Brenda Ksionzyk
SaveWelcome! I am happy you found me! I’m Brenda (she/her). I am a practicum student working to complete my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
Are things feeling pretty heavy right now and you need a soft place to land? I’ve been there! How comforting it is having the right people walk beside you on your journey towards healing and thriving! I would be honoured if you chose me as your travel companion.
I believe in people. I listen intently and with compassion. My gentle and fun approach will draw out your beautiful strengths and your unique insights; these will guide our sessions. Together, we will explore what is getting in the way of you being your best self. Then, we will build a tailored plan. Let’s get you ‘home’.
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I welcome clients from all backgrounds and with varying life challenges. I feel connected to work that supports life transitions, relationship and family healing work, chronic health conditions, and the moments when you feel ‘stuck’ or overwhelmed.
I also have a passion for working with children ages 10+, youth, and the families that support them. I completed my undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care (BCYC) at the University of Victoria. My love of learning and passion for working across complex developmental stages and kids’ ‘hard stuff’, translated into graduating with distinction and on the Dean’s list. I have experience working across complex anxiety presentations, stress, peer- and school-based challenges, and suicidality. I am loudly neuro- and identity-affirming.
I work from a whole-person experiencing and seeing stance. I believe that you have your own answers and knowing; they just may be hard to reach right now. My approach is integrative and adapted to you. I am drawn towards modalities that are creative, emotion and attachment focused, and ones that consider the deep roots of who we are and how we got here. My value is in listening deeply and being with you. I will hold your story with care. But then what? Together, we will develop strategies, learnings, and tools that you can draw from. Self-discovery and self-reliance are beautifully empowering parts of you that are ready to be unearthed and reignited!
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (In Progress)
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) Student Member
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (BCYC), University of Victoria
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training
Services & prices
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Please let your counsellor know if you prefer an online or phone session.
Please let your counsellor know if you prefer an online or phone session.
Please let your counsellor know if you would prefer a session online, by phone, or by text
Please let your counsellor know if you would prefer an online or phone session.
Free 20-30 minute consultation for your first visit. Please let your counsellor know if you prefer an online or phone session.
Free 30 minute consultation is offered for your first visit.
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Mid-Life Transitions for Women: Victoria BC Feeling a little stuck, wondering what now?, or facing shifts like changing roles, empty nesting, loss, or aging? You are not alone. Foster a sense of community and shared support. Provide practical tools for navigating life's changes. Gain insight into yourself and what may be holding you back. Explore opportunities for growth to curate your next chapter. October 18 - 10:30-12:30 pm In person - Cook Street Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street, Cook Street Village, Victoria
Be Present, Be Calm, Be You Counselling Group. Join us and enjoy four sessions exploring fun, inner calm and balance. Stay Grounded, Calm the Nervous System and Cultivate A Sense Of Well-being. No experience necessary. Wednesdays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Seahorse Counselling and Psychotherapy 102-1509 Cliff Ave, Courtenay
Together we will watch a 50-60 minute recording of a session with you working with a client to review and discuss. This longer appointment is best for discussing more challenging sessions. Please be sure to have the client's consent.
This is a review of a 20 minute recording of you working with a client that we will watch together, for clinical feedback and suggestions, Please make sure you have your client's consent.
3 one-hour sessions + report
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Weather dependent.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Weather dependent.
Women's Midlife Discussion Group. In-person group on last Wednesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Maximum 6 participants. Location - #205 – 1095 McKenzie Ave., Victoria, BC
Workshop group 9 participants March 28, 2026 - 10:30-12:30 pm In person - Cook Street Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street, Cook Street Village, Victoria
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