About
Meg Kapil, PhD, RCC-ACS, CCS
She / her / hers · Registered Clinical Counsellor & Approved Clinical Supervisor · Victoria, BC
I’m an educational psychologist and clinical counsellor. People heal and grow in a calm, respectful, collaborative relationship, and that’s the kind of space I try to create. My work brings together trauma therapy, the science of learning and self-regulation, and a neurodiversity-affirming lens, so that care fits the whole person and not just a diagnosis.
My doctoral research at the University of Victoria explored how stress, mental health and self-regulated learning shape our ability to flourish. That work has been recognized with the BCACC Distinguished Professional Contribution to Applied Research Award (2025) and the CCPA Doctoral Dissertation Award (2025), among others.
Alongside my counselling practice, I teach and supervise the next generation of counsellors, including as an instructor for the BCACC Clinical Supervision Course, and I present widely to schools, clinicians and parents on stress regulation and flourishing.
Credentials & training
- EMDR-trained, EMDRIA member, and EMDR Approved Consultant
- Advanced training in IFS-EMDR integration and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
- Certified in complex trauma; neurodiversity and ADHD specialist training
- Educational psychology, self-regulated learning and stress-regulation research
Recognition & research
Some recognition for my research and practice over the years:
- BCACC Distinguished Professional Contribution to Applied Research Award (2025)
- CCPA Doctoral Dissertation Award (2025)
- SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship (2022 to 2024)
- President’s Research Scholarship, University of Victoria (2022 and 2023)
Selected publications
- Kapil, M., & Hadwin, A. (2026). Setting the stage for learning and student success: An integrated framework linking stress, mental health, and self-regulated learning. Frontiers in Education, 11. Read ↗
- Kapil, M. (2024). Doing well and feeling well: Investigating the contributions of two stress-related appraisals and regulatory practices on student success outcomes [Doctoral dissertation, University of Victoria]. UVic Space. Read ↗
Associate Counsellors
Meg works alongside a small team of trusted associate counsellors, so clients can be matched with the right fit and availability.
Dr. Jeff Smith
PhD, RCC · he/him
An accredited music therapist with two decades of experience, Dr. Smith supports anxiety, depression, and trauma, including intergenerational trauma. He weaves in mindfulness, music as therapy, and therapeutic songwriting.
Sophia Christoff
MA, RCC · she/her
With over a decade supporting students and families in school settings, Sophia holds an MA in Counselling Psychology and a BEd in Inclusive Education (UVic). She supports anxiety, depression, self-identity, life transitions, and relationships.
Alex Sterling
MA, RCC · she/her
Alex has ten years specializing in trauma and group work. She is co-founder of Wounded Warriors Canada’s Trauma Resiliency Training and Program for military members and first responders living with PTSD.