The Centre for Compassion Inspired Health

I attended this workshop at my work. It was a great experience with a ton of valuable information as well as much needed teachings. I use the tools daily at work and at home.Self compassion is so important and I’m thankful I am able to practice these lessons as well as teach them, and role model them to my two children. We practice one breath for me, one breath for you.I highly recommend these wonderful ladies! Thank you so much Victoria and Carolena!

I was referred to Victoria for private counselling through my employee benefit plan. I could not have asked for a better fit. I have seen a few different counselors in the past, and while they were all competent and kind, none matched the level of insight and compassion I have experienced with Victoria. I also had the opportunity to attend one of the self compassion workshops and despite my skepticism I ended up enjoying it so much and gained a few crucial life skills. Learning to care for and love myself is changing my life.

I paid privately for a session to continue to work through trauma related challenges. I have seen other wonderful therapists and do not need a bleeding heart and prefer forthright individuals to have good dialogue with. However, Victoria was exceptionally cold and aloof and it took me by surprise given the “compassion inspired” work she supposedly does. Being vulnerable already, I left feeling feeling overwhelmed, unheard and that she had no compassion for what I shared. She gave me littke feedback and had no warmth to her at all. She did recommend a book that I already had. I would not recommend her to anyone, especially if you are new to counselling. I found a very engaged and capable therapist since thankfully, but felt I needed to write an honest review about this experience.

The real deal. If your lucky enough to attend any of Victoria's courses or even better sit down with her for a one on one session you will be spending time with someone who is very special. If you felt like l did, body full of tension, anxiety, and grief she has the tools and know how to help. I hope you make the life changing decision to give this a try because it sure worked for me.

As a colleague who has known Victoria for over 30 years she is a highly skilled counsellor who exudes kindness and warmth . A caring dedicated professional who practices mindfulness and compassion in her approach to helping people.

Victoria creates a warm safe environment and provides gentle insightful quidance that I have benefitted and grown from over the years. Her passion and devotion to the field of self compassion has been an inspiration and changed my life as I use the tools and cards regularly to practice self care, I can’t remember the last time I was frozen with anxiety! I highly recommend Victoria, she is a wellspring of knowledge and experience who walks the talk and her workshops are wonderful opportunities to grow and connect.

Victoria has a gift, she is a natural healer. She helps clients find the healing answers within themselves through various heart centered approaches and encourages them through the journey or self exploration and healing.Victoria is focused on life long healing and getting to the core of the issue/issues rather than just trying to manage symptoms. I would highly recommend her.

I had the pleasure of attending a mindfulness self-compassion session in Nanaimo, BC. Beyond the fabulous venue and food, both facilitators were knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging. They demonstrated and mentored self-compassion. We, as participants, were given practical tools and support to incorporate self-compassion into our own understanding of self-care. I recommend these workshops for those whose lives and work provide support, nurturing and encouraging others. Learning to balance self-compassion with compassion for others is rejuventating practice.

The 8 week mindful self-compassion course changed my life. After two years these teachings still enrich my relationships and inspire my practice as a Holistic Nutritionist and yoga instructor. The atmosphere that Victoria and Carolena create is warm, safe and supportive. This is for anyone that is ready to be gentler and kinder to themselves and those around them. I highly recommend!

The self compassion workshop provided a safe and friendly forum that allowed me to learn techniques that addressed my personal challenges of self doubt and acceptance. The workshop teachings were well organized and presented in a professional and caring manner. My life has been enhanced and I have benefited from your teachings of self love and compassion. Thank you. Great work.