Services
The Budding Elm is committed to building an inclusive and diverse community, welcoming people of all backgrounds.
Our Services
Counselling and consultation services at The Budding Elm are designed to strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence while promoting positive mental health and addressing issues that impede client quality of life. The Budding Elm offers Individual, Family, and Group Counselling while our consultation services include clinical-focused programs for family and community.
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The Budding Elm Consultation services include the provision of out-of-office onsite counselling & clinical support, workshops, training & psycho-education. Consultation services are available to community agencies, schools & organizations in Victoria & the greater Victoria area. Support may include the delivery of onsite counselling, workshops, clinical supervision & small focus groups.
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Individual counselling is best described as one-on-one quality time spent with a trained clinician who works in collaboration with a client to find effective coping strategies and tools to manage any negative thoughts, feelings and emotions. Individual counselling at The Budding Elm is provided to adults, youth and families without judgment or criticism.
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Relationship-centred counselling at The Budding Elm is offered for individuals of various backgrounds seeking strengths-based support in order to rebuild mutual trust, intimacy, and communication within their partnership. Clients will be invited to meet regularly with a trained Relationship Therapist in order to work through any challenges, problems and barriers that interrupt their ability to create and maintain meaningful connection with one another.
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Families can be a strong source of support for youth and teens. However, unforeseen circumstances can leave the family feeling overburdened and stressed. If parents are seeing their youth struggle or if they themselves are struggling, Parent Support can be a resource where parents and caregivers are provided with tools and strategies for resolution and management.
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Child and teen therapy provides a safe space for young people to explore their emotions and challenges. With the support of a therapist, they can build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and gain confidence in managing life's ups and downs. Therapy helps children and teens navigate tough situations, boosting resilience and fostering personal growth.
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns that affect their emotions and behaviors. By learning practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking, clients can improve their mood, reduce anxiety, and develop healthier habits. CBT is a goal-oriented, structured approach that equips individuals with tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy helps individuals process and heal from past trauma. Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps rewire how traumatic memories are stored in the brain, reducing their emotional charge. This therapy can help clients move past distressing experiences, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being.
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Online virtual counselling sessions are available to adult, teens & couples clients through The Budding Elm. TeleHealth counselling, such as telephone and online sessions will take place in a virtual counselling room, hosted through ZOOM or Jane - our client management booking system.
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At The Budding Elm, we value the diversity, strengths and goals that every student brings to their education. Whether your child is struggling to keep up or needs a greater challenge, a Learning Strategist can provide the benefit of personalized instruction to facilitate learning goals.
Any time is a good time for learners to take proactive steps on their academic journey. New learning experiences can bring increased motivation for both struggling and accelerated learners. Remedial sessions help students fill in the gaps in their knowledge and expand their abilities. Enrichment can be provided in a number of different ways to allow advanced learners the opportunity to work at or above grade level.
Research shows that differentiated lessons enhance learning outcomes for students. Sessions are designed to provide multiple opportunities to acquire and apply new skills and strategies.
BC Crime Victim Assistance Program
The Budding Elm has partnered with the Crime Victim Assistance Program to support individuals or youth requiring therapy services following the victimization of a crime. Through CVAP, an individual may be eligible for funding to cover session fees. Please note that an individual is not required to complete a police report in order to apply. Funding may be provided to the victim of the crime, family members of the victim, and witnesses who have been impacted. We encourage you to email us at info@thebuddingelm.com should you have any questions regarding the application process. Included is the link which will provide additional information and application programs for the BC Government’s Crime Assistance Program:
First Nations Health Authority
Through partnerships with the First Nations Health Authority, The Budding Elm has clinicians able to provide support to individuals or youth who identify as Indigenous. Through First Nations Health Authority, eligible individuals may receive coverage to access our counselling services. As a team we are proud to support members of our Indigenous community through the provision of culturally competent informed therapy. In order to verify if you or someone you know might be eligible for the program, please contact us directly. You may learn more about the program provisions through the following link:
“We are so grateful to have had Dr. Elmhurst connect us with Emily at Horse Wisdom Farm. Emily, through her use of equine-assisted therapy has a wonderful natural knack of helping kiddos communicate and express themselves through experiential learning with clients and horses. We have always struggled to help our child with their anxiety. It was not until her work with Emily and the horses that she began to flourish in her understanding of how to more effectively express and communicate her emotional needs to us.”
-Parent of Youth
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“I actually love coming to The Budding Elm for counselling. Dr. Elmhurst made the space a funky place to chill and talk about all of the stuff I’m going through – mostly with my friends or at school. I always feel like I can bring up anything during session. We have also had a few good laughs to help me get through some pretty hard moments during our time together.”
-Client at The Budding Elm