The relationship you have with yourself shapes every other one. Let's start there.
Helping children, teens, parents, couples, and families in Victoria, BC
Because connection changes everything.
You're not the kind of person who ignores problems. You're capable, resourceful, and you've always found ways through life's challenges. But something is happening in your family that isn't responding to anything you've tried.
Maybe conflict keeps repeating. Your child is struggling in ways you can't quite reach. Or the distance between you and your partner feels harder to bridge. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
At Harbour Family Counselling, we believe connection changes everything. We help parents, children, teens, couples, and families understand what's happening beneath the surface so they can reconnect, heal, and move forward together.
Whether your family needs support in one area or several, our collaborative team works alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change because when one person begins to heal, the whole family can benefit.
When one person struggles, the whole family feels it.
Care that's connected.
We believe counselling works best when it reflects the way life actually happens in relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and communities. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, our collaborative approach helps ensure your care is thoughtful, connected, and centred around what matters most to you.
Whole-Person Care
You're more than a diagnosis or a difficult season. We take time to understand your experiences, strengths, relationships, and goals so that care feels personal, meaningful, and tailored to you.
Because your story is more than your symptoms.
Connected Support
When it's helpful, our counsellors work together to provide coordinated care. Whether you're coming as an individual or alongside family members, we believe support is stronger when it's connected.
Because people don't heal in isolation.
Meaningful Change
Counselling isn't about becoming someone different. It's about building insight, resilience, and practical skills that help you create lasting change both in therapy and in everyday life.
Because small changes can transform relationships.
Meet Our Counsellors
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Talita Nell, B.Sc, MA, RCC
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
Children | Teens | Adults | Parents
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Jenna Merali, BFA, MA, RCC
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
Teens | Adults | Parents | Couples | Families
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Maria Butler, BA, B.Ed, MA, RCC
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
Children | Teens | Post-Secondary Students
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Darcy Harbour, B.Ed, MA, RCC
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Children | Teens | Adults | Parents | Couples | Families
How Can We Support You?
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I'm looking for support for myself.
Your own counsellor in a safe space. Individual sessions built around your specific needs, goals, and life circumstances.
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We want to strengthen our relationship.
Whether you're looking to reconnect or part ways thoughtfully, couples counselling offers a supported space to move forward.
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We're navigating parenting or family challenges.
Family counselling creates a supported space where communication improves, conflict softens, and each person feels genuinely heard.
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I'm looking for support for my child.
Gentle, age-appropriate counselling that helps child express emotions, build confidence, manage behaviour challenges, and feel more secure at home and school
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My teen would like some support.
Supporting teens through the pressures of growing up, with a counsellor they can trust and a space where they can be honest.
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I'm interested in one of your groups.
Skills-based programs for children, teens and parents to learn about emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and self compassion. Programs can complement counselling or work well as a standalone first step.
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Let's Find the Right Fit For You
Tell us a little about what's going on and we'll match you with the right counsellor usually within one business day.