Tara McCaffery

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor

M.A. Counselling Psychology

Trauma & OCD Counselling in Victoria, BC

Tara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She specializes in providing therapy for adults and couples who are navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, and relationship challenges in Victoria, BC, and online throughout the province.

Tara brings a calm, compassionate, and grounded presence to her work. In particular, she supports clients in developing greater nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and practical tools to help navigate life’s challenges. As a result, clients are often better able to respond to stress with greater confidence and stability.

Areas of Focus:

Trauma & PTSD
EMDR
OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Relationships and Couples Therapy
Anxiety and Chronic Stress
ADHD and Neurodivergence
Life Transitions, Stress, and Personal Growth

Please contact Tara for a free 15 minute in-person, telephone, or video consultation. Together, let’s explore your concerns, needs, and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches

Tara’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. In addition, she takes a holistic approach to counselling and wellness, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities. Depending on each client’s needs, therapy is tailored to support meaningful and lasting change.

For example, Tara may draw from the following approaches:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT – practical tools for thoughts, feelings, behaviours)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT – skills for emotional regulation and relationships)
Somatic Based Therapies
Mindfulness
Person-Centred
The Gottman Method (Couples Counselling)

Training and Education

Master’s of Arts, Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy – EMDR Institute
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Membership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Training
Mindfulness & Meditation Instruction Certificate
Neurofeedback and Neuroregulation Training
Yoga Instructor

Outside of the Therapy Room

Outside of the office Tara enjoys spending time with family and friends. In addition, she enjoys being at the gym, on the soccer field, and watching her son play hockey. She’s a lifelong learner and enjoys new opportunities and growth.