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Best Therapists And Counselors in Salt Spring Island, BC (2026)

36 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salt Spring Island: Whole Beauty MD Inc. | Spiritual Healing and Intuitive Energy Medicine Practitioner, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Purely Wellness, 86 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

36 Salt Spring Island therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Whole Beauty MD Inc. | Spiritual Healing and Intuitive Energy Medicine Practitioner735.0★ (4)Salt Spring IslandEveningsOverall
2Choice Counselling734.6★ (10)Salt Spring IslandSun · Evenings—
3Purely Wellness694.8★ (86)Duncan, 17 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Sineyah Nelson, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing695.0★ (5)Salt Spring Island——
5Madrona Counselling695.0★ (10)Duncan, 17 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Kelsey Robson Counselling and Therapy695.0★ (4)Salt Spring IslandEvenings—
7Nurture Counselling Ltd.685.0★ (5)Salt Spring Island——
8Cowichan Lodge653.3★ (6)Duncan, 14 km away——
9Island Clinical Counselling Duncan654.9★ (11)Duncan, 17 km away——
10Homewood Ravensview643.6★ (55)North Saanich, 22 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 36 best therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Salt Spring Island

    #1 Whole Beauty MD Inc. | Spiritual Healing and Intuitive Energy Medicine Practitioner

    Based in Salt Spring Island

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Whole Beauty MD Inc. | Spiritual Healing and Intuitive Energy Medicine Practitioner(778) 998-0408

  2. #2 Choice Counselling

    Based in Salt Spring Island

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 12 PM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–2 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–2:30 PM
    Address
    3601 Cutty Sark Crescent, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M2
    View profile for Choice Counselling(250) 328-9086

  3. #3 Purely Wellness

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    15 Canada Ave #101, Duncan, BC V9L 1T3
    View profile for Purely Wellness(250) 748-0053

  4. #4 Sineyah Nelson, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing

    Based in Salt Spring Island

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sun closed
    Address
    Lancer Building, 323 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V4
    View profile for Sineyah Nelson, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing(250) 221-1414

  5. #5 Madrona Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    170 Craig St, Duncan, BC V9L 1V9
    View profile for Madrona Counselling(250) 510-7042

  7. #7 Nurture Counselling Ltd.

    Based in Salt Spring Island

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Sun closed
    Address
    379 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z9
    View profile for Nurture Counselling Ltd.(250) 884-8306

  8. #8 Cowichan Lodge

    Based in Duncan, 14 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    2041 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4H2
    View profile for Cowichan Lodge(250) 709-3098

  10. #10 Homewood Ravensview

    Based in North Saanich, 22 km away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.6★ from 55 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1515 McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5T3
    View profile for Homewood Ravensview(866) 203-1793

  11. #11 Hilda Nanning Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Above the Cowichan Art Gallery:, 126 Ingram St #202, Duncan, BC V9L 1P1
    View profile for Hilda Nanning Counselling

  12. #12 Moxie Health & Wellness

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    127 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8
    View profile for Moxie Health & Wellness(778) 533-9235

  13. #13 Time Out Massage & Somatic Re-Balancing

    Based in Duncan, 16 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    394 Duncan St #202, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4
    View profile for Time Out Massage & Somatic Re-Balancing(250) 246-0511

  14. #14 Warmland Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 16 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    394 Duncan St #202, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4
    View profile for Warmland Counselling(250) 746-3600

  15. #15 Time To Heal Society

    Based in Duncan, 16 km away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri closed · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    511 Canada Ave, Duncan, BC V9L 1T8
    View profile for Time To Heal Society(250) 597-1099

  16. #16 A BRIDGE Counselling

    Based in North Cowichan, 13 km away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1692 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N2
    View profile for A BRIDGE Counselling(250) 858-2737

  18. #18 Strength in Heart Counselling

    Based in North Saanich, 19 km away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2720 Mill Bay Rd #368, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0
    View profile for Strength in Heart Counselling(888) 520-9151

  19. #19 Streams Counselling

    Based in North Saanich, 20 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2453 Beacon Ave Unit 204B, Sidney, BC V8L 1X7
    View profile for Streams Counselling(250) 818-7687

  20. #20 Arukah Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    The Cowichan, Merchants Building, 80 Station St, Duncan, BC V9L 1M4
    View profile for Arukah Counselling(250) 710-2264

  21. #21 Best Possible Self Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 Craig St, Duncan, BC V9L 1V9
    View profile for Best Possible Self Counselling

  22. #22 Azari Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 16 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    351 Festubert St, Duncan, BC V9L 3T1
    View profile for Azari Counselling(778) 722-2549

  24. #24 Crown Counselling

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1P3
    View profile for Crown Counselling(236) 594-5777

  25. #25 Ben Kotler Counselling and Sex Therapy

    Based in Duncan, 17 km away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    111 Station St #202, Duncan, BC V9L 1M8
    View profile for Ben Kotler Counselling and Sex Therapy(250) 634-1634

All 36 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Madrona Integrative Health585.0★ (21)In Salt Spring Island
27Canadian Mental Health Association582.5★ (4)16 km
28Matraea Centre583.7★ (3)17 km
29Cowichan Family Life Association583.0★ (3)16 km
30Duncan Mental Health and Addiction Services572.4★ (19)18 km
31Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic574.8★ (9)20 km
32Elizabeth Morelle Counselling Services564.5★ (8)20 km
33Kate Johnson Counselling565.0★ (4)20 km
34Dakova Health504.6★ (11)17 km
35Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.442.3★ (3)17 km
36Tracey Burns Coaching & Consulting445.0★ (4)19 km

Also serving Salt Spring Island

20 more therapists and counselors within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Salt Spring Island
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Phillips Registered Clinical Counsellor5.0★ (1)In Salt Spring Island
Andrea Thring TherapyIn Salt Spring Island
Beth Whalley Counselling5.0★ (1)In Salt Spring Island
David Montalbetti MDIn Salt Spring Island
David Norget Counselling & CoachingIn Salt Spring Island
Empowerment counselling5.0★ (2)In Salt Spring Island
Eyes of Love PsychotherapyIn Salt Spring Island
Fern Creek Counselling5.0★ (2)In Salt Spring Island
Inner Mandala Counselling and PsychotherapyIn Salt Spring Island
Laura AllenIn Salt Spring Island
​MALGOSIA MANNIn Salt Spring Island
Monique Silverman, CounsellorIn Salt Spring Island
Oceanside Therapy5.0★ (1)In Salt Spring Island
River & Pine Expressive Art TherapyIn Salt Spring Island
Rowan Percy CounsellingIn Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island Healing PlaceIn Salt Spring Island
Shift Into Solace5.0★ (1)In Salt Spring Island
Shirley GrahamIn Salt Spring Island
Tina Adair CounsellingIn Salt Spring Island
Tula Wellness Centre1.0★ (2)In Salt Spring Island

How we ranked Salt Spring Island therapists and counselors

We scored 36 Salt Spring Island therapists and counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salt Spring Island data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Salt Spring Island?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Salt Spring Island, BC is Whole Beauty MD Inc. | Spiritual Healing and Intuitive Energy Medicine Practitioner with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Choice Counselling (#2) and Purely Wellness (#3) follow. We ranked 36 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Salt Spring Island?

RankedPsychologists ranks 36 therapists and counselors serving Salt Spring Island, BC. 6 of them are based in Salt Spring Island; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island work on weekends?

8 of 36 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Purely Wellness (#3), Madrona Counselling (#5) and Homewood Ravensview (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Salt Spring Island therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Purely Wellness has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do therapists and counselors outside Salt Spring Island count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Salt Spring Island city centre, our service radius for therapists and counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can therapists and counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are therapists and counselors in Salt Spring Island ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Salt Spring Island

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 36 therapists and counselors serving Salt Spring Island.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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