About me:

Credentials:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor #20324 - BCACC

  • Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology - University of Victoria

  • Bachelor of Social Work - Child Protection Specialization - University of Victoria

  • Registered Yoga Teacher - 250 Hour YTT - Moksana Yoga

Advanced Training

  • Somatic Experiencing - Beginner Level 2025 - Somatic Experiencing Vancouver

  • Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) - BC Cancer

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Island Health

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Island Health

  • Yoga for Trauma - Core Training - Yoga Outreach Centre Vancouver

  • Restorative Yoga Certificate - Ajna Yoga Victoria

Emily Schmitt Counselling Victoria BC

Who I Am

Hello! My name is Emily Jane Schmitt. I am a White, cisgendered woman living in Victoria, BC, on the traditional territory of the Songhees, Esquimalt, WS’ANEC, and Lekwugen-speaking peoples. I grew up in the prairies, and made Vancouver Island my home in 2014. I am so grateful to share in this land and community.

Why Counselling?

I entered into this field with a heart-felt desire to connect and support my community. The business of living is hard work, and we need safe people to turn to when we're struggling. My own therapy work has been invaluable to me in times of hardship. I've learned that being imperfect is an inevitable part of being human- and sometimes those imperfections are our greatest assets.

Work

My private counselling practice runs three days a week, and I spend my other working days at BC Cancer - Victoria.

Play

Outside of work, I enjoy hockey, yoga, surfing, writing, and photography. Trying new things and getting outside of my comfort zone is an important part of my life.

I’m grateful to spend cozy evenings at home baking treats, and early mornings at the beach chasing after my sweet puppy, Sunny.

Serving this community is a true joy, and the best investment of my time I have ever made. Thanks for reading. I am glad to share this place and moment with you.