Clinical Counselling & Psychotherapy in greater Victoria, BC and online throughout Canada.
Paul Izenberg, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #24807)
Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC #11245434)
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Sooke, British Columbia. My background includes undergraduate and graduate level training in psychology and counselling. My clinical work focuses on helping people stay present with strong emotions—such as anger, feeling fragmented, and relational stress—without becoming overwhelmed, shut down, or reactive. Through the supportive container of the therapeutic relationship, we explore recurring patterns in relationships, emotion dysregulation and its expression, and support the development of a more whole and cohesive sense of self and way of being in the world. I am also trained in Anger Management and EMDR.
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University (Graduated with Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - California Institute of Integral Studies
Post Graduate Training & Education
I am looking forward to beginning training in the One-Year Intersubjective Self Psychology Primer Program with faculty from Training and Research in Intersubjective Self Psychology (TRISP) (2026–2027).
Nothing Is Hidden: A Comparative Exploration of Zen and Relational Psychoanalysis - The Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center
Psychoanalysis and Attachment Theory - Toronto Psychoanalytic Society & Institute
Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders) - Dr. David Barlow & Dr. Todd Farchione
EMDR Basic Training - Trauma Therapist Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1
CAMS-II (Certified Anger Management Specialist – Level 1&2) - National Anger Management Association - Growth Central Training
Motivational Interviewing for Addiction - Dr. William Miller and Dr. Theresa Moyers.
Clinical Counselling Services
I offer counselling & psychotherapy; anger management courses/counselling; couples therapy; and EMDR.
Before scheduling a session, please book a free 20-minute virtual consultation. This gives us a chance to meet and discuss what you are looking for.
You can schedule a consultation by clicking the button below.
Rates
My rate is $140 / 50 minute session and $200 / 80 minute session. Couples sessions are $220 / 80 minute session.For clients seeking more frequent, depth-oriented psychotherapy (such as twice-weekly sessions), a structured rate can be discussed to support consistency and the longer-term therapeutic process.
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
Adjudicare, Alberta Blue Cross, Beneva, Blue Cross Medavie, BPA, Chamber of Commerce, CINUP, Coughlin, Cowan, Crime Victim Assistance Program, Equitable, ESC, First Canadian, ICBC, Industrial Alliance, Johnston Group, Manulife, Maximum Benefit, Pacific Blue Cross, and The People Corporation.
Online and Phone Counselling in the Canadian provinces of BC, AB, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU
My current schedule:
I am not currently seeing in person clients in Victoria. Possibly returning to do so in September 26’.
I see clients online Tuesday and Thursday.
Currently seeing in person clients in Sooke on Sundays only. Email me to inquire about that.