Counselling

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Vanessa Butler

Registered Social Worker
time to shine therapy
Book with Vanessa, MSW

Vanessa Butler, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker and the founder of Time to Shine Therapy. She supports adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and late-diagnosed ADHD, with particular care for first responders, physicians, neurodivergent individuals, and older adults. Vanessa brings specialized education in gerontology and over 20 years of healthcare experience to her work, offering a thoughtful blend of clinical skill and genuine compassion.

She works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relational approach, creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. Vanessa is pleased to offer in-person sessions at Metchosin Wellness Collective.

To learn more about Vanessa and her services, please visit timetoshinetherapy.ca

Days in clinic: Wednesday

Payment methods: Credit card and e-transfer

*does not direct bill at this time

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Jenna Matthews

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Journey To Growth Counselling Inc
Book with Jenna, RTC 
Offering free online video Call COnsultations now

Jenna is a trauma-informed, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)  registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists (ACCT). She offers a calm, compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel safe, and begin to reconnect with themselves. Her work is rooted in a person-centered, intuitive approach, gently supporting the mind–body connection through a blend of therapeutic modalities and techniques, including using somatic therapy techniques. This body-based approach helps release patterns of stress and trauma that can be held beneath the surface. Specializing in supporting individuals navigating burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, periods of transition, and the deep work of recovery from emotional abuse.

Days in clinic: Wednesday

Payment methods: Credit card, e-transfer, direct billing available

*is not covered by ICBC

Samantha Kuss

registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Journey to growth counselling INc
Book with Samantha, RTC

Samantha Kuss is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor who supports adults in building self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence through developing attunement and a compassionate relationship with self. Her work is especially supportive for individuals navigating identity exploration, life transitions, maladaptive relational patterns, and anxiety.

She works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relational approach, creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel understood and supported. Samantha’s sessions focus on slowing down, deepening self-awareness, and cultivating self-compassion as a foundation for meaningful and lasting growth.

Samantha is pleased to offer in-person counselling sessions at Metchosin Wellness Collective.

To learn more about Samantha and her services, please visit journeytogrowth.ca/samanthakuss.

Days in Clinic: Thursdays

Payment methods: Credit card, e-transfer, direct billing available