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Welcome!

Danielle van Schaik, MA, RCC, CCC

Welcome to DVS Counselling; a counselling practice located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.

​I offer a relational framework where I work with clients to explore what would be most helpful for them, as they heal and thrive. 

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I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. 

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Before starting DVS Counselling, I had worked for many years as a child and youth counsellor and a clinical lead at an Island Health in-patient psychiatric facility for children and youth. Moving into private practice, I am fortunate to bring with me what I've learned from supporting those with various trauma and mental health concerns, education from effective training opportunities, and the therapeutic enrichment from working alongside other mental health professionals.

 

I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults with various concerns, and my aim is to holistically consider your situation and help determine what would be the most beneficial approaches for you. 

 

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband of over 20 years and two adolescent children. I adore my pug (who you might see in virtual sessions). I love to crochet, bake, listen to podcasts and read, as well as travel!

 

In the work we do together, the focus is on you, but I know when working with someone new, it can be nice to know a little about them. 

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To explore counselling services, click here.

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Danielle van Schaik Victoria BC Counselling
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Education & Training

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2006) and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (2022).

 

Some recent training/workshops:

  • Gender-Affirming Relational Practice, Trans Care BC (Online Course), 2026

  • Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Frank Anderson, MD, 2026

  • Working with Autistic Clients: Foundations of a Neuro-affirming Practice - Oralie Loong, RCC, Dr. Juliane Dmyterko, 2026​

  • SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), 2025

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Basics (2024), Praxis

  • Working With First Responders -Dr. Tim Black

  • EMDRIA Approved EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Basic Training (2023) and Working with EMDR with Children (2024), Personal Transformation Institute​

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

       Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm (2023)

  • San'yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program, Advanced Training (2023)

  • Level 1 and 2 - Trauma and the Body and Healing Trauma Experientially, Trauma Informed Practice Institute (2023)

  • Core Emotion Focused Family Therapy Workshop, Island Health (2023)

  • San'yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program, Core Training (2022)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Training Workshop, DBT Centre of Vancouver, offered through Island Health (2019)

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Island Health (2017)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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I exceed the continuing education requirement for my registration with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

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