Tara Munro Counselling

“ The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”

“ The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”

- Anthony Robbins

Counselor Tara Munro - Counselling Sooke and Westshore

“ The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”

- Anthony Robbins

Counselor Tara Munro - Counselling Sooke and Westshore

I provide  highly individualized counselling   for individuals and couples of all ages
in and around Sooke.

flexible
hours

My counselling sessions are available on evenings and weekends.

custom
approach

We will work together to find solutions and approaches that feel right for you.

individualized
pricing

Sliding scale rates available, and covered by many workplace employment assistance programs*.

diverse
communication methods

I offer sessions over the phone, by text, email or video chat.

* for example Health Canada, Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), First Nation Health Authority (FNHA), WorkSafeBC, Island Kids Cancer Association, ICBC, Medavie Blue Cross, RCMP, and more.

Sitka Wellness Centre Society

Sea to Tree Health & Wellness

In 2019, I founded Sea to Tree Health & Wellness Ltd. (originally called Sitka Wellness). It was born from the desire to create more opportunities for people to access local wellness services. We have a small team of local practitioners committed to supporting you in person and behind the scenes to make this possible.

You can find out more about Sea to Tree Health & Wellness and the services we provide on our website: seatotree.ca

My Approach

I work with individuals of all ages, with a focus on individuals and couples who have a variety of life experiences, including trauma, loss, relationship and family struggles, marginalization, substance use, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Each individual coming to therapy is unique, attempts to do the best possible with the resources available, has wisdom, creativity and strength. Everyone has the right to self-determination. To me, counselling means providing a safe place for you to tell your story, in whatever way that looks for you.

I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. My goal, as a clinical supervisor, is to support and grow your clinical approach. I do this by providing a fresh perspective while keeping your unique clinical style in mind.  Together we will enhance your skills and capacity and increase your personal and professional growth reflection. I work with all ages, and I have advanced training and clinical experience working with trauma and First Responders. I am EMDR Certified, Gottman Level 3 trained, trained in Sex Therapy as well as Critical Response protocols. I also integrate a variety of theoretical orientations such as strength-based, response-based, solution focused, eco therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic, trauma informed and feminist. I am open to providing supervision for individuals, dyads, small and larger groups.

We will work together to find solutions and approaches that feel right for what you would like to work on.

Diverse, inclusive, accepting, welcoming safe space for everyone

My Approach

I work with individuals of all ages, with a focus on individuals and couples who have a variety of life experiences, including trauma, loss, relationship and family struggles, marginalization, substance use, anxiety and other mental health concerns.

Each individual coming to therapy is unique, attempts to do the best possible with the resources available, has wisdom, creativity and strength. Everyone has the right to self-determination. I think that doing counselling means providing a safe place for you to tell your story, in whatever way that looks for you.

I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. My goal, as a clinical supervisor, is to support and grow your clinical approach. I do this by providing a fresh perspective while keeping your unique clinical style in mind.  Together we will enhance your skills and capacity and increase your personal and professional growth reflection. I work with all ages, and I have advanced training and clinical experience working with trauma and First Responders. I am EMDR Certified, Gottman Level 3 trained, trained in Sex Therapy as well as Critical Response protocols. I also integrate a variety of theoretical orientations such as strength-based, response-based, solution focused, eco therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic, trauma informed and feminist. I am open to providing supervision for individuals, dyads, small and larger groups.

We will work together to find solutions and approaches that feel right for what you would like to work on.

Diverse, inclusive, accepting, welcoming safe space for everyone

Nice to meet you!

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who works with children, youth, individuals and couples in the Sooke area who have a variety of life experiences, including (but not limited to)

  • Trauma & Violence
  • Grief & Loss
  • Substance Use
  • Marginalization
  • Anxiety, Depression and other mental health concerns
  • Relationship & Family Struggles
  • Parenting, Step parenting, Foster parenting
  • First Responder Trauma
  • Psychological and Mental Health injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI)
  • Occupational Stress Injury
I offer single workshops and group workshops to children, youth, parents and specific focus topics. Please inquire directly.
Counselor Tara Munro - Counselling in Sooke & Westshore

- honoured to live, work and play on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth peoples -

My background

I have a Bachelors Degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria as well as Masters Degree in Counselling from The City University of Seattle. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

I am a member of the EMDR International Association and the BC Ambulance Critical Incident Stress Team, and hold a BC Professional Fire Fighters' Association Endorsement (Silver Level).

I also have specialized training in Gottman Marriage Therapy Level 3, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR certified), Sex Therapy, Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy (TIR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, First Responder Trauma, Smart Recovery, Smart Recovery Friends & Family, Reiki level 1 & 2, Core Addictions Practice Training, Somatic Experience Training, Communicating Through Conflict, and Indigenous Cultural Safety. Some of these trainings are ongoing.

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BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Registered Clinical Counselor in Sooke
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
British Columbia Professional Firefighters Association Endorsed - Silver Level
EMDR International Association
Sea to Tree Health & Wellness Centre
Island Kids Cancer Association

Talk to me.

I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the counselling therapies that I practice and will be open to trying new ideas and approaches that you are interested in. I am happy to offer a free 20 minute consultation which will help us both determine if we are a suitable therapeutic fit for each other.

So - how do we meet?

Right now, I am open as my office space is large enough to maintain social distancing, but if public health indicates a need to change this, sessions will go back to being remote or online.

I also offer sessions as an outreach model: in nature, in a coffee shop, on a walk, etc.

call or text me at
(250) 888-7408

You can also always reach me through  social media...

Counselor Tara Munro - Counselling Sooke and Westshore

 If you are experiencing some bumps in your life and want more for yourself and those around you, I would love to connect to help you make this possible.

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I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional territory of the T’Sou-ke First Nation. Born and raised on Coast Salish territories (West Coast of BC), it is a privilege to live and work on this land.