COUNSELLING IN VICTORIA,BC
Arbour Counselling Centre is a group of Masters and PhD-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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Our ongoing goal is to provide a safe space for all people — regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or religious affiliation — to talk about whatever is of concern to them in their lives.
We gratefully acknowledge that we are guests on this land where we live and work, the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking people who have lived here and stewarded the land for centuries. We are committed to the ongoing work of understanding and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
We also acknowledge that we are guests invited into the sacred spaces of all our clients’ journeys. We strive to honour each person’s unique and beautiful path, to care for and to love each person we meet as part of the common humanity we share. As such, we work continually to be conscious of our own perspectives and values and how they may impact our conversations, while remaining open to changing our hearts and minds when needed.
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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
CANDICE YU, M.Ed.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #18407
she/her
Candice offers a client-centred and collaborative approach to her counselling work with children, youth, and adults. She is committed to creating a space that is authentic, non-judgemental and culturally safe.
BETH COWIN, M.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #22140
she/her
Beth works with individuals and couples with a gentle and open approach. She has a Masters in Counselling and experience working with local non-profit organizations.
FRED CHOU, Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist #2481
Canadian Certified Counsellor #5964
he/him
Fred is a Registered Psychologist that works with individuals for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and grief and loss. He also specializes in working with psychological trauma and issues related to race and racism.
JOAN DOSSO M.A., M.T.S., M.Mus.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2410
she/her
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.
JOY GILLETT, M.P.H.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #22140
she/her
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.
CALVIN BLACK, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #11347
he/him
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.
RICHARD ROUTLEDGE, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2394
Approved Clinical Supervisor
he/him
Richard has over 35 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.
LIZ PRETTE, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2680
she/her
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.
JOEL DURKOVIC, M.A.
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist #2017723
Registered Clinical Counsellor #2125
RMFT Supervisor
he/him
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.
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