What is Strengths-Based Counselling?

Strengths-Based Counselling helps you focus on what’s going well in your life, even when things feel hard. Instead of centering the conversation on what’s wrong, this approach highlights your resilience, skills, and personal values. It’s about seeing yourself as capable and supporting the parts of you that already know how to move forward.

With guidance, you’ll explore what matters most to you, uncover your inner strengths, and build on them to face whatever challenges you’re going through.

Why Many People Feel at Home With This Approach

When life gets overwhelming, it’s easy to lose sight of what you’ve already overcome. Strengths-based counselling can help you reconnect with your confidence and self-worth. It’s especially helpful if you’re feeling burnt out, stuck in self-doubt, or unsure where to go next.

Many people find this approach uplifting. It doesn’t ignore the hard stuff, but it helps you meet it with a stronger foundation. This is about support that encourages you, rather than trying to fix you.

What Sessions Can Look Like

Your counsellor will take time to get to know your story and help you explore what’s been working in your life. You might talk about past successes, relationships that have helped you grow, or goals that matter deeply to you. Together, you’ll use these strengths to find new ways forward.

Sessions are calm, collaborative, and focused on building up rather than breaking down. You set the pace, and we walk alongside you.

Who You’ll Work With

Darcy Harbour, RCC
Darcy brings a gentle, affirming style to her work. She often uses strengths-based counselling to support adults and couples who are navigating transitions and relationship stress.

Maria Butler, RCC
Maria helps students and young adults uncover their strengths when facing pressure, perfectionism, or uncertainty about the future.

Talita Nell, RCC
Talita supports youth and students in finding their footing through life’s changes. Her work focuses on helping clients feel grounded and capable.

Online and In-Person Counselling in Victoria

We offer counselling both in person and online. Our office is located close to UVic and Camosun, making it easy for students to reach us. If you're anywhere in British Columbia, you can also meet with us through secure online sessions.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, whether you're coming to counselling for the first time or returning for extra support.

Rates and Insurance

Sessions are 50 minutes and range from $155 to $170 depending on the counsellor. We provide receipts you can submit for reimbursement through most extended health plans, including UVSS and Camosun student plans. If you're not sure what your plan includes, we can help you check.

Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation

If you’re curious about whether Strengths-Based Counselling is a good fit, we invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation. It’s a relaxed way to ask questions, meet a counsellor, and decide what feels right for you.

We’d love to support you in finding your way forward.