Victoria Jade Karra ( She/ Her), RTC

Certified Trauma Professional

Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional

Certified Shame Informed Treatment Specialist

I am a private practice counselor/therapist serving clients primarily in British Columbia, and across Canada. As your therapist, it is my priority to create a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes growth and positive change. Therapy is a process that can move you toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the life you desire.

I am a registered therapeutic counsellor who works holistically, collaboratively and values your expertise in your life. My approach is person centred, trauma informed  and  compassionate. I incorporate modalities that include somatics, CBT, DBT and mindfulness, allowing room for creative expression. 

I have the capacity to hold great sadness and distress, and within that, to see the specks of light that hold the embers of resilience, strength and courage. I will honour the resistance you may have, allowing you to explore your ambivalence without the fear of being judged. I will work with you to determine and achieve your goals, teaching you the skills that will support you in your process.

I will support and  empower you to go beyond your comfort zone, to take calculated risks, to reach your goals, and most  importantly, to maintain your gains.

Treatment Approach

I work with a variety of approaches to address my clients unique needs. In collaborating with my clients, treatments are often integrative, tailoring the treatment and tools to the client’s unique needs. Treatments are built through a bio-psycho-social model and when desired include psycho-education to promote a deeper understanding. Treatment is always client focused, respecting your voice in the process and your expertise.

Additionally, there is a growing body of research that supports the practice of self-compassion and mindfulness in psychotherapy. Neuroscience research reveals individuals that practice these techniques are happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past. It is my honor and mission to help my clients move past what’s blocking them from reaching their full potential individually and in their relationships.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Education & Credentials:

  • License #: RTC 2736
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional CCTP
  • Certified Shame Informed Treatment Specialist CSTS
  • License State: Canada
  • Practicing Since: 2020