Women's Issues therapists in Port Alberni, BC
Browse Women's Issues therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Women's Issues
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
My stand on 'women's issues' has not really changed over the years. Originally these views were thought to be feminist. Very feminist. Now those exact same views are seen as more traditionalist! I have always believed in justice, respect and equality, for all human beings. For me, I am a human being first. Woman, second. Perhaps you are a human being first and a man second? I celebrate both! In my opinion each person is equal to every other and if we explore, understand and fill our needs - the same needs whatever our sex, colour or any other demographic - we will be happy. If we do not…. Fullstop. This belief is NVC or Non Violent (or Compassionate) Communication, organized by Dr Marshall Rosenberg in action. As women, our experience of the world is uniquely female. As men it is male. Man and woman stand at the two ends of this spectrum and in between are a thousand iterations of humanity waiting to be explored! I am wide open to hearing your story.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Women's Issues
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Women are often conditioned to carry the weight of the world—balancing career demands, caregiving responsibilities, and systemic patriarchal pressures—while being expected to do it flawlessly and without complaint. This societal expectation to over-function and put everyone else first leaves you feeling deeply exhausted, unseen, and trapped in high-achievement burnout. When you layer these heavy cultural pressures with complex biological shifts—such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, or menopause—it can trigger profound anxiety, low mood, loss of direction, and an overwhelming sense of loneliness.I provide a dedicated, affirming space specializing in women’s issues, helping you safely unpack both the internal and external expectations keeping you stuck. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore how your thoughts and behaviors interact, untangle old perfectionist or people-pleasing patterns, and build practical everyday emotional regulation strategies that honor your life stage.Because systemic stress, caregiving exhaustion, and hormonal disruptions live deeply in the physical body, we go beyond traditional talk therapy. We integrate tailored breathing techniques, somatic tools, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely target, process, and release the hidden physical weight of stored anger, grief, and survival patterns right where they are held in your nervous system. Whether you are navigating a major life or career transition, relationship strain, or biological changes, my goal is to help you slow down. Together, we will build a self-compassionate, resilient, and intentional path forward where you can finally reclaim your boundaries and step into an aligned way of living.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Women's Issues
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Integrative Coach
I work with women experiencing challenges related to PMDD, relationships, sexuality, menstrual health, identity, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Sessions integrate somatic, psychosomatic, and trauma-informed approaches to support lasting change.
5 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Sofia Schuringa
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A. Psych, ADMH, RHC, RHNC
Focus on infertility, motherhood, prenatal and postpartum mental health.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Women's Issues
Barbara (Barchi) Fojkar
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCC
I support women navigating self-worth, relationships, boundaries, anxiety, life transitions, identity, and the many expectations placed upon us. Our work can be a space to reconnect with your own needs, voice, values, and inner strength, and to explore who you are beyond the roles and expectations you may have learned to carry.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Women's Issues therapists in Port Alberni, BC Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Port Alberni, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (56%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (54%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Accept insurance
72%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 87% |
Female |
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| 8% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 52% | Somatic Therapy |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |