Find a Therapist in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia.

In psychotherapy, my focus is to build a trusting and therapeutic relationship with you so that you can safely uncover a deeper understanding of yourself, your thoughts and your feelings. You are unique in your approach and response to change and so there is no limit to the time you need. I am available to support long-term therapy while you engage in self-reflection and personal growth. To facilitate a therapeutic process, I draw on a wide range of skills and therapies that includes interpersonal, person-centred, systems, social justice, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioural and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

What Therapy Actually Is Therapy is structured work with a trained clinician aimed at specific change. Sessions are a mix of understanding and action; we make sense of patterns, build practical skills, and test them in your actual life between sessions. My practice is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, drawing on narrative therapy, family systems, solution-focused work, and pastoral counselling as the work calls for them. The goal isn't insight alone. It's a change you can feel in your actual week.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, most of the work we will be doing is psychotherapeutic by definition. In my practice I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can open up and explore early trauma, old wounds and self-limiting beliefs. Our focus will probably involve Family of Origin work and to how to become more clear on what themes and issues were at play as you grew up. More importantly, our work in that area will involve what the consequences of living with that family were and how you can make more authentic and life-affirming choices now.

Psychotherapy offers a safe, supportive, and confidential space to explore life's challenges and better understand yourself. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout, or significant life transitions, therapy can help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed approach and tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. Together, we work to build emotional resilience, strengthen self-awareness, improve relationships, and support lasting growth and healing at a pace that feels right for you.

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Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative process designed to help you understand yourself more deeply, resolve the patterns that keep you stuck, and create meaningful change. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore difficult experiences, emotions, relationships and beliefs at your own pace. Drawing from evidence-informed approaches, I tailor our work to you rather than applying a one-size-fits-all formula. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, connected and capable of moving forward.

For me psychotherapy involves a deep listening, a drawing out process, and a dialogue that invites the person to understand their life's journey with a fresh insight into their challenges and successes and potential. There are often undisclosed victories and triumphs that we overlook as we consider our challenges. Acknowledging our hidden strengths is an important component of moving forward.

Dr Sharolyn Sloat, Psychotherapist, Victoria BC, provides psychotherapy, counselling, and psychological services in a variety of areas to individuals, couples, and groups. Her expertise includes, but is not limited to, Relationship Issues, Addictions Analysis, Managing Emotions & Energy, Personal Growth, Human Performance, Career Concerns, Perfectionism, LGBT Issues, and Balance & Wellness. She takes an action-oriented and solution-based approach while helping clients to clarify, articulate and negotiate their needs and boundaries. Exploration, Enlightenment & Empowerment are the goals.

In psychotherapy, the foundation of our work is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration. You bring deep knowledge of yourself and your situation; I bring clinical skills and an outside perspective. Together, we create meaningful change. Our approach balances structure and flexibility—focused enough to work toward your goals, yet open to whatever thoughts and feelings arise each session. This allows therapy to feel natural and responsive to your actual experience rather than following a rigid formula. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck, you'll find a collaborative partnership where you're genuinely heard as we work toward the changes you need in your life.

Psychotherapy is a counseling process which helps you understand why the things that are troubling you have happened. I will ask you to tell me your story in detail and ask lots of questions to help you gain clarity and insight. This is not a quick counseling method but aims to be a thorough one. The goal is to support you in making the changes you need to make to improve your situation. We will identify your competencies and build on them with new skills. Psychotherapy can be an exciting experience for you as you learn to live your life more as you would like to see it. You may experience some discomfort as you confront issues you have avoided but you will see positive growth in yourself.

All of us get to a point in our lives where we feel like we’re stumbling through the darkness, unsure of who we are, what we’re doing with our lives and where we’re going. In these moments, we may desperately wish we had someone to help guide us through to a place where we feel more empowered and more control of our lives. In our individual sessions, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space for you to begin your journey of self-exploration. We revisit old stories and beliefs so that we may engage in new perspective taking. With courage, compassion and curiosity, we can begin transforming disempowerment to empowerment. Ready to feel lighter and more empowered? Let’s get started.

Did you know counselling can be an effective tool in building self-esteem? Through therapy, individuals can learn to identify and challenge negative beliefs about themselves, develop self-compassion, and learn new coping skills. This can lead to greater confidence, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life. Don't let low self-esteem hold you back - consider counselling as a way to start building a positive self-image today.

Psychotherapy is a more long-term approach that is based on trust. When entering psychotherapy, both of us make a commitment to being honest and present in the relationship. Together, we can develop a safe space for you to explore your inner world and put words to your inner experiences. For psychotherapy, I will generally suggest that we meet once a week or once every two weeks for a number of months or even years. Psychotherapy is a process of great personal transformation.