When life's challenges become too overwhelming, our mind & body can feel stuck, out of control, like there's no way out. You may even feel disconnected from your body, not fully present in your everyday life, or in a constant state of alarm. This pain can start in early childhood & is built on throughout our life, or it can be a single event that destabilizes our internal resources. It’s important to remember these responses are normal adaptations by the mind & body to abnormal situations. This dysregulation can show up in our lives as anxiety, depression, chronic pain & illness, substance use, negative thoughts, or low self-esteem.
Using a combination of somatic & cognitive therapies, we will work together to identify your unhelpful patterns of behaviour, process traumatic experiences, explore negative thoughts, & help you develop new ways of responding to life’s challenges. Through nervous system education, you will learn to foster the mind-body connection & to take back agency & control.
In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for growth, curiosity, & self discovery with a hint of humour. I am passionate about helping people discover their innate capacity for inner resilience and self-regulation through nervous system health. I invite you to visit my website to book a complimentary phone consultation to learn more.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- 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.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 165.00
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Discussed via email and in phone consultation.
- Out of Network
- My services are covered by most extended health benefit plans.
Education & Credentials
Rhian Gilbert M.A., RCC
- Female
- License # 18215
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: BSc. Psychology & M.A. Counselling Psychology
Rhian Gilbert Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Victoria, BC V8T 4L1 and Victoria, BC
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Doxy.me