Gentle, compassionate grief counselling in Victoria BC and online
Grief across the continuum of loss, dying, and bereavement
I offer grief counselling for adults (19+) in Victoria, BC and online throughout the province, including support for bereavement, pet loss, anticipatory grief, and MAiD and end-of-life experiences.
You don't have to make sense of your loss or know how to move forward.
There is space here for your grief, just as it is.
Hi, I'm
Yoshiko Nonaka
(MC, RCC-ACS)
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Victoria, supporting individuals navigating grief and loss.
My work integrates talk therapy and art therapy, with space to explore your experiences at your own pace, in a way that feels right for you.
Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, I named my practice after the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. The name reflects my respect for the ways we carry loss and the experiences that shape us, without needing to hide or erase the difficult parts of our lives.
Reaching out for support can be difficult, especially when you’re grieving. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you can bring what you’re experiencing, without pressure to move on or feel differently.
About Kintsugi Grief Counselling
At Kintsugi Grief Counselling, I specialize in individual grief counselling for adults (19+), including grief counselling, pet loss counselling, support through terminal illness, and support related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).
My work focuses on grief across the continuum of loss, dying, and bereavement.
Grief is a human experience to be witnessed, supported, and gently explored.
Together, we can navigate your grief with compassion and respect, honouring your unique experience and pace.
Alongside grief-specific counselling, I also welcome adults seeking support with life transitions counselling. Major life changes can bring experiences of loss, uncertainty, and shifts in identity or connection, even when we don’t immediately recognize them as grief.
Whether you’re navigating a significant loss or a life transition, I offer a compassionate space to explore your experience at your own pace.
I offer grief counselling in Victoria BC, and online throughout BC.
How I Can Support You
Grief can take many forms and may feel disorienting or isolating. You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a compassionate space to explore what you’re experiencing, at your own pace and without pressure to move forward in a particular way.
Whether you’re navigating a recent loss, anticipatory grief, or grief that continues to affect your life, support is available.
While much of my work centres on grief and loss, I also support adults through life transitions, including periods of uncertainty, shifts in identity or roles, and changes within important relationships.
To make the beginning easier, I offer an introductory session at 50% off. This gives you an opportunity to experience working together and consider whether it feels right for you.
If you’re seeking grief counselling in Victoria, BC, or online counselling anywhere in the province, I invite you to book an introductory session.
Grief Counselling
A space to gently process loss at your own pace, with care and understanding.
Compassionate support for grief in its many forms. Whether you’re grieving a death, experiencing pregnancy or reproductive loss, or navigating other significant losses and life changes, your experience deserves space and care.
Pet Loss Counselling
Honouring the deep bond you shared and the grief that follows.
Losing a beloved animal companion can bring deep grief, which isn’t always understood or acknowledged by others. Here, the bond you shared and the grief you carry are treated with care and respect.
End-of-Life & Anticipatory Grief
Support through illness, dying, and grief before loss.
Support for navigating terminal illness, anticipatory grief, caregiving, and end-of-life experiences. Facing the possibility of loss can bring uncertainty, fear, sadness, and emotional exhaustion. Your experience will be met with gentleness, presence, and respect.
