Anxiety therapists in Victoria, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Anxiety or Fears
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Anxiety and fear often arise when the nervous system has learned to stay on guard, anticipating threat even when there is no immediate danger. Many people experience anxiety as persistent worry, physical tension, or a constant sense of unease — despite knowing logically that they are safe.
From a mindfulness-based perspective, anxiety is understood as a protective response shaped by past experiences where uncertainty, stress, or emotional overwhelm felt difficult to manage. Over time, the nervous system can remain stuck in fight-or-flight, reacting to present situations as though the past is still happening.
When the body stays in this heightened state, it uses a great deal of energy and has little opportunity to return to balance, rest, and repair. This ongoing strain can create an internal sense of threat, reinforcing the feeling that life is unsafe and causing external situations to be perceived as more dangerous or overwhelming than they actually are.
In our work together, the focus is on helping the nervous system gradually recognize safety in the present moment. Through mindfulness practices, breath awareness, and body-based awareness, clients learn how to become more comfortable with uncomfortable emotions and the physical sensations that arise with them.
As people gain experience staying present with these feelings, confidence grows. Anxiety often softens not because life becomes easier, but because there is a growing trust in the ability to feel, process, and move through whatever emotions life brings. When emotional capacity expands, fears lose their grip, and people experience greater freedom, clarity, and confidence in what they choose to do.
Hypnotherapy can further support this process by helping update subconscious threat responses and creating felt experiences of calm, safety, and steadiness that reinforce this trust.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8Z 5T8
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Victoria Counselling Centre
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
At Victoria Counselling Centre, we understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel. It affects how you think, how your body feels, and how you connect with the world around you. Whether it shows up as constant worry, perseverating thoughts, panic attacks, or a sense of unease you just can’t shake, anxiety can make everyday life feel harder than it should be. The good news? You don’t have to go through it alone. We offer evidence-based anxiety therapy designed to help you understand your anxiety, manage your symptoms, and regain a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 4A1
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Theodosia Daflos
Counsellor/Therapist, MA
Everyone experiences anxiety. It can actually be quite helpful, motivating us to do things that are important to us, or letting us know of potential danger. Anxiety becomes problematic when we're afraid of things that aren't actually dangerous, or when our anxiety stops us from doing things that are important to us. The good news is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety disorders are among the most successful treatments we have in psychology. They work by teaching you how to accurately evaluate your anxiety triggers to tell if your anxiety reaction is justified or not. If your anxiety reaction doesn't match the threat, you learn skills to help you act more effectively, and manage your emotional reaction in the moment.
15 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Adria Lipsett
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
I understand how anxiety and fears can impact every area of your life. My approach combines evidence-based strategies and deep empathy to help you manage anxious thoughts and regain a sense of calm. Together, we’ll work toward building resilience and confidence.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Candice Seligman
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, DVATI, CCC
I work with women who experience chronic anxiety, worry, or persistent fears that feel hard to manage alone. Many are highly sensitive or high functioning on the outside while feeling tense, overwhelmed, burnt out, or on edge internally. Using a trauma informed and somatic approach, we address the nervous system patterns beneath the anxiety rather than just managing symptoms. The goal is to help you feel safer in your body, more regulated, and more trusting of yourself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Anxiety and persistent fears can hold you back from enjoying life. Our counsellors use proven techniques to help you identify triggers and develop coping strategies. We’re here to support you in building confidence and finding calm in everyday moments.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Kendra Shaw
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Anxiety and fears can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I offer a calming, supportive environment where we’ll use evidence-based techniques to reduce anxiety and build resilience. My approach is always personalized to your unique needs and goals.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Daniel Keith McMath
Life Coach, PCC, MPCC
You may look like you’re holding it together—but internally there’s tension, overthinking, or a constant sense of pressure. Anxiety often isn’t random. It’s connected to deeper patterns, beliefs, and unresolved experiences. We work to understand what’s driving it, so you can move from managing symptoms to creating real calm, clarity, and control.
23 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Vanessa Fata
Counsellor/Therapist, RTC, ECE
I support children and adults experiencing anxiety by helping them understand their thoughts, build coping skills, and gradually face fears with confidence. My approach focuses on practical strategies, emotional awareness, and building resilience in a supportive environment.
5 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Reg Fleming
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., RMFT, RCC
Anxiety is common with humans. We need anxiety to alert us to a perceived threat. Working to understand your fears and what happens when you get activated is part of the process. When anxiety is high, typically an emotional approach, addressing that part that is activated and what actions to take to source your calm Self.
33 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8W 1G2
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Ashley Kabugo
Counsellor/Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
I can support you and provide tools to manage stress and overwhelm during anxiety provoking situations.
2 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Mark Watts
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Psych), Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
I offer both counseling and hypnotherapy best practice tools to reduce anxiety and transform fears.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8W 1C4
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
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 Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
Anxieties of all kinds can be a way our brain communicates with us. There are many ways we can help to interpret, validate, de-escalate, and resolve these feelings.
16 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Michelle Iulianella Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, BEd, MBA, MA, RCC
Based in the primary emotion of fear, anxiety is an appropriate human response to stress. When experienced in a healthy way, anxiety can increase alertness and focus when we need it most. However, when anxiety takes over as the primary emotion, regardless of the situation, it can profoundly interfere with all aspects of one’s life. Anxiety can manifest within the body as muscle tension, feeling chronically “keyed up” or “on edge”, rapid heart rate, gastrointestinal issues and sleep disturbances. It can show up as feelings of dread, panic, anger, irritability, impatience, and restlessness. Anxiety tends to make us want to avoid the perceived source of the anxiety. As a result, some people will avoid certain experiences, leading to isolation. Michelle believes that it is essential to seek help when experiencing unmanageable anxiety. She works with clients experiencing situational anxiety, as well as chronic generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8P 2L5
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Anxiety or Fears
Suzanne Nievaart
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
ADHD & anxiety are often interlinked. I will support you as you find ways to manage the anxiety that may stem from ADHD.
1 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Mikyla Bergman
Counsellor/Therapist, RTC
Anxiety has increased in its impacts on our society, especially among the younger generation leading me to deepen my understanding of anxiety’s effect on thoughts, emotions, and overall well-being. My counseling approach is designed to create a supportive and versatile space, recognizing the challenges and triggers that come with anxiety. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies, emotional regulation, and practical life skills to help manage stress and regain a sense of balance. Whether you’re looking to better understand your anxiety, build resilience, or develop tools to navigate daily challenges, I’m here to support you with compassion and evidence-based strategies.
Anxiety is far reaching and I aim to work alongside you to minimize the impact on emotional regulation, heightened stress responses, avoidance behaviors, and difficulty managing uncertainty. I also focus on the physical manifest as restlessness, fatigue, tension, or even panic, affecting overall well-being and daily functioning.
2 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Victoria is British Columbia's capital city and a major retirement destination, giving it an older demographic profile than most Canadian cities — one that generates consistent demand for therapists working with aging, loss, caregiver stress, and the psychological dimensions of life transitions in later years. The city's government-worker culture, combined with the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University, creates a well-educated population that is generally comfortable seeking therapy and willing to engage in longer-term work. Island Health provides public mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving Oak Bay, Saanich, and the Inner Harbour area. Victoria's separation from Metro Vancouver by water means specialist therapist access can be limited in some areas, with telehealth filling an important gap for clients seeking a specific type of match.
Anxiety therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (56%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
| 41% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Christian |