Hayley Shepherd, RCC
SaveHello and welcome. I’m Hayley (she/her), a Master’s-level therapist in Counselling Psychology, offering support to women through some of life’s most profound and identity-shaping transitions.
My work is especially focused on the perinatal period: from the quiet, often unspoken emotional complexities of trying to conceive, to pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. This season can hold so much at once: love and grief, joy and anxiety, connection and loneliness, expansion and loss of self. You may find yourself questioning who you are, carrying an invisible mental load, navigating shifts in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed in ways you didn’t expect. These experiences are more common than we often talk about, and you don’t have to move through them alone.
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I also support women who are navigating anxiety, depression, overwhelm, perfectionism, identity shifts, relationship challenges, and the lingering impact of past experiences that can resurface during this stage of life. Together, we will create space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and gently reconnect with yourself in the midst of it all.
My path into this work is both personal and professional. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I spent several years as a stay-at-home mom, an experience that gave me a deep understanding of the emotional, mental, and relational demands that often go unseen in motherhood. It’s this lived experience, alongside my clinical training, that informs the way I show up -- with warmth, attunement, and genuine care.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I draw from cognitive-behavioural, emotion-focused, and Internal Family Systems approaches, and my work is rooted in attachment-based, feminist, and trauma-informed perspectives. I integrate person-centered, strength-based, and culturally responsive care into each session.
I believe that healing and growth happen in the context of connection - not through striving for perfection, but through feeling seen, understood, and supported in your full experience.
I offer a free consultation so we can connect and see if working together feels like the right fit. If you’re ready to begin, or even just feeling curious, I would be honoured to support you.
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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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