Vancouver Island Child, Youth & Family Counselling Services

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Bianca Brandt-Rousseau

M.A.C.P, C.C.C, R.C.C

Westshore Office

Bianca

Hello! I'm Bianca

About Me

My work brings together therapeutic training, lived experience, and a lifelong curiosity about how we grow, connect, and heal. Raised in the international diplomatic community by bicultural and trilingual parents, I bring a cross-cultural sensitivity to my work and a deep appreciation for difference, nuance, and the many ways we experience the world.

My background spans decades in education, yoga, and contemplative practice across three continents. These experiences continue to shape my work with children, youth, caregivers, and adults. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, behavioural parent training, and play-based approaches such as Special Play Time, alongside a somatically informed, breath-focused practice that honours the connection between our thoughts, emotions, bodies, and relationships.

I’m particularly interested in the parent-child relationship and the ways we can strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and foster understanding through connection, presence, and attuned interaction. I’m continually curious about how different therapeutic approaches can deepen my practice and open new possibilities for healing and growth.

My Philosophy

I believe meaningful change begins with connection-with ourselves, with others, and with what is happening in the present moment. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I seek to understand what lies beneath behaviour, making space for the feelings, needs, and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.

Influenced by Taoist and Zen philosophy, I’m drawn to wu wei —the art of acting without forcing, of meeting life with openness, and of trusting the wisdom that can emerge when we stop struggling to control every outcome. This perspective reminds me that growth cannot always be hurried or prescribed; sometimes, the most meaningful shifts happen when we slow down, pay attention, and allow space for something new to unfold.

In my work with children, youth, and caregivers, I see play and presence as powerful ways to rediscover connection and create new relational experiences. My intention is to offer a space where you feel seen and understood, reconnect with your own wisdom, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and one another.

Professional Affiliations

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors – Registered Clinical Counsellor
  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association – Certified Clinical Counsellor 

Get In Touch With Me

Rates

80 Minute Initial Parent
Session $225

25 Minute Individual
Session $75

50 Minute Individual
Session $150

50 Minute Family
Session $170

25 Minute Parent Support
Session $80

50 Minute Parent/Caregiver Support
Session $160

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Affordable Counselling & Art Therapy Options!

We’re pleased to offer two affordable options for children and youth!

🌿 Low-Cost Counselling (Ages 10+)
Our practicum student, Laura Periera, is offering low-cost counselling for children and youth ages 10 and up.

🎨 Saturday Art Therapy – $120/session
Alison Rowley offers art therapy sessions on Saturdays at a rate of $120 per session.

Interested in learning more?

Contact our intake team at intake@vicyfcs.com for details about availability and booking.