Achieve Your Full Potential with a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC
Self-Growth Counselling in BC, Canada
Life is a continuous journey of growth, and whether you're navigating a transition, striving for personal goals, or simply seeking to live with greater balance and fulfillment, you don’t have to do it alone.
With the right support, you can break through obstacles, reclaim your passions, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Trisha Miciano
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinic Director
I’ve always been someone who feels deeply, and that sensitivity sparked my curiosity about human behaviour and emotions. Over time, it grew into a calling, leading me to become a Registered Clinical Counsellor. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that healing begins with being truly understood.
- Adult children of immigrants
- Parentified children
- Culturally responsive
Avneet Sandhu
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Teens and Young Adults
- Minorities and newcomers
- Indigenous communities
Yasmeen Al-Samarrai
Counsellor (Pre-Licensed) - Sliding Scale Available
- Neurodivergence
- BIPOC
- Gender dysphoria
- Death/Loss
- Relational boundaries
What is Self-Growth?
Fostering the Change You Want to See in Your Life
Self-growth is the process of improving yourself through reflection, learning, and action. It's about developing the mindset, habits, and emotional tools that help you flourish.
Signs you might benefit from self-growth support:
- Feeling stuck or unsure about your direction
- Struggling to align your actions with your core values
- Wanting to improve relationships or communication skills
- Seeking to build confidence and self-esteem
- Feeling overwhelmed with the demands of daily life
- Ready to take the next step but unsure how to begin
Everyone’s path to personal growth looks different, and at times we all need support to realize our potential.
How Counselling Can Help with Self-Growth?
Supportive Guidance to Unlock Your Full Potential
At Narra Counselling, we believe that true growth starts from within. Whether you're looking to overcome obstacles, explore new opportunities, or maintain the progress you’ve made, we’ll work together to help you move forward with purpose and confidence.
You will receive:
- A supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your goals, desires, and challenges
- Practical strategies to break through limiting beliefs and behaviors
- Tools to stay grounded and maintain your growth in the face of setbacks
Imagine living a life where you are aligned with your values, confident in your decisions, and able to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace.
Together, we’ll focus on:
- Clarifying your personal goals and identifying what's most meaningful to you
- Building self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Developing the skills to sustain and expand your growth long-term
A Free, No-Pressure 15-Minute Call
Start Your Journey Toward Personal Growth Today
If you’re ready to explore how counselling can support your self-growth, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide if this is the right next step for you.
In our first conversation, we’ll:
- Discuss what you’re hoping to achieve
- Answer any questions you may have about the counselling process
- See if this is the right fit for you
No commitment—just a simple, welcoming conversation to help you move forward.
Why Choose Narra Counselling?
Care That’s Compassionate, Respectful, and Rooted in Your Lived Experience. Narra Counselling offers a supportive space where your experiences are seen, heard, and validated. Here’s what sets this practice apart:
Culturally Sensitive Support
With an understanding of diverse backgrounds and identities, sessions are offered with care and respect for your personal history, values, and traditions.
Personalized Approach
Every person’s experience with anxiety is different. Sessions are guided by your pace, your goals, and what feels most helpful to you.
Safe and Welcoming Environment
Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space to breathe, you'll find a non-judgmental environment where meaningful change can unfold.
Who Could Benefit From Self-Growth Counselling in Victoria, B.C.?
Self-growth counselling at Narra Counselling is designed to support individuals navigating various life transitions and seeking personal development. Our welcoming space in Victoria, B.C. serves those ready to explore, understand, and transform their relationship with themselves and their circumstances.
Career Transitions
Whether you’re changing professions, starting a new job, facing workplace challenges, or considering retirement, counselling can help you navigate these significant shifts with confidence.
Relationship Changes
Moving through relationship beginnings, endings, or transformations, including marriage, separation, divorce, or shifts in family dynamics.
Life Stage Transitions
From young adulthood to midlife changes, empty nest syndrome, aging, or becoming a parent – each life stage brings unique opportunities for growth.
Personal Identity Exploration
Individuals questioning their values, purpose, identity, or seeking greater self-awareness and authenticity in their lives.
Geographic Relocations
Moving to Victoria, B.C. or anywhere else can bring excitement and challenges. Counselling can ease the adjustment process.
Health & Wellness Journeys
Adapting to health changes, chronic conditions, or recovery processes while maintaining emotional well-being and life satisfaction.
Educational Transitions
Students entering or completing educational programs, career training, or those returning to school later in life.
Self-growth counselling is beneficial for anyone feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or wanting to develop healthier patterns and coping strategies during times of change. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from this supportive process.
Types of Therapy Used
At Narra Counselling, we utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches that have proven effective in supporting personal growth and navigating life transitions. Our practice integrates two primary modalities to provide comprehensive, personalized care:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck or causing distress.
How it helps with self-growth:
- Recognizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Develops practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress during transitions
- Challenges negative thought patterns that may be limiting your potential
- Provides concrete tools and strategies you can use independently
- Helps establish healthier habits and coping mechanisms
Best for individuals who appreciate structured approaches, want practical tools, and are dealing with specific challenges like anxiety, depression, or problematic thinking patterns during life changes.
ACT combines mindfulness strategies with behavior change techniques, focusing on psychological flexibility – the ability to stay present and take meaningful action even when facing difficult thoughts or emotions.
How it helps with self-growth:
- Develops mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Clarifies personal values to guide decision-making during transitions
- Increases acceptance of difficult emotions rather than avoiding them
- Builds psychological flexibility to adapt to life changes
- Focuses on taking committed action aligned with your values
- Reduces struggle against unchangeable circumstances
Best for individuals seeking greater self-awareness, those who want to live more authentically, and people looking to develop a healthier relationship with difficult emotions or life circumstances.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Integrated Approach
Rather than using these therapies in isolation, we often integrate CBT and ACT techniques to create a personalized approach that addresses your unique needs and goals. This combination allows for both practical skill-building and deeper self-exploration, providing you with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating life transitions and fostering ongoing personal growth.
During our work together, we’ll determine which approaches resonate most with you and adapt our methods to support your individual journey toward greater well-being and self-understanding.
Request a Consultation
The first step to feeling better is finding the right support. I offer a free, no-pressure phone or video consultation to help you determine whether we’re the right fit.
