Gather Clinical Counselling★ 5.0 (2 reviews)1120 Yates St #304Open today until 8:00 PMView clinic

Melody Kassiri

CounsellingFernwood, Victoria

About Melody

melody@gathercounselling.ca Melody is a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care. Born in Pakistan to Iranian refugee parents, she immigrated to Canada in 1989 and grew up in Ottawa before moving to Vancouver Island in 2001. Melody now lives and works in Victoria with her family. Her life journey as an immigrant and member of the BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ communities deeply informs her compassionate, kind, and playful approach to counselling. For over 20 years, Melody has worked with children, youth, and families in a variety of settings. As a counsellor, she practices a client-centred, strength-based approach, integrating modalities such as internal family systems (IFS), narrative therapy (NT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and somatic work. Melody’s counselling approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in compassion and respect. She believes that clients are the experts in their own lives, and her role as counsellor is to walk alongside them, offering safety, trust, and collaboration in the process of healing and growth. She especially values creating inclusive, culturally responsive spaces for clients who identify as LGBTQ2+ and/or BIPOC, where they can feel heard and supported. Beyond the counselling room, Melody is passionate about movement, fitness, and the mind-body connection. As the founder of Iron Soul, she has supported individuals in achieving physical and mental well-being through strength training, movement, and community. She often integrates movement, nature walks, or body-based practices into counselling when helpful to support emotional and physical balance. Outside of work, Melody enjoys spending time in nature, exploring trails, playing games, travelling, and enjoying quiet moments with her family. She lives with her wife, their son, and their dog Cricket, and values the balance between active adventure and calm, restorative family time. RCC Designation Number: 26943

Services & prices

10 options across 6 treatments

Couples Counselling Session

In-person couples session with counsellor.

2 options

From $190 to $285 for 50–80 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Individual Counselling Session

Individual in-person session with counsellor.

2 options

$16050 min

ConsultationNew patient

An initial in-person consult allows the potential client and counsellor to discuss the client's hopes for counselling and to discuss best fit. ** No charge for session.

2 options

20 min

Couples ConsultationNew patient

An initial in-person consult allows the potential clients and counsellor to discuss the clients' hopes for counselling and to discuss best fit. ** No charge for session.

20 min

IntakeNew patient

An in-person intake assessment allows the client to share background information that will assist the counsellor in learning more about the client and determining a treatment plan.

2 options

$22580 min

Intake for Couples TherapyNew patient

An in-person intake assessment allows the clients to share background information that will assist the counsellor in learning more about the clients and determining a treatment plan.

$26080 min

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