Counselling Services

Individuals Counselling

 We understand the pain points you face: overwhelming emotions, stress, low self-confidence, troubled relationships, life uncertainties, negative thought patterns, unwanted behaviors, lack of direction, trauma, and phobias.

Our approach offers support and guidance during major life transitions, helping you adapt and thrive despite uncertainties. We teach you how to recognize and reframe persistent negative thinking, promoting a positive mindset. By understanding the underlying causes of unwanted habits or behaviors, we help you develop healthier alternatives. We also assist you in exploring your values, passions, and strengths, guiding you toward a clearer sense of purpose and direction. Additionally, we address the root causes of stress and provide techniques to manage and prevent burnout, fostering resilience and well-being. As a result, you’ll benefit from improved adaptability, a more positive outlook, healthier behaviors, a stronger sense of purpose, and greater resilience.

Today, many types of traditional therapies used with trauma, though well meaning, often result in re-traumatization. Having the client repeat their story over and over again which often results in increased anxiety, depression and loss of hope. Our therapeutic approach is a combination of therapies that assists the client in dealing with the root causes of the trauma quickly. The client only goes through their story once. This tried and true methodology is much easier on the client and gets results more quickly. Often within weeks to months the client is getting on with their lives with no need to return to therapy for those traumatic events.

Rather, in our transformative journey we help you design ways to help you overcome the obstacles and challenges that prevent you from living your best life. Our result-oriented, non-traditional approach focuses on how the mind works, using the powerful language of the mind to enact meaningful changes.

Whether you’re dealing with emotional distress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or navigating major life transitions we are here to guide you every step of the way.

By understanding the intricacies of your mind, we empower you to identify and alter the areas in your life that need improvement. Our tailored sessions foster a deep connection within yourself, paving the way for a more fulfilling and balanced life. Embrace the opportunity to transform your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and start living a life that truly reflects your highest potential. Join us on this empowering path and discover the difference that expert guidance and a result-oriented approach can make in your journey toward personal excellence. Your transformation starts here.

Couples Counselling

Welcome to a journey of reconnection and growth, where we help you and your partner navigate the complexities of your relationship. Our couples counseling services are designed to address and manage troublesome differences, repetitive patterns of distress, and conflicts that can erode intimacy and trust. Whether you are in a marriage, cohabitation, or civil partnership, our goal is to support both individuals and the relationship itself.

We provide a safe space to address the pressures and strains of everyday life that can impact your relationship. Misunderstandings, work stress, financial issues, and health concerns can all take a toll, leading to arguments, isolation, and disappointment. We help you recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, understand underlying causes of unwanted behaviors, and develop healthier communication skills. Our sessions guide you in exploring your values, passions, and strengths, fostering a deeper connection and a clearer sense of purpose.

Addressing common pain points such as communication breakdown, intimacy and sexual issues, persistent arguments, trust issues, emotional distress, life transitions, and external pressures, we provide comprehensive support. We help improve dialogue and understanding between partners, ensuring both voices are heard. By working with a skilled counselor, you can build a more realistic and deeper relationship. Counseling helps in understanding and addressing destructive patterns, improving conflict resolution, and learning new relationship skills. It also examines the impact of change and loss, acknowledges abusive behaviors, and aims to restore intimacy. Our approach empowers you to handle disagreements in a healthy way, ensuring both partners feel valued and heard.

Whether you are in crisis or simply seeking to strengthen your relationship, couples counseling provides the tools and insights needed to enhance your bond and foster long-term happiness. Join us on this journey to rediscover each other and build a resilient, fulfilling partnership. Your transformation starts here.

PEP Personality Process©

The PEP Personality Process is a transformative tool designed to help you understand the unique ways people think and act. Just as everyone has their favorite color or food, each person has a distinctive way of processing information and interacting with others. This process provides insight into these personal styles, fostering better communication, relationships, and personal growth.

Benefits of the PEP Personality Process:

The PEP Personality Process offers numerous advantages that can enhance both your personal and professional life. By understanding your own personality and the personalities of others, you can build more fulfilling relationships and connect better with friends, family, and coworkers. Improved communication helps prevent misunderstandings and creates clarity in conversations. Knowing your strengths and how to use them leads to increased productivity, allowing you to focus on what you do best at school or work.

The process also aids in stress management by identifying what stresses you out and teaching you how to regain balance, leading to a calmer and more peaceful life. You gain a deeper understanding of yourself, including your natural talents and challenges, which guides you in making better choices. In group settings, understanding different personality types enhances teamwork, improving collaboration and appreciating each other’s differences.

The insights from the PEP Personality Process can unlock your potential as a leader, teaching you how to motivate and inspire others. Recognizing that people have different processing styles allows you to adapt your behavior to fit the needs of others, making interactions smoother and more effective. The process encourages personal growth by taking responsibility for your actions and interactions, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Overall, the PEP Personality Process empowers you to understand yourself and others better, leading to more successful and satisfying relationships in all areas of life. Embrace this process to discover your true self and enhance your interactions with the world around you.

How Do I Know if Therapy is Right for Me?

A couple might realize they need couples counseling if they experience any of the following signs:

  1. Frequent Arguments: Constant fighting and bickering without resolution.
  2. Communication Breakdown: Difficulty in understanding each other, leading to confusion and frustration.
  3. Loss of Intimacy: Decline in physical affection or sex becoming a source of conflict.
  4. Trust Issues: Betrayals like infidelity, secret debts, or hidden behaviors.
  5. Consideration of Separation: Thinking about or discussing separation or divorce as an option.
  6. Emotional Distress: One or both partners feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmingly angry due to the relationship.
  7. Feeling Isolated: Feeling emotionally disconnected or isolated from each other.
  8. External Stressors: Struggling to cope with external pressures like work, finances, or family issues.
  9. Life Transitions: Difficulty adjusting to significant life changes, such as having a child, career shifts, or children leaving home.
  10. Unresolved Resentment: Long-standing grudges or resentment that resurface during conflicts.

If a couple recognizes any of these issues, seeking couples counseling can provide the tools and guidance needed to improve their relationship and foster a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.

Get In Touch

Call

(250) 384-1341

Email

pep@progressiveplus.com

Address

2025 San Rafael Crescent

Victoria, BC Canada V8N 2H7

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm