Hi, I’m Ania Telfer, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), clinical counsellor and professional artist offering counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth, teens, adults, couples, and families in Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula and online across Canada.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and creative, integrating psychotherapy with art therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, attachment-based and somatic and body-based approaches, and equine-assisted counselling. I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, life transitions, stress, identity, and personal growth.
I believe therapy doesn’t always have to happen through words alone. Art, movement, imagination, nature, and connection can offer meaningful ways to explore experiences, emotions, and patterns, particularly when something feels difficult to put into words. No artistic experience is necessary.
I hold a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle and a Graduate Certificate in Spiritually Focused Expressive Arts from St. Stephen’s College. I am also an Equusoma® Level 1 Student Practitioner, incorporating experiential work with equines into counselling when appropriate.
With more than 20 years of experience in arts-based learning and creative practice, I bring a lifelong understanding of creativity into my therapeutic work. I am particularly passionate about supporting children and young people, and about creating therapy that feels engaging, collaborative, and developmentally appropriate.
At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through relationship, safety, curiosity, and meaningful connection. I strive to create a space where clients can feel understood, discover new perspectives, and develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence.
Sessions are covered by most insurance providers, please check with your provider to determine eligibility.
Jade Nemeth RCC, MEd, CYC, BEd,
Jade Nemeth is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with children, youth, adults, and families. Her approach is warm, holistic, person-centred, and strengths-based, with a strong belief in the importance of connection, safety, and being truly seen and understood. Jade creates welcoming, supportive spaces where clients can explore their experiences, develop greater self-awareness, and build the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
Jade brings a diverse background in education, child development, mental health, and counselling to her work. Her experience includes working as a school counsellor, outdoor preschool educator, Behaviour Interventionist supporting students on the autism spectrum, caregiver for individuals with diverse learning needs, middle school teacher and counsellor in community mental health settings. These experiences have shaped her belief that meaningful growth happens when people feel safe, supported, accepted, and empowered to be themselves.
Drawing from expressive, creative, art-based, mindfulness-based, and developmentally responsive approaches, Jade works collaboratively with clients to support emotional regulation, resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful relationships. She recognizes that every person’s experiences and needs are unique and strives to meet clients where they are, honouring their strengths, identities, and individual goals.
For children and youth, Jade believes that counselling should feel approachable, engaging, and safe. She uses creative and expressive approaches to help young people explore emotions, build coping skills, navigate relationships and transitions, and develop a stronger understanding of themselves. She also values working collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other important supports, recognizing that a strong network around a child can make a meaningful difference in their wellbeing.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, school-related challenges, or simply looking for a safe space to better understand yourself, Jade is committed to walking alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Cat Jensen, MEd., BEd., CYC, RCC
Cat Jensen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor whose child and youth-focused practice is grounded in connection, play, and emotional growth. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in education, mental health, and counselling, she supports children, youth, and families as they navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Cat believes that young people thrive when they feel safe, understood, and connected. Her approach is relational, strengths-based, and developmentally responsive, helping children and youth build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills through play-based, expressive, and evidence-informed therapeutic practices.
Rooted in a deep belief in belonging and the healing power of relationships, Cat creates calm, welcoming spaces where young people can feel seen, valued, and accepted for who they are. She works collaboratively with families and caregivers to foster meaningful growth, strengthen relationships, navigate big feelings, and support young people in developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their unique strengths.
Cat understands that when a young person is struggling, families often need support too. She values partnering with parents, caregivers and other support people, recognizing the important role they play in a young person’s wellbeing. Through collaboration, guidance, and open communication, she helps families better understand their child’s experiences while building practical strategies that support growth both in and outside of counselling sessions.
Whether a young person is experiencing anxiety, emotional challenges, social difficulties, life transitions, or simply needs a safe space to explore their experiences, Cat is committed to helping young people build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to flourish.
I’m Geneva (pronounced jen-i-vah) a therapeutic counsellor who’s been told I have a way of listening that allows people to really feel understood. Clients often describe me as kind, present and insightful, someone who can accept and hold all of them with care.
I believe that we are all one-of-a-kind, which means we each have a unique path through life. My approach is curious, intuitive and collaborative. After all, you know you best. Having navigated plenty of my own challenges, I’ve never been a fan of advice. What I have appreciated is a reflective witness who can gently guide me back to my center, clarity and innate wisdom. That is what I strive to offer you.
When you work with me you can expect transparency, spaciousness and compassion, along with frequent vibe and reality checks. I enjoy offering opportunities in session to engage in processes or exercises to move through emotions or blocks, gain new perspectives, reorient patterns or trajectories and cultivate a mind set that matches your goals. You will leave sessions with insightful information and maybe a step to take, so you can integrate what is evolving in you and your life.
As a mental health counsellor in Central Saanich, I am honoured to support individuals on their paths toward healing, self-understanding, and personal growth. Clients often come to counselling seeking greater clarity, support with anxiety or stress, or a desire to live in a way that feels more peaceful, grounded, and authentic.
My approach is compassionate and person-centred, grounded in the belief that each person has an innate capacity for self-healing and positive change. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns at your own pace.In my work, I draw on Adlerian therapy, which honours your unique life experiences and sense of purpose, as well as a feminist perspective that recognizes the social and cultural influences shaping our mental health. Together, these approaches support meaningful insight, empowerment, and lasting change.
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