Therapists in Sicamous, BC

I believe in creating balance between the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual elements that define who we are. I value an integrative approach to counselling with a strong foundation built on humanistic, family of origin and client-centered principles. In practice this means my energy is directed toward building a relationship based on empathy, positive regard, and genuineness. These are necessary elements in the change process. My aim is to always provide an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and valued. Only then does positive personal growth begin.

We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.

I love supporting teens, young adults and adults on their journeys. I have extensive experience as a teacher, school counsellor, and as a mom (I have 4 young adult children). Life can feel exhausting and overwhelming at times, as we balance work-family-home-life, especially when challenges are thrown our way. When our kids struggle we struggle alongside them (and vice versa). Our relationships suffer. You may feel sadness, heartbreak, helplessness, worry and fear. Maybe you are feeling lost and lonely or you are not feeling fulfilled in your life. We all go through times in our lives, when we need to reach out for support.

My name is Kim, and my passion is working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in child development centers, preschools, school districts, MCFD, CYMH, and non-profit agencies. My goal is to help individuals and their families heal through stressful and traumatic events. My practice is strength-based, where I encourage the client to share their personal narrative whether that is through words, art or play. My role is to walk beside my clients while offering support and strategies to help them overcome adversity. In order to maximize child and youth engagement I tailor my sessions to meet their unique needs.

Being human is messy and sometimes life can be difficult to navigate alone. When things unravel and you are feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or stuck, you deserve to be fully heard and accepted. Through creating a foundation of trust and utilizing evidence-based approaches, I can help you to move in new directions, overcome the impact of difficult life experiences, and shape lasting positive changes. Rather than providing short-term superficial solutions to your concerns, I am committed to supporting you to get to the heart of the matter and resolving the root causes of your distress.

Welcome- I am a registered social worker (#13233) with a master's degree in social work and postgraduate training in the area of mental health and trauma. I am honored to be part of the team at the Shuswap Clinical Counselling Center and welcome the opportunity to join children, youth and families in a therapeutic counselling relationship.

Kiya has a passion for working with children, youth and young adults in conjunction with their families. She is welcoming to all and supports LGBTQIA2S+ with a person-centred approach & curiosity. She specializes in trauma and crisis intervention for high-risk youth & families, including suicide intervention and rebuilding hope. Working with parents and their children/adolescents, Kiya facilitates a safe environment for scary conversations, often utilizing an emotion-focused model. Kiya practices from a trauma-informed lens to create a safe space that holds room for insecurities, empathy & compassion.

Imagine feeling it in your bones that change is possible. How you relate to yourself, others, and life - can change. I want to work with people who are courageous and fearful and unsure. When we have limiting stories of ourselves it can be helpful to have someone else, a professional, hear us - see us- and want to show another way. I will not look away from your shadow, and I do not fear trauma or big emotions. You are so much more than what you've done, your body, and your worst thoughts.

Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.

Most of my clients come to me because they have something in their life, internally or externally, that they want to address and they need to feel heard, seen and validated in the process. If that sounds like you, welcome! Meeting and opening up to a new counsellor can feel vulnerable and scary for most of us (including myself) but the benefits of counselling: stronger self-awareness and compassion, improved emotional health, new tools & support, are well worth it. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and will use my years of experience and tools to help you get to where you want to be. I am currently accepting new clients.

You never thought you were the type that would be looking for a counsellor. You are hard working, capable and usually can figure things out on your own. You prefer laughter over tears. But something has happened that has knocked you off your feet. I get it because I’ve been there. Whether you find yourself dealing with anxiety for the first time, overwhelmed by unforeseen stress or reeling from a painful discovery in one of your relationships, I am here to help. I work with individuals in their upper teens through adulthood to regain their footing and find a way out of the hole they are stuck in.

Firstly, congratulations on taking this admirable step on your journey of healing, and growth. It is not easy to make the decision to speak to a stranger about the things that trouble us. I am honoured that you are considering inviting me to walk alongside you at this time. I believe that all human behaviours serve a purpose, and you have likely found this page by recognizing that your current coping strategies are no longer serving you as they once did. I also believe that you are the expert of yourself and your innate ability to heal and find the answers you seek already exist within you.

What I offer is the place to explore the depths of your courage, your inner wisdom, and your capacity to become who you want to be. Right now, in this moment, you know what is not serving you any longer, habits you want to break and thoughts you want to stop thinking. By seeking support on your journey, you are taking the first and most challenging step: choosing courage.

Available evenings & weekends. I’m Haida, a dedicated Clinician specialized in helping people navigate life's intricacies with empathy and understanding. I provide an inclusive and non-judgmental space where each person can feel deeply valued for who they are as they explore their unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In my view, therapy is not just about addressing problems, but also cultivating personal growth. Whether you are facing issues related to mental health, school difficulties, identity, relationships, or simply needing a nurturing environment to express yourself, I'm here to support you.

Kim has over 20 years of experience as an elementary educator and a passion for working with youth and their families. Today’s youth face many challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being. Kim welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals and families to improve overall functioning, build on strengths, develop skills, and navigate difficult times. She offers support in a variety of areas including anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, self-esteem, Autism, ADD/ADHD, coping skills, behaviour, addiction, family conflict, school issues, and trauma.

I believe that each of us is capable of much more than we are aware, and that being seen and supported can shine light on the innate wisdom and strength within. As your therapist, some of the themes I will explore with you are attachment patterns, automatic thoughts, self-limiting beliefs, and emotion processing. I use an integrative approach pulling from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based CBT. My practice is inclusive and person-centered - you are the expert in your own life and I value and respect the unique perspective you bring.

Trauma / PTSD - Anxiety / Depression - EMDR / CBT - Offering Online Services Anywhere in Western Canada - Empathetic, Encouraging, Effective! Whether you want to heal from trauma, make a change in your life, or need help adjusting to a major life change, I can work with you to develop your treatment plan. I always put my client’s needs first and aim to focus on fostering a safe and healing therapeutic relationship. My approach is friendly and encouraging but I am also ready to identify core issues and offer insights that give my clients that extra push to live life more abundantly.

Life events, world events, and growing day to day demands and stressors can challenge the limits of our resilience. That can make coping and dealing with everyday life harder and usual skills and resources can feel like they are dormant. You are probably here because you recognize you might need someone to join you on your path to growth and meeting your goals. You might be working hard on your relationships and need extra support along the way. Perhaps you are struggling with mental health and need a place to process your thoughts and feelings and find the tools that help you get back control and your true sense of self.

I combine multiple approaches into my sessions including, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman method for relationship issues and couples therapy. With my integrative and flexible approach I offer a meaningful and non judgmental space so that you can gain a deeper knowledge of yourself and your partner.