What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor in BC?

Registered Psychologists in BC complete graduate-level training, thousands of supervised clinical hours, and professional licensing examinations before registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. This results in greater clinical depth, particularly for complex or specialist concerns such as sex therapy, trauma, and pelvic pain.

What does sex therapy involve?

Sex therapy is structured talk therapy — there is no physical component. It addresses the psychological, relational, and physiological patterns affecting sexual functioning and satisfaction, including low desire, sexual anxiety, dysfunction, and the impact of trauma or physical health on sexual wellbeing.

Do you offer couples therapy in Victoria BC?

Yes. Tami-Lee Duncan offers couples therapy in person in Victoria, BC and virtually across BC and Alberta. Approaches include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, addressing communication breakdown, sexual disconnection, infidelity, and relationship repair.

What is EMDR therapy and what is it used for?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma treatment that targets how traumatic memories are stored neurologically. It does not require detailed recounting of events. It is among the most research-supported treatments available for trauma and PTSD.

Does insurance cover sessions with a Registered Psychologist in BC?

Most extended health plans in BC cover Registered Psychologist services, though coverage amounts vary by plan. Sessions at Transcend Wellness are $235 for 50 minutes, below the BCPA recommended range. A detailed receipt is provided for direct reimbursement from your insurer.

Do you offer virtual therapy in BC?

Yes. Virtual sessions are available to clients across British Columbia and Alberta. Research consistently shows online therapy is as effective as in-person for most psychological concerns.

Where is Transcend Wellness located in Victoria BC?

Transcend Wellness is located at #221, 560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC — on the second floor of Market Square. Enter through the Regional Assembly of Text storefront.

Free Resources · Values

What matters most
to you, and are you living it?

This exercise helps you name your core values, see how closely your day-to-day life reflects them, and plan a few small steps toward the life you want. It takes about 25 minutes, and you will get a summary at the end that you can download as a PDF or email to yourself.

No email required. Your answers stay on your screen and are not saved or sent anywhere, so keep this page open until you have printed or saved your summary.

This is not meant to be a therapeutic exercise, though it has the potential to bring up powerful emotions. It is strongly recommended that you connect with a mental health professional to help you process any beliefs, values, fears, and insecurities you may become aware of while completing it.

Step 1 of 5

Imagine yourself at 90

Take a few minutes with this before you start sorting. You can read it slowly, or close your eyes after each part.

Picture yourself at 90 years old, looking back on a life that feels full and well lived. Where are you, and who is with you?

Which memories do you return to most often? What are you proud of, and what are you grateful for?

From that vantage point, what do you believe mattered most?

Jot down anything that came to mind. (Optional)

Step 2 of 5

Sort the cards

Keeping your 90-year-old self in mind, place each value in one of three piles. Go with your first reaction. You can move cards between piles at the end.

Step 3 of 5

Choose your top five

If you could only keep five of these values for the rest of your life, which would they be? Tap to choose five, then use the arrows to put them in order of importance.

Step 4 of 5

How are you living them today?

Now come back to the present. Thinking about the past month, how fully does the way you spend your time, energy, and attention reflect each value? Be honest rather than hopeful.

Step 5 of 5

Close the gap

Reflect

Did anything about your top five surprise you? Were there values you expected to rank higher or lower?

Do any of your top values connect to sex and intimacy, even indirectly?

For example, Sexuality, Romance, Pleasure, Emotional Intimacy, Authenticity, Fun & Playfulness, Adventure, Health, or Self-Respect.

If the people closest to you were asked what you value most, what would they say? Does that match your top five?

Your Summary

Your values, in your words

There is no score here, and no right answer. Most people find some distance between what matters most and how they are living right now, especially during demanding seasons of life. The aim is to notice where that distance is and choose one small step at a time.

Keep your results

Download PDF saves a copy of your summary to your device. Email to Myself opens your own email app with your summary ready to send. Either way, nothing passes through this website. Bring your copy to your next session if you would like to talk it through.

Your email address (optional, for Email to Myself)

Want help living
closer to your values?

Bring your summary to a session and we can look at what is getting in the way and which steps feel realistic for you right now.

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Developed by Tami-lee Duncan, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist (BC & Alberta). This exercise is for informational and reflective purposes only and does not constitute a clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you have concerns about your physical or mental health. Provided free and may be shared freely with credit.

What matters mostto you, and are you living it?