Services
What will Happen when I call?
Well to start, most people tell us that things began to feel a little better as soon as they made the call.
- You'll be offered some information about our services.
- We will get your contact info and ask you a few questions, including your annual income (our fees are on a sliding scale) and what you hope to gain as a result of counselling.
- A time will be set for your face-to-face Intake Interview. Please think about your schedule so you will be prepared to provide us with your availability.
- You will be placed on our wait list and will be carefully matched with one of our volunteer counsellors as soon as we can do this. You may also be offered information about other support services that will help you on your journey.
Call us now to book an appointment
The Centre offers individual, couples, and group counselling to people 18 years and older in Greater Victoria.
We offer up to 10 sessions over a 14-week period of individual or couples counselling. Counselling is available days, evenings and weekends in our offices in Quadra Village.
Our volunteer counsellors are trained to work with the following life issues:
changes in status or roles
stress and anxiety management
situational depression
relationship/ communication
conflict
self esteem and assertiveness
anger
Group counselling can be a very effective and affordable way to find the kind of information and support that you may need to make positive changes in your life. Our groups run three times each year (Fall, Winter and Spring) and include a range of focuses. Examples of the groups that we offer are :
exploring anger
shame resilience
creating happiness
building self esteem
mindfulness based practices to move through depression and anxiety
tools for building friendship: a group for men
Referrals
We’ll assist you in finding the help you want.
The Centre attempts to maintain current information on many other local community and government social services.
If individuals requesting counselling can be more appropriately served elsewhere, referral information will be offered. If you are needing information for a friend or family member please call.
If you would like to research community services online go to BC211.ca