Mrs Katherine Howell, BA

Registered Counselor

“I support individuals who identify as having diverse needs: Sensory Sensitivities, Mood Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, and Physical Disabilities. Clients often come to me looking for support with their nervous system, after plateauing with traditional talk therapy. They may be experiencing overwhelm, dysregulation, dissociation, or feel like they're carrying the weight of unresolved pains and traumas. Together, we explore their somatic and felt sense, which I believe is the doorway from pain and trauma to healing and integration. ”

About Me

Before becoming a therapist, I had a vibrant career in community inclusion and psychosocial rehabilitation, supporting persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness. I have always been drawn to person-centred roles as a professional, and I am so excited to entering my fourth year in private practice! People describe me as warm, gentle, and genuine. The client-therapist relationship is at the heart of everything I do.

Approach

I take an eclectic or integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a blend of evidence-informed therapies such as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Brainspotting Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Attachment-based Therapy. Sessions are a blend of conversation (cognitive) and somatic (what's happening in your body). Clients will often hear me ask 'where do you notice that in your body right now?' Most importantly, everything we do will be in the spirit of true collaboration, because we can only take risks and heal when we feel safe and attuned to.

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Basic Information

Victoria, Canada

Services

I offer individual counselling both in-person and online.

Services Offered:

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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Brainspotting
A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counselling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Physical Disability
A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

University of Victoria

Year: 2011

Somatic Experiencing Professional Training (Advanced)

Certification

Somatic Experiencing International (SEI)

Year: 2025

Diploma in Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling

Clearmind International Institute

Year: 2019

Stepping Stones: 16 Week Comprehensive IFS Course

IFSCA

Year: 2025

Memberships

Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)

Associate Member

Membership: 2987

Service Area

FindHeart Counselling

In-person & Online

Victoria, British Columbia

Canada