Developmental therapists in Victoria, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Developmental
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We are a collective of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified counsellors offering sex-positive, affirming and competent online and phone counselling across Canada (Turtle Island). We work through an anti-oppressive intersectional feminist lens.
We have a variety of levels of experience and professional qualifications on our team to suit your needs.
16 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Developmental
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Many of the adults I work with feel stuck in patterns shaped by complex trauma and early relationships. You may notice this showing up as persistent anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or relationship cycles that feel difficult to break—even when you intellectually understand them.
Together, we gently explore the roots of these patterns and how they developed. As these survival strategies begin to make sense, you can move toward a greater sense of clarity, internal stability, and a more compassionate way of relating to yourself and others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Developmental
Simone Merkl Marriage Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RTC
My mission is to inspire deeper appreciation, emotional connection, intimacy, and attraction in your relationship.
As a Relationship Attraction Specialist and couples counsellor, I help couples understand the deeper patterns that influence love, connection, and desire. Many couples still care deeply for each other but find themselves stuck in cycles of conflict, distance, misunderstanding, or emotional disconnection.
It is incredibly rewarding to witness couples heal old wounds, strengthen their attachment, and rediscover the partnership they once shared. I love seeing couples move from treating each other as adversaries to becoming collaborators who support, understand, and choose each other.
I believe meaningful change happens in a safe, empathetic, and authentic counselling environment. My approach combines evidence-based couples therapy with warmth, compassion, and even humour when appropriate, creating a space where couples can feel comfortable being honest, vulnerable, and real.
I help couples navigate challenges involving communication, emotional safety, trust, intimacy, attraction, and relationship patterns that may have developed over time. Together, we can create a pathway toward greater understanding, connection, and a relationship that feels alive again.
Is Fear Stealing Your Happily Ever After?
Over time, every couple faces a choice:
Fear or Faith.
Fear can create:
• Distance
• Protection
• Blame
• Control
• Resentment
Faith can create:
• Courage
• Vulnerability
• Responsibility
• Compassion
• Connection
Fear + Distance = Loss of Attraction
Faith + Connection = Restored Attraction
Discover where fear, ego, and old patterns may be blocking connection — and how emotional safety, surrender, and faith can help restore balance, intimacy, and desire.
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I invite you to explore my website and learn more about how counselling can support your relationship. I appreciate hearing from you and offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you decide if we are the right fit.
6 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia
Developmental
Kirsty Matthews
Counsellor/Therapist, MA CCC
I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space for you to freely express yourself and explore your challenges. I take a collaborative, client-centred approach to therapy and I will work with you to develop a unique treatment plan that meets your individual needs. My goal as a therapist is to facilitate your healing and growth by helping you to rediscover your own innate strengths.
6 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Developmental
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Hi, my name is Kimberly. As I worked to heal my own trauma, I worked with several well meaning counsellors and therapists, who really didn't know or understand how to work with complex or developmental trauma. At worst, I was further hurt by their efforts to help me, at best it fuelled me to go back to school to get the education needed to fit this gap, for those who may need help in these areas as well. The impact of developmental & complex trauma on a person is enormous and impacts the entire person and all aspects of their lives. There isn't an area of your life that cannot be improved by healing your trauma. I work efficiently and thoroughly, as you have been through enough. Healing shouldn't be harder or longer than what you have already been through.
20 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.
Developmental Therapy therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Developmental Therapy therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada average 17 years of experience and charge around $148 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (95%), Depression (90%), and Codependency (85%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$148
Accept insurance
75%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 83% |
Female |
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| 9% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
Online Only |
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| 35% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 95% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 90% | Depression |
| 85% | Codependency |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 75% | Men |
| 55% | Jewish |
| 50% | Christian |
| 50% | Asian |