Laura Chartrand, BSc, RTC

(she/her), Senior Associate Counsellor

Laura is based in the Greater Victoria area serving clients remotely online.

Laura is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists (ACCT) and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology.

Laura specializes in working with clients experiencing life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

She has also trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and is currently at the intermediate level.

She is a trauma-informed, client-centred therapist, and utilizes an integrative approach based on mindfulness, experiential, and relational modalities, and is also an Internal Family Systems Informed Therapist.

She caters each session to her client’s particular needs and goals. She brings warmth, calm, compassion and knowledge to her sessions, and offers a non-judgmental and safe space. Laura helps her clients gain clarity, peace, direction, confidence, and purpose through life’s pivotal moments and beyond. 

"Transitions and challenges in life are inevitable and they can feel overwhelming. Challenges may arise with boundaries, decision-making, communication, and identity crises. When experiencing a lack of confidence, indecision, and clarity, you may be left feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, overwhelmed, lost, and stuck. I hold compassionate space for my clients as they navigate life’s ups and downs, helping them to look at patterns that are holding them back from living the life that they desire, and create a deeper connection with themselves and others.

Through lived experience with challenging transitions in my own life, this led me down a path of self-discovery and healing. Having experienced the benefits of therapy, achieving a greater understanding of myself, creating new habits, and overcoming difficult patterns, I choose to pursue a career as a therapist.

I truly believe that transformation is possible by connecting with our highest potentials, looking beyond your limiting beliefs, and harnessing the wisdom, compassion, and unconditional love that’s inside of us all."

Laura offers flexible online therapy options to fit your busy schedule. She is available for virtual sessions anytime, anywhere, so you can receive top-notch support from the comfort of your home or on the go.

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