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Find Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in Vancouver Island∕Coast
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Hello, my name is Shannon Husk. I have over twenty five years of counselling experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, addictions and other mental health concerns. I can help you create better…
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough, but can sometimes feel impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. If your relationships keep looping…
What I most love in this world is to see people thriving as they live their most authentic life. I understand that many of us have grown up in a way that hasn't supported us to be our authentic self. Often we are…
Hello, and welcome. My name is Andrea (she/her), and I'm a Registered Social Worker, trauma-informed therapist and qualified mindfulness teacher. If your mind gets hooked in cycles of worry, rumination, or obsessive and…
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of your next step. Maybe stress has been building for a long time, or you are noticing old patterns that make it hard to feel grounded and confident. You might be…
As a queer, transguy, and adoptive parent to a neurospicy child, I prioritize the importance of seeing people as complex, nuanced, and unique beings. I strive to keep my practice flexible, authentic, holistic, and avoid…
I’m a therapist and trained OCD clinician specializing in treating OCD, anxiety, and related conditions. I was born and raised in South Africa, and later moved to Victoria, BC, where I completed my Master of Counselling…
This may be the beginning of your therapy journey, as you have reached a place where you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure where to turn next. Or perhaps your therapy journey has been ongoing, and you are ready to…
Welcome! I'm Danielle van Schaik and I'm glad you found DVS Counselling. I started this counselling practice with the intention of helping people identify their intrinsic value and resiliency to promote positive changes…
I am a registered psychologist in Victoria BC. I have a PhD in clinical psychology and over 15 years experience as a therapist and scientist. I specialize in trauma, perinatal anxiety and postpartum OCD, individual…
I work with individuals, couples and families facing problems that include marital and family conflict, as well as impacts of addiction, depression, anxiety and trauma. In my 18 years of practise I learned that what…
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unwanted patterns of behaviour. Many clients come to me when talk therapy alone hasn’t created the shift they hoped for. I…
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand…
Sometimes life feels fragmented. Your body might be tense and restless, your mind racing with thoughts, and your emotions pulling you in directions that seem to contradict one another. In these moments, clarity and ease…
Hello, I am passionate about creating a supportive, professional, and genuinely caring space for you to explore what is holding you back from living the life you want. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and my…
Are you considering divorcing your partner because your trust has been deeply violated? Are you scared of losing your relationship and want to reconnect with your partner? We begin with a process of healing that honours…
Reaching out for therapy isn't always easy. Often, people find me after months, or even years, of carrying more than they realize. On the outside, they look capable and dependable. Underneath, they're exhausted, anxious…
Have you ever had the sense that something’s missing—like you're going through the motions, but not fully connecting with the world or even with yourself? At times, it might feel like you're putting on a version of…
Gretal provides phone and video/virtual counselling to clients across British Columbia. She offers individual counselling to adults (18+). She identifies as a culturally responsive counsellor for BIPOC individuals, and…
MY REGULAR CLIENTS In more than 20 years of experience I have seen common themes which often lead to problems: negative thinking, and relentless “mean talk” towards self good at discounting and discrediting self your…
“I like how you help me see myself as powerful and capable,” and “I didn’t know counselling could be like this,” are reflections I’ve heard from clients over the years, and they capture the kind of counselling…
I know how difficult it can feel to be human some days. When painful thoughts and emotions take over- it can feel impossible to find a way forward. You get stuck fighting with and blaming yourself for feeling this way…
Dr. Jennifer Trew is a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #2224) specializing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties in adults. She has training and expertise in assessing and treating depression, extreme…
Starting therapy can feel like the hardest part of change, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. Feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, overwhelmed by stress or responsibility, or finding it…
Emmalee offers in person counselling in Victoria, BC, as well as phone and online video counselling sessions for clients across British Columbia. She works with individuals (16+), couples, and families (where all…
My name is Leah and I believe that each person and family is unique and deserves a unique approach to therapy. My practice is primarily informed by cognitive behavioral therapy (including mindfulness and acceptance, and…
As a registered psychologist, I have helped hundreds of people over the past 25 years heal emotional wounds and recover peace of mind. If you're finding that your daily mood and quality of life are being diminished by…
Welcome. I'm a mental health therapist offering a unique, holistic path to well-being. My practice is deeply rooted in my own healing journey, my professional background as a social worker, and the transformative…
Tara McCaffery Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCTP Tara received her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University and has over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. As a…
Dr. Jacqueline McAdam is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who meets clients virtually. I have been working in the field for over forty years as a psychotherapist my area of practice is extensive and includes: Mental…
Vancouver Island∕Coast Counsellors
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Counsellors
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy encompasses a range of six principles that aim to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility. The six principles include:
1. Cognitive defusion help to reduce tendencies to regard thoughts, memories and emotions as real and concrete events.
2. Acceptance is about allowing the thoughts to surface and pass without the need to allow them to interfere with daily life.
3. Being present means being aware of current existence and being involved with the now.
4. Self observation helps the client to be aware of the self and the unchanging consciousness.
5. Exploring values to discover those that are most important to the person.
6. Committed action involves setting goals based on the explored values, and setting actions in place to reach those goals.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy and is commonly used in therapy, and in it's sub-forms and helpful for a range of conditions, including OCD. If you require Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, have a look at the counsellors listed below.