Rose Cotton
Counselling
A safe place for queer and trans people
to get to know their inner selves
and recover from past wounds
I offer sliding scale rates and will work with you to find something that you can afford.
Who I am
I’m a queer, trans and poly counsellor located in Victoria, BC on Lekwungen territory. I work hard to help clients get in touch with all parts of themselves in order to heal old wounds and live a more balanced and joyful life. I am autistic and have experience working with neurodivergent people. My main interest outside of work is playing tabletop roleplaying games, and I also design my own. I’m a weirdo nerd who loves working with my fellow weirdos and nerds.
My Approach
Have you ever had an argument with yourself? Ever “beat yourself up”? Ever found yourself wanting to pursue something and run away from it at the same time? Ever locked up painful parts of yourself away from where anyone can see?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that can help you make sense of all those things and more. It’s all about acknowledging the many different facets of ourselves and learning to connect with who we truly are. Whether you’re dealing with a harsh inner critic or a wounded inner child, IFS offers a way to find peace within yourself.
I’m also trained in other approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Existential Therapy. I work from a trauma informed and harm reduction perspective that is all about meeting people where they are at and helping them pursue what’s most important to them.
A cozy and Welcoming Office
Part of the Queer Care Collective
Located on the second floor of 888 Fort Street on the corner of Fort and Quadra.