Gambling therapists in Victoria, BC
Browse Gambling therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Hardie Counselling & BrainWorX, Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, B.Ed, MA, CPC, CCPCPR, CCAC, ICADC, CSAT, CCTP, CCTACP
Do you gamble despite negative consequences, chase losses, neglect responsibilities, or hide your behavior? If you need help breaking free from this compulsion and ending the destructive cycle, I'm here to support you.
32 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Rose laure Agbazan
Hypnotherapist, Clinical hypnotherapist, Clinical Aromatherapist CAHP
Compulsive gambling often mirrors a search for relief, control, or intensity. We gently address the emotional hunger underneath, building healthier ways to feel grounded and empowered.
0 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
What starts as occasional gambling can gradually become a way of coping with stress, anxiety, loneliness, or emotional pain. Over time, it can affect your finances, relationships, work, and overall well-being, leaving you feeling trapped in a cycle that's difficult to break. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help adults understand the underlying causes of problem gambling, develop healthier coping strategies, and regain control of their lives. We offer gambling addiction therapy in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your confidential consultation and take the first step toward lasting recovery.
18 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately by your emotions and life demands? Do you sometimes feel like you have exhausted your coping resources and no longer know how to move forward? If so, do not worry or judge yourself. We have all felt like this at some point in our lives. Let me introduce myself: I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (www.ninahopmeiercounselling.ca), and am extremely passionate about the counselling process due to building a strong and trusting bond with my clients. I work from a supportive and nonjudgmental stance, focusing on strengths and resources that lead to positive change and growth.
I offer counselling services to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, addictions, stress management, trauma, ADHD, and eating disorders. I also offer counselling services to couples and am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which is considered the Gold Standard for treatment.
The counselling models that I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, all of which I have formal training in. If interested feel free to call me. I am listening....It is never too late for change and growth.
15 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
If and when gambling becomes problematic, it is nearly always a coping mechanism for deeper emotional struggles. Healing involves uncovering the underlying roots, cultivating supportive connections, and approaching oneself with patience and compassion instead of judgment.
2 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (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.
Gambling therapists in Victoria, BC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Victoria, BC average 14 years of experience and charge around $187 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Behavioral Therapy (54%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Accept insurance
62%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
|
| 36% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 54% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Men |
| 62% | Christian |
| 54% | Asian |
| 46% | Buddhist |
| 46% | Middle Eastern |