Transforming Lives

Counselling & Neurofeedback

In-Person In Victoria & Langford, BC And Online Throughout British Columbia. We welcome you.

Who we are

Welcome to NeurAlive—We're Glad You're Here

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress that’s hard to shake? Are you searching for a way to improve your focus, manage emotions, or find peace in your relationships?

At NeurAlive, our mission is to relieve suffering and support personal transformation through effective, medication-free counselling and neurofeedback services. We take a holistic approach, treating both the mind (thoughts, feelings) and body (brain, central nervous system) to create lasting change in your life.

Explore our website to discover how we can help you, your child, relationship or your family find the support you need to thrive in the Greater Victoria Region and beyond.

Meet Our Victoria Therapists

Explore our therapist profiles to find the right fit for your needs. You can easily book a free consultation directly from their profile to see if they’re a match, or schedule your first session right away. If you need assistance choosing a therapist, contact us and we’ll help guide you, or book a consultation with our intake team.

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Zachary Bruyere, MA
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Susanne Gilby, MA
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Marion Orr, MA
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Alice Mickelson, MSW
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Anna Chadwick, MA
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Brenden Taylor, MA
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Meet Our Langford Therapists

Take a moment to browse our therapist profiles and find someone who aligns with your needs. From their profiles, you can book a free consultation to ensure a good fit, or start your first session right away. For help in finding the right therapist, contact us and we’ll be happy to assist, or book a free consultation with our intake team.

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Bill Wagg, MA
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Fiona Pasay, MA
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Heather Whelen, MA
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Rhiannon Harding, MA
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Julia Allen, MA
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Meet Our Neurofeedback Practitioners

Our team provides neurofeedback services at both locations. Sessions with Elinor and Corinne, available Monday through Thursday, are covered by extended health benefits. Affordable Friday sessions, while not covered by benefits, are open to everyone. Learn more on our neurofeedback page and start with a free consultation, required for all neurofeedback clients.

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Elinor Taylor, MA
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Corinne Teahen, MSW
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Meet Our Affordable Counselling Interns

Our skilled Master’s level intern counselors, supervised by our clinical team, offer sessions at rates as low as $75. You can book a free consultation with the intern of your choice or jump right into your first session.

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BOOK WITH OUR INTAKE TEAM

We encourage you to explore our team of therapists and book a free consultation directly with someone who resonates with you. If you’re feeling unsure about where to start, our intake team, Brenden Taylor, RCC, and Corinne Teahen, RCC, are available to help guide you. They offer support in selecting the best-fit therapist and can also provide information about our neurofeedback program.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

To get started with neurofeedback – book a free, confidential consultation with our intake director. She’ll go over the process with you in detail and help you set goals so you can track your progress on your neurofeedback journey. This will also give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about neurofeedback and NeurAlive’s services.

To get started with counselling, you can find immediate help by visiting our therapists page and choosing a therapist based on their bio that you feel could be the right fit. From there you can book your first session or a free consultation.

If you’re not sure whether you’d like to pursue neurofeedback or counselling and you’d appreciate a little guidance, please feel free to book a complimentary consultation with our Intake Coordinator as a first step in working with us.

If you have extended health benefits, your neurofeedback sessions can be covered as a session with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. You have the option of receiving an email or print out of your invoice for reimbursement by your insurance company. We aim to make your payment process as smooth as possible, just let us know how we can help.

NeurAlive is a proudly registered provider with the First Nations Health Authority and can offer unlimited sessions of advanced brain training to most First Nations clients with or without status. Learn more about how to access services if you are First Nations or phone us directly at 250-389-2819.

Neurofeedback is excellent for post-concussive or post-traumatic symptoms often associated with recovering from an accident. While we are currently unable to direct bill with ICBC, many of our clients pay for your sessions out of pocket and submit receipts to ICBC for reimbursement.

Both counselling and neurofeedback can provide relief from mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, adhd, ptsd etc. However, you don’t have to be diagnosed with a specific condition to access our services. Perhaps you are going through a big transition in life, are experiencing a loss, or maybe you just feel like there’s something holding you back from meeting your full potential. We’ll meet you wherever you’re at to provide you with the tools you need to be your best self. Book a free confidential consultation for help on deciding on a treatment plan at NeurAlive.

NeurAlive’s therapists customize their therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of each client. Some approaches focus on changing thoughts and behaviours, and provide you with weekly tasks. Others are more trauma-focused and can help you gain insight into your emotional history. An effective counselling relationship allows for collaboration between you and your therapist to meet your specific needs. Read the bios of our therapists to learn more about their individual approaches.

Neurofeedback, also called neurotherapy or EEG Biofeedback, is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function. Your brain knows best how to heal itself, neurofeedback simply acts as a mirror for your brain, giving it the opportunity to self-correct.

Neurofeedback restores the natural resiliency and flexibility of the nervous system and is a powerful tool for any brain. It’s suitable for all ages (4+), and can help alleviate symptoms of a variety of conditions, while improving sleep, mood, focus, performance, creativity and overall well-being.

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While every brain is different and every training is unique, our experience working with many hundreds of clients validates the research in this field, that 20 sessions offered at regular intervals represents a complete training protocol. In some cases, 10 sessions will be sufficient, particularly with children. The vast majority of our clients will begin to notice significant change between 1-8 sessions. Still, it’s important to complete an initial series of 10, 20 or more sessions for deep lasting results. We therefore only offer packages of 10 and 20 sessions to our new clients, and then individual ‘tune-up’ sessions thereafter to maintain the results long term. We also offer rental systems for more intensive at-home training for the whole family.

The length of treatment for counselling is entirely up to the individual and will depend on your history, and mental health goals. Many people feel satisfied with the results of their treatment in around 12 sessions. Some people may need less, especially if they are tackling a shorter-term problem, while others will need more, particularly if they are trying to make changes to long-term patterns. Your relationship with your therapist doesn’t end when treatment is over, you are always welcome back if anything changes in your life and you need additional support.

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Tour Our Offices

Welcome to Our Wellness Community

Our skilled team of therapists and Neurofeedback trainers look forward to meeting you and helping you meet your mental health goals. As you navigate life’s ups and downs, know that you can always access the resources you need here.

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Victoria Location

2541 Empire St, 2nd Floor Victoria, BC V8T 3M3

Langford Location

2843 Peatt Rd. #102 Langford, BC V9B 3V5