COUNSELLING IN VICTORIA,BC
Arbour Counselling Centre is a group of masters-level counselling professionals dedicated to helping people grow through their journey in life. We're trained to listen well, to offer objective and honest feedback, and to support you in your steps toward growth and wellness.
At Arbour, our mission is to provide the highest quality care with the best-trained professionals, and we do so in a manner that recognizes that we are whole people: mind, body, and spirit.
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We offer counselling in Victoria, BC for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children over 10. Our therapists practice through a systems theory lens with various therapeutic modalities, such as play therapy, narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy, to name a few.
Contact us today to book your first session.
OUR COUNSELLING THERAPISTS
LIZ
SCOTT
M.C., M.T.S.
Liz works with individuals, couples and families through a variety of issues from a client-led orientation. Through connection and attunement, Liz seeks to build a relationship with clients based on mutual trust and respect.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #19890
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Joan brings compassion, creativity, and a playful spirit to her clients and the therapeutic process. Joan encourages clients to use their creativity to shift their perspective and find hope sprouting out of loss.
JOAN
DOSSO
M.A., M.T.S.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2410
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CALVIN
BLACK
M.A.
Calvin works with a variety of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. He brings extensive experience working with youth through his time as a pastor.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #11347
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JOY
GILLETT
M.P.H.
Joy works with women and men of all ages, assisting them in their unique journey toward health and wholeness from a body, mind, and spirit approach. She builds on a holistic worldview informed by 12 years of service with First Nations communities in northern BC as a health educator.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #1040
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Richard has over 30 years of experience in the field of counselling and community rehabilitation and has served in many teaching and leadership positions. He has provided counselling for children and youth, women, men, couples, families, and groups.
RICHARD
ROUTLEDGE
M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2394
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Liz works with individuals, couples and families through a variety of issues and situations. As a family therapist she encourages families to think through how they function both as a whole unit and as individuals.
LIZ
PRETTE
M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2680
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Joel brings a rich history of clinical experience to his counselling practice. His specialized training and experience as a marriage and family therapist gives a unique, systemic perspective of working with families, couples, and individuals.
JOEL
DURKOVIC
M.A., Director
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist #2017723
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2125
RMFT Supervisor
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TESTIMONIALS
"Really great people here that genuinely just want to help. Whether it’s big or small problems or if you just need someone to talk to I would highly recommend them." JD
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