Ulrike

Dr Ulrike Koechling

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

Concordia University

Service Areas

Dr. U. Koechling, R. Psych.

In-person

Victoria, British Columbia

Canada

Victoria, Canada