Inner Knowing Therapy

Mental Health Counselling

in Victoria & Sooke, BC, and online in Canada

Each person has the capacity to change.

Transform your relationship to yourself, others, and the world around you.

We believe that each person is fundamentally whole just as they are, yet painful life experiences, inner conflict, and confusion obscure our innate sense of wellbeing and connection. We support you to heal these wounds, gently transforming them with compassion, to achieve the life you always wanted to live.

It is never too late, each moment is an opportunity to change.

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BENEFITS OF THERAPY

  • Improved relationship with self, others, and perception of the world

  • Increased self-esteem, compassion, self-love & self-care

  • Increased ability to cope with stress

  • Reduction and elimination of traumatic triggers & responses

  • Increased self-awareness & honoring your authentic self

  • Increased understanding and ability to transform thoughts and behaviours

  • Achievement of personal goals

  • Increased emotional regulation, happiness & well-being

SPECIALITIES

  • Stress & Coping Skills

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma - PTSD, Complex PTSD, Attachment & Childhood Trauma, Abuse, Shame & Guilt

  • Life Transitions & Relationship Difficulties

  • Men’s & Women’s Issues

  • BIPOC - Children of Immigrants, Racial Trauma & Interracial Relationships

  • New Immigrants & Expats - Adjusting to a New Culture, Isolation & Loneliness

  • Spirituality - Integration, Questioning & Spiritual Bypassing

  • Integration of Buddhist Principles and Meditation

  • Secular Meditation

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Internal Family Systems (Parts & Inner Child Work)

  • Flash Technique (minimally invasive trauma treatment for distressing memories)

  • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Unified Protocol (UP)

  • Somatic & Polyvagal Informed Approaches

  • Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration

Counsellors

Julie Jay, MA, MACP

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 22198)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC # 11245596)

Julie is a EMDR and IFS Level 1 therapist.

She is passionate about working with clients from all walks of life, including BIPOC clients and clients wanting to integrate counselling with diverse lived experiences, inner wisdom, and spirituality.

As a second-generation Chinese Canadian therapist, Julie is passionate about integrating your cultural wisdom and knowledge into therapy.

She supports clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Paul Izenberg, MACP

Pre-licensed Counsellor

Paul specializes in supporting men through challenges related to identity, relationships, and emotional expression, as well as individuals working through stress, anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, and life transitions.

Paul’s approach includes evidence-based methods such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Unified Protocol for the transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Polyvagal-informed practice, and somatic awareness to help clients heal and find balance.

Our services

Rates

Julie is now accepting new clients at a rate of $140 / 50 minute session and $200 / 80 minute session. 
Paul is now accepting new clients at a rate of $70 / 50 minute session and $112 / 80 minute session. Paul is providing affordable counselling at a reduced rate for a limited period of time. His services are not covered by insurance at this time.

Insurance

Please contact your health insurance provider for counselling coverage under a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). You can submit your receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Direct Billing

Manulife, Beneva, Adjudicare, Equitable, Johnston Group, Industrial Alliance, The People Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, ESC, BPA, Coughlin, Cowan, Maximum Benefit, CINUP, First Canadian, Alberta Blue Cross, Crime Victim Assistance Program, ICBC

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If your employer provides an EAP, you may be eligible for free counselling for a limited amount of sessions with Greenshield, Inkblot Therapy, Sparrow, and more. You can match with Julie through these EAPs with the referral code: UE3KHVYB.

Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)

CVAP assists victims, immediate family members, and some witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime to cover counselling, medical, and other expenses. You can learn more about CVAP’s benefits and apply here.

The Process

  • Connection is at the heart of effective therapy. Start by scheduling a video or phone consultation with one of us to discuss your needs. If the conversation feels like a good fit, you'll have the foundation to take the next step in your healing journey.

  • Choose a time that fits your daily life with the flexibility of online, in-person, or phone sessions. We make it easy to schedule and adjust your appointments based on your needs.

  • Your healing journey begins here. Whether online, in person, or over the phone, therapy creates space for growth and transformation, supporting your well-being every step of the way.

Our offices are conveniently located in Victoria and Sooke, BC.

Can’t make it into the office?

No worries – we’ve got you covered with online and teletherapy.

 
 

Connect with us @innerknowingtherapy