Jake McPhee

, RSW, MSW

Registered Social Worker

Greater Victoria
Online, In Person
Accepting New Clients

Jake McPhee is a Registered Social Worker providing online and in-person counselling in Victoria, BC. He is a compassionate, insightful counsellor with a collaborative approach. He has experience working with people ages 14+, couples and individuals. He has expertise in the areas of anxiety, couples counselling, substance and process addictions, and LGBTQ+ experiences. He has worked with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and racial backgrounds. He has worked as a crisis counsellor, in detox centres and community mental health teams, giving him a broad range of skills.

He aims to create a space where you can feel safe to explore issues in depth without concern of judgement. He approaches his work with care, empathy and a dash of humour. He recognizes that building trust and rapport are key to effective and enjoyable therapy. He will work with you to create goals that are important to you and that create lasting change in your life. His approach is gentle but straightforward.

Jake works with a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT, MI and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. He offers conventional office therapy and video sessions, as well as walking sessions in nature if you are located in Victoria. Feel free to reach out to him for a FREE 20 minute consultation to discuss your needs in more detail and have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Client Focus: Youth (12 – 19 years) Adults Couples
Areas of Practice: Anger Management Anxiety and stress ADHD Body Image Careers and Workplace Issues Depression Eating Disorders Health Problems or Disabilities Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ Prenatal and postnatal Substance Use Parenting Personality Disorders Self Esteem Trauma
Types of Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Emotional Focused Therapy (Individuals and Couples) Mindfulness Attachment Theory Gottman Method Couples Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education

Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, Ryerson University, ON
Gottman Method Couples Counselling Level 1 & 2

Registration

Registered Social Worker #14390, BC College of Social Workers