Ginger Henderson Counselling Services, 106-4475 Viewmont Avenue, Victoria, BC (2025)

11/16/2025

Big news for many of our local communities.
With several union contract updates now finalized, a large number of employees across the region have newly expanded benefits that include our counselling services. This change opens the door for thousands of people to access quality support with significantly fewer financial barriers.

Our practice is home to a well-rounded team of experienced clinicians who bring depth, steadiness, and a wide spectrum of therapeutic strengths. This allows clients to connect with someone who truly fits their needs and to receive support that feels thoughtful, attentive, and grounded in real expertise.
Our clients often share that what stands out most is the sense of clarity, relief, and emotional ease they begin to feel when they are matched with the right counsellor.

We are grateful to continue serving our community in a way that makes mental health care more accessible and genuinely supportive.
Now welcoming new clients under the updated benefit plans.

11/10/2025

ATTENTION ALL HELPING PROFESSIONALS!!!!

This is more than just an office , it’s a place to build your practice and connection! We are a group of very experienced therapist who are ready to welcome you to your new space!

If you’re a counsellor, or a helping professional of some kind, who’s tired of working in isolation, this is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team of like-minded clinicians. Our space is warm, professional, and filled with connection.

You’ll have colleagues to network with, share ideas, and laugh with between sessions, because the work we do is too meaningful (and too heavy at times) to do alone!

Located in the Royal Oak Shopping Plaza, Victoria BC, our office is wheelchair accessible and includes Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and a welcoming environment designed with care.

If you’ve been looking for a place where you can grow your practice and feel part of something special, this might be the perfect fit.

DM for details or a viewing, spaces like this don’t come up often! ~ Ginger 😊

11/07/2025

After working with couples for many years, I’ve seen that the strongest relationships aren’t the ones without conflict, they’re the ones where both partners learn how to turn toward each other, even when it’s hard.

These 8 principles are ones I’ve developed over years of working closely with couples who wanted to rebuild trust, improve communication, and feel emotionally safe again.

Every relationship can learn these skills. With the right guidance, repair and connection become much more possible than most people think.

If this resonates, therapy can help you and your partner put these principles into practice. ~ Ginger ☺️

11/03/2025

Wow !!
My November groups filled up fast! I’m so grateful for all the amazing energy and interest. There are just a few spaces left in the November 26th group if you’ve been thinking about joining in , this is your chance!

DM me to book or get more info, or reach out at counsellorginger@gmail.com or 250-818-9951.
~ Ginger 😊

10/28/2025

The feedback from my supervision groups has been so meaningful. Hearing how much these spaces have supported your confidence, connection, and growth has been incredibly motivating. The openness and community that have formed in these groups truly remind me why I love this work.

After running a recent poll and listening to what many of you wanted next, I’ve chosen three focused topics for November: real case discussions, couples work, and understanding attachment in the therapy room. ( You don’t need to be a couples counsellor to join just curious, open, and ready to grow ).

These are the areas so many of you are eager to strengthen and explore more deeply.
DM me the topic that speaks to you most (Couples, Attachment, or Case Study) and the date that works best for you:
November 12
November 14
November 26
November 29

If you have any questions about which group might be the best fit, reach out. I’d love to connect. ~ Ginger ☺️

10/09/2025

So you notice your therapist check the time and think, “Are they bored? Wishing the session was over?”

The truth?
Not even close. Every glance at that clock has purpose.

Let me break it down for you.
Here’s what’s really going on:

The first 5 minutes:
We’re catching up , chatting about your week, the weather, your dog, whatever’s on your mind!
It seems casual
But we’re actually co-regulating with you.

That small talk helps your nervous system settle, so you can safely go deeper into your work.

The next 15–20 minutes:
This is your deep dive , the part where you unpack what’s been sitting heavy, process what’s still lingering, and move through what’s real.
We’re watching the clock not to rush you, but to protect space for grounding before we move on.

Around the 30/ 40 minute mark:
We start weaving in insight, tools, strategies helping you make meaning, connect dots, and come back to safety if anything got activated.

You might notice a joke, a validating comment or even a small amount of therapist self disclosure to build rapport and help normalize your experience.

It’s all intentional ways to regulate the room.

The final 10 minutes:
We’re scanning for cues, making sure your body feels settled, that nothing heavy is left hanging, and that you leave grounded and supported.

So when your therapist looks at the clock, they’re not counting down to rush you out.
They’re tracking your safety, your process, and your pacing.

Every minute counts. It’s all about you , for you. ~ Ginger 😊

09/29/2025

Therapists!!

Therapy just for you is rare.

It’s hard to find the right fit and trusting the process can be uncomfortable. I get it, we are so comfortable “on the other side of the couch”
We need the right space to do the big work.

I got you.

Join my 12-week, six person group designed for real, raw therapy.

Biweekly sessions, but the connection doesn’t stop after each session.

You will have access to a private online space for collaboration and reflection between meetings and discuss your homework.

Yes I give homework 😉

It’s your turn to do the work and build your small intimate community of support.

No judgment. Deep Work. Your People.

Sessions begin in November.

DM for a consultation and ask about my earlybird rate! ~ Ginger ☺️

09/22/2025

ATTENTION THERAPIST!!
Collect required supervision hours while joining a supportive circle of fellow therapists. Expect real conversation, professional growth, and a welcoming space to drop the mask, share challenges, and quiet imposter syndrome. You’ll leave each meeting with actionable skills, deeper insight, and a community that fuels your confidence as a clinician.

This October supervision group dives past buzzwords into practical, proven inner child strategies you can bring to every session with confidence. Gain tools to uncover hidden patterns, integrate healing, and guide lasting change.

Spots are limited DM to reserve and elevate your practice we would love to have you join us!

09/15/2025

MEET HOLLY!!

We are beyond excited to welcome Holly to our team! Holly’s expertise in EMDR means we can now help clients break through long-standing trauma patterns and finally move forward with clarity and ease. Having Holly on board also allows us to expand our capacity to welcome new clients, bringing more options, more specialties, and more tailored support than ever before!

As Holly says: “Stuck in the same patterns, even though you know better? It’s not a lack of willpower , it’s your nervous system holding on. EMDR helps you finally let go + move forward with clarity and ease.”

At our practice, we pride ourselves on having a diverse team of counsellors so that every client can find the approach and support that truly fits their needs. Holly is an incredible addition, and we can’t wait for clients to experience the unique perspective and skill she brings!

Please share and reach out if you would like to book in with Holly! ☺️

09/10/2025

Ever wondered what your therapist is really thinking??

Well here ya go!

Sometimes we laugh so hard we cry. Sometimes I call you out mid-sentence. Sometimes I say the truth you need … not the thing you want to hear.

That lightness matters. It’s what makes the hard stuff possible. When I sit with you through the tough parts, it’s never “just work” for me. I think of you between sessions, and I often wish I could send a tiny pep-talk when I know you’re about to step into something big. The weight of your story sits on my heart, too.

The mix of laughter, honesty, challenge, boundaries and care… that’s the magic of therapy, and the uniqueness of the client–therapist relationship.

I’ve wanted to share more of my own thoughts because therapy isn’t only what happens in the room. I want you to see a little of what I carry as your therapist. How important our connection and your story is to me.

As therapist, we are bound by ethics and guidelines that we must follow, and while I truly believe these are an important part of my work, know that there are times I wish I could hug you when those emotions are so overwhelming. I feel them for you as well.

Know that when you invite me to those really special moments in your life like a wedding or baby shower that my heart wishes like it say yes! I’m a therapist, but I am human and I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m just not always allowed to show it.

Because, at the end of the day, therapy is a place to be fully you, with someone in your corner that is capable of holding it all.
I’m honoured to be that person your safe place, your biggest fan, and yes, sometimes your loudest cheerleader.

Thank you for trusting me.
Ginger 😊

09/10/2025

Ever wondered what your therapist is really thinking?
Well here ya go!

Sometimes we laugh so hard we cry. Sometimes I call you out mid-sentence. Sometimes I say the truth you need … not the thing you want to hear.

That lightness matters. It’s what makes the hard stuff possible. When I sit with you through the tough parts, it’s never “just work” for me. I think of you between sessions, and I often wish I could send a tiny pep-talk when I know you’re about to step into something big. The weight of your story sits on my heart, too.

The mix of laughter, honesty, challenge, boundaries and care… that’s the magic of therapy, and the uniqueness of the client–therapist relationship.

I’ve wanted to share more of my own thoughts because therapy isn’t only what happens in the room. I want you to see a little of what I carry as your therapist. How important our connection and your story is to me.

As therapist, we are bound by ethics and guidelines that we must follow, and while I truly believe these are an important part of my work, know that there are times I wish I could hug you when those emotions are so overwhelming. I feel them for you as well. Know that when you invite me to those really special moments in your life like a wedding or baby shower that my heart wishes like it say yes!

I’m a therapist, but I am human and I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m just not always allowed to show it.

Because, at the end of the day, therapy is a place to be fully you, with someone in your corner that is capable of holding it all.
I’m honoured to be that person your safe place, your biggest fan, and yes, sometimes your loudest cheerleader.

Thank you for trusting me.
Ginger 😊

09/03/2025

Old wounds have a way of showing up in level the most loving relationships. Through arguments, silence, or the walls we have learned to build to protect ourselves.

For over 12 years, I’ve walked with couples through every stage of relationship deep crisis, rebuilding after betrayal, and those simply longing for more closeness and trust. I know the patterns, I know the pain, and I know how to guide you forward.

Couples therapy is not only for crisis. Every couple has patterns sometimes it looks like fighting, sometimes it looks like shutting down. One person may run away, another may pursue, or both may drift into disconnection. These aren’t random reactions, they’re nervous system responses, communication styles, and attachment wounds shaped long before this relationship began.

The problem isn’t just the argument, or the lack of one, it’s the cycle you both get caught in. Trauma responses and old protective strategies replay themselves, keeping you stuck. In therapy, we decode what’s really happening underneath and help you build safety, repair, and connection that lasts.

You don’t need to wait until you’re at a breaking point. The strongest relationships are the ones that choose to do this work, while there is still room for growth and healing.

Instead of circling the same fights, or staying stuck in your patterns, you can choose a different path. Change is possible, and it can start now. If you’re ready to learn and show up you can begin to understand each other on a deeper level and finally feel like you’re on the same team. This is the work I do with couples every day. Reach out to book! ~ Ginger ☺️

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