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Michele Dolan

Accepting new clients

Psychotherapist

Peace of Mind Counselling

Victoria, BC 5+ years experience In-Person

About

I help people who are down, anxious, stressed out or just having difficulties in life. I specialize is the treatment of trauma, and work with those who have been caught in narcissistic relationships. I also have specialized training in helping people with ADHD.

Biography

I became a therapist, like so many therapists, because I’ve had my own struggles. They’ve included depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, problem behaviors, hating myself and then… finally, understanding and healing. So many of us struggle with overwhelming distress. Whether it's relationships, work, identity, stress, anxiety or depression, counselling can really help. I work with many neurodivergent clients and I love discovering how each of us is unique and how each person wants to be supported. When you feel deeply alone, sad, ashamed or guilty sometimes it seems impossible to see past your past. Clients have talked about being down there in ‘the pit’, not being able to see any light, and the terrible fear of never getting better. If you are in that pit, there are tools and strategies we can use to make a plan, to build a ladder, and with support and encouragement, help you get yourself out of that pit. Nobody deserves to keep suffering that way. So much can change for the better. My counselling approach varies depending on your needs. I use EMDR therapy, CPT for PTSD, Mindfulness (which is not the same as meditation), parts therapy using the IFS framework, DBT and CBT. I look forward to meeting you and getting started on a new path.

Specialities

Types of Therapy

Details

  • Session Formats

    In-Person

  • Primary Location

    10405 Finch Place
    Sidney, BC  V8L 4P7
  • Practicing Since

    Practicing since 2021 (5+ years)

Client Focus

Client Focus

Individuals Couples

Client Ages

Adults Elders (65+)

Languages

English

Licenses

  • MACP

    Yorkville University

    Graduated 2021