Individual, couples, and group therapy for adults and teens

Change is possible. Take the first step towards a better alignment with the life you want to be living.

  • Ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and BDSM / kink

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Autism, ADHD

  • Climate anxiety

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Services

  • I provide 50-minute counselling sessions in-person in Colwood in the Westshore of Victoria BC or online.

    $143 per session (GST exempt)

    Payment methods: Cash, Credit Card, e-transfer to melaniearmstrongcounselling@gmail.com (no password required).

    Refund Policy: 48 hours notice is required for cancellations or when sessions cannot be rebooked within the same week.

  • I provide 80-minute counselling sessions for couples or your polyamorous group in-person Colwood in the Westshore of Victoria BC or online.

    $238 per session (GST exempt)

    Payment methods: Cash, Credit Card, e-transfer to melaniearmstrongcounselling@gmail.com (no password required).

    Refund Policy: 48 hours notice is required for cancellations or when sessions cannot be rebooked within the same week.

  • I provide weekly psychoeducational groups offering support for climate change-related mental health challenges.

    Contact to be added to the waitlist.

    Each session is 2.0 hours long with a 15 minute break.

    $ 20 (taxes included)

    Payment methods: Cash, Credit Card, e-transfer to melaniearmstrongcounselling@gmail.com (no password required).

    Refund Policy: 24 hours’ notice is required for cancelled or postponed sessions.

About Melanie

My clients tell me they appreciate seeing a queer and neurodivergent counsellor with personal lived experience in my focus areas: polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, BDSM/kink, climate anxiety, autism & ADHD, and LGBTQIA issues. I love working with individuals, couples, or poly groups who are navigating these challenging but rewarding journeys.

I’ve also had my own struggles with climate change anxiety and come out the other side. Now I work with clients who are managing climate change-related mental health issues through my weekly support group and individual counselling. If your worry about the climate crisis is causing you distress, you don’t need to suffer alone.

As a twice-divorced autistic lesbian single mom in my 40s, I know what it’s like to build one life and then completely change directions. I believe a lot of our unhappiness, anxiety and depression comes from trying to live in a way that is out of alignment with who we really are. In my counselling practice, I start with where you’re at, without judgment. We will explore your unique identity and circumstances and build a plan together to bring better alignment between yourself and those around you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MELANIE

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Get in Touch

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or use the resources below:

Vancouver Island Crisis Line (24/7) 1-888-494-3888

Suicide Support 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

Kids/Youth Help Line 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868

For general inquires or information about the workshops I offer, please use the contact form below or email me directly at melaniearmstrongcounselling@gmail.com