BIPOC Counselling

Anti-oppressive counselling services in Victoria, BC and online

Provided by registered professionals with lived experience, who are dedicated to creating a supportive and affirming environment for BIPOC individuals, while helping them to navigate unique stressors related to systemic racism, discrimination, and intergenerational trauma. 

If you’ve been feeling the underlying pressure to constantly prove yourself at work, the silent exhaustion from managing expectations from family, or maybe you feel isolated that others simply don’t understand the duty and responsibility associated with growing up in a in a close-knit, multigenerational household, we’re here for you.

BIPOC counseling provides a safe space to process our experiences, validate emotions, and develop coping strategies. At Sit With Us, we are committed to promoting healing, resilience, and empowerment within diverse communities, and helping racialized people to build the life that they want, enhance self-esteem, reduce internalized oppression, and experience a stronger sense of belonging.

Working with a BIPOC counsellor can support you to recognize and address the impacts of:

  • Enduring the consequences of exploitation, being tokenized, and stereotyped.

  • Pioneering uncharted territories within a specific space or environment, breaking new ground for your family.

  • Coping with the weight of family guilt, obligation and (inter/trans) generational trauma

  • Confronting racism from childhood through school, work, and the enduring effects of religious trauma.

  • Internalizing shame-inducing self-talk influenced by white supremacy, colonialism, and systemic injustices.

  • Navigating the daily impacts of microaggressions, bias, and the profound effects of hate crimes.

Below are some examples of topics and approaches that may be incorporated: 

1. Cultural Counseling

You can expect conversations that honor and respect the cultural backgrounds, values, and experiences of BIPOC individuals. Sessions are designed to provide a safe space for exploring issues unique to your cultural identity.

2. Racial Trauma Support

We offer specialized support for dealing with racial trauma and discrimination. Our counselors are trained to address the emotional and psychological impact of systemic racism, microaggressions, and identity-related stressors.

3. Identity Exploration

You may receive guidance and support in exploring and affirming your racial and cultural identity. Our counselors provide a supportive environment to navigate the complexities of identity formation and integration.

4. Community Resources

It is important to us to provide connections with relevant community resources and support networks that cater to BIPOC individuals. We provide information on local organizations, events, and groups that promote cultural understanding and empowerment. We believe that Community is Everything! 

5. Interpersonal Relationships

Counseling to navigate relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, considering the cultural dynamics and challenges often faced by BIPOC individuals. Sessions focus on effective communication, boundary-setting, and conflict resolution.

6. Self-Care and Resilience Building

Learn strategies and tools to promote self-care, resilience, and well-being in the face of societal pressures and challenges. We emphasize practices that empower you to maintain mental and emotional health.

8. Holistic Healing Approaches

Integration of holistic approaches such as mindfulness, meditation, and somatic experiencing to support healing and self-discovery. These approaches complement traditional counseling methods to address mind, body, and spirit.