Counselling for Life Transitions in Victoria, BC
Bilingual support in English or French, in person in Victoria or online across British Columbia.
Some changes arrive suddenly; others build up slowly until one day life no longer looks the way it used to. Either way, a transition can leave you between two chapters: the old one is over, and the new one is not clear yet.
Transitions people often bring to counselling
- Career — a new direction, a job loss, burnout, or questioning work you once loved.
- Retirement — more freedom, and often less structure, status and connection.
- Relationships — a separation, a new partnership, or a family that is changing shape.
- Loss and grief — the death of someone close, or the loss of a future you had counted on.
- Health — an illness, an injury, or changes in what your body can do.
- Identity and meaning — questions about who you are, what matters, and where you belong.
- A move — to a new city, province or country (see also counselling for newcomers and immigrants).
What it can feel like
Tired without knowing why. Restless, or stuck. Less sure of decisions that used to be easy. Grieving something, even when the change was wanted. These are common signs that something important is reorganizing inside, not signs that something is wrong with you.
How counselling can help
Counselling gives you a dedicated time and place to slow down and look at what is happening. Together, we can:
- name what is ending, and what it meant to you
- make room for the uncertainty in between, without rushing to fill it
- notice the strengths and resources you already have
- clarify what matters now, and what you want the next chapter to hold
- take concrete next steps, at a pace that fits you
The question is not only how to get through the change, but what it is asking you to become.
Why work with me
I have lived and worked in eight countries, and spent more than 30 years helping people and organizations through major change. I offer sessions in English and in French, so you can speak in the language that feels most like your own.
Practical information
- 50-minute individual sessions, in person in Victoria or online anywhere in British Columbia
- $150 per 50-minute session, $220 per extended 75-minute session
- Coverage varies by plan. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) usually offer 4 to 8 free sessions a year. Please check with your employer or insurer before booking.
Want to read more? The FAQ explains how transitions unfold and what influences them.
Choosing a counsellor is an important decision. Book a free 15-minute conversation to ask your questions and see if we’re a good fit.