Sandra Medina

, MA, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Greater Victoria
Online, In Person
Accepting New Clients

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering online and in-person counselling in Victoria, BC for youth, adults, couples and families. I have extensive experience in supporting clients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem issues, and domestic violence. I also have worked with couples and families in helping them manage situations like divorce, infidelity, communication issues, and parenting.

As a therapist, it is my passion to create a safe and confidential space to give you an opportunity to mentally and emotionally feel change in the challenges they are facing. It is my privilege to help people heal through a well thought out therapeutic process. This includes working together to uncover patterns that are causing you to feel stuck and finding hope and change to live a more healthy and positive life. I believe everyone is capable of change with the right support and guidance, and I am here to provide that. 

The counselling approaches I use are evidence-based and include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), narrative, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed, and systems therapy. I bring in a psycho-bio-social and neuropsychology lens to my treatment planning, which my clients have found effective in managing their mental health challenges. With my experience, I specifically tailor my approach to your needs in order to support you on your healing journey. 

I provide counselling in two languages: English and Spanish. 

Client Focus: Couples Adults Families Youth (12 – 19 years)
Areas of Practice: Anger Management Anxiety and stress Body Image Careers and Workplace Issues Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Depression Eating Disorders Grief and Loss Substance Use Self Esteem Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Parenting Personality Disorders Trauma
Types of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Narrative Therapy Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Education:

Master’s in Neuropsychology, University Mondragon, Mexico

Master’s in Systemic Family Therapy, University of Valle de Atemajac, Mexico

Bachelor’s in Psychology, University of Celaya

Certificate in Criminal Legal Studies, Douglas College, Canada.

Registration:

Registered Clinical Counsellor #19708