Codependency therapists in Victoria, British Columbia BC, Canada CA

A common neurodivergent relationship trait is that we sometimes struggle with codependent relationship dynamics. We tend to be big-hearted humans, and so from a place of positive intention we may take on overfunctioning caretaking roles in relationship, or in contrast - we may need more support from partners of other people in our lives and fall into codependency quite by accident. In my couples counselling and individual sessions I can help you to differentiate between healthy relationship behaviours and what may be needing some tweaking for your wellbeing.  

As a highly skilled counselor specializing in codependency, I provide comprehensive support to individuals seeking to break free from unhealthy relationship patterns. Through a nuanced understanding of the underlying dynamics, I guide clients towards establishing healthy boundaries, fostering self-empowerment, and cultivating fulfilling and balanced connections.  

With ADHD, ADD and Autism, one might lean on the people around them more to help in areas we are limited such as executive function (including things like decision-making, prioritization of tasks, working memory issues etc.). That sometimes creates an unhealthy or codependent relationship where there is a caregiving dynamic to the point that resentment grows. In counselling, you can develop the awareness and skills around your relationship patterns, and learn how to respond differently so that you and your loved ones can be well.  

With extensive training around boundaries and assertiveness, I love working with people to help them to create healthy inter-dependent relationships (where each member of a couple supports one another while maintaining individual autonomy and personhood) rather than codependency.  

Codependency is a relationship pattern where a person supporting someone they care about and giving of themselves at the cost of their own mental, emotional, and physical health. Codependency is a learned behavior that can be corrected. With counselling, more effective relationship patterns and coping strategies can be developed.