Family Counselling in Victoria & Mill Bay, BC
Ready for change? Let's turn your storm into a story of strength.
A guided space for everyone in your home to say what usually goes unsaid, and to hear each other without the same argument starting over. Meet at our Victoria or Mill Bay office, or by video from anywhere in BC.
- Free 20-minute consult
- Direct billing
Signs your family could use support
Families rarely book a first session when things are calm. If one or more of these sounds familiar, a conversation with a counsellor can help. Nothing has to be “bad enough” first.
Book a free 20-minute consult- Conversations turn into arguments almost right away
- A parent and teen have stopped talking, or only talk through conflict
- Divorce, remarriage or a new blended household has everyone adjusting
- A death, illness or loss has changed how the family runs day to day
- A child’s behaviour has shifted and nobody is sure why
- Old resentments keep resurfacing in new arguments
- One person’s mental health, addiction or crisis is affecting everyone
What happens when you reach out
The frequency of sessions is up to you. Some families meet weekly or every other week. Some come for a handful of sessions around one transition; others work through something longer over a few months.
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Free consultation
A 20-minute phone or video call. Tell us what’s going on and who might attend, and your counsellor will suggest whether family, couples or individual sessions make the most sense.
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Your first session
Each person describes the situation as they see it. No one is put on trial. Your counsellor builds a picture from several angles, then helps the family agree on what “better” would look like.
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Ongoing sessions
Your counsellor draws on CBT, DBT and family systems work, adapted to your family instead of a fixed program, and checks in regularly on progress.
- The whole household
- A parent and one child
- Siblings
- Blended & extended family
- Relatives joining by video
All Counsellors offer a free 20 minute virtual consultation
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Alana Rosenfeld, RCC
Family Counselling - $185 per hour
In Victoria office and online across BC
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Simon Smith, RCC
Family Counselling - $185 per hour
In Victoria office and online across BC
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Family counselling questions
Is family counselling covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover sessions with a registered counsellor (RCC, RSW or CCC), and we direct bill most major providers. Coverage and session limits vary by plan, so check with your provider or ask us when you book.
Does everyone in the family need to attend every session?
No. Some sessions include the whole household; others are with a parent and one child, or with siblings. Your counsellor will help decide who should be in the room each time.
How is family counselling different from couples counselling?
Couples counselling focuses on one romantic relationship. Family counselling can include any combination of parents, children, siblings, blended or extended family, and looks at how the whole system interacts.
Can we do family counselling online?
Yes. We see families by video anywhere in BC, including when members are joining from different cities or households.
How many sessions does a family usually need?
It depends on what you’re working through. A family navigating one transition might finish in a handful of sessions, while something longer-standing can take several months. Your counsellor reviews progress with you regularly.
What if only some family members want to come?
That’s common, and still worth booking. A counsellor can start with whoever is willing, and the shift that follows often makes others more open to joining later.
Have another question? Book a free 20-minute consult or call or text 1 (888) 520-9151.
Start with a free 20-minute call
You don’t need agreement from everyone in the house, or a clear explanation of what’s wrong, to book it.