endured recurrent relational challenges or traumatic events that fuel these schemas. Their needs might encompass comprehending and validating their emotions, cultivating healthier coping mechanisms, and nurturing secure attachments. Their aspirations could entail dismantling detrimental patterns, nurturing self-worth, and fostering gratifying relationships.
In schema therapy, an ideal client may grapple with entrenched emotional patterns or schemas, such as abandonment, mistrust, or inadequacy. They may have endured recurrent relational challenges or traumatic events that fuel these schemas. Their needs might encompass comprehending and validating their emotions, cultivating healthier coping mechanisms, and nurturing secure attachments. Their aspirations could entail dismantling detrimental patterns, nurturing self-worth, and fostering gratifying relationships.
Your journey is unique, and so is your strength to overcome it. I am dedicated to meeting you wherever you are at, and walking alongside you on your journey towards unlocking your innate potential for healing and growth. Specializing in areas such as Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Grief/Loss, Neurodiversity, School/Career, and Stress Management, I offer tailored support to address your unique needs. I provide counselling services to both neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals, and work with adolescents and adults both virtually and in-person.
Your journey is unique, and so is your strength to overcome it. I am dedicated to meeting you wherever you are at, and walking alongside you on your journey towards unlocking your innate potential for healing and growth. Specializing in areas such as Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Grief/Loss, Neurodiversity, School/Career, and Stress Management, I offer tailored support to address your unique needs. I provide counselling services to both neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals, and work with adolescents and adults both virtually and in-person.
Laura Natalia Osorio
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8S
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 love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.
I love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.
I provide scientifically supported assessment and treatments to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and have over 16 years experience with a wide range of concerns and psychosocial conditions including anxiety and panic attacks/reactions, attachment patterns, stress and trauma related conditions including PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain and illness, mood problems including depression, parenting difficulties, relationship and marital problems, problematic personality patterns, self-harm behaviours, suicidal ideation, self-worth, grief and bereavement, life transitions, and adjustment issues.
I provide scientifically supported assessment and treatments to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and have over 16 years experience with a wide range of concerns and psychosocial conditions including anxiety and panic attacks/reactions, attachment patterns, stress and trauma related conditions including PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain and illness, mood problems including depression, parenting difficulties, relationship and marital problems, problematic personality patterns, self-harm behaviours, suicidal ideation, self-worth, grief and bereavement, life transitions, and adjustment issues.