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Gestalt Therapy Gottman Method Couples Therapy Grief and Loss - Complicated. Group Therapy
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Heartmath Humanistic Therapy Hypnotherapy
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Imago Relationship Therapy In Person Counselling Inferential Behaviour Therapy Integral Therapy Integrative Psychotherapy Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Internal Family Systems Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Jungian Psychotherapy
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Life Stress Reduction (LSR) Logotherapy
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Marriage & Couples Counselling Mediation Meditation Menopause and Perimenopause issues Mindfulness approaches Moral Injury Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative Therapy Nature Based Therapy Neurofeedback Non-Duality Therapy
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Sandplay Therapy Satir Therapy School Psychology Self Regulation Therapy (SRT) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Sex Therapy Shamanism Shame Counselling & Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Somatic Approaches Somatic Transformation Spiritual Counselling Synergetic Play Therapy
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Telephone Counselling Transpersonal Trauma Informed Stabilization treatment (TIST) Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
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Walk and Talk Therapy
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M.Couns., RCC
Parksville, BC and Qualicum Beach, BC — Virtual & In-person

I opened this practice because I want to help people feel seen, cared about, and hopeful. As a practitioner with ADHD, I bring a quirky, enthusiastic, practical, and warm approach to my sessions. I am direct and down to…

M.A., RCC
North Vancouver, BC and Duncan, BC — In-person & Virtual

Trevor Warren: Relationship & Sexual Intimacy Therapist With over 30+ years of experience and a reputation as a "Relationship Expert," Trevor Warren is a Certified Relationship Specialist (C.R.S.) with the American…

M.A., CCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

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…

MACP, CCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only
Feeling stuck, anxious, or navigating a major life change? Compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in English and Spanish to help you find clarity, stability, and reconnect with who you are and your loved ones.
M.S.W., RSW
Nanaimo, BC — Virtual & In-person

I work with older youth (16+) and adults healing from symptoms of anxiety and depression, the stressors of daily living, navigating life transitions, and processing trauma related to relationships, family, and childhood…

M.A., RCC
Vancouver Island∕Coast, BC — Virtual & In-person

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 hope…

M.A., RCC
Nanaimo, BC and Burnaby, BC

Do you need professional help to make changes that will improve your life or relationships? Mark Giesbrecht is currently offering online video therapy through a secure online portal made for therapists called Owl…

M.S.W., RCSW
Sunshine Coast, BC — Virtual & In-person

Everyone deserves to be heard, to be understood, and to have someone with them when the world doesn’t feel safe, when all around seems dark. This is what life is about and what matters to me—love, connection, being right…

B.S.W., RSW
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

Today's world is loud with self-help and therapeutic insights; however, being able to trust your own inner guidance is key to long-term health and resilience. My approach is humanistic, attachment-based, and draws from…

M.A., RCC
Nanaimo, BC — Virtual & In-person

Is trauma from your early life and past relationships creating ripples in your present? Do you find yourself reacting in ways you wish to leave behind? If these statements ring true for you: healing is possible. My goal…

M.Couns., RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

Are you able to get on with life to some degree, yet it seems there are parts that are longing to be seen, understood, and healed? Perhaps the past is intruding on the present, overwhelm is a frequent unwanted visitor…

M.A., RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

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…

M.A., CCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I offer a personalized and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My work integrates a variety of effective modalities to support healing…

M.Couns., RCC
Victoria, BC and Nanaimo, BC — Virtual & In-person

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…

MCP, CCC
Vancouver, BC and Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

Do you feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change, even though part of you knows something needs to shift? You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, shutdown, or caught in cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or…

M.A., RCC
Saltspring Island, BC — Virtual Only

My Approach My approach to therapy is relational, experiential, somatic and emotion-focused. This means we will work with the felt sense of emotions in your body while also exploring your early relationships and…

MACP, RCC
Vancouver Island∕Coast, BC — Virtual & In-person

Welcome! If your relationships feel confusing, painful, or stuck, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer therapy that is grounded, focused, and designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface…

M.Ed., RCC
Courtenay, BC — Virtual Only

Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC # 21526), school counselor, and Physical and Health Education/Outdoor Education teacher based Courtenay, British Columbia. A recent graduate from the…

Ph.D., RCC
Victoria, BC and Mission, BC — Virtual Only

Relationships, sexual wellness, intimacy, stress and related disorders, and trauma - Shauna is here for the tough stuff, with the goal of helping you live your best, most fulfilling life possible. She works with…

M.Sc., RCC
Nanaimo, BC and Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Hello! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia. I have 10 years of experience offering individual and couples counselling and one year as a clinical supervisor. My practice went online during the…

M.A., RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

I help children, teens, and adults find their own way to express what's going on inside, so they can understand themselves better and feel more confident in their lives. Some people make sense of things by talking…

M.A., CCC
Vancouver, BC and Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

As a therapist, I strive for you to feel held: to feel cared for and understood, with the assurance that I am fiercely present and always in your corner. Above all, my goal is for you to cultivate a grounding sense of…

M.C., RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

Maybe you've spent years in therapy talking about your problems but never felt like much actually shifted. Or maybe this is your first time reaching out, and you're not even sure what's wrong. You just know you feel…

MACP, RCC
Vancouver, BC and Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself cycling through the same thoughts, fears, or habits, even when you’re trying your BEST to change? Has food, productivity, or…

MACP, RCC
Duncan, BC — Virtual & In-person

Hi, I'm Marina, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and owner of Rise and Roam Counselling! I offer counselling services in British Columbia for children, youth, and adults. I’m passionate about helping individuals feel…

M.S.W., RSW
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

Whatever brought you here in search of a therapist, you've already taken the first step toward change. Something in your life, relationships, or sense of self may no longer feel quite right. Perhaps you feel disconnected…

M.A., RCC
Campbell River, BC — Virtual Only

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I can help if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. At their extreme, anxiety and depression can be crippling, making you feel hopeless. Life becomes a struggle and your…

M.A., RCC
Pender Island, BC

Are you feeling worn down by life's futilities? Perhaps your best intentions and efforts seem inadequate, leaving you to feel disconnected or down on yourself. As a counsellor, Andrew cherishes the invitation to come…

M.C., RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

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…

Vancouver Island∕Coast Counsellors

Somatic Approaches Counsellors

Somatic approaches to therapy recognize the mind-body connection and focus on addressing psychological issues through bodily experiences. By incorporating techniques such as body awareness, breathwork, and sometines movement, these approaches help individuals access and process stored emotions and trauma. This value lies in their ability to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healing.  Some therapies like "somatic experiencing" require specialized training and certification.  Please ask your therapist whether he/she has sprecialize training and in which approaches.

If you are looking for a therapist who offers Somatic Approaches, please browse our list of practitioners below..