Counselling Services
About this resource
At VSLC, we are dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming counselling services that support the unique needs of kids as young as 5 years old, teens, parents, and families as a whole. Our compassionate and experienced team is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can thrive.
Children (5 years +)
Safe and nurturing environment for children to explore feelings
Development of coping strategies tailored to each child
Focus on building self-esteem and confidence
Age-appropriate sessions to support unique needs
Teenagers
Personalized counselling addressing adolescent-specific issues
Support for managing anxiety, depression, and identity concerns
Safe space for self-expression and emotional growth
Guidance on navigating significant life changes and challenges
Parents
Supportive environment to process experiences of raising neurodiverse children
Stress management techniques for parents
Personalized guidance on effective parenting strategies
Focus on affirming and fostering children’s strengths
Individual Adults
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy to help navigate specific challenges such as sensory overload, executive functioning issues, and social interactions.
A safe and supportive environment to develop personalized strategies for managing anxiety, tailored to the individual’s unique needs and experiences
Building self-acceptance, self-compassion, and a positive self-image
Trauma-informed counselling to build trust to help you feel empowered
Families
Services designed to strengthen bonds within neurodiverse families
Improvement of communication skills among family members
Conflict resolution techniques for harmonious family dynamics
Fostering deeper understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity
Children (5 years +)
Safe and nurturing environment for children to explore feelings
Development of coping strategies tailored to each child
Focus on building self-esteem and confidence
Age-appropriate sessions to support unique needs
Teenagers
Personalized counselling addressing adolescent-specific issues
Support for managing anxiety, depression, and identity concerns
Safe space for self-expression and emotional growth
Guidance on navigating significant life changes and challenges
Parents
Supportive environment to process experiences of raising neurodiverse children
Stress management techniques for parents
Personalized guidance on effective parenting strategies
Focus on affirming and fostering children’s strengths
Individual Adults
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy to help navigate specific challenges such as sensory overload, executive functioning issues, and social interactions.
A safe and supportive environment to develop personalized strategies for managing anxiety, tailored to the individual’s unique needs and experiences
Building self-acceptance, self-compassion, and a positive self-image
Trauma-informed counselling to build trust to help you feel empowered
Families
Services designed to strengthen bonds within neurodiverse families
Improvement of communication skills among family members
Conflict resolution techniques for harmonious family dynamics
Fostering deeper understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity
Details
Resource type
Counselling, Family Support, General, General, Grief and Bereavement
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (AFRID) - Under Construction, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Contact VSLC to register for counselling services.
Location
Regions
Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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