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Clarity. Confidence. Connection.

Compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in Sooke and online across BC.

Build a life you love

You’re not alone

Life can feel overwhelming. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck — I’m here to help you reconnect with your strength, your story, and your sense of self.
At Riverstone Counselling, I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood.

Counselling Services

Anxiety Counselling

Helping you find balance and deal with overwhelm

Depression Counselling

Here to support you through the dark times

Men’s Counselling

Dealing with the pressure to provide, stress, and relationship problems

Trauma & PTSD

navigating trauma violence and it's impacts on your life

I focus on what matters most. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD and trauma, managing anger, or facing relationship struggles, I’m here to help. Whatever you’re going through, I’m ready to help you make lasting changes.

Contact me for more services…

My Approach

I use a mix of approaches and therapies that are tailored to meet your individual needs. What matters to me is that you are heard and we are on the same page! Here are some of the therapies I have found useful:

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Informed

skills for balance and calm

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Narrative Therapy

helping you reshape your story

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Mindfulness & Somatic Practice

reconnecting body and mind

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Trauma-Informed Care

honouring your lived experience

Meet Dr. Halvorsen

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Welcome to Riverstone Counselling, a counselling practice where you will work with Dr. Jeff Halvorsen (he/him).

  • Experienced, compassionate therapist

  • Online and in-person walking sessions available

  • Flexible scheduling

  • LGBTQ2S+ affirming and culturally inclusive

Let’s start with a free consult…

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Book a free 15 minute consultation