Counsellor in Mill Bay & Victoria, BC
Adria Lipsett, MA, RCC
Therapy can be heavy, and I think humour and lightness belong in it too. I offer a warm, creative space for individuals and couples working through trauma, anxiety, grief, burnout and the weight of caring for others.
Accepting new individuals (14+) & couples
Direct billing available
- Free 20-minute consult
- Individuals $150, couples $185 an hour
- Mill Bay, Victoria & online
Counselling for trauma, anxiety, grief, parenting and relationships
I see individuals aged 13 and up and couples at our Mill Bay and Victoria offices and online. Many of the people I work with are parents and caregivers who spend most of their energy looking after everyone else.
My approach
My style is intuitive, non-judgmental and light-hearted where it helps. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method. What helps one person might not work for another, so we’ll work closely together to find what feels right for you and shape your therapy around it.
My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, with roots in narrative therapy. I also draw on somatic approaches, parts work, inner child work, mindfulness and strengths-based practices, and when it fits, I bring in nature-based elements to support reflection and help your nervous system settle.
I offer a warm, safe and inclusive space where your story can unfold, be witnessed and gently reshaped.
How I work
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centred therapy
- Somatic parts work
- Inner child work
- Mindfulness
- Strengths-based practices
- Nature-based practices
- Trauma-informed care
A creative, customized approach
Therapy with room for tears and laughter
Some sessions are tearful, some are surprisingly funny, and many are both. I came to counselling through art, work with plants and soil, and a lifelong bond with the West Coast forests, and that shapes how I work.
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“For me, counselling means tending to what hurts and also learning to see what is beautiful. I also believe a good laugh has a place in the room.”
My story
I came to counselling by a winding path: through art, through work with plants and soil, and through a lifelong bond with the West Coast forests I grew up in. I have lived through trauma, loss and disconnection, and I know what it feels like to be stuck or far from yourself.
Being a mother has deepened my empathy, patience and presence. My own healing showed me how much it matters to be seen and heard without judgment.
Education & registration
Education
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2025
- Undergraduate studies in psychology and counselling, University of Victoria, 2014
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emily Carr University, 2009
Training
- Narrative therapy
- Indigenous Cultural Humility Training
Registration
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #23172), BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
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Questions about working with Adria
Is Adria accepting new clients?
Yes. Adria is accepting new individuals aged 14 and up and couples, in person at our Mill Bay and Victoria offices and online.
How much do sessions with Adria cost?
Individual counselling is $150 an hour and couples counselling is $185 an hour. Your 20-minute consultation is free.
Does Adria offer direct billing?
Yes. Adria is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and we can bill most extended health plans directly. How much your plan covers depends on your insurer, so check your benefits before your first session.
Does Adria offer couples counselling?
Yes. Adria works with couples in person and online. Sessions are $185 an hour. Read more about couples counselling at Strength in Heart.
Does Adria see teens?
Yes. Adria sees teens aged 14 and up for individual counselling. See our youth counselling page for how we work with teens and parents.
What is a session with Adria like?
Adria’s style is warm, intuitive and light-hearted where it helps. She draws on narrative therapy, somatic parts work, inner child work and mindfulness, and sometimes nature-based practices, and tailors each session to you. You set the pace.
Can I see Adria online?
Yes. Adria offers online sessions by video or phone, as well as in person at our Mill Bay and Victoria offices.