Therapists in V8T
I help adults in BC live with more ease and well-being in the face of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and climate change. Using a collaborative and evidence-based counselling approach, I help my clients build the skills to live a full and meaningful life in the face of their challenges. I have a special interest in supporting clients experiencing eco-anxiety, climate grief, despair, and other intense emotions related to the climate crisis. I also love working with people who are interested in personal growth and wish they could live their lives with more authenticity and vitality!
I help adults in BC live with more ease and well-being in the face of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and climate change. Using a collaborative and evidence-based counselling approach, I help my clients build the skills to live a full and meaningful life in the face of their challenges. I have a special interest in supporting clients experiencing eco-anxiety, climate grief, despair, and other intense emotions related to the climate crisis. I also love working with people who are interested in personal growth and wish they could live their lives with more authenticity and vitality!
Jess Urchyshyn
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T (Online Only)
Do you want Feminist Therapy? I am a settler on the ancestral territories of Ktunaxa, Syilx, and Sinixt First Nations and I can support Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationships, boundaries, parenting, self-compassion, identity, complicated grief, and much more. If you want to feel better and live more authentically with the support of a Registered Clinical Counsellor, we could be a good fit! Visit my website to learn more about me and I hope we connect soon.
Do you want Feminist Therapy? I am a settler on the ancestral territories of Ktunaxa, Syilx, and Sinixt First Nations and I can support Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationships, boundaries, parenting, self-compassion, identity, complicated grief, and much more. If you want to feel better and live more authentically with the support of a Registered Clinical Counsellor, we could be a good fit! Visit my website to learn more about me and I hope we connect soon.
My approach to treatment is client-centered and strengths-based. My relationship with my clients is based on a shared vision for progress in therapy, non-judgment, and mutual respect. I generously use humour and metaphor in my work, and I encourage my clients to control the pace of therapy to suit their needs and values best.
My approach to treatment is client-centered and strengths-based. My relationship with my clients is based on a shared vision for progress in therapy, non-judgment, and mutual respect. I generously use humour and metaphor in my work, and I encourage my clients to control the pace of therapy to suit their needs and values best.
Do you have the sense that there is underlying pain that is preventing you from fully enjoying your life? Often, our unhelpful patterns originally evolved as strategies to meet needs, and to protect ourselves against overwhelming distress. My work aims to help you more effectively meet the needs behind these old, perhaps outdated strategies. Some of the issues that clients come to me for help with are: personal growth and alignment with life purpose; emotional regulation; emotional intimacy; anxiety and panic attacks; self-worth; and grief and loss (personal and collective).
Do you have the sense that there is underlying pain that is preventing you from fully enjoying your life? Often, our unhelpful patterns originally evolved as strategies to meet needs, and to protect ourselves against overwhelming distress. My work aims to help you more effectively meet the needs behind these old, perhaps outdated strategies. Some of the issues that clients come to me for help with are: personal growth and alignment with life purpose; emotional regulation; emotional intimacy; anxiety and panic attacks; self-worth; and grief and loss (personal and collective).
Does your appearance or relationship with food consumes your day to day? Do you often worry what others think of you? Or rarely feel like enough? I support clients who struggle with body image, anxiety, and self-esteem. I know it can feel impossible to not care about what others think. And... what lies on the other side of is true peace and freedom. In an effort to be who we think others want us to be, we end up shrinking ourselves and our lives get smaller as a result. It's my hope throughout counselling you learn to feel comfortable taking up space, regulate your emotions and anxiety, and experience more of life.
Does your appearance or relationship with food consumes your day to day? Do you often worry what others think of you? Or rarely feel like enough? I support clients who struggle with body image, anxiety, and self-esteem. I know it can feel impossible to not care about what others think. And... what lies on the other side of is true peace and freedom. In an effort to be who we think others want us to be, we end up shrinking ourselves and our lives get smaller as a result. It's my hope throughout counselling you learn to feel comfortable taking up space, regulate your emotions and anxiety, and experience more of life.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
Dr. Jacqueline Armour
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, PhD, CSAT, ICADC, CPTT
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8T (Online Only)
Are you struggling with addiction or the betrayal trauma of a loved one's addiction? My name is Jacqueline Armour and I would be honored to help. I understand the unique challenges of sex addiction and the impact it can have on relationships. With years of experience and extensive training in the field, my team and I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals and couples to heal and regain control of their lives. Our expertise extends beyond sex addiction, we also provide support for those struggling with substance abuse, recognizing the complex interplay between addiction and mental health.
Are you struggling with addiction or the betrayal trauma of a loved one's addiction? My name is Jacqueline Armour and I would be honored to help. I understand the unique challenges of sex addiction and the impact it can have on relationships. With years of experience and extensive training in the field, my team and I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals and couples to heal and regain control of their lives. Our expertise extends beyond sex addiction, we also provide support for those struggling with substance abuse, recognizing the complex interplay between addiction and mental health.
Amelia Lowe
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who are curious about why they behave the way they do, and want to explore those patterns. In our work, you can expect a relaxed, calm environment - whether online or in-person, where my 6 yo black lab, Ajax, will join us. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible: fidgets are available, eye contact is optional, and we go at your pace. I strive to create a safe space where you can trust me to support you as we dive into deeper and more challenging areas, while also recognizing the intersectional systemic factors that may be impacting you. All communities, bodies, and backgrounds are welcome.
I work with clients who are curious about why they behave the way they do, and want to explore those patterns. In our work, you can expect a relaxed, calm environment - whether online or in-person, where my 6 yo black lab, Ajax, will join us. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible: fidgets are available, eye contact is optional, and we go at your pace. I strive to create a safe space where you can trust me to support you as we dive into deeper and more challenging areas, while also recognizing the intersectional systemic factors that may be impacting you. All communities, bodies, and backgrounds are welcome.
I work with the following diagnosis; GAD, PTSD, Panic attacks, Grief, Trauma, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, Sexual Abuse, Couples therapy, Do you feel frozen, anxious, only working at half capacity? Or....are you usually frustrated, angry, sad, confused? Or...are you mad at many people and situations, including your personal relationships? I use cognitive, emotive and somatic (body) approaches. My extensive experience has shown me that counseling with the SOMATIC aspect included usually gets the DEEPEST AND QUICKEST RESULTS. I am an SEP., Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, from Peter Levine's trauma work.
I work with the following diagnosis; GAD, PTSD, Panic attacks, Grief, Trauma, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, Sexual Abuse, Couples therapy, Do you feel frozen, anxious, only working at half capacity? Or....are you usually frustrated, angry, sad, confused? Or...are you mad at many people and situations, including your personal relationships? I use cognitive, emotive and somatic (body) approaches. My extensive experience has shown me that counseling with the SOMATIC aspect included usually gets the DEEPEST AND QUICKEST RESULTS. I am an SEP., Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, from Peter Levine's trauma work.
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Number of Counsellors in V8T
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V8T who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 83% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Stress |
| 73% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 44% | SunLife |
| 42% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 40% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in V8T see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |