Counselling in Victoria & Mill Bay, BC.
Ready for change? Let's turn your storm into a story of strength.
Trauma-informed counselling for individuals, couples, families & teens, in person at our Victoria & Mill Bay offices or online across BC, PEI & NS.
- Free 20-minute consult
- Rates from $35
- Direct billing
Trauma-informed counselling in Victoria & Mill Bay, BC
Our counsellors work with teens, adults, couples and families on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges and more. Sessions are warm, collaborative and paced with care, in person or online across BC, Nova Scotia, and PEI.
Not sure where to start? Complete the 1-minute match form and we'll suggest a counsellor, or book a free 20-minute consult with our intake coordinator. We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on feeling better.
Who is this counselling for?
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For Me
One-on-one sessions for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout and more.
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For My Teen
A space for teens to talk through stress, anxiety and life changes with a counsellor specialized in working with youth.
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For Us
Sessions for partners working on communication, trust, intimacy or transitions. All relationship structures and goals welcome.
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For My Family
Support for families working through conflict, communication challenges, change or loss together.
Affordable counselling options, with direct billing
Fees depend on your counsellor's level of experience. You can read the complete details on our “Choose What You Pay” page.
Master’s Intern counsellors are $35 a session ($70 for couples), with the first session free.
Pre-registration counsellors are $100.
Registered counsellors begin at $150 for individuals and $185 for couples.
We direct bill many extended health insurers, including Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life and Pacific Blue Cross, so you don't have to pay the full fee up front and wait to be reimbursed.
See how direct billing works or read more about choose what you pay.
Meet our counsellors
Our team includes Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Registered Social Workers (RSW), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) and supervised intern counsellors. Find someone whose focus matches what you're dealing with and book a free consultation.
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ADRIA LIPSETT, MA, RCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Therapy with room to laugh! I bring a light touch to the work of healing. Supporting people to be happier since 2016.
In Victoria & Mill Bay, BC office locations & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling (13+): $150 per hour
Couples Counselling: $185 per hour
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Penny Smith, MA, RCC, CCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor
Successful on paper, but something feels off? I’ve been there. I offer a gentle space for leaders & professionals to reconnect with themselves.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $150 per hour
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Brooke Halling, MEd, RCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism or the pressure of school or work? I offer warm, collaborative CBT-based counselling for ages 13+ that gives you tools you can actually use.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling (13+): $150 per hour
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YVONNE PAQUETTE, MSW, RSW
BC & Nova Scotia Registered Social Worker
No topic is too taboo here. I help you feel seen, accepted and a little more in love with who you are.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC & Nova Scotia
Individual Counselling: $160 per hour (CVAP, FNHA & ICBC coverage available)
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Jenni Fehr, MSW, RSW
BC Registered Social Worker
Becoming a mother can change everything. I support new moms through the light, the shadow & all the big feelings in between.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $160 per hour
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Michelle Montreuil, MA, CCC
PEI Registered Social Worker, Canadian Certified Counsellor & EMDR Therapist
Always bracing for something to go wrong? Your nervous system learned to protect you, & I’ll help it feel safe again.
Online Across BC & PEI
Individual Counselling & EMDR Therapy: $150 per hour
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AJA EGGLESTONE, MA, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Life is moving fast and the news is loud! I’ll help you slow down & find your centre again.
Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $160 per hour
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Amanda Delane-Thomas, MSW (Cand.)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
Intrusive thoughts, compulsions & constant worry can be exhausting at any age. I help clients 13+ understand them with patience & self-compassion.
Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per hour.
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Jerome Peacock, MA (Cand.)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: FREE 1st session & then $35 per hour.
I’ll support you with a calm, practical, and compassionate approach, so you can feel understood and less alone in what you’re facing. We’ll focus on what’s happening beneath the surface and build tools that help you feel more steady day to day. We’ll move at your pace.
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Candice Peterson, MA (Cand.)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
Some of the most meaningful moments in my 26 years as a Registered Nurse happened in conversations, not procedures. I’d love to have one with you.
In Victoria & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per hour.
specialized therapies in Victoria, Mill Bay, BC & Online Across BC, PEI & Nova scotia
We support clients through many of life’s hardest seasons with care that is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each person. Beyond general counselling, our team offers specialized approaches which include:
EMDR Therapy: process trauma and distressing memories with a structured, evidence-based approach.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): practical tools for changing the thought and behaviour patterns behind anxiety and low mood.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): skills for intense emotions, distress and relationships.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Therapy: support after emotionally abusive relationships.
Prenatal & Postpartum Therapy: support through planning, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): understand the different parts of yourself, as an individual or a couple.
Sex Therapy: support for desire, intimacy and sexual concerns.
Youth Counselling: counselling for teens.
What we help with
Every counsellor has different strengths and specializations. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll match you. Take the 1-minute match quiz.
Mood and wellbeing
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burnout and stress
- Emotional regulation
- Self-esteem
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- Anger and rage
- Addiction
- Mindfulness
- Shame and guilt
- Crisis management
Trauma and abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Attachment trauma
- Narcissistic abuse
- Intimate partner violence
More
- Intergenerational and ancestral trauma
- Indigenous-informed trauma
- Sexualized violence
Relationships and family
- Couples and relationships
- Boundaries and communication
- Parenting
- Sexual issues
More
- Non-normative relationships
- Caregiving
- Fertility issues
- Masculinity and men's issues
Life, meaning and growth
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Leadership
- Psychedelic integration
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- Pet loss grief
- Spirituality
- Spiritual crisis
- Shadow and inner child work
- Amazonian plant medicine integration
Neurodiversity and health
- ADHD
- Autism and neurodiversity
- Chronic pain and illness
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- High sensitivity
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Hoarding
Our approach
Trauma-informed
Body-aware
Brain-based
Our approach is trauma-informed, body-aware and brain-based. We look at the whole person, mind, body and spirit, and pair evidence-based neuroscience with traditional counselling to build support around you.
Where to find us
You can meet with your counsellor in person or online, whichever feels more practical and supportive.
Victoria: 1183 Fort Street. In-person counselling for individuals, couples and families. Free street parking nearby.
Mill Bay: Mill Bay Centre, Suite 368, 2720 Mill Bay Road, at the corner of the Trans-Canada Highway and Mill Bay Road. In-person counselling for individuals, couples and families in the Cowichan Valley. Free parking.
Online or by phone across BC, Nova Scotia and PEI: counselling from the comfort and privacy of home.
Free & subsidized counselling through our partners
We work with partners including ICBC, the Crime Victim Assistance Program, the First Nations Health Authority, Veterans Affairs Canada, Autism BC, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Métis Nation British Columbia. Contact us to ask whether you qualify for free or subsidized counselling.
How to get started
Tell us what you need. Take the 1-minute match quiz, or call or text 1 (888) 520-9151.
or Book a free 20-minute consult with a counsellor of your choice to ask questions and see whether the fit feels right.
Start your sessions, in person in Victoria or Mill Bay or online.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fees depend on your counsellor. Sessions with our intern counsellors start at $35 (the 1st full session is free), and registered counsellors start at $150 for individuals and $185 for couples. You can also pick from tiered options on our Choose What You Pay page.
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Yes. We bill extended health insurers directly, so you don't pay the full fee up front. See the full list on our direct billing page.
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It's a chance to ask questions and see whether we feel like the right fit before you book a full session. It's free for new clients, or for clients trying a different counsellor.
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Yes. Online sessions run by video or phone and are available across BC, Nova Scotia, and PEI.
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Take our 1-minute match form and we'll match you based on your answers. You can also browse counsellor profiles.
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Individual counselling is available from age 13. [Some counsellors see ages 14 and up, so confirm.] See our youth counselling page.
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1183 Fort Street in Victoria, and Suite 368, 2720 Mill Bay Road in the Mill Bay Centre.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free 20-minute consult, call or text 1 (888) 520-9151, or email admin@strengthinheart.ca. We'll take care of the details.
If you're in crisis, call or text 9-8-8, Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, at any time.
