Bill is online only in February 2024, with in-person sessions available March onward.
Bill has extensive experience in the therapeutic field working with couples, families, and individuals helping them create healthier relationships with themselves and others.
With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, Bill cherishes the opportunity to support and guide individuals through their personal challenges. His practice, enriched by a wealth of experience, training, and knowledge, has been particularly focused in the past 15 years on assisting clients grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, and emotional distress. Bill believes in empowering his clients to discover their innate strengths, resilience, and capacity for hope and joy.
In his work with couples, Bill is adept at rekindling lost connections and love. He understands the disappointment that comes when intimacy fades, and he skillfully guides couples back to a place of heartfelt openness. By applying relationship skills and knowledge, Bill helps couples revive their care and love for each other, acknowledging the challenges but also the profound rewards of this journey.
Bill’s extensive career also includes significant work with families, parents, youth, and children. He recognizes the dynamic and powerful nature of family relationships and employs a diverse set of skills and educational approaches to foster more harmonious family environments.
With a background in various Drug and Alcohol treatment centers, as well as his private practice, Bill extends a welcoming hand to those battling addiction, supporting them on their path to recovery.
As Bill ages, the presence of aging, declining health, terminal illness and the death of loved ones has become more a part of his own life and counselling practice. Bill humbly travels alongside his clients, sharing his skills and knowledge through their processes of grief, loss, and letting go, and supports the integration of the new reality of a changed life after a significant loss.
Approach: Holding a Master’s Degree and having extensive training in Somatic Experiencing, Bill utilizes various counselling techniques such as Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Integrative Body Processing to help individuals manage their internal struggles and the challenges of the world. Bill believes in nurturing a person’s joy, hope, and well-being, emphasizing the power of choice in how we respond to life’s challenges.
Populations: Adults, youth, children 12+, parents, couples, and families.
Specializations: Relationships, Families, Family Violence, Trauma, Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Distress, Men’s Issues, Conflict Resolution, Life Transitions, ADHD Management, and Grief and Loss (end of life counselling).
Beyond the work: Bill has been happily married to Julia for 27 years, sharing mutual affection and respect. A devoted Buddhist for over 40 years, he has studied with various Tibetan teachers and spent time living in India. Currently, Bill finds joy and community in playing Pickle Ball, a fun and engaging pastime for him.
Bill is online only in February 2024, with in-person sessions available March onward.
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Corinne leads our Neurofeedback Program in both Victoria and Langford on Tuesdays and Thursdays. New clients must first have a consultation with Brad Rudner. This session may be booked for ongoing sessions only after your consultation and first session.
Corinne brings 20 years experience in social work and mental health including in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings to her role as a Neurofeedback Practitioner at NeurAlive. She is passionate about helping people of all ages to find balance and healing in their nervous systems as they overcome obstacles and achieve a life of purpose, enhanced resiliency, performance and well-being.
Corinne holds a Master in Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health, a Bachelor of Social Work focusing on Anti-oppressive practice, and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology. She has also worked in private practice incorporating a number of different therapeutic modalities including CBT, ACT & Mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
Corinne is a lover of movement, connection and community, having been a yoga teacher for 12 years. She is fascinated by the role of the brain and the nervous system in healing and especially excited to bring the power of neurofeedback to the Victoria community.
Starting with NeurAlive in March 2024, Corinne is being mentored by NeurAlive’s founders, Elinor and Brenden Taylor.
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Ava Razavi is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in supporting children, youth and adults to navigate challenges including life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression or trauma. Ava also offers her expertise to mothers facing complex pregnancies, pregnancy loss, and uncharted waters of postpartum challenges.
Ava’s fascination with the field of psychology developed early on in her academic path, particularly focusing on children’s mental well-being and development. Consequently, she embarked on a career as a clinical counselor, weaving together her expertise with her profound passion. Over more than a decade, she dedicated herself to counselling children and families who had endured various forms of trauma. Through this journey, she cultivated a profound awareness of the pivotal roles that empathy and cultural sensitivity played in orchestrating her clients’ quest toward healing, clarity and fortitude.
Throughout her professional life, Ava accumulated several years of experience working with children and adolescents whose parents were undergoing separation and divorce. Her multifaceted role encompassed not only nurturing the children by providing them essential tools to boost their self-esteem, enhance their communication skills, skillfully handle the challenges of grief and loss, and set goals for their future, but also imparting guidance to parents, furnishing them with the understanding to navigate this significant life transition.
With her extensive experience and academic foundation, Ava customizes her approach to best serve her clients. She views her therapeutic work as a journey, where she guides people through their life circumstances in a setting that encourages self-care as the cornerstone of healing; as Rumi says, “Life is a balance between holding on and letting go.”
Ava is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2010 and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2013.
Populations: Moms, Adults, Children ages 4 and up, Teens and Parents.
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Elinor Taylor is a Co-Founder/Director of NeurAlive and leads the neurofeedback program in Victoria & Langford. If you’re a new client, please book a consultation with Brad Rudner to get started.
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About Fiona, MA RCC
Fiona Pasay, Registered Clinical Counsellor
What if you could emerge from this time of crisis feeling calmer, more comfortable in your body and more confident in your ability to cope with change? I offer counselling support to youth (16+), parents, adults, and elders who are confronted with a number of life’s difficulties.
Life can be challenging, complex and messy. There are times when we feel lost, reactive, stuck, overwhelmed, barely surviving day-to-day and struggling to find joy. Transition and change can trigger painful emotions that negatively impact all aspects of our lives, making it difficult for us to see a way forward. Even the change you are excited about - having a new baby, beginning a new job or a new path, a change in relationships - can feel much tougher than you expected. I believe these crucial life transitions are the essential doorways that lead us to creative opportunities for turning suffering into life changing transformation.
I am dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges with resilience and strength. With curiosity and mindfulness, we will walk gently into your deepest places of wounding, then with caring compassion, I will guide you safely out of these difficult experiences towards healing and a new more tenderhearted understanding of yourself. Our work together will help you to feel safe in your body and be more present in your life.
My approach to therapy is eclectic – it is compassionate, integrative, experiential, and grounded in neuroscience. It values humour, creativity, and honest self-discovery. I work in a gentle, honest, intuitive way, drawing from my extensive training and 20+ years of working in mental health to offer a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique needs and goals. In an open, honest, safe environment you will feel comfortable addressing “the uncomfortable” aspects of your life.
The Mind & The Body: Emerging research in the field of neuroscience shows there is a complex interplay between the mind and the body. Our thoughts and emotions don’t only exist in our minds, they exist in our bodies as well. Feelings are actually physical - think butterflies in your tummy, stress in your shoulders - as each emotion we feel has a different representation in the body. During our time together, we will use body awareness and embodiment practices to help bring your body, your emotions, and your spirit into harmony.
Parenting: Few things challenge us in life the way being a parent does – it is hands down the toughest job on the planet! It is okay to not know everything about raising a child. I want to be a soft place to land for parents. Let’s lose the shame and blame that has been placed on parents. If you are continually getting down on yourself for not getting this parent thing right, if you are feeling exhausted and stuck, please remember that you are your child’s best asset, you are their first and best teacher. Together, we will focus on strengthening your skills for supporting your child’s behaviour and development and building strong family relationships. You can create a home filled with love, peace, and joy. You and your family deserve this.
End of Life Care: I firmly believe that each person matters, and they matter all the way until the end of their life. The end of each person’s life deserves as much care, beauty, and respect as the beginning. Over the years, I have been blessed to accompany many people and families through one of life’s most intimate and complex passages – their end-of-life journeys. My passion for this work expands to supporting family members and carers as well as facilitating groups for those experiencing grief and loss.
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
Populations: Youth (16+), Adults, Parents, Elders, Families, People with Chronic or End of Life Concerns.
Specializations: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationship Challenges, Parenting, Life Transitions, Pre- and Post-Partum Concerns, Emotional Regulation Struggles, Communication Difficulties, Relationship challenges, End of Life and Palliative Care, Isolation and Loneliness.
Work & Educational Background: I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville with certificates in Integrated Body Psychotherapy, Family Mediation, Clinical Supervision, and Hospice. I am a certified End of Life Doula with 25+ years of experience as a Hospice Counsellor and Volunteer. I believe in the “magic” and healing ability of groups and have created and facilitated numerous groups over the years for parents, adults, and teens for issues including anxiety, depression, attachment, and substance use. Additionally, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed supervising Master’s students during their counselling practicums.
Cultural Background: Our journeys are unique and so too are the factors that make each of us who we are. Integral to my work is the fact that I am the daughter of Jamaican and British parents. As a biracial immigrant I have experienced first-hand the hardships that culture shock and acculturation have on individuals and families. This is reflected in my warm, welcoming, accepting approach where you will feel safe to explore all aspects of yourself.
Beyond the Work: I am a believer in the impossible, a hope and change evangelist, spiritual explorer, and memory maker, who loves to bake and geek out on cooking shows, go on odd adventures with friends, online shopping for shoes (can you really have too many?), spend the occasional day in complete silence and who especially loves every minute spent with my family.
“Together we are all on a journey called life. We are all a little broken and a little scattered inside. Each one of us is aspiring to make it to the end. None is deprived of pain here and we have all suffered in our own ways.
I think our journey is all about healing ourselves and healing each other in our own special ways. Let’s just help each other put all the pieces back together and make it to the end more beautifully. Let us help each other survive.”
“Walking Each Other Home”
by Ram Dass & Mirabai Bush
About Fiona, MA RCC
Fiona Pasay, Registered Clinical Counsellor
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NeurAlive’s community neurofeedback clinic is run by our administrative team on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Langford and Victoria. People without extended health benefits, who find the regular prices prohibitive, are welcome to book sessions at a limit of once per week for up to 20 sessions in the first year and 10 sessions each year following.
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Brad is a Clinical Counsellor at NeurAlive. His counselling sessions are more affordable but do not yet qualify for insurance coverage.
Brad brings a wealth of expertise cultivated over three decades at the intersection of education, recreation, and both physical and mental health. Offering a holistic approach integrating mind and body, Brad supports youth (14+), adults, couples, and families to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.
When appropriate, Brad leverages his health coaching proficiency within the counselling domain, bolstered by his board certification as a nutritionist. His client-focused efforts revolve around instilling positive habits and behaviors that enrich overall well-being, drawing upon his deep knowledge of health psychology, so that people not only overcome their difficulties but also learn to thrive. Underpinned by a deep appreciation for meaning-making and existential exploration, Brad supports clients to understand their motivations and align their lifestyles with their values and goals. In addition to conventional counselling, he offers unique services such as nature-based counselling and fitness-focused therapeutic coaching, providing a full-spectrum approach to mental and physical well-being.
Beyond counselling, Brad is a subject matter expert presenter on the topic of Screen Time: Misuse and Overuse, affiliated with the UVic Speaker’s Bureau. He has shared his expertise at professional conferences, schools, PTAs, and post-secondary institutions. Brad has also contributed to the Children and Nature Network’s International Conference and Summit, advocating for a balance between the digital world and the therapeutic potential of the natural environment for children and families.
Brad has degrees in philosophy, education, and soon in Human and Social Development (CYC) counselling. His master’s thesis is a multidisciplinary study that integrates counselling, behavior psychology, and exercise science in looking at the unique struggles of young men. He guided two cohorts for a two-day nature intervention, which led to a supported 6-week resistance training program. Further enriching his toolkit, Brad is an active researcher at the Behavioral Medicine Lab and holds a teaching position at the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria.
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Rhiannon specializes in supporting youth and adults with ADHD and/or anxiety to cultivate a life that works best for their brain, while moving away from the systems that don’t work, are unhelpful, or keep them “stuck.” She aims to provide clients with a supportive, compassionate, validating, and non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and fulfillment.
Since her youth, Rhiannon has had a passion and enthusiasm for learning about the human experience – how our emotions, motivations and behaviours influence who we are and how we move about the world. She is also passionate about helping individuals within her community, and has previously engaged in the helping role through volunteering and mentorship. Over time, these factors inspired Rhiannon to naturally gravitate toward the counselling profession. In keeping with this mindset, her aim is to provide clients with a supportive, compassionate, validating, and non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and fulfillment. Rhiannon works collaboratively with her clients to build a trusting relationship where they can develop strategies that “fit,” are effective, and create positive patterns that move them toward growth and wellness.
Rhiannon has sustained several years of experience working with adolescents and their parents, individual adults, neurodivergent persons, and in support groups as a co-facilitator for LGBTQ+ identifying folks. When it comes to technique, Rhiannon utilizes an integrative counselling approach that is rooted primarily in person-centered, cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, solution-focused and mindfulness techniques. Beyond the technical approaches, she believes deeply in the power of one’s personal strength and resilience to create positive change.
Rhiannon is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Additionally, she is a certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and has also completed CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention training for anxiety. She received her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2022, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2018.
As an ADHD Clinical Services provider, Rhiannon specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD by helping them cultivate a life that works best for their brain, while moving away from the systems that don’t work, are unhelpful, or keep them “stuck.” In combination with traditional forms of counselling, Rhiannon works to help clients with ADHD develop systems, tools, and skills to achieve success and balance in their life. This can include time, task, and space management, goal-setting, increasing motivation and focus, building capacity to follow-through with non-desirable tasks, regulating mood and emotions, and developing skills to improve everyday structure.
Populations: Adolescents (12+), adults, individuals, families.
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