About Me
If you’ve ever felt like therapy “just isn’t for you,” or you’ve left feeling misunderstood, a lot of the people I work with have felt that way at first. Especially youth, or folks who’ve sat across from a counsellor before and thought, “yeah… this isn’t it.”
My approach is a little different. I approach therapy in the way I have always wanted; honest, blunt, but genuine and grounded. Our sessions will feel more like a conversation than a script, and the focus is always on giving you tools and insight you can actually use in your life. The goal isn’t to overanalyze everything… It’s to help you feel more like yourself again, and more capable of handling what’s in front of you. You already have the skills - let’s just identify them and put them into practice!
I specialize in working with youth and people navigating suicidal thoughts, addiction, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. These are often the places where people feel the most stuck or misunderstood, and also where meaningful change is absolutely possible with the right support.
My work is strength-based at its core, though I do draw from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Drama Therapy, along with training in treating complex trauma. I’m always continuing to learn and grow in this field, because you deserve care that evolves with you.
Outside of the therapy space, you’ll usually find me hiking or running somewhere between the mountains and the ocean! And if you’re wondering why there’s a melted dog on my Psychology Today profile, that’s Raisin; my rescue dog, who came from a pretty devastating background and is now learning what safety and a new life can look like. Watching her figure that out has been a constant reminder that change is possible, even when things have been really hard.
Right now, this practice is just me—but it’s something I’m building with intention. Over time, the goal is to grow a team of therapists who share this same approach: real, compassionate, and actually human.
If you’re looking for something that feels a little different from what you’ve tried before, you’re in the right place!
Kim Sholinder
Our Therapy Services
The Reality…
Finding affordable therapy can take time. You might hit waitlists. You might need to try a few options.
That’s not a reflection of you—it’s a reflection of a system that’s still catching up to how much support people actually need.
But there are people and places trying to make this more accessible—and you deserve to find something that works for you.
Mental Health Resources
Sometimes therapy is part of the support—but sometimes you need something right now, or something different.
If you’re struggling, in crisis, supporting someone else, or just not sure where to start, here are some trusted resources available in Victoria, across BC, and Canada-wide.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.