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our Counsellors in Victoria, BC
Meet Our Team
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Victoria Chivilo, MA, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Individual Counselling: $165 per session
I’ll meet you with warmth, curiosity, and zero judgment. Together we’ll go at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system, helping you make sense of what you’re carrying and build steadier footing in your life. You don’t have to do this alone.
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Jenny Fehr, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: $160 per session
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or lost in the dark, I’m here to help guide you back to a place that feels safer, clear, and free. The wisdom of my lived experiences and my professional expertise allow me to provide you genuine understanding and skillful presence as I guide you through your healing journey. Our deepest pain can become a doorway to healing when it is met with compassion, curiosity, and care. I am here to support you through that process in a way that is uniquely yours.
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YVONNE PAQUETTE, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC & Nova Scotia
Individual Counselling: $150 (CVAP, FNHA & ICBC coverage available)
With a commitment to non-judgement & the messiness of learning & healing, I will support you to discover & work with your truths, blocks, strengths, needs & desires to create a more fulfilled life.
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Carl Haynes, MA (Cand.)
Master Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per session.
I believe healing begins with understanding ourselves more fully, our emotions, patterns, relationships, & the experiences that shaped us. My role is to bring curiosity, warmth, & empathy while creating a space where you can explore & reconnect with yourself more deeply. Whether you are carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, grief, or simply a feeling of being stuck, I offer a space where you do not have to hold it all alone.
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Michelle Montreuil, MA, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor & EMDR Therapist
Online Only.
I blend clinical expertise with compassionate, holistic approaches to create a safe & empowering space where your healing journey honours your story, your strengths & your capacity to reconnect, with yourself, others & life.
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Nadine Pluzak, MSW (Cand.)
Master Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per session.
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MISCHA GREIG [SHE.HER], MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: $140
I believe that each of us has the capacity to transform: how we relate to ourselves, how we engage with others, and how we connect to this world. Whether you are struggling in your life, seeking clarity, or wanting to come back to yourself, I am honoured to walk alongside you. I recognize that we are all complicated, contradictory beings, and I welcome all of you in the therapeutic space. Let us explore your inner world with compassion and curiosity.
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Cleia Sangster, PhD
Practicum Student Counsellor
Individual Counselling: FREE 1st session & then $35 per session.
The stories we tell ourselves about who we are often are not our own. We build our sense of self through our experiences with significant people over the course of our lives. Sometimes, though, we get to a point in the life where the way we are living no longer aligns with the person we want to be, and that can be painful.
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Céline Lykke Jensen, MA (IN PROGRESS)
Master Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
English & French
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per session.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering people on their journey of healing and
growth, while fostering health in body, mind, and spirit.
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Margot Phillips, MA (in progress)
Master Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per session.
My role as your counsellor is to truly honour your unique story, values, & self-identity. I believe you are the expert of your own life, & I’m here to walk alongside you—supporting & collaborating at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll gently explore patterns & narratives that may no longer serve you, & discover new ways to rewrite your story in alignment with your most authentic self.
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Jerome Peacock, MA (in progress)
Master Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: FREE 1st session & then $35 per session.
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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SCARLET JAXEN, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker & Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician
Online & In Victoria Office - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: $160
Through my own journey of overcoming adversity, I’ve learned that healing is both a personal and collective process. True transformation happens when we trust our intuition, honour our stories, and allow ourselves to be seen and supported. I am here to walk alongside you as you rediscover your strength, reclaim your voice, and create a life that feels genuinely yours.
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Gwendolyn Gentle, MSW (In progress)
Master Level Intern Counsellor
Online Only - Residents of BC & ONTARIO
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per session.
Couples Counselling:Free 1st session & then $70 per session.
I will walk alongside you with presence, curiosity, & care, holding space for all of the parts of you that long to be seen & heard. Together, we will explore your story, gently release what no longer serves you & nurture healing relationships with yourself & the world around you.
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Nissa Wallace, MA
Counsellor (awaiting registration)
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
My approach is grounded in warmth, curiosity & deep respect for your unique story. I offer a safe, affirming space, especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals & those exploring identity & belonging, where you can share what matters most to you, without judgment. Together, we’ll uncover the deeper patterns shaping your experiences, honour every part of who you are, & move at your own pace toward greater understanding, connection & self-acceptance.”
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Penny Smith, MA
Counsellor Awaiting Registration
Online Only - Residents of BC & ONTARIO
Individual Counselling: $100
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen & supported. My approach is rooted in empathy & curiosity, helping you reconnect with your values & strengths at your own pace. Whether you’re facing trauma, life changes, or seeking meaning, I offer a warm, non-judgmental presence & walk alongside you as you discover small shifts that lead to lasting transformation.
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KENDRA ANSELMO, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: $150
Believing in the inherent wisdom within each individual, I aim to cultivate a safe & non-judgmental environment where you can delve into your inner self, discover your strengths, & navigate your unique life journey. I honour the mind-body-spirit connection & will take a holistic approach to help you achieve balance & harmony in your life.
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BROOKE FRY, MSW
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Couples & Family Counselling: $125
I will support you to reconnect with your inner wisdom, embrace your emotions as meaningful guides & rediscover a fuller sense of self where all parts of you are welcomed, validated & deeply seen.
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ADRIA LIPSETT, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
(Online & In Office) At both our Victoria & Cobble Hill, BC locations - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: $150
I will empower you to discover your inner strength & cultivate healing through a unique blend of nature-inspired techniques & creative expression.
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AJA EGGLESTONE, MA, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Online Only
Individual Counselling/Psychedelic Integration: $160
I will support you to heal your mind, body & soul through toward self-discovery & personal transformation. My work is guided by the belief that you can transform your life from the inside out by bringing conscious awareness to unconscious aspects of yourself.
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Sally Stuike [SHE.HER], MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: $150
Couples & Family Counselling: $185
I will work with you in a gentle & compassionate way to identify actions, reactions, & behaviours that may have once served you, but are now impacting your life in unhelpful ways. We will explore your unique experiences & find ways to help you feel complete, at peace, & strong. I will support you to explore your power & potential, as well as to find a sense of calm in your world & relationships.
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Claire Skillen, MBA, MACP, B.Sc. CHR, PROSCI
Registered Clinical Counsellor & EMDR Therapist
Individual Counselling & EMDR Therapy: $170 per session
I take a holistic, human-centered, collaborative approach to create safer, empowering, & reflective spaces that support you on your healing journey & self-discovery/rediscovery. I look forward to witnessing your story & joining you as a co-pilot.