The Counselling Collective

Cheryl Turner MSW RSW

Cheryl Turner

Registered Social Worker #3420

Appointment Times:

  • Weekdays 10:00am – 4:00pm
Appointment Types:
  • In the office
  • Virtual / Phone
  • Virtual / Video

Provider For:

  • First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
  • Department of National
  • Defence (DND)
  • Crime Victim’s Assistance Program (CVAP)
  • Many EAP services.

Cheryl Turner MSW RSW

Cheryl Turner was born in Ontario and holds a Master’s of Social Work degree. She has 25 years of experience in adult and youth mental health and emergency psychiatry.
Cheryl specializes in trauma recovery (PTSD) and family of origin adversity (ACE) (CPTSD); including intergenerational trauma, complex family and relationship issues. Cheryl provides a safe, professional environment in which to promote motivation and personal growth.
As an active Social Worker in Emergency Mental Health Cheryl is committed helping people to expand their understanding of themselves and the social system around them, while determining their best options and making their best choices.
Cheryl uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), informed Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Stages of Change assessment, among other modalities.

Cheryl has lived and worked in Victoria since 1997. She is part of a vibrant blended family and enjoys family time with her husband, adult children and grandchildren. She is a dog rescue advocate and enjoys activities on or around the water.

As a Co-founder of The Counselling Collective Cheryl is dedicated to the promotion of community wellbeing, health care system navigation, advocacy and education. She is enthusiastic and caring.


Conflict of Interest Statement
As I work in Emergency Mental Health with Island Health, I have a conflict of interest in working with you if you or your immediate family are involved with me through my position at the Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT). I will happily refer you and your family to another therapist if this is the case.