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Bodymind Counselling Bodymind Counselling is a group practice of Registered Clinical Counsellors and practicum students in Victoria, BC. www.bodymindcounselling.ca

We offer counselling and psychotherapy for adult individuals online and in Victoria, BC. Working at your individual comfort level, together we will integrate your whole self - body, mind, heart and spirit - and break out of the cycle of merely talking about what isn't working. Please visit our website for more information or to schedule a free consultation!

Finding a therapist is a lot like finding a good hairdresser. The credentials matter, but so does whether you actually f...
10/21/2026

Finding a therapist is a lot like finding a good hairdresser. The credentials matter, but so does whether you actually feel comfortable in the chair.

That's why every new client at Bodymind starts with a free, no-pressure 20-minute consultation by phone or video. You can:
✔️ Ask about their experience and approach
✔️ Talk about what you're hoping to work on
✔️ Notice whether you feel safe and at ease
✔️ Meet a second counsellor if you're not sure about the first

No awkwardness and no obligation. We can match you with someone, or you can pick a counsellor from our bios.

The right fit makes a big difference.

đź”—bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us

Meet Utku (he/him), a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Bodymind Counselling!Utku takes a warm, collaborative approach t...
10/20/2026

Meet Utku (he/him), a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Bodymind Counselling!

Utku takes a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients explore patterns, navigate challenges, and find new ways forward.

đź’š He supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, life transitions, and more.

His approach draws on modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness.

Outside the counselling room, Utku enjoys Formula 1, volleyball, reading, and exploring Victoria by bike. 🚲

✨ Looking for support? Learn more about Utku and his approach to counselling:

bodymindcounselling.ca/counsellors/utku-ucay

At Bodymind Counselling, our Registered Clinical Counsellors support adults (18+) and couples with:✔️ Anxiety, stress, a...
10/20/2026

At Bodymind Counselling, our Registered Clinical Counsellors support adults (18+) and couples with:

✔️ Anxiety, stress, and burnout
✔️ Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
✔️ Neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism
✔️ Relationships: partners, family, friends, and work
✔️ Life transitions and young adulthood
✔️ Chronic illness and chronic pain
✔️ 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming counselling
✔️ Expressive arts therapy (no art experience needed)

Our approach goes beyond talk therapy. Along with your thoughts and feelings, we’ll pay attention to your body and nervous system.

đź“Ť In person in downtown Victoria or online anywhere in BC
🗓️ Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments
đź’¸ Low-fee counselling with supervised student therapists

Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute consultation and we'll help match you with the right counsellor: bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us

For many people, Friday brings relief. For others, the weekend comes with its own challenges: more caregiving, weekend s...
10/16/2026

For many people, Friday brings relief. For others, the weekend comes with its own challenges: more caregiving, weekend shifts, loneliness, or complicated family dynamics.

If your Friday doesn't feel like a celebration, there's nothing wrong with you. Emotions don't follow a schedule, and every response to the weekend is valid.

Whatever the next few days hold, we hope you find a moment of rest that's just for you.

If the weekends have been feeling heavy lately, we're here. Book a free 20-minute consultation at bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us

You don't have to wait until you hit rock bottom to ask for help. đź’›Maybe you've been feeling less like yourself lately. ...
10/16/2026

You don't have to wait until you hit rock bottom to ask for help. đź’›

Maybe you've been feeling less like yourself lately. Things that used to bring you joy don't feel the same. Everyday tasks take more energy than they used to, or you're finding it harder to connect with the people around you.

You don't need to have all the answers or know exactly what's wrong to reach out.

Counselling can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and explore what might help — at your own pace.

At Bodymind Counselling, we believe change is possible, even when it feels far away. You can start with a free, no-pressure 20-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.

You deserve support before things become overwhelming, too.

Learn more at bodymindcounselling.ca

Quick check: where are your shoulders right now? Up by your ears? Same.Your body keeps track of things your brain would ...
10/13/2026

Quick check: where are your shoulders right now? Up by your ears? Same.

Your body keeps track of things your brain would rather not deal with. The tight chest before a hard conversation, the stomach drop when your phone buzzes, the jaw you didn't know you were clenching.

That's why our work goes beyond talk therapy. Along with your thoughts and feelings, we work with your body and nervous system, because that's often where stress and old stuff actually live.

It's less about fixing your mindset and more about getting on friendlier terms with the whole package.

(Okay, you can drop your shoulders now.)

Book a free consult: bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us

Depression isn't always obvious. đź’™Sometimes it looks like cancelling plans. Sometimes it's feeling exhausted even after ...
10/13/2026

Depression isn't always obvious. đź’™

Sometimes it looks like cancelling plans. Sometimes it's feeling exhausted even after a full night's sleep, struggling to find motivation, or going through the motions while feeling disconnected from everything around you.

You can be functioning, showing up for work, and taking care of others while still struggling on the inside.

Depression isn't a personal failure, and you don't have to reach a breaking point before you deserve support.

This Depression Awareness Month, let's make more room for honest conversations about what we're really going through.

If things have been feeling heavier than usual, you don't have to figure it all out on your own.

Request a free consultation: bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us



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Thanksgiving can be complicated.For some people, it’s a chance to spend time with family and friends. For others, family...
10/12/2026

Thanksgiving can be complicated.

For some people, it’s a chance to spend time with family and friends. For others, family relationships are difficult, complicated, or just not part of their lives right now. Holidays can also bring up grief, loneliness, stress, or feelings you weren’t expecting.

Whatever Thanksgiving looks like for you this year, you don’t have to feel a certain way about it. Your feelings are valid—even if they’re messy or don’t fit the holiday narrative.

Take care of yourself, spend time with people who make you feel comfortable being yourself, and give yourself permission to step back when you need to.

Before you jump into the weekend, take 60 seconds to notice where the week is sitting in your body. Maybe it's a clenche...
10/09/2026

Before you jump into the weekend, take 60 seconds to notice where the week is sitting in your body. Maybe it's a clenched jaw, tight shoulders, or that buzzy, can't-quite-settle feeling.

You don't have to fix it. Just notice it. Then try a long, slow exhale, a big stretch, or even a quick shake-out like a dog after a bath. (Seriously, it works.)

Stress doesn't just live in your head. Giving your body a signal that the week is done can make it a lot easier to actually shift your state..

Happy Friday. You made it. 🙌

We say this a lot around here, because we mean it: change is always possible.That doesn't mean it's fast, tidy, or happe...
10/07/2026

We say this a lot around here, because we mean it: change is always possible.

That doesn't mean it's fast, tidy, or happens in a straight line. Most real change is pretty messy. Two steps forward, one step back, and a random Tuesday where everything feels harder than it should. There’s usually no magic that makes everything different overnight, or even in a few weeks.

But you're not locked into being the person you were last year, or even last month. Old patterns can loosen, and new ones can take hold. Therapy gives that process a bit of structure, support, and someone in your corner while it happens.

If you've been thinking, "this is just how I am," we'd gently push back on that. You’ll still be you, but you can also change.

đź“Ť In person in downtown Victoria, or online anywhere in BC. Free 20-minute consults.

đź”—bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us

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109B/645 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
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