Meg Kapil, PhD, CCS, RCC-ACS

In my counseling approach, I integrate trauma-informed, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, positive psychology, and interpersonal neurobiology concepts. I consider various factors influencing individuals' lives, such as psychological, biological, environmental, family, and interpersonal elements. I work with diverse clients, addressing issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and more, offering individual and group sessions for all age groups.

Collaboration is essential in counseling, and I value the insights clients bring to the process. I also emphasize involving support systems and collaborating with professionals and family members when needed.

I have developed curriculum for collaborative group offerings and conducted workshops on stress, mental health, and related topics for various audiences, including high school students, educators, and parents.

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB): IPNB is an integrative approach that explores the mind as a dynamic, relational, and embodied process. It emphasizes integration, connecting different aspects of human experience for kindness, resilience, and wellness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps individuals challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop coping strategies, and explore personal strengths.

Positive Psychology: This area focuses on well-being, self-compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and positive emotions. It explores positive personal traits, emotions, and systems.

Trauma Informed: I incorporate trauma-informed practices to understand and address the impact of trauma on individuals and systems. This approach prioritizes safety, collaboration, and resilience.

Ally is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. She specializes in children and parents in the middle school years and also supports older youth from high school into early adulthood. You can expect a light-hearted, warm, and casual approach that is gentle and oriented toward a trusting and safe relationship. Her sessions are typically spent talking, and if this is a new experience for you she will go slowly and help you to build this skill. She will also incorporate simple activities with art supplies, play, and games when it fits well with the client. You can expect her to take time to get to know you and your goals for counselling, ensuring she earns your trust authentically along the way. 

Ally views counselling as a unique opportunity to engage in mindful reflection through self-exploration. Her integrated counselling approach draws from strength-based, person-centred, and solution-focused approaches and she is in the process of completing courses in Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Ultimately she believes the relationship with your therapist is key to effective and successful counselling and she will always come from a place of compassionate curiosity.  

Ally loves the ocean, camping, and a good cup of coffee. She’s usually spending time with her young family, and when she has the time she loves going for a run, or experimenting with new recipes. 

Gaby is a compassionate counsellor with a background in supporting children, youth, and families. She holds an MA in Counselling Psychology, and a BA in Child and Youth Care. Having worked in various settings, including schools, outdoor education, therapeutic adventure, and adaptive recreation, Gaby is adept at fostering social-emotional skills and providing tailored supports for her clients. Gaby embraces a person-centered approach, focusing on highlighting each individual's strengths and adapting interventions to meet their specific needs. Her practice incorporates talk therapy, art, play, mindfulness, and experiential learning. Spending time building a strong therapeutic relationship and trust with clients is central to Gaby's approach.

Gaby values a collaborative approach to care, integrating family and community supports to develop effective interventions and programming. She has completed training in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and Nature-based Therapy, as well as mindfulness, and yoga teaching.

Gaby was born and raised in Victoria, BC, the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ People, and loves spending time outside, doing yoga, camping, kayaking, and hiking with her partner and young twins.