Why Choose Strength in Heart for Counselling in Victoria, BC & Cowichan Valley, BC?
Choose what you pay
Everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. That’s why we offer flexible, tiered pricing options, empowering you to select a rate that aligns with your needs and budget.
Holistic therapy
Our therapists in Victoria, BC, go beyond traditional talk therapy to deliver truly transformative care. With a passion for brain-based healing, we believe that lasting change happens when we address the whole person – mind, body, & spirit. By blending cutting-edge, evidence-based neuroscience with traditional counselling practices, we offer personalized, integrative support tailored to your unique journey.
Get to the Root
We believe that healing is not only about addressing the symptoms – it’s about uncovering the roots of your suffering so that you can navigate challenges from a place of strength & empowerment. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, sexual issues or navigating transitions & emotions, our counselling team in Victoria BC is ready to provide you with the guidance & support that you need.
Flexible therapy Options
In office counselling at our two locations: Victoria, BC & Cobble Hill, Cowichan Valley, BC. People love our space! Click on the location names for a tour.
Virtual counselling: Securely connect with us no matter where you are.
Day, evening & weekend appointments.
Work with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW), or Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC).
Client Testimonials for our Therapy Services in Victoria BC & Virtual Online:
“My experience was one of the most rewarding for the trust and care that I felt, and that I knew someone with empathy and non-judgement was really listening.”
“Sally transformed our relationship. We struggled with communication and trust, but her empathetic approach and practical tools helped us reconnect. Flexible scheduling was a bonus!”
“Immediate connection and free flow of emotional conversation. I'm a little stunned in such a good way. Thank you.”
Our Counsellors
We are a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) and Registered Social Workers (RSW) based in Victoria, BC & Cobble Hill, BC. Our services are also available in office and through virtual online sessions to anyone residing in BC.
Professional Counselling Services
Areas of Specialty: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Trauma, PTSD, Couples Counselling & more.
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Our Story
Hi, I’m Carla Mae, the founder and director of Strength in Heart Counselling. Strength in Heart was born out of a desire to create a space where people could find hope, love, and acceptance. The name itself holds a special meaning—it was inspired by my late dear mentor and friend, Will Pegg, whose unwavering support and wisdom deeply influenced my life and career. Before his passing, Will encouraged me to follow my dream of opening a private counselling practice, often reminding me of the value of authenticity and connecting with internal strength.
Will helped me to choose the name “Strength in Heart” and, after his passing, I created the logo image. The lion symbolizes the strength and courage that Will brought to my life, and the hummingbird reminds me of Will sitting in his garden enjoying the hummingbirds. And, of course, both the lion and hummingbird heart are known for their amazing strength!
Starting Strength in Heart in 2018 was not just a career move; it was a way to honor Will’s legacy and the lessons he taught me. Today, Strength in Heart Counselling thrives as a space where clients are empowered to transform their pain into strength, reconnect with themselves and others, and live more authentic, fulfilled lives. In Will’s words - “Just be yourself, that’s enough!”
““When you close your heart or close your mind, you hide in the darkness within you. There is no light. There is no energy. There is nothing flowing. The energy is still there but it can’t get in…That is what it means to be “blocked”. That is why you have no energy when you’re depressed””
Our philosophy
Each person has a natural, infinite inner strength that transforms pain & supports their physical, mental, & spiritual health. Painful life experiences cause this power to become blocked which leads to dissatisfaction & dis-ease. Our Victoria therapists empower clients to re-access the strength in their hearts so that they can live a joyful life with balance & connection. We support people who are ready to recalibrate & reconnect to their inner healing intelligence so that they can deepen their relationship with self, others & the world.
Contact us to release the past & embrace your potential!