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Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Monika Brandstaetter

Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
620 View Street, Suite 416, Victoria, BC V8W
Let's Connect (855) 786-5637
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In my practice, I work with adults struggling with various issues from anxiety, depression and eating issues, to trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. We all have our own history of experiences, and we tend to react in specific ways under stress. While our response was likely our best option in the past, it may not be adaptive now. I can help you resolve past traumas, learn to accept what is, and move forward from there - developing ways to a fuller and more satisfying life.
While my early background was in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I now rely on Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 1 trained), EMDR (certified practitioner), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These tools provide me with excellent skills to help you get to know yourself better and work together to alleviate your symptoms at the source.
Working with these methods to identify and modify deep seated beliefs of worthlessness or helplessness - sometimes in just a few sessions - leaves me feeling very enthusiastic and blessed to be working in the counselling profession. This is a really exciting time to look for healing, as we are learning more and more effective ways to claim back our health.
Call or Monika Brandstaetter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 786-5637

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heart of the Matter Counselling

620 View Street

Suite 416

Victoria, BC V8W

(855) 786-5637
I currently offer both in person and online sessions.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heart of the Matter Counselling

620 View Street

Suite 416

Victoria, BC V8W

(855) 786-5637
I currently offer both in person and online sessions.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque

Insurance

  • First Nations Health Authority
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I will provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance or CVAP. I direct bill only to FNHA, and accept cash, cheque, and e-transfer.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC
"
I will provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance or CVAP. I direct bill only to FNHA, and accept cash, cheque, and e-transfer.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / RCC 12924 Monika Brandstaetter
  • In Practice for 20 Years
  • License: Government of Bavaria, Germany Psychological Psychotherapist / 2012
  • License: Federal Ministry of Health, Austria Clinical Psychologist 5980 / 2007
  • Attended LMU University Munich, PhD in Psychology - Palliative Care, Graduated 2014
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Cancer
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? or (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Endorsement

Tammy Van Hinte
Tammy Van Hinte
CounsellorMARCC
Monika creates a safe space to explore whatever is bothering you. She is trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy. She is skilled in working with the deeper issues that are getting in the way of enjoying your life.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

German

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

German

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Location

Primary Location

Heart of the Matter Counselling

620 View Street

Suite 416

Victoria, BC V8W

(855) 786-5637

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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I currently offer both in person and online sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC
"
I currently offer both in person and online sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 786-5637
Photo of Monika Brandstaetter, PhD, RCC, Licensed Professional Counsellor
Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC