Hoarding therapists in Oak Bay, BC
Browse Hoarding therapists in Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Hoarding
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Hoarding can create significant stress and impact daily living. We provide non-judgmental support to help clients understand the reasons behind hoarding and develop practical steps for change. Our approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on progress at your pace.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oak Bay, BC
Online in Oak Bay, BC
Hoarding
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Hoarding therapy will assist the individual in letting go of control and what they cannot hold onto. Hoarding is an emotional replacement for abandonment issues along with other unresolved emotional unresolved life moments, often from the past coming into the present.
21 Years Experience
Online in Oak Bay, BC
Hoarding
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Do you sometimes struggle to let go of personal possessions even though on some level you know you should get rid of them? If so, do not worry, we have all dealt with our pain in various ways and hoarding is one of many behaviours that people engage in to fulfill a need or desire that is currently unmet. A large part of our work together will be to explore the history of the hoarding behaviour. When did it first begin? What was going on for you at the time? and additional factors that assist with better understanding your relationship to the hoarding behaviour. We will also explore the personal value that you attach to keeping personal items. If you are continuing to engage in this behaviour, it is probably serving you well in some way. Once clients understand the benefits of hoarding they view themselves through a nonjudgmental and compassionate lens, which is fundamental to the healing process. We will also explore the drawbacks of hoarding to help you understand what parts of your behaviour you feel comfortable to sustain and the areas in which you would like to see changes. Together we can devise a treatment plan that fits to your unique history, needs, and values.
15 Years Experience
Online in Oak Bay, BC (Online Only)
Hoarding
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
Hoarding isn't about being messy or lazy—it's about trauma, loss, control, and the desperate need to hold onto something when everything else feels uncertain. You won't face judgment here, only compassionate understanding of what's really happening beneath the clutter. Together, we'll explore the trauma and fears driving the need to keep everything, help you regulate the anxiety that surfaces when letting go, and give you agency over your own pace of change. You'll learn to distinguish between the possessions and what they represent, reclaim your space without shame, and build stability that doesn't depend on things. Healing happens through acceptance, not force.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oak Bay, BC
Hoarding
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist , BSc, MACP
Hoarding behaviours are often connected to anxiety, emotional attachment to possessions, and difficulty letting go. Therapy focuses on understanding the emotional roots of hoarding while gradually building healthier organizational and decision making patterns.
2 Years Experience
Online in Oak Bay, BC (Online Only)
Hoarding therapists in Oak Bay, BC Statistics
Hoarding therapists in Oak Bay, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $145 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (75%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (58%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$145
Accept insurance
67%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 75% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 58% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 58% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 58% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Teen |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Christian |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Men |
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | Asian |