Welcome

Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Like difficult experiences keep happening, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You may not have the words to describe what you're experiencing, but deep down, you know something doesn't feel right.

I'm Cheryl St Amour, a trauma-informed therapist providing trauma counselling in Victoria, BC. Together, we can make sense of what's happening and find a path forward that feels right for you.

I provide trauma-informed counselling for adults, youth ages 10–18, couples, and families. Using a compassionate, strength-based approach, I support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and other difficult life experiences. Together, we'll work to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and move toward healing.

There isn’t always one defining moment that leaves you feeling trapped. Sometimes it's years of carrying experiences that aren’t yours. Sometimes it’s the loss of a loved one, a traumatic event. And sometimes, it’s waking up and realizing that you don’t know who you are anymore. 

Trauma isn’t always loud. More often than not, it shows up quietly and manifests in anxiety, exhaustion, disconnection and feeling you’re stuck in survival mode. 

You don’t have to figure it out alone. If you’re looking for trauma counselling in Victoria BC, support is available. 

Therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never reached out for support before. 

In my practice, I’m here to meet you as you are.

Since trauma affects both the mind and the body, I use evidence-based holistic approaches to support your emotional healing as well as your nervous system. 

My therapeutic approaches include: 

• EMDR

• Talk Therapy

• Somatic Therapy

• Indigenous-Focused Oriented Therapy 

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Processing Therapy

• Strengths-based Therapy

• Positive Psychology