Counselling in Mill Bay With a Light Touch: Meet Adria Lipsett, RCC
Our counsellor, Adria Lipsett, RCC, believes humour and lightness have a real place in therapy, and she brings both into her sessions at the Strength in Heart office in Mill Bay, and online across BC. She is currently accepting new individual (age 14+) and couples clients.
Meet Adria
Adria is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, studied psychology and counselling at the University of Victoria, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University.
Her path into counselling was a winding one, shaped by art, by work with plants and soil in horticulture, and by growing up on the West Coast, where the forests have long been a source of grounding for her. She is also a mother, and says that has deepened her empathy, patience and presence with the people she works with. Adria has lived through trauma and loss herself, and that experience is part of why she meets each client's story with respect and curiosity.
What sessions with Adria look like
Adria describes her style as intuitive, non-judgmental and creative. She doesn’t hand everyone the same method. She works out with each client what feels right, and adjusts as you go.
The foundation is narrative therapy and person-centred care, delivered in a trauma-informed way. From there she draws on parts work, inner child work, somatic approaches, mindfulness and strengths-based practices, depending on what you need. When it suits the client, she brings in nature-based elements and creative expression, because she finds that the natural world supports reflection, nervous system regulation and a sense of belonging.
The aim is a warm, safe and inclusive space where your story can unfold, be witnessed and be gently reshaped.
What Adria helps with
Many clients come to Adria for depression, anxiety or trauma. She also works with grief and loss, shame and guilt, and burnout. Others are going through a life transition, caring for someone else, or learning to set boundaries and regulate big emotions. Mindfulness, goal setting and spirituality are also part of her work for clients who want them.
Counselling in Mill Bay
We moved our Cowichan Valley office from Cobble Hill to Mill Bay Centre in September 2026. Adria sees clients there at Suite 368, 2720 Mill Bay Road.
Sessions are also available online across Canada, so you can switch between in person and video if your schedule changes.
Cost
Individual counselling with Adria is $150 per session and couples counselling is $185 per session, with a free 20 minute consultation and extended health insurance direct billing available.
Book a free consultation
The first step is a free consultation. It gives you a chance to ask questions and get a feel for whether Adria is the right fit before booking a full session.
Book online, call or text 1 (888) 520-9151, or email admin@strengthinheart.ca. You can read Adria's full profile here.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Adria's Mill Bay office? Suite 368, 2720 Mill Bay Road, in Mill Bay Centre.
Does Adria see couples? Yes. She is accepting new individuals and couples in Victoria, Mill Bay and online.
Can I meet with Adria online? Yes. Online sessions are available across Canada.
What are Adria's qualifications? She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
How much does a session cost? Individual counselling is $150 per session and couples counselling is $185 per session.
