The Budding Elm#205-2187 Oak Bay AvenueView clinic

Shelby De Nat, RCC

CounsellingVictoria and 1 more

About Shelby

Shelby is passionate about creating a non-judgmental, warm, and authentic environment that fosters change, growth, and safety to share. She believes that people are the experts of their own lives and that the therapeutic process should be one of collaboration with the client’s needs and goals at its centre. Shelby provides individual counselling for teens and adults. Shelby works from a holistic and integrative lens, with a focus on clients’ strengths and resources. She draws from a range of therapeutic orientations, including Somatic and Polyvagal Theory, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Shelby values being decolonized, social justice informed, and client centred in her counselling work. Shelby is experienced supporting individuals through a range of challenges, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, substance use challenges, identity exploration, grief, and life transitions. Shelby has worked in a range of settings in her career thus far. She holds a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria. Shelby is a Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Finding the right fit in a counselling relationship is of paramount importance, and Shelby invites any interested clients to contact her for a consultation.

Often treats: AbuseAddictionADHDAgingAnxietyBody ImageCodependencyCommunicationDepression
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Emotion RegulationEmotional AbuseGrief, loss, bereavementInternet AddictionMood disordersRelationship IssuesSeasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSexual AbuseSocial Anxiety DisorderStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+ · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: Bachelor of Arts, University of Victoria · Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle
Credentials: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Member of: BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Services & prices

19 options across 11 treatments · Direct billing

PARENT SUPPORT Session

Counselling session with Practitioner where parents/guardians have the opportunity to discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & feedback

3 options

From $102.50 to $185 for 30–50 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Walk and Talk Counselling Session

Walk and talk sessions are 50 minute counselling sessions held outdoors (eg. around Oak Bay neighbourhood). This can be a great option for clients who feel more comfortable or grounded outside of a…

$171.9850 min

Extended Individual Counselling Session

75 minute extended individual counselling session (in-person)

2 options

$24075 min

Individual ADULT Session

Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms

$17250 min

Individual CHILD Session (12 & Under)

Child-centred counselling session with Practitioner for youth ages 6 - 12 years Note: Session likely to be held in playroom

$17250 min

Individual TEEN Session

Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room

2 options

From $172 to $240 for 50–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

INDIVIDUAL/ADULT Intake AssessmentNew patient

The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths &…

2 options

$24280 min

PARENT/GUARDIAN Intake AssessmentNew patient

The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life…

2 options

$24280 min

Counselling Session

Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be…

$17250 min

ConsultNew patient

** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling…

3 options

15 min

OUT OF OFFICE ConsultNew patient

** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling…

15 min