Counselling in Victoria BC

OVERCOME YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLES WITH THE HELP OF THERAPISTS WHO GET YOU.

Counselling in Victoria BC at Heart and Oak Therapy

  • Feel comfortable opening up to relatable, accepting Registered Clinical Counsellors.

  • Feel safe and at ease in our beautiful and accepting counselling space.

  • See your problems in a new light and how to make life better.

  • Get straight to the heart of your issues and create a personalized therapeutic action plan.

  • Feel a sense of relief and build skills that will serve you for years to come.

Struggling with issues in your life and relationships feels stressful and draining…

Counselling for anxiety and stress in Victoria BC

…when you just can’t figure out how to make things better.

  • You feel full of worry and frustration.

  • You feel helpless and lost not knowing what to do.

  • You dread the thought of things carrying on this way forever.

You don’t have to feel stuck in this alone anymore.

Rekindle your feelings of ease and joy in life.

happy male counselling client from Heart and Oak Therapy

  • Understand your problems with fresh new clarity.

  • Feel supported taking action to make things better.

  • Feel confident in your ability to create real lasting change.

Stop feeling like you’re struggling in a rut

1. Schedule Your First Counselling Session

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Meet with the counsellor of your choice to identify exactly which issues you need help resolving.

2. Get to The Heart of Your Issues

Will Bratt and Laura Brown outside the counselling office at Heart and Oak Therapy

Work with a skilled Registered Clinical Counsellor to gain vital insight into the problems that hold you back.

3. Carry out your Therapeutic Action Plan

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Collaborate with your mental health therapist to create a realistic, effective plan of action to resolve your issues and create change that lasts.

Laura Brown and Will Bratt smiling at their counselling office in Victoria BC

Here's How Our Counsellors Have Helped Others Like You

  • Phil

    “Will had a way of inspiring me through my own life story, and I wasn't expecting that.  I thought I'd need therapy for a long long time, but after 4 sessions, I felt like I could take it from there on my own and with the support of family and friends.  He helped me see that I'm not crazy and that I had the ability to make the change I wanted to all along.  Its been a couple months since my last session and things are still better than they had been in years before seeing him.”

  • Julia

    “When I met Laura Brown she was a breath of fresh air and I am so grateful for her advice and approach to wellness that has helped me grow personally and professionally over the past 2 years. Highly recommend Heart and Oak Therapy! I will continue to be a client of Laura’s for many years to come and cannot speak highly enough of her approach.”

  • Tessa

    “My experience with Will Bratt was right up there with the best of them.  I'd never worked with a male counsellor before and I was a little leery at first, and I was amazed at how warm he was.  He really made me feel safe.  He helped me address my anxiety issues in a way no one ever has.  I was not expecting things to shift the way they have, but I can say that I haven't felt this free from the burden of anxiety in years and years."

  • McKenzie

    “I’ve been seeing Laura for a few years now and have deeply appreciated her kindness and honesty. Laura is the cool counsellor you want, she's progressive and challenges you when needed. I’ve loved working with her and have grown so much as a person because of our sessions together.”

  • Wumi

    “The first time I walked into Will's office I was immediately at ease. The room was inviting and it felt like a safe place. We talked and I was surprised I opened up so quickly. He is disarming and really good at what he does. He helped me look at my life differently. I went in thinking I was a weirdo and left feeling like someone who was just lost. He helped me find my confidence again. What I really appreciated about him was the questions he asked me.”

  • Sarah

    “I’ve been a client of Laura’s for around 2.5 years now, and she has genuinely helped me find the tools to change my life. She is warm, compassionate, and honest, and challenges me when I need it, but in a way that allows me to build myself up rather than tear myself down. I cannot recommend her more!”

Is Counselling Right For You?

A lot of people ask, “When should I go to therapy?”, or “Could a counsellor help me with this problem?”, and even, “Are my problems big enough to go to therapy for?”

Therapy with a Registered Clinical Counsellor is for individuals and couples who are struggling to overcome life’s challenges on their own. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, the stress of a demanding life, or having frustrating fights with your partner, counselling helps you gain the necessary insights and skills to solve your problems when you just can’t do it alone.

Sad woman seeking counselling in Victoria BC

Although it can feel hard to take the first step and reach out for professional mental health or relationship support, research shows that the overwhelming majority of people who see a clinical counsellor report that it makes a significant positive difference (64.4-90.3% to be exact!).

In fact, 75% of people who see a therapist see improvements in their emotional and psychological well-being, and struggle with the issues they sought help for 75% less than those who don’t seek any professional help.

Short on Time and Money?

Our self-paced online course helps busy couples break their pattern of fighting without setting foot in a therapist’s office.

Need help to stop having frustrating fights and communicate in healthier ways, but struggle to find the time? You’re not alone!

Let’s face it: life is crazy busy. Between demanding jobs, household responsibilities, kids, and family commitments, finding time to sit your butts down on a therapist’s couch together can feel next to impossible - despite how important it is that you get help.

That’s why we created SMART Conflict For Couples: an effective self-paced course that teaches you the communication skills you need to stop fighting and feel more connected.

If life feels too busy for therapy sessions and you want to:

  • Break your pattern of frustrating fights that set your relationship back

  • Feel heard and understood with stronger communication skills

  • Feel secure in a more fulfilling relationship

SMART Conflict for Couples is the road map to help you get there.