About Me

Hi there, I am Jonathan Watters. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I offer individual and couples counselling in the Sidney, Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria areas.

The ability people have to make sense of the world, navigate relationships, and adjust to life's challenges is truly amazing. Early on in my life, I knew I wanted to support people through trials and hardship. It was during my undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria that I felt counselling and coaching was where I wanted to make a difference and focus my energy. I explored topics like sociology, biology, behaviour, emotion, motivation, and counselling basics earning my Bachelor's of Science (BSc - Biology and Psychology).

I honed my knowledge and skills for counselling even further at Yorkville University where I completed my Master's of Counselling Psychology (MACP).

I have worked in human resources for the information technology sector and, more recently, as a community support worker empowering and assisting individuals with mental disabilities.

I have volunteered locally providing emotional support to victims of crime and trauma through the Greater Victoria Police Services.​

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Education:

- Master's of Counselling Psychology (MACP) - Yorkville University

- Advanced Diploma in Human Resources - Camosun College (incomplete) 

- Bachelor's of Science (BSc) - Biology and Psychology) - University of Victoria

Other Training and Certificates:

- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC - #18019) 

- Gottman Couples Thearpy - Level 1

- Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 2 (in progress)

- EMDRIA - EMDR Basic Training

- Family Systems Theory Workshop