Swell MAINLAND office opening October 2025!

Kristie: is accepting new clients - in person and virtually - children, youth, adults, couples, and families! She will be available for in person sessions in October at the new Mainland office.

  • Book below or email kristie@swellcounsellingservices.ca for more info.

  • Upcoming Time Off for 2025 - December 21st 2025 - January 4th 2026


Swell ISLAND Office:

Based in Downtown Victoria, on Vancouver Island - Amelia is NOT accepting clients, in person and/or virtual, at this time.

  • Upcoming Time Off for 2025 - December 13th 2025 - January 4th 2026

Unmasking ADHD Group - Check out the website here for more info on upcoming groups and trainings.

Counselling

We offer personalized, affirming counselling for adults seeking support with ADHD, anxiety, self-worth, trauma, and more. Our approach is compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming, and tailored to your unique needs. Sessions provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore challenges, develop self-understanding, and build skills to navigate life with confidence. Whether you’re looking to... Read More

We offer personalized, affirming counselling for adults seeking support with ADHD, anxiety, self-worth, trauma, and more. Our approach is compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming, and tailored to your unique needs. Sessions provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore challenges, develop self-understanding, and build skills to navigate life with confidence. Whether you’re looking to deepen self-compassion, address perfectionism, or process difficult experiences, we’re here to support you at your own pace.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Hi! I’m glad you’re here. A bit about me - I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria, and a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have experience working as a counsellor in community mental health, and have been running my private practice since August 2020. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

My counselling philosophy includes using a trauma-informed integrated approach that is tailored to each individual client. I combine evidence-based theories such as a bio-psycho-social approach, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and person-centered therapy. I support each of my clients in finding their own path and uncovering their own strengths and resources.

I work to help clients gain a better understanding of their experiences and inherent worth. Together, we address their identified goals, reflect on and process experiences that may have been traumatic, challenge negative self-beliefs, and foster self-compassion. I strive to recognize intersectional factors that may impact client’s, such as culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexuality, disability, age, etc. I am passionate about creating safer spaces for all communities, bodies, and backgrounds. My focus is working with adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, interpersonal dynamics, grief & loss, self-worth, body image, relationships, self-compassion, perfectionism, and trauma. I am passionate about journeying with and supporting clients as they explore the big questions in life - why do I behave the way I do? Why is this a pattern for me? I work with my clients to formulate a plan for the course of therapy. Through the integration of evidence-based interventions to foster awareness of one’s thoughts, behaviours, and emotions, I strive to cultivate a space for clients to learn and grow.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Hi! I’m glad you’re here. A bit about me - I have a Bachelor’s Degree i... Read More

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