In person and online
Victoria
In person and online. Serving Greater Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula and the West Shore.
EMDR therapy across BC ยท In person and online
Find your way through what still hurts.
ClearPath is a practice focused only on EMDR therapy. Our Registered Clinical Counsellors help you process painful memories so they stop running your life, in person in Victoria or online anywhere in BC.
You're not imagining it
Does this sound familiar?
You've talked about it for years, and it still hits just as hard.
Your body reacts before your mind can catch up: racing heart, tight chest, freezing.
Certain places, smells, or voices pull you right back.
You're exhausted from always being on guard.
You know it wasn't your fault, but it still feels like it was.
Sleep, relationships, or work are starting to slip.
These are normal responses to experiences that were too much at the time. They're also very treatable.
Why an EMDR-only practice
Focused on one thing, and good at it
Most clinics offer EMDR as one option among many. At ClearPath, it's all we do. Every counsellor is EMDR-trained, and every part of the experience, from your first call to your last session, is built around it.
- EMDR-trained counsellors only
- Matched to someone who fits your needs
- In person or online, whichever feels safer
What EMDR can help with
Support for what's been weighing on you
Trauma and PTSD
For single events or long stretches that left a lasting mark.
Anxiety and panic
Ease the old fears that keep your body on high alert.
Childhood experiences
Gently work through what you lived through growing up.
Grief and loss
Soften the moments of loss that still feel stuck.
Birth trauma
For births that didn't go the way you hoped or felt safe.
Accidents and medical trauma
Car accidents, surgeries, hospital stays, and scary diagnoses.
Relationship and betrayal trauma
Rebuild a sense of trust after someone close let you down.
Phobias
Loosen the grip of fears around flying, needles, driving, and more.
How EMDR works
Helping old memories finally settle
When something overwhelming happens, the memory can get stored in a raw, unprocessed way. That's why it can still feel like it's happening now.
Step 1
We prepare
You build calming tools and feel safe before touching anything hard.
Step 2
We process
While you briefly bring a memory to mind, your counsellor guides bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones).
Step 3
It settles
The memory stays, but the charge fades. It feels like the past.
You don't have to tell every detail of what happened. You stay awake, aware, and in control the whole time.
EMDR is recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of PTSD.
Learn more about EMDRLocations
Choose your location
See EMDR in person in Victoria, or online from wherever you are in BC.
More BC communities coming soon.
Getting started
Three gentle steps
- 1
Book a free 15-minute consult
Pick a time that works for you.
- 2
Find your fit
Ask questions, share as much or as little as you like, and see if the counsellor feels right.
- 3
Start EMDR
In person in Victoria or online from anywhere in BC.
Fees and coverage
Sessions from $180 (50 minutes)
Our counsellors are Registered Clinical Counsellors. Many extended health plans cover RCC services, so check your plan. We provide receipts for you to submit.
Free 15-minute consult before you commit.
FAQ
Questions people often ask
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps your brain reprocess memories that got stuck. Using gentle back-and-forth stimulation, like eye movements or tapping, it helps a memory lose its emotional charge so it feels more like the past.
No. EMDR doesn't require you to describe everything that happened. You can share as little as you need to, and your counsellor will check in with you along the way.
It depends on you and what you're working through, so we can't give a fixed number. Some people notice shifts within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer support. Your counsellor will talk with you about progress as you go.
Yes. Research and clinical experience suggest online EMDR can be effective. Your counsellor can guide eye movements on screen or teach you self-tapping, and many people appreciate doing this work from home.
We offer in-person sessions in Victoria and online sessions anywhere in BC. Clients in Kelowna and the Okanagan see us by secure video, and we're planning to welcome more BC communities soon.
Many extended health plans cover services from Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs). Coverage varies, so check your plan. We provide receipts you can submit for reimbursement.
Read a little about each counsellor and notice who you feel drawn to. If you're not sure, tell us what you're looking for in your free consult and we'll suggest someone. You're always welcome to switch if the fit doesn't feel right.
EMDR is a well-researched, widely used therapy. It's normal to feel tired or a bit stirred up after some sessions, which is why we spend time building calming tools first. You can pause or stop at any point.
Ready when you are.
A free, no-pressure 15-minute call to see if EMDR and one of our counsellors is a good fit.
Book a free consult