Your Counsellor in Victoria, BC offering free initial consult: 778-533-3418
Appointments
To see (no obligation) availability calendar, click 'BOOK':
INDIVIDUAL BOOK
Unburden yourself of whatever you're experiencing. Whether you're feeling down, experiencing anxiety, are stuck, frustrated, or don't understand your feelings. We will explore what it is you're going through in a safe, supportive environment so that you can gain better understanding and find possibilities to move forward. Individual and relationship therapist/counsellor in Victoria, BC, located in Saanich.
RELATIONSHIP/ BOOK
COUPLES
Whether you need a relationship therapist or individual counsellor, I can help you find ways to heal and move forward. Relationships often need help to get on track, stay on track, or rebuild from painful experiences. Certified in PREP (Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program) and training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
PARENTING BOOK
SUPPORT
Book a Parenting Support session to get help managing behaviors that aren't working well, learn tools and skills to build effective behavior management and communication with your child (regardless of age) and reduce stress in the relationship. Here as a relationship therapist for you and your child/children in Victoria, BC/Saanich.
Counselling Approach
I work to support your personal self-determination with unconditional positive regard as well as implementing practical strategies for moving forward. I draw from several counselling theories and approaches. The approach used will vary depending on your goals and the reasons for seeking support. Read more about me, your counsellor in Victoria, BC, in Counselling.
Terms & Conditions
Please see Terms and Conditions, which include payment options and cancellation policy, and will be discussed further at initial consultation.
Specializing In...
Stress & Anxiety
Parent Support, Child/Teen Behaviors
Parent Support, Child/Teen Behaviors
Stress and anxiety can feel like tense muscles, tightness in the chest, panic, and many other sensations. Stress or anxiety are among the most common, but least comfortable, experiences. When not regulated, stress or anxiety can make even everyday activities difficult or sometimes impossible. These experiences, without management tec
Stress and anxiety can feel like tense muscles, tightness in the chest, panic, and many other sensations. Stress or anxiety are among the most common, but least comfortable, experiences. When not regulated, stress or anxiety can make even everyday activities difficult or sometimes impossible. These experiences, without management techniques, can often lead to depression. Together, through counselling and treatment, you are able to recover motivation, perspective, and gain a sense of relaxation. Counselling gives you tools with which to increase resilience, lessen the fight/flight/freeze reaction, and increase confidence.
Parent Support, Child/Teen Behaviors
Parent Support, Child/Teen Behaviors
Parent Support, Child/Teen Behaviors
Many families are struggling with unhelpful behaviors that can disrupt everyday activities. This can be scary for the child/teen and confusing, worrying and even frustrating for parents. You may need new parenting techniques, support with the parent-child relationship, or help with child behaviors. I work to help parents understand, and
Many families are struggling with unhelpful behaviors that can disrupt everyday activities. This can be scary for the child/teen and confusing, worrying and even frustrating for parents. You may need new parenting techniques, support with the parent-child relationship, or help with child behaviors. I work to help parents understand, and better manage their child's behaviors, and with parents and teens to help them through this very difficult life transition. I have worked with children and families, managing child behaviors, for several years. Contact me for a free consult to see if I'm the right relationship therapist for you and your family. Located in Saanich, Victoria, BC.
Relationships
Parent Support, Child/Teen Behaviors
Relationships
Whether as a couple, or within the family, A relationship therapist can help those who are looking to gain new skills in relating to partners or family members. There are many reasons to seek relationship counselling such as to strengthen an emotional connection, learn ways to stop fighting, or get past the hurt. Counselling sessions are
Whether as a couple, or within the family, A relationship therapist can help those who are looking to gain new skills in relating to partners or family members. There are many reasons to seek relationship counselling such as to strengthen an emotional connection, learn ways to stop fighting, or get past the hurt. Counselling sessions are a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationships with each other and/or with family members. Learn how to communicate, learn what your or your partners actions are telling you, and what can be done to move forward. Contact Lesley, your counsellor in Victoria, BC.
Contact Coastal
Counselling in Victoria, BC (Corner of Shelbourne & Feltham St.). Free parking.
Please email me with any questions you may have.
Coastal Counselling & Wellness
101-4090 Shelbourne St., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8N 4P6
Call (778) 533-3418 or Email: lesley@contactcoastal.ca
Hours
Open today | 09:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. |
Privacy Policy
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This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We will not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from visitors in this age group.
Confidentiality is one of the hallmarks of seeing a counselor. You most likely want to be sure that you are coming to a space that is safe for you to explore the way you relate to the world and yourself. Know that your confidentiality and privacy are taken very seriously by me. All of our sessions are strictly confidential and I use the latest VPN encryption technologies (read here for an understanding of VPN) to ensure that all information is safe and protected. For online counselling sessions I use the same paid for VPN encrypted subscription with video technology (Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime).
Limits to confidentiality:
Walk n' Talk sessions however have a limited confidentiality as they take place in public places. I will do my due diligence to maintain confidentiality as well as possible. The client accepts that the confidentiality of these sessions is limited and accepts the consequences of the limited confidential nature of being in public.
Confidentiality is also limited in the event:
- that I learn of any person, either client or other, being harmed or in threat, or doing threat, of harm
- if mandated by law to release information
- if the client requests release of information
Terms & Conditions
Services: Services are currently offered by phone, online virtual, or in office at 101-4090 Shelbourne St., Victoria. Services offered are outlined here: Appointment
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours cancellation is required. Sessions cancelled without 24 hour notice will be charged prior to following sessions.
Further service agreements and confidentiality will be discussed in session.
For rates and types of appointments available please go to: Book Appointment
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