Laura Chartrand

Therapeutic Counselor

“I'm a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering online and in-person sessions for individuals and couples. I support clients facing anxiety, life transitions, low self-worth, and relationship challenges with a warm, compassionate approach tailored to your unique needs and goals. I offer free 20-minute consultations.”

About Me

I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down and explore what truly matters to you. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique experiences. Together, we’ll gently explore patterns, emotions, and inner blocks that may be keeping you from feeling grounded, confident, or at ease. I support you in building self-worth, increasing self-compassion, and finding greater clarity and direction in your life—at a pace that feels right for you. I believe we are wired for connection and healing happens through feeling seen, heard, and understood. Therapy with me is not about fixing you, but about helping you reconnect with your inner resources and move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see if we’re a good fit.

Approach

You’ll notice a steady, curious pace that balances gentle challenge with practical steps. We meet in person in Victoria or online in English, and I keep sessions focused and collaborative. We often use short mindfulness practices, structured reflection and small experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence and shift relationship patterns. This way suits adults and couples seeking steady, practical support through life transitions and relationship strain.

Contact Laura

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Victoria, Canada

Services

I offer individual counselling for adults and relationship counselling for couples, friends, or family members.

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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.

Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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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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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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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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Professional Title:

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Therapeutic Counselor
A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

University of Victoria

Clearmind International Institute

Registrations

Association of Cooperative Counseling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Memberships

Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)

Associate Member

Membership: 2652

Service Area

True Essence Wellness

In-person & Online

Victoria, British Columbia

Canada