Individual Counselling in Victoria & Mill Bay, BC or Online

One-on-one sessions with a counsellor who fits you, in person in Victoria or Mill Bay or online. Ages 13+.

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What is Individual counselling?

Individual counselling is one-on-one time with a counsellor, tailored to your needs, goals and experiences. You explore your thoughts and feelings, notice patterns and build tools for what you're facing.

Not sure who to work with? Take the 1-minute match form and we'll match you with a counsellor based on your answers, or book a free 20-minute consult. Looking for something else? See couples counselling or youth counselling.

Our counsellors specialize in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:

What individual counselling can help with

Anxiety and stress

Tools to reduce stress and feel calmer.

Depression and emotional struggles

Explore what's underneath and rebuild mood and motivation.

Trauma and grief

Process hard experiences and move toward healing.

Self-esteem and confidence

Build self-worth and self-acceptance.

Life transitions

Move through big changes with clarity and support.

Sexual issues

Talk about intimacy, desire or sexual health in a safe space.

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How it works

  1. Match or consult

    Take the 1-minute match form or book a free 20-minute consult.

  2. Your first session

    Talk through what brought you in & what you'd like to change.

  3. Ongoing sessions

    By the hour, in person or online, with day, evening & weekend times available.

Therapy approaches our counsellors use

Our counsellors are trained in a range of approaches, including EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and internal family systems (IFS). Others include trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, Compassionate Inquiry and somatic approaches.

Each counsellor works a little differently, so ask about their approach at your consult.

Individual counselling rates

Fees depend on your counsellor's level of experience.

  • Sessions with intern counsellors are $35 after a free first session.

  • Counsellors awaiting registration are $100.

  • Licensed counsellors are $150 to $185 per hour.

We direct bill many extended health insurers, including Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life and Pacific Blue Cross. See all rates and tiers or how direct billing works.

Where we offer sessions

Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.

  • Sessions are 50 minutes plus 10 minutes for settling in, re-booking and paying for your session.

  • It depends on what you're working on and what you want to change. Your counsellor will talk through a plan with you in your first sessions.

  • Yes, of course! At any time during your counselling journey just contact our office and we'll help you find a better fit and set you up with a free 20 minute consult.

  • Individual counselling is available from age 13.

  • Many extended health plans cover counselling, depending on your plan and your counsellor's credentials. We direct bill [35] insurers, so you may not pay the full fee up front. See our direct billing page.

  • Yes. Online sessions are available across Canada. In-person sessions are in Victoria and Mill Bay, BC.

Frequently Asked Questions