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Counselling in Victoria BC, Cobble hill BC & ONline
Meet Ashley Bishop: Registered Nurse & Counsellor in Cobble Hill BC & Online Across BC
Strength in Heart Counselling welcomes Ashley Bishop - a Registered Nurse turned student counsellor offering affordable therapy in Cobble Hill & virtually across BC. Specializing in postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma. Sessions from $35 & your 1st session is free.
We’re hiring! Part-Time Administrative Assistant / Intake Coordinator (Mental Health)
We’re hiring! Part-Time Administrative Assistant / Intake Coordinator (Mental Health)
Meet Yvonne Paquette, RSW: Trauma-Informed Counselling in Victoria, BC & Online Across Canada
If you’re looking for a counsellor who brings both clinical depth and real-world understanding to the therapy room, Yvonne Paquette, RSW offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space for healing, self-discovery, and lasting change.
Feeling Anxious More Often Than Not? 5 Signs Therapy Could Help
Most people experience anxiety at some point. It’s a normal part of being human. Feeling nervous before a big presentation, worrying about a difficult conversation, or feeling stressed during busy periods of life are all very common.
When Old Patterns Affect New Relationships
Many people come to therapy feeling confused or frustrated by their relationships. They might notice the same issues showing up again and again, or feel surprised by how intense their reactions are in certain situations.
Affordable Couples therapy in BC & Ontario (3 Rate Tiers + Free First Session w/Gwendolyn Gentle)
If you’re considering couples counselling, you might be carrying two big questions at once: Can this actually help us? and Can we afford it? At Strength in Heart Counselling, we believe support should feel accessible, respectful, and realistic, so you can focus on your relationship, not financial stress.
From Spiraling to Steady: DBT Therapy in Victoria + Online Across Canada
Learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapy helps with emotional overwhelm, anxiety, trauma responses, and relationship challenges. DBT-informed counselling in Victoria, BC and online across Canada. Book a free 20-minute consult.
Hidden Relationship Red Flags
When people think of relationship “red flags,” they often imagine obvious warning signs, yelling, betrayal, or outright cruelty.
A Therapist Who’s Also an Author: What Claire’s Writing on Leadership Reveals About Resilience & Recovery
At Strength in Heart Counselling, we’re excited to welcome Claire Skillen (MBA, MACP, B.Sc., CHR, PROSCI), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a therapist whose background is uniquely positioned to support people navigating both personal healing & high-responsibility lives.
Social Anxiety Is Rising. Here’s How to Take Back Control
Over the last decade, and especially in recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in people seeking help for social anxiety.
New Year EMDR Therapy Special: First 3 Sessions for Only $99 Each with Michelle
New Year, new beginnings! Experience EMDR therapy with Michelle—first three sessions are only $99 each. Take the next step in your healing journey with Strength in Heart Counselling.
Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse: Book Your Free Consultation with Scarlet, Certified NATC
Struggling with the effects of narcissistic abuse or gaslighting? Scarlet Jaxen, Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), offers specialized, trauma-informed counselling to help you reclaim your confidence and rebuild your life. Book your free consultation today at Strength in Heart Counselling—available in Victoria, BC and online across Canada.
Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often pictured as a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but for many people, it can also bring up feelings of stress, loneliness, or emotional exhaustion.
Extended health benefit coverage now available: Counsellor & Somatic Parts Work Specialist in Victoria, BC & Online Across Canada
Discover how Kendra Shaw, MSW, RSW, uses Somatic Parts Work to help adults heal trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain. Book a free consult in Victoria or online across Canada.
Understanding How Poor Sleep Disrupts Emotional Regulation
If you’ve ever woken up after a rough night’s sleep, only to find yourself snapping at your partner, feeling overwhelmed by minor tasks, or just generally “off,” you’re not imagining things.
Discover Radical Self-Compassion: Join Our Somatic Parts Work Online Workshop
Join our 4-week Somatic Parts Work online workshop to discover evidence-based tools for self-compassion, emotional balance, and inner healing. Guided by experienced facilitators, this supportive group series offers practical skills, group therapy, and resources to help you reconnect with yourself. Register now, spaces are limited!
Is It Chronic Stress or Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Clients often come in describing similar symptoms: constant worry, irritability, trouble sleeping, muscle tension, or a general feeling of being on edge.
Slowing Down as Seasons Change
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.”