Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

6 Endorsed

1910 Sooke Road, Suite 204A, Victoria, BC V9B

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I'm queer and neurodiverse and I work with individuals, couples, and polycules. Seeking support in opening your relationship. managing polyamory, ENM, BDSM/kink lifestyles, or surviving infidelity? Seeking tools to manage your ADHD or Autism so you can understand yourself better? Wanting to explore your LGBTQIA+ identity with a queer counsellor? Suffering from climate anxiety? Clients say my approach combining traditional talk therapy with somatic/emotion-focused techniques helped them feel better even in the first session and gave them useful tools and skills to improve over time.

I work collaboratively to build a unique treatment plan designed just for you and I have real, lived experience in my areas of specialty so you won't need to educate me first. I work from an anti-capitalist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed foundation that recognizes the interrelationship between our minds, our bodies, and the world we live in.

Finding the right therapist can feel like an intimidating process. Maybe you aren’t sure what kind of therapy is right for you or you’re wondering how to get your partner on board for couples counselling? I invite you to take the risk and schedule a free video or phone consultation. We can assess your situation in general terms and see if we're a good fit.

Call or Email Melanie Armstrong now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 654-3450

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

In the MD Esthetics Building at Colwood Corners

1910 Sooke Road

Suite 204A

Victoria, BC V9B

(365) 654-3450

I offer both in-person & online sessions with weekday, evening, and weekend availability.

I specialize in Polyamory / ENM / BDSM / Kink, LGBTQ+ and Autism ADHD

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Hi, I'm really looking forward to hearing what you need in a counsellor and what would make it a more comfortable experience for you.

Let's Connect (365) 654-3450

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

In the MD Esthetics Building at Colwood Corners

1910 Sooke Road

Suite 204A

Victoria, BC V9B

(365) 654-3450

I offer both in-person & online sessions with weekday, evening, and weekend availability.

I specialize in Polyamory / ENM / BDSM / Kink, LGBTQ+ and Autism ADHD

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Hi, I'm really looking forward to hearing what you need in a counsellor and what would make it a more comfortable experience for you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Beneva | SSQ
Chambers Plan
CINUP
CVAP | Crime Victim
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
Green Shield Canada
Johnston Group
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Pacific Blue Cross

Most extended health plans include counselling services so please review your coverage or ask your HR dept. I'm happy to check if your insurer allows direct billing. I also serve Autism BC clients.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

Most extended health plans include counselling services so please review your coverage or ask your HR dept. I'm happy to check if your insurer allows direct billing. I also serve Autism BC clients.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 21598 Melanie Armstrong
In Practice for 5 Years
Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 11244999 / 2022
Membership with Climate Psychology Alliance of North America 2023
Attended City University of Seattle (Victoria Campus), Master of Counselling, Graduated 2023

I'm licensed and registered to practice in BC and also in several other provinces and territories, so please inquire if you are based in other locations and looking for online sessions.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

I'm licensed and registered to practice in BC and also in several other provinces and territories, so please inquire if you are based in other locations and looking for online sessions.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Polyamory / ENM / BDSM / Kink
LGBTQ+
Autism ADHD

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Infidelity
Lesbian
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

My clients say they appreciate working with a queer counsellor who knows what it's like to have autism and ADHD and has personal lived experience in alternative lifestyles such as non-monogamy, ENM, polyamory, BDSM and kink. You can expect a unique approach designed just for you, based on expertise and firsthand experience, not a cookie-cutter treatment plan out of a manual.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

6 Endorsements

Alyse Goodacre

Counsellor, MC, CCC, RCC

Melanie is an exceptional and skilled listener with a warm, strengths-based and non-judgement approach to counselling that helps clients feel safe, seen and heard.

Meena Bolla Singh

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW

Melanie takes the time to understand the individual in the contexts which they live, and have been influenced by. Melanie's approach and natural caring nature lends to the feeling of being truly seen, and heard.

Meena Bolla Singh

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Melanie is passionate and knowledgeable about her counselling work, her resourcefulness and curiosity keep her on top of her skills.

Christopher Simons

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Melanie is sincerely passionate about supporting folks navigating all manner of life challenges. I admire Melanie's commitment to exploring and supporting non-normative ways of seeing and being.

Daniel Saba Counselling

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Melanie offers a truly unique and dedicated way of supporting community. Offering focused curiosity and care, Melanie applies principles of social justice that allows people to feel understood, affirmed, and accepted as they work towards healing.

Jessica Card Counselling

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Melanie is a passionate and truly open, kind counsellor. She is knowledgeable and capable, combining empathy and effective counselling strategies to get to the heart of what her clients need and want from their counselling journey. Highly recommend.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Climate-Aware Therapy
Existential
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I base all my work on a trauma-informed foundation that respects the fact that many people come to counselling with a history of negative past experiences with medical or mental health treatment. I practice with a social justice mindset that takes into account bias, privilege, and oppressive social structures.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

Location

Primary Location

In the MD Esthetics Building at Colwood Corners

1910 Sooke Road

Suite 204A

Victoria, BC V9B

(365) 654-3450

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Victoria

Postal Codes

I offer both in-person & online sessions with weekday, evening, and weekend availability.

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC

I offer both in-person & online sessions with weekday, evening, and weekend availability.

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 654-3450

Melanie Armstrong

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC