Business Details
16 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy Services in Victoria, BC
Victoria Counselling Centre has been providing compassionate and professional therapy services in Victoria, BC for 15 years. Our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and life transitions through client-centered approaches. With Masters-level training and registration with professional associations, our therapists offer personalized support in a safe, confidential environment.We combine somatic therapy, parts work, and integrative techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve lasting personal growth. Located in the Cook Medical Building, we serve the Greater Victoria community with flexible treatment options and a commitment to ethical, culturally sensitive care.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Couples Counseling
Grief Support
Life Transitions Coaching
Self-Esteem Building
Parenting Stress Management
Postpartum Depression Treatment
Anger Management
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 15 years of experience serving the Greater Victoria community
- Client-centered approach tailored to individual needs
- Therapists with Masters-level training and professional registration
- Flexible treatment approaches combining somatic and parts work techniques
- Complimentary 20-minute phone consultation for new clients
Services
Depression Therapy
Our depression therapy helps clients break free from persistent sadness through personalized treatment plans. Using evidence-based techniques, we address root causes while building practical coping strategies. Clients learn to identify negative thought patterns and develop healthier habits to regain control of their lives and rediscover joy in daily activities.
Anxiety Counseling
Specialized anxiety counseling targets excessive worry and panic symptoms through cognitive-behavioral techniques. We help clients develop mindfulness practices and grounding exercises to manage physical symptoms while addressing underlying thought patterns. Treatment focuses on restoring confidence in handling daily stressors and reclaiming enjoyable activities.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services utilize somatic therapy and parts work approaches to process traumatic experiences safely. Our therapists help clients establish emotional regulation skills before addressing traumatic memories. The goal is to reduce flashbacks and hypervigilance while rebuilding trust in relationships and restoring overall well-being through structured, phased treatment.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts through collaborative problem-solving. We help partners develop active listening skills and emotional validation techniques. Sessions address specific issues like infidelity or life transitions while strengthening emotional connections and rebuilding relationship satisfaction.
Life Transitions Coaching
Life transitions coaching supports clients navigating major changes like career shifts, parenthood, or relocation. We provide practical tools for managing uncertainty and developing resilience. The process involves identifying personal values, setting achievable goals, and creating structured plans to facilitate smooth transitions during challenging periods of transformation.
People
Shari Roubini
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Shari Roubini holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria and has practiced since 2010. She specializes in somatic therapy and parts work, helping clients achieve personal growth through integrative approaches while maintaining a compassionate therapeutic environment.
Nancy Somers
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Nancy Somers offers insight-oriented therapy focusing on interpersonal relationships and personal growth. With advanced training in depth psychology, she helps clients explore unconscious patterns and develop greater self-awareness to facilitate lasting positive change through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We specialize in depression therapy, anxiety counseling, trauma recovery, couples counseling, and support for life transitions using evidence-based techniques.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via email or phone to schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation with one of our Registered Clinical Counsellors.
Are your therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions are confidential with legal and ethical boundaries clearly explained during your initial consultation.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to our mental health services.
What qualifications do your therapists have?
Our therapists hold Masters degrees in counseling psychology and are registered with professional associations like BCACC.
