- Dr. Elizabeth Banister, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist #1310
- Dr. Sylvain Boies, Ph. D., Registered Psychologist #1471
- Magali M. Brulot, Ph. D., Registered Psychologist #1533
- Campbell Wellness Consulting
- Centre for Counselling & Therapy/Victoria Women's Counselling
- Center Point Psychotherapy Services Ltd.
- Dr. Sara Joy David, Registered Psychologist 0786
- Frances Dodsworth Counselling
- Elemental Sexology
- Family Matters
- Margo Farr, BA, Dip.A.Th., BCATR (Registered Art Therapist)
- Peggy Folkes, RN, M.Ed., Counsellor
- Linda Fraser, B.A., BSW
- Brian Grady, Ph.D. Registered Psychologist #1169
- David Greenshields MA, CQSW, RSW
- Rod Glover, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Jeffrey Godine
- Shelley Gordon Counselling Services
- Inner Imagery Art Therapy - Robin Feldman, MA, ATR, Art Therapist
- Journey Counselling Services
- Dr. Marianne Kimmitt, Registered Psychologist
- Krystyna Kinowski, M.A., Ph.D., Registered Psychologist #941
- Amey Lariviere, R.N., M.A.
- LeafStone Wellness
- Wendy Lum, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Leah MacInnes Therapy & Consulting
- Inga Markham
- Kathryn McCannell, Ph.D., R.S.W.
- Susan McConnell, M.S.W., R.S.W.
- Traci McGee, MA, RCC, RMFT
- Medicine Moves Movement Psychotherapy and Counselling Services
- Men's Trauma Centre
- Paula Miles Counselling Services
- Lisa Mortimore, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Tamara Mortimer, In Essence Counselling
- Nancy Nigro, M.S.W., R.S.W.
- Rainey Hopewell, M.Ed, C.C.C., C.C. Ht.-- Oak and Fern Healing
- Marita Poll - Counselling Services
- Queenswood
- Marsha Runtz, Ph.D, R. Psych.
- Susan Russell, Counsellor
- Andre Serzisko Counselling Services
- Soulstir counselling, meditation and yoga
- Stan Tomandl, MA, DPW & Ann Jacob BA Ed ~ Process Oriented Facilitation ~ Coma Communication
- Walter & Humphrey Counselling Services Limited
- Waterway Art Therapy
- Julian Young, MA, RCC
- Bellerose & Lake, Professional Psychology Corp.
- Spirit Gate Consulting: Jaki Deer, M.A., Dip. C.A.T.(UK)
Dr. Elizabeth Banister, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist #1310
201-2186 Oak Bay Ave.
Victoria, BC V8R 1G3
Contact: Dr. Banister, Registered Psychologist #1310: 250-216-9220
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody (gay and non-gay)
Hours: evenings and Friday afternoon
Rates: $150 per hour; Student rates: $130 per hour
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Non-smoking areas available
Dr. Sylvain Boies, Ph. D., Registered Psychologist #1471
1834 Oak Bay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite B
Victoria, BC V8R 1C2
Contact: Dr. Sylvain Boies, Registered Psychologist #1471: (250) 744-2722
Individual and Couple Counselling and psychotherapy pertaining to anxiety and panic, depression, traumatic events, identity, sexuality, intimacy, grief, life and career transitions, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, and excessive Internet usage.
Type: GLBT-friendly business.
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Monday to Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Rates: Sliding Scale; Psychologist's fees are admissible for reimbursement by most Extended Health Care Benefit Plans.
Magali M. Brulot, Ph.D., R. Psychologist #1533
#201- 1770 Fort Street (Fort and Richmond)
Victoria, BC V8R 5J1
Contact: Magali M. Brulot, Registered Psychologist: 250-888-5645
Fax: (250) 370-9769
ADULTS: Anxiety (e.g., PTSD; OCD; Social phobia); Mood Disorders; Adjustment Disorders; Interpersonal difficulties; Neuropsychological Assessments.
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS: Anxiety (OCD); Separation Anxiety; Interpersonal difficulties (e.g., Bullying & teasing); Improving social skills; Behavioural problems; Parenting issues.
When working with youths, I strive to involve parents in the therapy process, and provide them with education and support. I am an experienced Psychologist using a cognitive behavioural approach (CBT). I am fluent in French and English.
Type: GLBT-friendly business.
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: Monday-Friday; flexible hours.
Rates: $130
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Handicapped Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Campbell Wellness Consulting
2B 1140 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3K8|
Contact: Linda Campbell, Clinical Hypnotherapist: 250-382-2485
Hypnotherapist specializing in hypnoanesthesia and pain management, smoking, weight loss, fears and phobias, and AIDS related issues.
Type: GLBT- friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everyone
Rates: $110/session
Cards: MasterCard, VISA
Centre for Counselling & Therapy/Victoria Women's Counselling
#318 - 560 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3C6
Contact: Margaret Stephens, M.S.W., R.S.W., Registered Clinical Social Worker: (250) 380-9924, ext.2
Fax: (250) 920-5605
Individual counselling and psychotherapy. Trauma issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, self-esteem, sexuality, life issues. EMDR. Free initial consultation.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Women
Hours: By appointment
Center Point Psychotherapy Services Ltd.
632 Harbinger Avenue
Victoria, BC V8V 4J1
Contact: Linda Ulrich, Therapist: (250) 480-8356
www.yourcenterpoint.ca/
lindaulrich@shaw.ca
Linda is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Victoria with over 20 years experience in counselling. She has developed and implemented addiction treatment programs in Victoria for the past 14 years. She is experienced with concurrent mental illnesses that often accompany addictions. She is also a marriage and family therapist. She works with loss and grief and Self-Esteem Enhancement. Linda's orientation is strength based, and she works to enhance each client's experience of self worth and competence for a healthier, happier lifestyle.
Type: GLBT-friendly business.
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: Day, evening, or weekend appointments.
Rates or price range: 95.00 per hour; sliding scale available.
Smoking: Smoking areas available.
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Handicapped Access: accessible premises and lavatory.
Publication: Center Point Psychotherapy Services Ltd.; general readership.
Circulation: local
Dr. Sara Joy David, RegisteredPsychologist 0786
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Contact: Dr. Sara Joy David, RegisteredPsychologist 0786: 250 383-4494 or 250 383-4432 (cell)
Couples counseling; overcoming abuse/domestic violence; trauma, anxiety, depression, grief; workplace stress; effective parenting; performance enhancement; empowerment; optimal weight/health lifestyle changes; collaborative divorce coaching; overcoming racial/cultural divisiveness; brain gym for aging with flair.
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned.
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Frances Dodsworth Counselling
#207 - 2186 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, BC V8R 1G3
Contact: Frances Dodsworth, M. Ed., Registered Clinical Counsellor: (250) 598-6609
Individual and relationship counselling, depression, anxiety, trauma, car accidents, chronic illness, getting over your childhood. In order to work at a deeper level, I use body-oriented psychotherapies: Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing.
Type: GLBT- friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Elemental Sexology
Victoria, BCContact: Dr. Liam "captain" Snowdon: 250-516-6850
Sexologist, Sex Counselling and Coaching
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Accepted: Cash, Cheque, PayPal
Handicapped Access: call ahead for details; location varies, special arrangements available, or accessibility may change.
Family Matters
3388 Cook Street
Victoria, BC V8X 1A8
Contact: Drew Van Brunt, M.S.W.: (250) 480-7490
vanbruntmcdonald@telus.net
familymatterssociety@hotmail.com
Family Matters provides the following services: family mediation, supervised access, family plans, men's grief therapy, and custody/ access reports.
Type: GLBT-friendly business.
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Margo Farr, BA, Dip.A.Th., BCATR (Registered Art Therapist)
261 Moss StreetVictoria, BC V8V 4M6
Contact: Margo Farr: (250) 388-0929
Art Therapy for personal growth. Individual creative healing process for issues related to grief, trauma, historical and/or relationship abuse, midlife and health. "Releasing the Artist Within" groups for women, to unblock creativity and gain inner awareness. No art experience required. Free initial consultation.
Type: Lesbian-owned business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: Phone for appointment.
Handicap Access: Call ahead for details.
Peggy Folkes, RN, M.Ed., Counsellor
221-560 Johnson St. (Market Square)Victoria, BC V8W 3C6
Contact: Peggy Folkes, RN, M.Ed. : (250) 382-6002
Counselling for dealing with Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain; Chronic Fatigue/ME; Grief and Loss; Anxiety/Stress/Depression; Self-esteem and Relationship Issues; and Spirituality. Peggy blends body-centred psychotherapy with mindfulness and cognitive/behavioural techniques.
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: Call for an appointment.
Rates or price range: Varies, call to discuss.
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available
Handicap Access: accessible premises and lavatory.
Linda Fraser, B.A., BSW
#113-29 Songhees RoadVictoria, BC V9A 7M6
Telephone and Fax: (250) 385-2934
www3.telus.net/FraserScottEnt/
lfraser@telus.net
I work with individuals, couples and groups on a variety of issues. My primary purpose is to facilitate self discovery and growth, to help my clients be all they can be and more.
Type: Wholly or partly GLBT-owned business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: Variable
Rates: Sliding Scale $50 and up
Handicap Access: Accessible premises, lavatory not know to be accessible
Rod Glover, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor
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614 - 1207 Douglas Street
Contact: Rod Glover, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor: (250) 389-6150
Counselling and psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, trauma, and other issues. With a unique combination of Jungian and body-centered psychotherapy, I help my clients find deep, lasting, and practical ways to cope with problems and to live more satisfyingly in body, mind, and soul.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Brian Grady, Ph.D. Registered Psychologist #1169
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1520 Fell Street
Contact: Dr. Brian Grady, Registered Psychologist (#1169): 250-592-4281
Therapy with the body in mind: 15 years helping people discover their inner feelings & resources. Body-centred therapy / mindfulness means therapy that is not "all in the head". For depression, anxiety, chronic pain & illness, stress, loss, growth.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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David Greenshields MA, CQSW, RSW
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#29-118 Aldersmith Place
Contact: David Greenshields: 250-381 9626
A new Mindfulness-Based Therapy for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety and Depression. It addresses the underlying causes of these conditions, allowing poeple to return to full health.
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned
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Jeffrey Godine
1319 Vimy PlaceVictoria, BC, V8S 1C5
Contact: Jeffrey Godine: (250) 382-6330
Individual and relationship issues. Brief, solution focus. I like to work with the strengths people have and move towards their preferred futures.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: 9am-7pm
Shelley Gordon Counselling Services
6220 Welch RoadSaanichton, BC V8M 1W7
Contact: Shelley Gordon, MSW: (250) 652-7952
Getting The Love You Want: Imago Relationship Therapy: Learn valuable skills which will create safety, support and compassion, enhance communication, resolve frustrations and heal from past hurts, restore passion and playfulness. Couples and individuals.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: Monday-Friday daytimes; Monday-Thursday evenings
Rates or price range: $110/hr
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available
Handicapped Access: Acessible premises and lavatory.
Inner Imagery Art Therapy
Bushby St.
Victoria, BC V9A 2J7
Contact: Robin Feldman, Registered Art Therapist: 778 430 0197
www.innerimagery.com
art@innerimagery.com
Art Therapy for individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families.
Emotional healing through creative expression. Connect with your creativity to access inner wisdom, discover more joy, and heal whole self. No art experience needed.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody (gay and non-gay)
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available
Journey Counselling Services
201- 2826 Bryn Maur Rd.
Victoria, BC V9B 3T4
Contact: Jacques D'Astous, Registered Clinical Counsellor: 250-885-0506
Helping youth, adults, and families overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, work-related stress, and addictions through a supportive and non-judgmental approach.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody (gay and non-gay)
Hours: weekdays and evenings
Rates: $90 per one hour session
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available
Inga Markham
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Suite 420, Medical Arts Building
Contact: Inga Markham, Registered Clinical Counsellor: 250-686-7751 Providing Individual, Couple and Family Therapy. Specialized in the new and amazingly powerful Internal Family Systems Therapy.(see www.selfleadersip.org) Assoc. Member BC & American Assoc. Marriage and Family Therapy; Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Dr. Marianne Kimmitt, Registered Psychologist
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204 - 1005 Cook Street
Contact: Dr. Marianne Kimmitt (Psychologist): (250) 882-7048
I help individuals understand and appreciate their strengths and their personal wisdom in a confidential and accepting environment. Together we establish personal goals that will promote healing and growth. I have a special interest and several years experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, dieting issues, obesity, body dissatisfaction and a range of body image issues.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Krystyna Kinowski, M.A., Ph.D., Registered Psychologist #941
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#201-1005 Cook Street
Contact: Dr. Krystyna Kinowski (Registered Psychologist #941): (250) 380-0361 or (250) 537-3009
I see folks for mostly short-term therapy. My speciality is positive psychotherapy and practical things like improving communication skills. Check out my website and give me a call. I'm more than happy to answer questions.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Amey Lariviere, R.N., M.A.
#221-560 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3N2
Contact: Amey Lariviere, Psychotherapist: (250) 727-9836
Cell Phone: (250) 888-5969
Compassionate, supportive therapy for GLBT and others. All ages. Individuals, couples, families. Over 15 years experience in psychotherapy.
Type: Wholly lesbian-owned business
Primary Clientele: Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Couples, others
Hours: weekdays, some evening appointments.
Rates: $80-$100 per hour.
Handicap Access: Accessible premises.
Wendy Lum, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor
1834 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, BC V8R 1C2
Contact: Wendy Lum, Registered Clinical Counsellor: (250) 920-9228
www.innerchange.ca
innerchange@shaw.ca
Individual, relationship, families (children, youth). Satir's transformational systemic therapy. Self esteem, grief, loss, family of origin, separation, parenting, body image, communication, decisions, transitions, stress, anger, depression, wellness, spiritual exploration.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
LeafStone Wellness
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601 Superior Street, Suite 2
Contact: Kurt Lenfesty, Hypnotherapist and Stone Therapist: 250 884-9633
LeafStone Wellness is a holistic practice focused on using complementary techniques to improve the health and well-being of clients. Within the soothing and careful embrace of those techniques, clients can find the security and peace necessary to embark upon and continue the personal journey of healing. We offer hypnotherapy, hot and cool stone therapy, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, integrative energy healing, Reiki and reflexology. Our practitioners, Kurt Lenfesty and Dacia (Day-sha) Moss, are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their clients.
Type: GLBT-friendly business.
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Leah MacInnes Therapy & Consulting
221-560 Johnson Street
Victoria, B.C. V8W 3C6
Contact: Leah MacInnes, RSW, RCC: (250) 686-6207
Providing individual, couple, and family therapy and consulting services.
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Registered Social Worker; Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Handicapped Access: accessible premises and lavatory.
Kathryn McCannell, Ph.D., R.S.W.
#216-2186 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, BC V8R 1G3
Contact: Dr. Kathryn McCannell (250) 595-7938
Clinical practice with individuals, families, children, and teens. Issues related to trauma, relationships, transitions, loss, sexuality, and abuse. EMDR.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Susan McConnell, M.S.W., R.S.W.
#420-1105 Pandora Avenue
Victoria, BC V8V 3P9
Contact: Susan McConnell (250) 884-7547 or 250-388-7575
Fax: 250-388-7574
I have been a psychotherapist for 30 years and have had the privilege of helping people achieve personal goals, deal with relationship issues and learn to appreciate their own unique value.
I have an MSW with an emphasis on therapy. I bring to the therapeutic encounter a profound respect for the courage and strength it takes to initiate growth and transformation.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: Tuesday through Sunday
Rates or price range: individual: $95; couples: $100
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available
Handicapped Access: accessible premises and lavatory
Traci McGee, MA, RCC, RMFT
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1516 Winchester Road
Contact: Traci McGee (Counsellor): (250) 885-6760
Traci provides counselling from a home office in Mt. Douglas/Gordon Head area. She enjoys helping individuals and couples expand their skills and capacity to meet their own emotional needs and experience more intimacy and fulfillment in relationships.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Medicine Moves Movement Psychotherapy and Counselling Services
Euro Studios #301-1821 Cook Street (corner of North Park)
Victoria, BC V8T 3P5
Contact: Jim Kragtwyk, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Internationally Certified Addictions Counsellor, 5 Rhythms Movement Psychotherapy Certified: 250-896-6683
5 Rhythms Movement Psychotherapy is a therapeutic and innovative approach that integrates psychotherapy with expressive authentic movement, breathwork, body and sensory awareness and imagery. It is a process that helps guide you to the creative and healing instincts available within yourself. Movement psychotherapy opens doors to personal growth and change. It is a transformational process for emotional release, psychological integration, spiritual wellness, and fostering a healthy connection to your body. The ultimate goal is to help you take what you learn in Movement Psychotherapy into your daily life, so that you can develop a more loving relationship with yourself and others, build a richer and more satisfying life, and achieve a greater sense of wholeness.
Movement Psychotherapy can help you with: Anxiety/Depression; Substance Misuse/Addiction; Self-Esteem; Relationships/Couples; Career/Life Transitions; Grief and Loss; Emotion Management (Anger/Violence); Pain Management; Body Acceptance Issues; Sexuality; Stress, Burnout, Vicarious Trauma or Secondary Trauma; Positive Psychology/Personal Growth; Spiritual Development
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: Monday to Saturday daytimes and Tuesday evenings.
Rates or price range: $80-$95.00/session (75-90 minutes)
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available.
Facilities: Air conditioning or good ventilation; Parking
Men's Trauma Centre
203 - 1420 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2L1
Contact: Frances Strauss, Victim Services Coordinator: 250 381- (MENS) 6367
Victim Services Program; Individual and group therapy for male survivors of historical or recent trauma (physical, emotional or sexual) and support for significant others.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Men
Hours: Open or meeting times: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday or by appointment.
Rates: Individual therapy $80.00 to $50.00 sliding scale fee (funding possible in some cases); Victim Services Program: Free
Cards: Cash, Cheque
Handicapped Access: Phone ahead for special arrangements.
Paula Miles Counselling Services
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James Bay Area
Contact: Paula Miles, Counsellor: 250-882-7980
With over 20 years of experience, working within an integrative and holistic approach, I offer Individual, Couple, and Group Counselling in the following areas:
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned
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Lisa Mortimore, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor
#10-655 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1G6
Contact: Lisa Mortimore, Registered Clinical Counsellor: (250) 514-4731
www.lisamortimore.com
lisa@lisamortimore.com
Feminist, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with a practice in Victoria, specializing in trauma, healing sexualized abuse, self discovery/identity, and chronic illness/pain. In my work I integrate body/somatic centered therapeutic approaches with creativity and mindfulness. My goal is to help people reconnect with themselves, others and their community and to help them connect with and follow the innate wisdom and rhythm of their bodies. For more information please visit my website.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: by appointment.
Rates or price range: $100.00 per hour; some extended health plans or CVA funding.
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available.
Handicap Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Tamara Mortimer, In Essence Counselling
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1426 Gladstone Avenue
Contact: Tamara Mortimer (Counsellor): 1-888-504-4111
If you want to:
Call 1-888-504-4111 to book a free 20 minute consultation, or go to my website to receive your free report on "18 Ways to Reduce Stress and Be Happier in Your Life" or “Simple Steps to Being -- and Staying -- Happier Together." (In-person OR phone counselling available, for individuals or couples.)
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Nancy Nigro, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Victoria, BC
Contact: Nancy Nigro, Psychotherapist: (250) 480-0080
Fax: (250) 381-5626
Nancy Nigro, Psychotherapist. Individuals, couples, short/long term therapy. Supervision & consultation. Over 25 years of training & experience.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Rainey Hopewell, M.Ed, C.C.C., C.C. Ht.-- Oak and Fern Healing
Bordering Oaklands and Fernwood
Victoria, BC
Contact: Rainey Hopewell, M. Ed., C.C.C., C.Ht.: (250) 380-5055
Oak and Fern Healing: An Invitation to Wholeness. Holistic counselling for the deep healing that leads to strength and wisdom.
Human Challenges & Goals:
Transformative techniques including:
Individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults of all genders, relationship enrichment and communication skills, and facilitated separation conversations for couples of all genders. 20 years experience
Affordable, wheelcahir accessible, fragrance-free
Type: Wholly GLBT owned.
Primary Clientele: Everybody, 18 and older
Hours: Call for appointment
Rates: Variable
Smoking: Non-smoking
Handicap Access: Accessible premises, lavatory not known to be accessible.
Marita Poll - Counselling Services
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Office located on Gorge Road West (5-10 minute drive from downtown; bus routes close by)
Contact: Marita Poll, M. Ed, Registered Clinical Counsellor : (250) 858-1761 I can help you with grief and loss, living with illness, self-esteem, personal exploration, loss of meaning, life transitions (e.g., retirement), depression, anxiety, and reducing stress and burnout for family caregivers and professional helpers. I use a holistic approach, bringing awareness to body, emotion, mind, and spirit (as you define it) to access your inner wisdom and self-healing.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Queenswood
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2494 Arbutus Road
Contact: Barbara Holt, Hospitality Coordinator: 250-477-3822
Queenswood has been loved as a spiritual home-away-from home for over 40 years. Hidden away on a forested property that’s only minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Queenswood is just around the corner... and yet a world away. Escape for a retreat, and absorb the peace of our forest sanctuary and the nearby beach. Restore your wellness and zest for life with yoga, art, or meditation drop-in classes. Listen to inspiring stories of men and women who have used their gifts to create positive social change in our world with the Passionate Lives lecture series. Come to Queenswood and revitalize your spirit.
Type: GLBT-friendly organization, club, or agency
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Marsha Runtz, Ph.D, R. Psych.
208 - 2186 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, BC V8R 1G3
Contact: Marsha Runtz, Registered Psychologist: (250) 384-6471
Fax: (250) 721-8929
Psychotherapy and assessment regarding depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, adjustment and life changes, historical abuse issues, sexual assault, family violence, and women’s health.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: Wed 9am-5pm; other times by special arrangement
Rates: $120 per hour
Cards: Cash or cheque
Susan Russell, Counsellor
1703 Hampshire Road
Victoria, BC V8R 5T7
Contact: Susan Russell, Private Counsellor: (250) 213-7578
Fax: (250) 595-6305
My work is centered on life transitions and renegotiating trauma experiences. I believe that if these two things co-exist they will affect our self esteem, health, relationship and lifestyle choices, and coping skills. The core of my work with my clients is facilitating the development of a strong sense of Self. As a consequence of this work, I am always excited by the emergence of a feeling of greater personal power, fulfillment, and passion for life in the client.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: daytime and evening appointments
Rates: $85-90/hour, to hour and a half
Cards: Cash or cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available.
Handicap Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Andre Serzisko Counselling Services
Contact: Andre Serzisko: (250) 213-2353
Short-term counselling services for gay/bisexual men focused on understanding emerging sexuality, relationship issues, parenting issues, and alcohol/drug use.
Type: Wholly or partly GLBT-owned business
Primary Clientele: Gay and Bisexual Men
Hours: flexible hours - day, evening, weekend
Rates: $60.00 to $75.00 per hour; sliding scale; no charge for initial consultation.
Cards: Cash and cheque
Soulstir counselling, meditation and yoga
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1103 Oscar Street (Cook Street Village)
Contact: Misha Gitberg, Registered Clinical Counselor: 778-678-0137
Compassionate, attentive and spacious presence to help you heal and find meaning, joy and harmony in your life.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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Stan Tomandl, MA, DPW & Ann Jacob BA Ed ~ Process Oriented Facilitation ~ Coma Communication
#502 - 620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Contact: Ann Jacob, Stan Tomandl (Counsellors): (250) 383-5677
Creative exploration of relationships, dreams, body symptoms, near death experiences, and addictions.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: Phone for information or appointment.
Handicap Access: Accessible premises and lavatory
Walter & Humphrey Counselling Services Limited
#110 - 1175 Cook Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4A1
Contact: Pat Humphrey, M.S.W., R.S.W. and Helen Walter, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist: (250) 656-5611
Fax: (250) 656-5813
Individual and couples psychotherapy with skilled professionals. Serving our community since 1978. Victoria and Sidney. Welcoming EAP and private clients.
Type: GLBT- friendly business
Primary Clientele: Lesbians and Bisexual Women
Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 9am-6pm
Handicap Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Waterway Art Therapy
Victoria, BC
Contact: Elizabeth Kulczycki, Professional Art Therapist: 778 678 0373
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned
Primary Clientele: Everybody (gay and non-gay)
Julian Young, MA, RCC
#201 - 1770 Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8R 1J5
Contact: Julian Young: (250) 592-6183
Fax: (250) 592-6123
www.youngconsulting.ca
youngconsulting@telus.net
Individuals and couples. Psychotherapy for a variety of issues including healing from abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, gender identity, and sexual issues.
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned business
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours: By appointment
Rates: Sliding scale; call for details
Handicap Access: Accessible premises
Richard Nevin Counselling Services
203 - 2377 Bevan Avenue
Sidney, BC V8L 4M9
Contact: Richard Nevin, Registered Clinical Counsellor: (250) 655-0813 or (250) 888-0670
Richard Nevin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with offices in Sidney and Victoria. He helps individuals and those in relationships move from pain and frustration toward joy and fulfillment.
Richard offers a holistic integrative therapeutic approach to guide people in their healing and growth. When you work with Richard you will learn to track body sensations, engage in mindful self-witnessing and become aware of the interplay between cognitive, emotional and somatic levels of information processing.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody (gay and non-gay)
Hours: Open or meeting times: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Rates: Individual therapy $90.00
Cards: Cash, Cheque
Handicapped Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Walter & Humphrey Counselling Services Ltd.
1480 Lands End Road
Sidney, BC V8V 4A1
Contact: Pat Humphrey, M.S.W., R.S.W. and Helen Walter, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist: (250) 656-5611
Fax: (250) 656-5813
Individual and couples psychotherapy with skilled professionals. Serving our community since 1978. Victoria and Sidney. Welcoming EAP and private clients.
Type: GLBT- friendly business
Primary Clientele: Lesbians and Bisexual Women
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Handicap Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Belinda Kissack Counselling Services
331 St. Julian Street
Duncan, BC V9L 3S5
Contact: Belinda Kissack, Canadian Certified Counsellor: 250-710-9972
Are you a parent who is worried about your child? Discover how counselling can help you resolve your child’s problems, strengthen your parenting skills, and deepen your relationship with your child. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Belinda provides therapy to parents who are struggling with their children’s emotional and behavioural difficulties. She serves clients in Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Crofton, Chemainus and Ladysmith. Call for a free consultation.
Type: GLBT- friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everybody (gay and non-gay)
Hours: Hours: flexible appointment times
Rates: $80 - $125/ hour
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available
Handicapped Access: call ahead for details; location varies, special arrangements available, or accessibility may change
Ladysmith Counselling Services
Box 2394
Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1H6
Contact: Dr. Holly Smith, Psychologist: (250) 245-2264
I am a sole practitioner with extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families. Clients seek out my services for any number of issues such as depression, anxiety, conflict, trauma, and identity confusion/lack of acceptance. I offer indiviudal work and operate from feminist/humanistic paradigm. My dissertation was about donor insemination within lesbian couples, and so, I offer counselling in the area of reproductive technology.
Type: Wholly GLBT-owned
Primary Clientele: Everybody
Hours open or meeting times: vary
Rates or price range: $100.
Accepted: Cash, Cheque
Smoking: Non-smoking areas available.
Handicapped Access: call ahead for details; location varies, special arrangements available, or accessibility may change.
Facilities: Air conditioning or good ventilation; Younger clientele; Older clientele; Mixed ages.
Bellerose & Lake, Professional Psychology Corp.
#203 - 335 Wesley Street
Nanaimo BC V9R 2T5
Contact: Satya Bellerose: 250-824-5006
Fax: 250-824-5001
www.belleroseandlake.com
info@belleroseandlake.com
Psychologists, Hypnotherapy, Biofeedback: Promoting health, well-being and personal growth using a mind-body approach. We help people develop their skills and draw out their strengths so they can realize their full potential and accomplish their dreams.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
Primary Clientele: Everyone
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Handicapped Access: Accessible premises and lavatory.
Spirit Gate Consulting: Jaki Deer, M.A., Dip. C.A.T.(UK)
Gabriola Island (close to ferry), BC VOR 1X2
Contact: Jaki Deer, M.A., Dip. C.A.T.(UK): (250) 247-7366
Counselling, in-depth Psychotherapy, Integrative Arts Therapy for individuals and couples to heal and connect mind, body, and Spirit. Trauma, transition, loss, anxiety, abuse, phobias, relationship, gender and identity issues. Specialising in Highly Sensitive People.
Type: Wholly owned GLBT business.
Primary Clientele: Everyone
Hours: Variable, call for information/appointment.
Rates: Sliding scale.
Lisa Marie Gruger, M.A., R.C.C.
Suite 5, 964 Shoppers Row
Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C5
Contact: Lisa Marie Gruger, Registered Clinical Counsellor: (250) 287-5974
www.lmgruger.ca
lmg@lmgruger.ca
Individual, couple and family counselling.
Type: Wholly GLBT owned.
Primary Clientele: Everyone
Hours: By appointment.
Rates: Sliding fee scale
Handicap Access: call ahead for details; location varies, special arrangements available, or accessibility may change.
Dr. Sterling Desmond & Rea Ciera "Evolve with Desera" Program
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1842 B - Comox Avenue
Contact: 250 941-8777
This program named "Evolve with Desera" will help you unleanr what is blocking you from being fully conscious. You will be capable of feeling more alive, more vital, and energeti, healthier, and able to make conscious choices that will create a more magical and fufulling life for yourself and for others in your life.
Since childhood both facilitators have been involved with inutitive practices that have evolved tot he point where they have developed a practical program that simplifies each person's conscious inuitive development.
Type: GLBT-friendly business
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