15 Minute Consultation

At Healing Horizons Therapy, we understand that taking the first step to seek counselling can feel challenging. We aim to make starting the process as easy and comfortable as possible. That's why we offer a completely free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation for all new clients. Feel free to ask or discuss anything that would help you make an informed decision about pursuing counselling... Read More

At Healing Horizons Therapy, we understand that taking the first step to seek counselling can feel challenging. We aim to make starting the process as easy and comfortable as possible.

That's why we offer a completely free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation for all new clients.

Feel free to ask or discuss anything that would help you make an informed decision about pursuing counselling with us. This risk-free consultation allows you to take the first step while deciding if we're the right match for you.


Couples Counselling

Our couples counselling sessions allow you and your partner to work through issues and transform your relationship in a productive, caring environment. You'll practice communicating openly and vulnerably while your counselor guides you with research-based techniques. Each session focuses on understanding your attachment styles, interaction patterns, appreciating differences, deepening intimacy ... Read More

Our couples counselling sessions allow you and your partner to work through issues and transform your relationship in a productive, caring environment. You'll practice communicating openly and vulnerably while your counselor guides you with research-based techniques. Each session focuses on understanding your attachment styles, interaction patterns, appreciating differences, deepening intimacy and trust, managing conflict, expressing needs lovingly, reigniting friendship, and prioritizing quality time. Exercises aim to increase understanding, empathy, responsiveness, and conflict management skills. You'll gain insights into each other's inner worlds to reconnect. With compassionate support, couples learn to communicate lovingly, reconcile hurts, navigate challenges as an empowered team, and build the relationship you envision.


Individual Counselling

Our individual counselling sessions provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with compassionate support. Your counselor will actively listen, ask thoughtful questions, and offer insights to help increase self-awareness. Together, you'll identify areas for growth and set achievable goals using proven techniques such as EFT (Emotional Focused... Read More

Our individual counselling sessions provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with compassionate support. Your counselor will actively listen, ask thoughtful questions, and offer insights to help increase self-awareness. Together, you'll identify areas for growth and set achievable goals using proven techniques such as EFT (Emotional Focused Therapy), Attachment Styles, or the Enneagram system. Each session is tailored to address your specific needs. You may work through personal struggles, process emotions, manage anxiety, unpack life events, align values with actions, and more. Your counsellor will also assign supportive reflections or activities between sessions. With consistency, personalized counselling enables you to gain new perspectives, cultivate wellbeing, overcome challenges, and feel empowered to thrive.


Family Counselling

At Healing Horizons, our family therapy sessions are designed to help family members better understand each other, offer mutual support, and navigate difficult situations together. Unlike individual therapy, our approach focuses on the entire family system, working collaboratively to address the needs of all members. The primary goals of our family therapy include enhancing communication, resol... Read More

At Healing Horizons, our family therapy sessions are designed to help family members better understand each other, offer mutual support, and navigate difficult situations together. Unlike individual therapy, our approach focuses on the entire family system, working collaboratively to address the needs of all members. The primary goals of our family therapy include enhancing communication, resolving recurring family issues, and addressing challenges unique to your family dynamic. We are committed to helping you build a functioning, healthy home environment where every family member can thrive.


Clinical Supervision

At Healing Horizons, our clinical supervision service is designed for therapists seeking professional growth and support. With extensive experience in the field, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where therapists can explore complex cases, refine their clinical skills, and gain deeper insights into their therapeutic practice. Our approach is grounded in a blend of evidence-based metho... Read More

At Healing Horizons, our clinical supervision service is designed for therapists seeking professional growth and support. With extensive experience in the field, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where therapists can explore complex cases, refine their clinical skills, and gain deeper insights into their therapeutic practice. Our approach is grounded in a blend of evidence-based methods and compassionate guidance, ensuring that each therapist receives personalized supervision that enhances their confidence and competence. Whether you are a new therapist or a seasoned practitioner, our supervision service is here to empower you on your journey toward excellence in mental health care.

Kelly Johnson-Gahaya holds a master’s degree in counselling from Providence University and Seminary in Manitoba. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with BCACC, a Certified Professional Counsellor (CPC) with PACCP. Additionally, she is a professional member of both the Canadian and American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Originally from Victoria, BC, Kelly spent 12 years as a missionary counsellor in Rwanda, where she established Lighthouse Counselling and Training Centre in Kigali. She recently returned to Victoria with her family.

With nearly 20 years of clinical experience in both Rwanda and Canada, Kelly is an empathetic and active listener who is passionate about helping people overcome the problems in their lives that impact their daily living. She believes that developing a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients is essential to the process of emotional and psychological healing. Kelly believes that counselling is a journey, not a destination, and that each person requires an individualized approach to their counselling.

Kelly’s clinical approach in relationship therapy is based on person-centered and Attachment Theory. Her areas of expertise include pre-marital and couples therapy, identity issues, mental health and cross-cultural living. She is also an Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner.

If requested by her clients, Kelly can incorporate biblical wisdom into her therapy. However, she also successfully works with clients from a variety of faiths and backgrounds.

Kelly Johnson-Gahaya holds a master’s degree in counselling from Providence University and Semina... Read More

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