Where to go for in-person sessions: We are located at 1095 McKenzie Ave, in Victoria.

Appointments with Shelley take place in Suite 205.

Appointments with Tara take place in Suite 207.

Consultations for New Clients

Welcome to Resilient Roots Counselling! We offer a complimentary 15 minute consultation, virtually or in person. This is where you can discuss your concerns, discover how we can support you and see how we fit. Registered Clinical Counselling is a listed as a benefit under most extended health plans. We highly recommend that clients reach out to their insurance provider to confirm their coverage.


Individual Counselling for Youth (ages 10 - 17)

We recognize the unique challenges youth face and are dedicated to providing a safe space to help them thrive. Sessions are tailored to address their specific needs, give them a place to be heard, help them discover who they are, and build resilience. Together we’ll work on developing skills and coping strategies to help them navigate the complexities of adolescence with confidence.


Individual Counselling for Adults (ages 18+)

Therapy can help you navigate life’s challenges and guide you towards a better understanding of self. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs, providing a safe and nurturing environment for self-discovery, growth, and healing. Develop skills and insights to create lasting change. Feel more empowered, self-aware and equipped to handle life’s ups and downs with greater resilience and confidence.


Couples Counselling

Counselling sessions designed to support healthier communication, emotional safety, and deeper connection. Better understand relational dynamics, improve communication patterns, and develop practical strategies for navigating conflict, strengthening trust, and fostering mutual understanding. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs.

Tara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma, OCD, and couples therapy. She supports adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges using a trauma-informed and compassionate approach grounded in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic practices.

In her work with couples, Tara draws on Gottman Method-informed approaches to help partners strengthen communication, deepen emotional safety, and build healthier connections.

Tara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma, OCD, and couples therapy. She s... Read More

Shelley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma, nervous system regulation, and stress related concerns. She works with youth (ages 10+) and adults navigating anxiety, PTSD, mood challenges, and life transitions using a trauma-informed compassionate approach grounded in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Shelley offers a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can develop greater emotional regulation, capacity, and resilience, while collaboratively building practical tools to support lasting change.

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Located at: Suites 205 & 207 - 1095 McKenzie Ave, Victoria
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