Tamara Bainbridge

, MC, RCC
Greater Victoria
Online, In Person

Tamara Bainbridge is not accepting new clients at this time.

Tamara Registered Clinical Counsellor centrally located in Victoria providing counselling in person and via phone or video.  She provides a comfortable and compassionate energy space via online and telephone sessions in exploring the areas of deepest concern for her clients.  She specializes in helping adults with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship and family conflict, and difficulty regulating emotions.  Tamara also helps adults to work through painful memories and self-limiting beliefs due to distressing or traumatic events using a compassionate and holistic approach to healing.

The counselling approach that Tamara uses is customized for each client and based on their individual needs and preferences.  She assists clients in developing awareness of their inner resilience and capacities to manage through life’s rough patches, experience emotional wellness, and to achieve greater personal fulfillment in their daily lives. Tamara uses evidence-based therapy modalities to help clients reach their aims, which include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and strength-based therapeutic methods. Her approach is also holistic and recognizes the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection.

Whether you are considering counselling for the first time or if you have received counselling in the past and are now looking for a fresh counsellor fit, Tamara is available to talk. She welcomes the opportunity to answer any inquiries you may have and to provide information on how she can best support you at this time.

Client Focus: Adults
Areas of Practice: Anger Management Depression Grief and Loss Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Self Esteem Trauma Mindfulness
Types of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Mindfulness

Education

  • Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Victoria

Registrations and Memberships

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Registered Clinical Counsellor #13199