Ulrike

Dr Ulrike Koechling, PhD

Registered Psychologist

“I look forward to assisting you with your concerns. (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Neuroplasticity)”

About Me

I offer a collaborative space to explore your concerns. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, I help you develop practical strategies. We also use Positive Neuroplasticity to build inner resilience. This approach is ideal for those seeking structured, evidence-based tools to navigate life’s challenges. My aim is to help you foster lasting positive change.

Approach

You’ll notice sessions are active and goal-focused, blending practical skill-teaching with moment-to-moment attention to emotion and thought patterns. I meet with clients in Victoria, BC, in English, creating a predictable pace where we identify small experiments, practise new responses, and track progress together. Between sessions I often suggest brief, doable exercises that reinforce healthier habits and shift neural pathways so gains carry into daily life. This way of working tends to suit those wanting structured, hands-on support for anxiety, mood, stress or chronic health challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • 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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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Psychologists of BC

Registered Psychologist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Concordia University

Service Areas

Dr. U. Koechling, R. Psych.

In-person

Victoria, British Columbia

Canada

Victoria, Canada