Seasons Family Centre, RCC, RPsyc

 Welcome to Seasons Family Centre 

   Meet Our Team:

My passion for working with children began early in life through years of volunteering in my youth. My interest in counselling sparked when I began working with survivors of domestic violence after completing my Bachelor degree in Child and Youth Care. This experience led me to pursue a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology so I could better support children and families navigating complex challenges.

Through my many years in the non-profit world, I have worked with families encountering a variety of challenges, including trauma, family separation, and attachment difficulties and have supported children and youth in many different areas such as emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, and strengthening the mind-body connection.

Still working in the anti-violence field today, my counselling approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, intersectional, and feminist foundation. My practice is rooted in a strengths-based and person-centred approach with a strong emphasis on attachment theory, meaning that I believe it is essential to establish safe and authentic therapeutic relationships. I understand the complexities of families and how essential it is to work with parents and caregivers as collaborators throughout the counselling process. I currently draw on strategies from a neurodevelopmental perspective, play and art therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others, in order to tailor my approach to the specific needs of each child, teen, or family. 

I provide individual counselling for children and teens as well as coaching and support for parents and caregivers. Additionally, I offer a specialized form of family counselling called Integrative Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT) that focuses on strengthening the attachment relationship between caregivers and their children. In addition, I am trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), an evidence-based approach for treating child and adolescent anxiety and OCD by working directly with their parents.

In my own time, I enjoy various crafts, including knitting and crochet, watching documentaries, baking gluten-free treats, and spending time with loved ones.

Jorina Hoffman, R.C.C.

Creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, welcoming, & flexible.

My journey from growing up in Germany to living in different countries and eventually making Canada my home has deeply shaped my understanding of development, identity, and the vital need for a supportive community. I bring this perspective, along with years of experience working with children, youth, and young adults, into my counselling practice. My work is grounded in a strong academic foundation, holding both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health and Social Psychology from Maastricht University. 

Before focusing on counselling, I spent over seven years working in psychological assessment, including psychoeducational, ADHD, autism, and social-emotional evaluations. This background provides me with a nuanced lens for understanding how anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and learning differences can show up in everyday life, whether at school, at home, in relationships, and within ourselves.

In the therapy room, my goal is to create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and flexible; one where clients feel seen as whole people, not problems to be fixed. Recognizing that “just talking” isn’t always enough, our sessions may include drawing, movement, games, toys, creative activities, or gentle body-based check-ins. I work primarily with individuals ranging from age six to young adulthood and warmly welcome neurodivergent clients.

My approach is collaborative and relational; we go at the individual’s pace, ensuring they are always an active part of shaping the work. I currently draw from emotion-focused, attachment-based, solution-focused, and somatic perspectives, and continue to thoughtfully explore and integrate approaches that support nervous system regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful change. At this time, I offer individual counselling, with parent consultations when working with children. I deeply value collaboration and believe that support works best when we don’t have to navigate it alone.

Meaningful change happens when clients feel seen, understood, and supported as whole people.

I am a Pre-Doctoral Resident and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who brings a warm, collaborative approach to my work with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I integrate evidence-based practices such as Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, while also making room for humour, creativity, and real connection in the therapeutic process.

My work is grounded in relationships. I believe that change happens when clients feel heard and supported as whole people, not defined by symptoms or diagnoses alone. My background in clinical counselling and play therapy allows me to adapt my approach to each individual, keeping therapy (and assessment) engaging and attuned to the client’s needs at every stage of life.

I regularly work alongside parents and caregivers to share assessment results in gentle, developmentally appropriate ways that feel empowering rather than overwhelming. I prioritize transparency and welcome questions throughout the process, ensuring families feel informed and supported. During sessions, I remain attuned to each client’s capacity and comfort, making space for breaks, movement, play, humour, and connection as needed.

I have worked with children, youth, and families in a variety of settings, including private practice, community organizations, and volunteer roles. These experiences have shaped my collaborative, strengths-based approach and deepened my respect for family systems and lived experience. My work is also informed by my own life roles as a wife, mother of five adult children, daughter, and friend—experiences that continually reinforce the importance of authenticity, clear communication, and meaningful connection.

I am approved by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) as a mental health service provider and am committed to improving access to culturally respectful and community-informed care. I also provide supervision and consultation to student and emerging therapists across the province. I find this work both energizing and rewarding.

Helping clients to explore and understand their own experiences.

I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Victoria, specializing in neuropsychology. I hold an M.Sc. in Lifespan Health and Development. 

Over the past few years, I have been training under the supervision of registered psychologists, providing assessment services across the lifespan, including psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments. 

In my clinical work, I strive to take a non-judgmental and collaborative approach, and to create a safe space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. While I am still in training, I am interested in attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches, as well as play-based therapies. My research focuses on assessment in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD and autism, in hopes of better understanding individual differences and improving assessment practices.

I am an uninvited settler on this land and an immigrant from South Korea. Before moving to Victoria in 2013, I lived in Fiji Islands for several years, which, along with living in Victoria, continues to shape how I understand culture, identity, and belonging.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, climbing, snowboarding, badminton, and going for walks. I also love spending time with my two cats, an orange tabby and a black cat, whom I consider my brothers.