South Island Counselling

11/14/2025

Join us for our New Circle -

Caring for someone you love can be deeply meaningful—and also profoundly challenging. This supportive circle offers a space to share experiences, listen to others, and make heartfelt connections with fellow caregivers who understand the path you’re walking.

11/05/2025

Are you caring for someone you love?
Register for our new workshop:

Exploring the Caregiver’s Journey
A circle for sharing, listening, and connecting

Caring for someone you love can be deeply meaningful—and also profoundly challenging. This supportive circle offers a space to share experiences, listen to others, and make heartfelt connections with fellow caregivers who understand the path you’re walking.

Together, we’ll explore ways to navigate the caregiving journey—remaining grateful, lifting the burden of responsibility, letting go of resentment, and finding our way back to ourselves while adapting to changes in our relationships and lifestyles.

Through humour and laughter, gratitude practices, mindfulness, meaningful connection, and self-reflection, we’ll discover strategies to ask for help, prevent burnout, and nurture our own well-being along the way.

All caregivers—men, women, and people of all ages—are welcome.

Facilitated by:
Lynne Limbert, RCC, and Marina Morre (MACP in progress)

🗓 Starts Saturday, January 24, 2026
8-week series | Saturdays | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

👉 Click the link below to learn more and register.
https://www.southislandcounselling.org/event-details/exploring-the-caregivers-journey

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that taking care of your mind is just as important as caring for your body.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, loss, or life transitions, know that support is available.

At South Island Counselling, we’ve been here for 50 years, offering accessible, compassionate counselling for people across BC.

Let’s keep the conversation going — what does mental health mean to you today?

09/16/2025

Now Offering EMDR Therapy at South Island Counselling

We’re excited to share that Erin Ticknor, RCC, is now providing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy at South Island Counselling.

EMDR is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy for healing from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. It helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming—allowing you to move forward with greater peace and resilience.

Fees:

$140 (standard rate)

$95 (reduced rate, based on income)

Learn more and book at https://www.southislandcounselling.org/emdr-therapy

08/27/2025

Embracing the Journey: A Senior Women’s Circle
Starts Tuesday, October 7 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | 9-week series
Join us for 9 weekly, in-person group meet-ups tailored for women aged 65 and older, focusing on navigating the intricacies of ageing while fostering meaningful connections.

Meaningful conversations
Genuine connection
Support and shared wisdom

Led by Lynne Limbert, this in-person group will meet weekly for 9 weeks at South Island Counselling.
Limited spots available – register now to reserve yours!
Victoria, BC

Call or visit our website to learn more and register:
https://www.southislandcounselling.org/event-details/embracing-the-journey-a-senior-womens-circle-october-group-2
250-472-2851 x 101

08/19/2025

Summer Reading Series – Book 3

Looking for a book that offers real tools to manage stress, anxiety, and self-doubt?

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris is a practical guide based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Instead of chasing constant happiness, it teaches us how to make space for all emotions, live more mindfully, and focus on what truly matters.

A thoughtful companion for summer reflection.

Have you read this one before? Share your thoughts below!

07/15/2025

Summer Reading Series – Book 2
Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

This week’s recommendation is a compassionate, no-nonsense guide to creating healthier relationships—starting with yourself. Therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear, actionable strategies for setting boundaries that protect your mental health and reduce feelings of overwhelm, resentment, and burnout.

Drawing from her clinical experience and personal insight, Tawwab helps readers recognize where boundaries are lacking and how to implement them with confidence and clarity. Whether you struggle with saying “no,” feel stretched too thin, or want to deepen your self-respect, this book is a powerful place to begin.

Why we love it:
It’s practical, relatable, and empowering—full of real-life examples and scripts to help you find your voice and honour your needs.

Have you read it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments