Thankfully, accessing mental healthcare services is no longer misunderstood as a weakness. Our team of trained counselling professionals help to promote a new way of accessing these services - one that sees mental health support as a basic healthcare need. If someone has a physical condition that requires medical attention, such as a broken bone or trouble breathing, they do not think twice about accessing the care that they need in order to recover. An essential step to overcoming any remaining stigma is education and understanding of mental health and what it means to one's healthcare as a whole.
Part of the problem is that the mental health stigma is rooted in almost every aspect of our society. Our healthcare system struggles to recognize the right of each individual to receive mental health services, and coverage through extended health care plans is often quite limited. An additional layer is that individuals experiencing mental health difficulties often experience detriments to their physical health. Both of these arenas can impact the day to day functioning of people at school, work, and at play. People of all ages are at risk for adverse effects to their mental and physical well-being, and this inevitably takes a toll on the entire healthcare system.
Isabel feels honoured to support her patients in addressing the important issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic pain that have brought them to her practice.
Linda is patient centered, caring and non-judgemental. She takes a holistic approach and works with patients to find their wisdom, unique healing and life path. Linda works from a Person centered, Self Relational Theory and Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Emotion Focused, Mindfulness and Meditation..
Eve has been a counsellor for more than 20 years. Her areas of specialization include eating disorders (binge eating disorder and bulimia) and emotional eating, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, power imbalance in relationships, and working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Dayle has always been passionate about helping others and fostering personal growth. It was at a young age she discovered her interest in the importance of mental health. This guided her into achieving her undergraduate degree in Psychology which led her to the completion of a Masters of Psychology with an emphasis in Counselling.
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Most individuals seek out a registered clinical counsellor when they are searching for support that they don’t experience in their everyday lives. Patients often feel like they “can’t talk about this stuff with anyone else”, “don’t want to burden their family”, or “are too embarrassed to share things with their friends”.
Counsellors are able to provide a non-judgemental environment where individuals can feel both welcome and safe to explore themselves, their feelings, and any mental health concerns they may wish to focus on.
Our team of therapists are qualified to help individuals navigate any of the following:
Your first clinical counselling appointment takes about an hour and is an opportunity for you and your therapist to get to know each other, understand the counselling relationship, and create a foundation for how your sessions will proceed. You may describe any topics you wish to explore to ensure that your counsellor has a background in the areas that are of importance to you. Future visits will be more therapeutic in nature, meaning you may explore specific problems, past trauma or specific symptoms you would like to address.
It is important to keep in mind that counselling usually requires multiple visits. The expectation of a quick fix usually leaves individuals feeling frustrated and it is of value to note that counselling is rooted in providing each individual with the education and support to help them gain independence be able to move forward feeling strong and independent.
During your initial therapy appointment, your therapist will:
These are unprecedented times and our team of mental health providers and staff understand the importance of nurturing the health of each patient and that of the community.
Our registered clinical counsellors in Victoria BC come from a variety of both personal and professional backgrounds, and as such, are able to address a broad range of topics for their patients. BETA Therapeutics values an inclusive and safe space for all. Each of our therapists vow to meet each patient with:
The term “Counsellor” is not a protected title in British Columbia. In BC, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC) will hold a master’s degree, is held to specific eligibility criteria, and must undergo both direct and indirect supervision along with clinical hour requirements in order to become registered. BETA Therapeutics mental health practitioners are registered with their respective professional associations in order to ensure the best clinical counselling in Victoria BC.
BETA Therapeutics conveniently offers direct billing to most insurers for Registered Clinical Counselling in Victoria BC. Coverages vary by employer. For more information see our Direct Billing FAQ..
At BETA Therapeutics, we also offer Athletic Therapy, Physiotherapy, Registered Massage Therapy & Non-Registered Massage Therapy.