Counselling in Victoria, Mill Bay, BC & online.
Ready for change? Let’s turn your storm into a story of strength.
Trauma-informed counselling for individuals, couples, families & teens, in person at our Victoria & Mill Bay offices or online.
- Free 20-minute consult
- Rates from $35
- Direct billing
Who are you looking for support for?
Our counsellors work with teens, adults, couples and families on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges and more.
For me
Individual counselling
One-on-one sessions for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout and more.
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For my teen
Youth counselling
A space for teens to talk through stress, anxiety and life changes with a youth specialist.
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For us
Couples counselling
Communication, trust, intimacy or transitions. All relationship structures welcome.
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For my family
Family counselling
Support for families working through conflict, change or loss together.
Learn more →Getting started takes three steps
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Step 1
Tell us what you need
Fill in the 1-minute match form, or call or text 1 (888) 520-9151.
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Step 2
Book a free 20-minute consult
Our intake coordinator answers your questions and suggests a counsellor who fits. Already know who you want to work with? Book your free 20-minute consult directly with that counsellor.
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Step 3
Start your sessions
In person in Victoria or Mill Bay, or online by video or phone.
Counselling rates in Victoria & Mill Bay
Fees depend on your counsellor’s level of experience. All counsellors offer a free 20-minute consult.
Most affordable
Master’s intern counsellors
Free 1st session$35
per hour · $70 for couples
First full session free. Supervised by registered clinicians.
Mid-range
Pre-registration counsellors
$100
per hour
Master’s-trained counsellors completing their registration.
Insurance eligible
Registered counsellors
from $150
per hour · couples from $185
RCC, RSW and CCC clinicians. We bill your extended health plan directly.
See all options on Choose What You Pay or learn how direct billing works.
Meet our counsellors
Our team includes Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Registered Social Workers (RSW), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) and supervised intern counsellors.
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Simon Smith, MA, RCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Carrying grief, trauma or a stress that won’t switch off? I’ve worked on wildfire front lines & travelled to 30+ countries, & will meet whatever you bring with steadiness and zero judgement.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $150 per hour
Youth Counselling: $150 per hour
Family Counselling: $185 per hour
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Brooke Halling, MEd, RCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism or the pressure of school or work? I offer warm, collaborative CBT-based counselling for ages 13+ that gives you tools you can actually use.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling (13+): $150 per hour
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ADRIA LIPSETT, MA, RCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Therapy with room to laugh! I bring a light touch to the work of healing. Supporting people to be happier since 2016.
In Victoria & Mill Bay, BC office locations & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling (13+): $150 per hour
Couples Counselling: $185 per hour
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Michelle Montreuil, MA, CCC
PEI Registered Social Worker, Canadian Certified Counsellor & EMDR Therapist
Always bracing for something to go wrong? Your nervous system learned to protect you, & I’ll help it feel safe again.
Online Across BC & PEI
Individual Counselling & EMDR Therapy: $150 per hour
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Penny Smith, MA, RCC, CCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor
Successful on paper, but something feels off? I’ve been there. I offer a gentle space for leaders & professionals to reconnect with themselves.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $150 per hour
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Jenni Fehr, MSW, RSW
BC Registered Social Worker
Becoming a mother can change everything. I support new moms through the light, the shadow & all the big feelings in between.
In Victoria Office & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $160 per hour
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AJA EGGLESTONE, MA, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Life is moving fast and the news is loud! I’ll help you slow down & find your centre again.
Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: $160 per hour
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Jerome Peacock, MA (Cand.)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
In Victoria Office & Online - Residents of BC
Individual Counselling: FREE 1st session & then $35 per hour.
I’ll support you with a calm, practical, and compassionate approach, so you can feel understood and less alone in what you’re facing. We’ll focus on what’s happening beneath the surface and build tools that help you feel more steady day to day. We’ll move at your pace.
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Candice Peterson, MA (Cand.)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
Some of the most meaningful moments in my 26 years as a Registered Nurse happened in conversations, not procedures. I’d love to have one with you.
In Victoria & Online Across BC
Individual Counselling: Free 1st session & then $35 per hour.
What we help with
Each counsellor has different strengths. Tell us what you’re dealing with in the 1-minute match form and we’ll suggest the right fit.
Mood & wellbeing
Trauma & abuse
Relationships & family
Life, meaning & growth
Neurodiversity & health
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll suggest a counsellor who fits. It takes about a minute.
Get matchedSpecialized Therapies
Beyond general counselling, our team offers focused approaches in person and online.
EMDR therapy
Process trauma and distressing memories with a structured approach.
CBT
Practical tools for the thought patterns behind anxiety and low mood.
DBT
Skills for intense emotions, distress and relationships.
Internal Family Systems
Understand the parts of yourself, as an individual or a couple.
Narcissistic abuse recovery
Support after emotionally abusive relationships.
Prenatal & postpartum
Planning, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Sex therapy
Desire, intimacy and sexual concerns.
Somatic parts therapy
Body-based work with the parts of you that carry stress.
Our approach
Trauma-informed
Body-aware
Brain-based
Our approach is trauma-informed, body-aware and brain-based. We look at the whole person, mind, body and spirit, and pair evidence-based neuroscience with traditional counselling to build support around you.
Where to find us
Mill Bay
Mill Bay Centre, Suite 3682720 Mill Bay Road
Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0
At the Trans-Canada Highway and Mill Bay Road, serving the Cowichan Valley. Free parking.
Counselling in Mill Bay →Online
Video or phone sessions across BC, Nova Scotia and PEI
Counselling from the privacy of home, wherever you are in those provinces.
Online counselling →Free & subsidized counselling through our partners
We work with partners including ICBC, the Crime Victim Assistance Program, the First Nations Health Authority, Veterans Affairs Canada, Autism BC, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Métis Nation British Columbia. Contact us to ask whether you qualify for free or subsidized counselling.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fees depend on your counsellor. Sessions with our intern counsellors start at $35 (the 1st full session is free), and registered counsellors start at $150 for individuals and $185 for couples. You can also pick from tiered options on our Choose What You Pay page.
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Yes. We bill extended health insurers directly, so you don't pay the full fee up front. See the full list on our direct billing page.
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It's a chance to ask questions and see whether we feel like the right fit before you book a full session. It's free for new clients, or for clients trying a different counsellor.
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Yes. Online sessions run by video or phone and are available across BC, Nova Scotia, and PEI.
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Take our 1-minute match form and we'll match you based on your answers. You can also browse counsellor profiles.
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Individual counselling is available from age 13. See our youth counselling page.
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1183 Fort Street in Victoria, and Suite 368, 2720 Mill Bay Road in the Mill Bay Centre.
