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Derek Martin, PhD

Problems and Symptoms

Arbutus trees near Victoria, BCPeople seek short-term counselling or longer-term psychotherapy for many reasons.  Below is a description of a few common issues and symptoms that bring people to my door.  There is also  information on a few deeper psychological problems and concerns that people may be experiencing.

Common Problems

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

Grief and Loss

Deeper Issues

Midlife and other Life Transitions

Spiritual “Emergency” or Emergence

 

Main Pages:

  • Welcome page
  • About Me
  • Office Policy & Fees
  • Victoria Counselling Office Location
  • Online Counselling

How I Work:

  • The Importance of Relationship
  • Symptoms Have Meaning
  • Our Deforming Mirrors

Fees:

My fees are on a sliding scale from $120-$150 per hour based on your income and financial situation. An initial 20 minute phone consultation is free.

I also have a limited number of $90 spots for people with low income. Please read my Office Policy and Fees page for more information.

I accept cash, personal cheques, Interac e-Transfers, and Paypal.

Approach:

My theoretical approach to counselling is psychodynamic, which means I always take into account the unconscious part of the equation. My orientation and training includes Jungian, relational, and mindfulness approaches and techniques. For a clear description of how I work that is free of jargon, please see the "How I Work" pages above.

Contact:

Dr. Derek Martin
301-284 Helmcken Rd,
Victoria, BC V9B 1T2
Phone: 250-882-0322
Email: [email protected]

Please note that I only check phone messages, email, and text messages on days that I work. I do my best to return calls within 24 hours.
If this is an emergency or crisis, please contact one of the crisis resources listed on my Victoria Counselling Services and Crisis Lines page.

Additional Resources

  • Problems and Symptoms
  • Counselling Books and Videos
  • Victoria Counselling Services and Crisis Lines
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