As summer winds down, you might feel a mix of warm memories, maybe a few regrets, and that creeping pressure to make the most of what’s left.

You might hear an inner voice saying: “Time’s running out, better get more done.”

Discover expert parenting tips and compassionate support for families in Cobble Hill and Cowichan Valley. Strength in Heart Counselling offers local, evidence-based guidance to help you build stronger connections with your child. Book a free consultation today!

Limited Time Offer:

• FREE 20 minute virtual consult

• FREE 1st session

• $35 per session

In person at our Cobble Hill office or online from anywhere in BC.

Counselling in Cobble Hill, BC, in the Cowichan Valley & online across Canada.

• FREE 20‑minute meet & greet consultation

• FREE first 1‑hour session

• $35 per subsequent session (lower sliding scale rates available)

Join our free online Somatic Parts Work Info Session, hosted by Strength in Heart Counselling in Victoria, BC. Learn about somatic therapy, experience a live guided activity, and discover if this approach is right for you. Open to all across Vancouver Island and Canada—register today!

Do you ever feel like your anxiety pops up out of nowhere, tight chest, racing thoughts, that gnawing sense of dread, even when everything seems “fine”? Or maybe you live with a low hum of worry that never quite shuts off, no matter how hard you try to distract yourself or stay positive.

What if your anxiety is actually trying to tell you something?

Struggling with pet loss? Adria at Strength in Heart Counselling in Victoria BC, Cobble Hill BC & online across Canada offers compassionate pet loss & grief support. Discover gentle, non-judgmental counselling to help you honour your pet’s memory & begin to heal. Book a free 20-minute consultation today.

Honouring Your Healing Journey: Indigenous-Informed Trauma Therapy with Michelle.
Discover how Michelle’s Indigenous-informed, holistic approach to trauma therapy at Strength in Heart Counselling supports deep healing, resilience, and reconnection. Book your free virtual consult today.

Adria Lipsett, Grief Counsellor in Victoria BC, Cobble Hill BC, & online across Canada.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re searching for healing, clarity, or a new way forward. I’m Reilly, and as a practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (CI) at Strength in Heart Counselling, I want to share how this approach—developed by Dr. Gabor Maté—can help you transform pain into purpose.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “A part of me wants to move forward, but another part is holding me back”? You’re not alone. Inside each of us is a vibrant, complex inner world—full of different “parts” that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sometimes these parts work together, and sometimes they pull us in opposite directions, leaving us feeling stuck or conflicted.

Ready to nurture radical self-compassion and bring harmony to your inner and outer world? Join our Somatic Parts Work group at Strength in Heart Counselling! Guided by Kendra Shaw and Brooke Fry, this unique four-week series blends compassionate conversation and body-based practices to help you explore, understand, and embrace every part of yourself—no matter how complex or messy. Whether you’re seeking balance, healing, or simply a safe space to grow, you’ll find support and inspiration here. Pay what you can—everyone is welcome. Reserve your spot today and start your journey toward deeper self-discovery and lasting well-being!

At Strength in Heart Counselling, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care—without financial barriers standing in the way. That’s why we’ve introduced our “Choose What You Pay” model, a flexible, tiered pricing system designed to meet you where you are, both emotionally and financially.

Reilly specializes in:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Attachment and Relational Trauma

• Burnout and Chronic Illness

• High Sensitivity and Neurodivergence

• Expressive Arts and Somatic Healing

• Emotional Regulation

• Depression and Anxiety

• Trauma

• Shame and Guilt

• Life Transitions

• Burnout

• Grief and Loss

• Caregiving

• Spirituality

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a deeply personal and painful experience that affects millions of people worldwide. It transcends gender, age, and socioeconomic status, leaving survivors with emotional, physical, and psychological scars that can feel overwhelming. At Strength in Heart Counselling in Victoria, BC, our counsellor Scarlet Jaxen specializes in supporting individuals who have experienced IPV, helping them find safety, healing, and empowerment.