Kate Steele

About Kate

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Victoria, BC (BCACC #11659). I work with children, youth, adults, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to address single incident and complex trauma. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.

I believe that human beings have the capacity to change and are resilient. It is through life’s challenges that we grow and become stronger, more integrated individuals. As Rumi wrote: ?The wound is the place where the Light enters you.?

Counselling can help in times of challenge or crisis by offering a space to be heard without judgment, to explore solutions, and to expand perspectives on healing and wellness. Essential to my practice is the belief that you as the client are the expert on your life and experience. As a counsellor I aim to help you on your journey toward achieving your goals.

Areas of Practice:

? Anxiety
? Depression
? Post-Partum Depression and Anxiety
? Self-Injury
? Family and Life Transitions
? Parenting Challenges
? Gender Identity
? Sexual Orientation
? Grief and Loss
? Trauma