In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
Online in
British Columbia, Quebec
I believe that our struggles make sense in the context of what we've lived through. Whether you're feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, or painful relationships, therapy can be a place to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and begin to heal at the root.
My approach is relational, compassionate, and trauma-informed, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-based perspectives. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, I work collaboratively with clients to explore the protective patterns that once helped them survive while creating space for lasting change.
I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel genuinely seen, accepted, and supported. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can reconnect with yourself, develop greater self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and connected.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I believe that healing happens through both insight and experience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in the understanding that many present-day struggles are rooted in earlier relationships and experiences. Rather than asking, "What's wrong with you?" we explore, "What happened to you?" and "How did you learn to survive?"
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and relational therapy to help you understand the protective patterns that have developed over time. Together, we'll gently explore your thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and nervous system responses, building greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation.
Therapy isn't about fixing you because you are not broken. It's about helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been carrying pain, fear, or shame so you can feel more grounded, connected, and free to live in a way that aligns with who you truly are.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for those in need of lower cost counselling. Please reach out to inquire.
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross, CanadaLife, ManuLife
Education & Credentials
Kendra Anselmo Counselling MSW, RSW
- Female
- License # 17968
- Licensed in BC
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria. I continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing professional development in areas including Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic approaches, and evidence-informed therapeutic practices.
Kendra Anselmo Counselling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia, Quebec
- Online Therapy Details: JaneApp
Healing is about more than managing symptoms. Together, we'll explore the deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck, including attachment wounds, complex trauma, childhood emotional neglect, people-pleasing, self-abandonment, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I offer individual therapy for adults across British Columbia through secure online sessions and in-person counselling in Victoria, BC. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and integrative, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices. Therapy is collaborative and paced to meet your unique needs, helping you build emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and a stronger connection with yourself.
Whether you're navigating long-standing emotional pain or simply feeling disconnected from who you are, you don't have to face it alone. Healing is possible, and meaningful change can happen when you have the right support.