READY FOR CHANGE?
LET’S TURN YOUR STORM INTO A STORY OF STRENGTH
Strength in heart Counselling
Victoria BC, Cobble hill BC & ONline across canada
Our Counselling team
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Adria Lipsett
Counsellor accepting new individual clients.
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Scarlet Jaxen
Registered Social Worker accepting new individual counselling clients.
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Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker accepting new individual counselling clients.
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Michelle Montreuil
Senior Student Counsellor accepting new individual clients.
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Reilly Scott
Practicum Student Counsellor - FREE 1st Session accepting new individual clients.
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MISCHA GREIG
[She. Her] Registered Clinical Counsellor accepting new individual clients.
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Brooke Fry
Senior Student Counsellor accepting new individual, couples & family clients.
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Jennifer Jollymore
Registered Clinical Counsellor accepting new individual, couples & family clients.
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Sally Stuike
Registered Clinical Counsellor accepting new individual, couples & family clients.
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Kendra Shaw
Senior Student Counsellor accepting new individual clients.
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Aja Egglestone
Canadian Certified Counsellor accepting new psychedelic integration clients.
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Carla Mae Leuschen
Registered Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor
Our community partners in mental health
Contact us to find out how you can get free counselling through one of our partnerships.
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Affordable
Choose What You Pay. Everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. That’s why we offer flexible, tiered pricing options, empowering you to select a rate that aligns with your needs and budget.
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holistic
Healing isn’t only about symptoms – it’s about getting to the root so that you can navigate challenges from a place of strength. With a passion for brain-based healing, we believe that lasting change happens when we address the whole person – mind, body & spirit. We blend evidence-based neuroscience with traditional counselling practices to offer you custom tailored support.
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flexible
-Two locations: Victoria, BC & Cobble Hill, Cowichan Valley, BC. People love our spaces!
-Online Across Canada: Securely connect with us no matter where you are.
-Day, evening & weekend appointments.
Client Testimonial
“My experience was one of the most rewarding for the trust and care that I felt, and that I knew someone with empathy and non-judgement was really listening.”
Client Testimonial
“Sally transformed our relationship. We struggled with communication and trust, but her empathetic approach and practical tools helped us reconnect. Flexible scheduling was a bonus!”
Client Testimonial
“Immediate connection and free flow of emotional conversation. I'm a little stunned in such a good way. Thank you.”
Our Counselling Services
in Victoria BC & Cobble Hill BC
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Individual Counselling
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Couples Counselling
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Family Counselling
Areas of Specialty: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Trauma, PTSD, Couples Counselling & more.
Don't let life's challenges hold you back. Discover your inner strength with Strength in Heart Counselling in Victoria & Cobble Hill, BC.
📞 Connect With Us Today: Take the first step towards a happier, stronger you.
Our Story
Hi, I’m Carla Mae, the founder and director of Strength in Heart Counselling. Strength in Heart was born out of a desire to create a space where people could find hope, love, and acceptance. The name itself holds a special meaning—it was inspired by my late dear mentor and friend, Will Pegg, whose unwavering support and wisdom deeply influenced my life and career. Before his passing, Will encouraged me to follow my dream of opening a private counselling practice, often reminding me of the value of authenticity and connecting with internal strength.
Will helped me to choose the name “Strength in Heart” and, after his passing, I created the logo image. The lion symbolizes the strength and courage that Will brought to my life, and the hummingbird reminds me of Will sitting in his garden enjoying the hummingbirds. And, of course, both the lion and hummingbird heart are known for their amazing strength!
Starting Strength in Heart in 2018 was not just a career move; it was a way to honor Will’s legacy and the lessons he taught me. Today, Strength in Heart Counselling thrives as a space where clients are empowered to transform their pain into strength, reconnect with themselves and others, and live more authentic, fulfilled lives. In Will’s words - “Just be yourself, that’s enough!”
““When you close your heart or close your mind, you hide in the darkness within you. There is no light. There is no energy. There is nothing flowing. The energy is still there but it can’t get in…That is what it means to be “blocked”. That is why you have no energy when you’re depressed””
Our philosophy
Each person has a natural, infinite inner strength that transforms pain & supports their physical, mental, & spiritual health. Painful life experiences cause this power to become blocked which leads to dissatisfaction & dis-ease. Our Victoria therapists empower clients to re-access the strength in their hearts so that they can live a joyful life with balance & connection. We support people who are ready to recalibrate & reconnect to their inner healing intelligence so that they can deepen their relationship with self, others & the world.
Contact us to release the past & embrace your potential!