Online OCD therapists in Esquimalt, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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OCD
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel exhausting and relentless, often pulling you into cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that are hard to break. You might experience distressing thoughts, images, or urges, alongside a strong need to perform certain actions or mental rituals to reduce anxiety. Even when you recognize that these patterns don’t make logical sense, they can still feel incredibly real and difficult to resist.
In our work together, we’ll approach OCD with both understanding and structure—recognizing how these patterns have developed while also working toward meaningful change. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused lens, we’ll support your nervous system while gently building your capacity to face feared thoughts and situations without relying on compulsions. This process is collaborative and gradual in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
I draw from approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), ACT, IFS, Mindfulness-Based CBT, EMDR, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs. ERP is a highly effective, evidence-based approach for OCD, helping you reduce compulsions and build tolerance for uncertainty over time. Together, we’ll develop practical tools while also supporting deeper healing.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Amanda Spallacci
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help clients manage OCD by addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Together, we work to reduce anxiety and regain control over daily life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Adria Lipsett
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
I provide specialized support for those living with OCD, using evidence-based therapies to manage symptoms and reduce distress. My goal is to help you develop practical coping skills and regain control over your thoughts and behaviors. Together, we’ll work toward lasting progress.
11 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily life. Therapy helps individuals better understand OCD, reduce distress, and develop effective strategies to manage symptoms and regain a greater sense of control and freedom.
26 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can disrupt daily routines and peace of mind. We provide evidence-based therapy to help manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Our support empowers you to regain control and improve your quality of life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Dr. Ellen Ivity
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have several years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I specialize in helping individuals improve symptoms of anxiety, OCD, AD/HD, ASD, and supporting families with children with complex behavioural concerns.
9 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC (Online Only)
OCD
Pegah Behbehani
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
My counselling style is influenced by trauma-informed therapy, strength-based therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), AEDP, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, Hakomi therapy, IFS therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Amanda Lazenis
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with individuals experiencing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, helping them understand anxiety cycles and reduce the impact of intrusive thinking. Therapy focuses on building tolerance for uncertainty and developing healthier responses to distress.
1 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
The counting, checking, arranging, and repeating aren't the problem—they're your mind's desperate attempt to manage overwhelming anxiety and find control. I understand that even starting therapy might trigger your symptoms, so we'll build trust and safety first, letting your nervous system settle before pushing deeper. Once comfort is established, we'll explore what's really driving the compulsions: the underlying trauma, the unbearable uncertainty, the fear your rituals are trying to neutralize. You'll learn healthier ways to manage anxiety, challenge the obsessive thoughts without judgment, and gradually reduce the behaviors that have taken over your life. Freedom from OCD's grip is possible through understanding what fuels it.
10 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Colin Hayward
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
When working with OCD, I focus on helping clients understand both the patterns behind their thoughts and the behaviours that keep the cycle going. Often, compulsions develop for understandable reasons—they are attempts to reduce anxiety or regain a sense of control. However, eventually they get in the way of us living the life that we want. Together, we take the time to explore what may be driving these patterns while also working on practical strategies to loosen their grip.
6 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Taylor Cox
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help clients manage OCD by addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through evidence-based techniques such as CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Together, we work to reduce anxiety and regain control over behaviours and thoughts.
2 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Kristen Bailey Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology
OCD is sadly missed for alot of clients, especially if you have more internal compulsion and obsession ( such as rumination, checking, analyzing etc). I have seen hpow a great deal of clients have struggled with this for years and their mental compulsions take up a lot of time and energy. For this I like to support people with having a different relationship with their thoughts, recognising when they are doing compulsions that may fly under the radar and addressing the underlying anxiety.
10 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
OCD is actually your way of coping with anxiety. You might not have knowingly chosen to become obsessive with your thoughts and compulsive in your actions. But your body is convinced doing the excessive acts will somehow make you less stressed. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Let me teach you new ways to cope with anxiety so that you can start changing how much time and energy your thoughts and behaviours are robbing from you.
31 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
Living with OCD can be incredibly distressing, affecting not only one's thoughts and behaviors but also their overall quality of life. As a dedicated psychotherapist, I specialize in providing effective support and guidance to individuals struggling with OCD. With a deep understanding of the complexities of this disorder, I offer evidence-based therapies tailored to each person's unique needs. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I work with clients to identify and challenge their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Together, we develop personalized strategies to manage anxiety, restore a sense of control, and improve daily functioning. By fostering a non-judgmental and empathetic therapeutic environment, my goal is to empower individuals with the tools and techniques necessary to break free from OCD's grip and achieve a life full of freedom and fulfillment. You don't have to face OCD alone – let us work together towards a brighter future.
9 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
We have a combined 22 years experience helping clients get down to the root of obsessiveness and compulsive behaviour and the mental loop it creates and limits us. We look an imaginal exposure and in-vivo exposure to assist in loosening the loop. The recurring thoughts and feelings that need to be understood and identified. Greg Rennie and Josh Goordat are taking new clients. Go to https://rennieclinicalservices.janeapp.com
22 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Marlene Taube-Schiff
Psychologist, PhD, C. Psych., R.Psych.
Our clinicians have expertise in helping individuals with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder as well as OCD related disorders, such as hair pulling and skin picking. We use the gold standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and also integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness. Call us today to book your free consult!
20 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be profoundly distressing. It involves persistent, intrusive thoughts—often unwanted and anxiety-inducing—that drive individuals to perform repetitive behaviors or mental rituals in an attempt to relieve the discomfort. While these compulsions may offer temporary relief, they ultimately reinforce a cycle of obsessive thinking and compulsive action, deepening the distress over time.
The fear behind OCD can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing—anchored in the belief that if these rituals aren’t completed, something terrible might happen. What makes it even more challenging is that individuals with OCD are often aware that their thoughts and behaviors are irrational or excessive, yet still feel powerless to stop them. This internal conflict can lead to intense emotional exhaustion and a diminished sense of control.
Therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy (NT) can help individuals explore and reframe their experiences, while mindfulness practices and targeted lifestyle changes support the management of anxiety and obsessive thinking. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy may also be used to uncover and heal the deeper emotional wounds or internal conflicts that give rise to compulsive patterns.
Every person’s experience with OCD is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. However, with an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to the individual, it is possible to significantly reduce—and in some cases, eliminate—symptoms, empowering individuals to reclaim a sense of peace, agency, and stability in their lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Nicklas Ehrlich
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RCC (#0843), RSW (#11561), Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer
OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) can greatly be helped by neurofeedback along with coaching or counselling. When the central nervous system and brain are balanced and resilient anxiety and OCD helped.
46 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
OCD
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
OCD can be debilitating due to having unwanted, recurring thoughts that cause people to engage in frequent, repetitive behaviours in order to relieve anxiety. People with OCD often feel overwhelmed due to needing things a certain way with leaving little to no room for flexibility. Rigidity takes over, which can create feelings of sadness and helplessness. The therapy models that I use for OCD are primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The CBT model involves challenging unwanted thoughts that may be exacerbating the OCD. Once clients identify the thoughts that are linked to the unwanted behaviours, they learn to have more choice over how they would like to respond to those thoughts. Gaining control over the unwanted thoughts is a powerful step in the healing process, as clients feel empowered to make independent choices that are in line with their values. Values-oriented work is largely derived from the ACT model. As we explore values, clients gain a deep understanding of the type of life they would like to live. They explore what makes life rich and meaningful and what changes need to happen in order to reach their full potential.
15 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC (Online Only)
OCD
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
OCD is not about being particular or liking things clean. It's a cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that can quietly take over enormous amounts of time, energy, and quality of life. I work with clients using evidence-based approaches, with room for the shame and exhaustion that tend to travel alongside it. The intrusive thoughts don't make you a bad person. That's usually worth saying early.
1 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC (Online Only)
OCD therapists in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
OCD therapists in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are OCD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Trauma and PTSD (85%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | OCD |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Loss or Grief |
| 77% | Stress |
| 72% | Depression |