Dr. Elizabeth Wachala

Psychologist

Dr. Liz Wachala provides therapy, assessment, and consultation services for children, youth, and young adults (ages 5–25), as well as consultation for parents and professionals. Her client-centred approach is informed by attachment and developmental systems theories, drawing on evidence-based practices including cognitive-behavioural, motivational, mindfulness, interpersonal, solution-focused, acceptance and commitment, and play therapy. She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, self-harm, trauma, grief, school refusal, identity development, and parent-child relationships.

Dr. Wachala also conducts comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to identify cognitive and academic strengths and challenges, diagnose learning and developmental conditions, and recommend effective school accommodations. She has extensive experience collaborating with educators to support student success.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Wachala provided psychological services in schools, medical clinics, and community mental health settings. She completed her master's and doctoral degrees in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University, followed by her residency with Child and Youth Mental Health in Greater Victoria. She has also taught undergraduate psychology at the University of Victoria.

Dr. Wachala is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia.