Therapists in Vernon, BC
Hello, I'm Niki, very nice to meet you. Chances are you are noticing that some things in your life just aren't working anymore. There are some life events that impact our emotional well-being. Sometimes they are easier to overcome than others. Those that are not easily managed can lead to prolonged mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and others. In therapy, I can help you to work through the process of healing. I have a genuine and compassionate approach that I bring to each session. I hope to help you find emotional health.
Hello, I'm Niki, very nice to meet you. Chances are you are noticing that some things in your life just aren't working anymore. There are some life events that impact our emotional well-being. Sometimes they are easier to overcome than others. Those that are not easily managed can lead to prolonged mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and others. In therapy, I can help you to work through the process of healing. I have a genuine and compassionate approach that I bring to each session. I hope to help you find emotional health.
Lauren Nutbrown
Counsellor, BA, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B
Waitlist for new clients
I typically use a combination of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical Behavioural, and Attachment-based theories to conceptualize what is happening for you.
Available evenings and weekends: Welcome new faces! My name is Lauren, and I am glad Psychology Today has brought you to my profile. If you are looking at my page today, you are likely ready to find a counsellor who is excited to connect with you, laugh/cry with you, and empathize with the burdens that come with life. You might also be looking for someone who will show up with compassion for your story and is committed to finding solutions for your unique needs. If that is the case, you may have found the right fit with me!
I typically use a combination of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical Behavioural, and Attachment-based theories to conceptualize what is happening for you.
Available evenings and weekends: Welcome new faces! My name is Lauren, and I am glad Psychology Today has brought you to my profile. If you are looking at my page today, you are likely ready to find a counsellor who is excited to connect with you, laugh/cry with you, and empathize with the burdens that come with life. You might also be looking for someone who will show up with compassion for your story and is committed to finding solutions for your unique needs. If that is the case, you may have found the right fit with me!
Miranda Montgomery
Counsellor, BCYC, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1B
Waitlist for new clients
At times, life can be demanding, stressful and overwhelming. We often find ourselves in need of direction, support, and guidance. I have been working in this industry for over 17 years and have walked along side many clients as they face their challenges. My philosophy is; the journey of life is not to be walked alone.
At times, life can be demanding, stressful and overwhelming. We often find ourselves in need of direction, support, and guidance. I have been working in this industry for over 17 years and have walked along side many clients as they face their challenges. My philosophy is; the journey of life is not to be walked alone.
If you've passed the point of trying to merely alleviate symptoms and want to address the root causes of your struggle, I am a therapist that is ready and able to help you do that. I provide a stable and supportive environment that enables you to “go there” in safety, and I consistently provide opportunities and encouragement for you to do so. My clients find me to be highly insightful, effective in the use of analogies and metaphor to increase self-awareness and self-understanding, empathetic, and easy to be vulnerable with. I am non-judgmental, and possess the ability to both meet people where they’re at and to help them shift.
If you've passed the point of trying to merely alleviate symptoms and want to address the root causes of your struggle, I am a therapist that is ready and able to help you do that. I provide a stable and supportive environment that enables you to “go there” in safety, and I consistently provide opportunities and encouragement for you to do so. My clients find me to be highly insightful, effective in the use of analogies and metaphor to increase self-awareness and self-understanding, empathetic, and easy to be vulnerable with. I am non-judgmental, and possess the ability to both meet people where they’re at and to help them shift.
Helping families, individuals and children through difficult experiences has been my career's focus for over 25 years. I utilize child-centered play/art therapy, sand tray work, emotional regulation, cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behavioural therapy. These strategies allow children and adults to reveal their anger, fears sadness or frustrations in order to better understand and express themselves. My holistic and creative approach allows clients to feel comfortable, heal, overcome obstacles and embrace positive changes that can ultimately create a more satisfying quality of life.
Helping families, individuals and children through difficult experiences has been my career's focus for over 25 years. I utilize child-centered play/art therapy, sand tray work, emotional regulation, cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behavioural therapy. These strategies allow children and adults to reveal their anger, fears sadness or frustrations in order to better understand and express themselves. My holistic and creative approach allows clients to feel comfortable, heal, overcome obstacles and embrace positive changes that can ultimately create a more satisfying quality of life.
Lucy Luo
MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and Welcome! Each of us comes to therapy and healing work with our own unique story, with challenges and adversities that was beyond our control. This can leave us feeling lost, alone, stuck and spiraling out of control. I have worked in clinical counselling and social work over the last 10 years with individual and families experiencing significant challenges. With a person-centered and holistic approach, I hope to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. I strive to empower you to find your innate strength, resilience and wisdom.
Hello and Welcome! Each of us comes to therapy and healing work with our own unique story, with challenges and adversities that was beyond our control. This can leave us feeling lost, alone, stuck and spiraling out of control. I have worked in clinical counselling and social work over the last 10 years with individual and families experiencing significant challenges. With a person-centered and holistic approach, I hope to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. I strive to empower you to find your innate strength, resilience and wisdom.
Challenges and unexpected events can overwhelm our sense and emotions. I strive to work with children, youth and families in an empathetic and client centered approach to help individuals and groups find hope and joy for the future. Children and youth who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to participate in traditional talk therapies. Rainbow of Hope uses a play therapeutic approach so clients can tell their stories and process their complex emotions. By learning how to tell their story they learn coping strategies that enables each client to see hope within their future.
Challenges and unexpected events can overwhelm our sense and emotions. I strive to work with children, youth and families in an empathetic and client centered approach to help individuals and groups find hope and joy for the future. Children and youth who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to participate in traditional talk therapies. Rainbow of Hope uses a play therapeutic approach so clients can tell their stories and process their complex emotions. By learning how to tell their story they learn coping strategies that enables each client to see hope within their future.
Karen Cleland- Balanced Life Counselling
Counsellor, CYC, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors it is not uncommon to feel like our lives are unravelling. That unravelling can take many forms; emotional distress, break down of relationships with our partners and children, general dissatisfaction with life or work, feelings of overwhelming sadness, anxiety, anger and hopelessness. My passion lies in assisting clients in exploring the past, creating peace in the present and feeling hope for the future. My aim is to ensure that your therapy experience is a positive one that offers the potential to have you living life more fully.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors it is not uncommon to feel like our lives are unravelling. That unravelling can take many forms; emotional distress, break down of relationships with our partners and children, general dissatisfaction with life or work, feelings of overwhelming sadness, anxiety, anger and hopelessness. My passion lies in assisting clients in exploring the past, creating peace in the present and feeling hope for the future. My aim is to ensure that your therapy experience is a positive one that offers the potential to have you living life more fully.
Hi, My name is Andie Mckillop and I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. I have worked in the Human Services and Crisis Intervention field for the last 16 years, providing support to children, teens and adults to address mental health, addictions and domestic abuse concerns. Reaching out for support during difficult times can create feelings of uncertainty or fear. At Lotus Counselling, I strive to provide a warm, accepting and non - judgemental environment while meeting the very unique challenges faced by each individual.
Hi, My name is Andie Mckillop and I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. I have worked in the Human Services and Crisis Intervention field for the last 16 years, providing support to children, teens and adults to address mental health, addictions and domestic abuse concerns. Reaching out for support during difficult times can create feelings of uncertainty or fear. At Lotus Counselling, I strive to provide a warm, accepting and non - judgemental environment while meeting the very unique challenges faced by each individual.
I have a passion for working with individuals who are struggling to stay on top of their emotional responses. This can be due to so many factors from the state of our world, the result of high anxiety, an overactive stress response, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, conflict in relationships, or burnout. We all experience times when our usual coping strategies are no longer enough and we are in distress. Our relationships suffer, our work suffers and our families suffer.
I have a passion for working with individuals who are struggling to stay on top of their emotional responses. This can be due to so many factors from the state of our world, the result of high anxiety, an overactive stress response, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, conflict in relationships, or burnout. We all experience times when our usual coping strategies are no longer enough and we are in distress. Our relationships suffer, our work suffers and our families suffer.
Amy Hamilton - Core Connections Counselling
Counsellor, MAC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
Accepting New Clients! Life is not always easy. On our paths, we can come across seemingly insurmountable challenges and dark times that appear endless. During these times, one of the toughest challenges is to reach out for help. The truth is, as social beings, humans were never meant to face life's trials and tribulations alone; it is in relationship with others that we are able to uncover our greatest strengths and discover our inner courage. I hope to help you do just that. You are more than you know. The fact that you are here attests to your bravery in taking the next step forward.
Accepting New Clients! Life is not always easy. On our paths, we can come across seemingly insurmountable challenges and dark times that appear endless. During these times, one of the toughest challenges is to reach out for help. The truth is, as social beings, humans were never meant to face life's trials and tribulations alone; it is in relationship with others that we are able to uncover our greatest strengths and discover our inner courage. I hope to help you do just that. You are more than you know. The fact that you are here attests to your bravery in taking the next step forward.
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Are you lonely in your relationship? Are you struggling to rekindle the love you once had? Maybe you are trying to unite two families or co-parent after separation? Did the dream of life after the kids left home leave you wondering what's next? Has there been a betrayal that has broken the trust you both had? Has the spark that once lit up your life dimmed or burned out? If you are ready to do the work, I am here to walk with you on your journey to reconnect.
Are you lonely in your relationship? Are you struggling to rekindle the love you once had? Maybe you are trying to unite two families or co-parent after separation? Did the dream of life after the kids left home leave you wondering what's next? Has there been a betrayal that has broken the trust you both had? Has the spark that once lit up your life dimmed or burned out? If you are ready to do the work, I am here to walk with you on your journey to reconnect.
Stefanie Yadernuk
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, BSW
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Stefanie and I have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families within the social work field, and currently as a clinical certified counsellor. I am client-focused and collaboratively work together in partnership with you towards alleviating concerns and promoting overall wellness. Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a safe place to examine multiple perspectives and opportunities to edit and re-author your personal stories and outlook on yourself and the world. In addition, your feelings of safety and comfort are of utmost importance when setting up an effective therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Stefanie and I have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families within the social work field, and currently as a clinical certified counsellor. I am client-focused and collaboratively work together in partnership with you towards alleviating concerns and promoting overall wellness. Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a safe place to examine multiple perspectives and opportunities to edit and re-author your personal stories and outlook on yourself and the world. In addition, your feelings of safety and comfort are of utmost importance when setting up an effective therapeutic relationship.
I am deeply committed to women’s empowerment and equality. I am here to support you in discovering your best self while navigating anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship challenges, or self-doubt. Together, in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, we will explore your emotions and behaviours. I firmly believe in your inner strengths to overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential. By building resilience, confidence, and nurturing healthier connections, we can pave the way to a life of fulfillment and empowerment. Let’s uncover your strengths together and illuminate your true potential.
I am deeply committed to women’s empowerment and equality. I am here to support you in discovering your best self while navigating anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship challenges, or self-doubt. Together, in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, we will explore your emotions and behaviours. I firmly believe in your inner strengths to overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential. By building resilience, confidence, and nurturing healthier connections, we can pave the way to a life of fulfillment and empowerment. Let’s uncover your strengths together and illuminate your true potential.
I am a registered social worker with a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Seeking counselling is usually motivated by discomfort. You may be experiencing feelings of deep sadness or anger bubbling below the surface. Perhaps you can’t quiet a ridiculously busy mind or obsessive thinking. It could be a physical manifestation—chronic aches and pains, difficulties with your partner or an intense nightmare you can’t shake. Whatever the motivation for reaching out, it is possible to feel better and live the life you love. My unique education offers a fresh perspective and keen insights into the difficulties of being human.
I am a registered social worker with a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Seeking counselling is usually motivated by discomfort. You may be experiencing feelings of deep sadness or anger bubbling below the surface. Perhaps you can’t quiet a ridiculously busy mind or obsessive thinking. It could be a physical manifestation—chronic aches and pains, difficulties with your partner or an intense nightmare you can’t shake. Whatever the motivation for reaching out, it is possible to feel better and live the life you love. My unique education offers a fresh perspective and keen insights into the difficulties of being human.
Hi, I am Registered Clinical Counsellor who does Couples and Family Counselling and Mediation, as well as other integrative modalities for individuals. Through years of experience and practice, I have created an effective skill set to help you grow beyond your current personal and relational struggles toward good relationships and a satisfying life. I can help you with: • Relational conflict and communication skills to recover and deepen intimacy in key relationships •Relationship styles and creating new dialogues •Barriers to life satisfaction and emotional intimacy such as trauma, attachment issues, and more.
Hi, I am Registered Clinical Counsellor who does Couples and Family Counselling and Mediation, as well as other integrative modalities for individuals. Through years of experience and practice, I have created an effective skill set to help you grow beyond your current personal and relational struggles toward good relationships and a satisfying life. I can help you with: • Relational conflict and communication skills to recover and deepen intimacy in key relationships •Relationship styles and creating new dialogues •Barriers to life satisfaction and emotional intimacy such as trauma, attachment issues, and more.
Family Matters Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
I graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work with a specialization in Child Welfare and Attachment from Thompson Rivers University and received my registration through the BC College of Social Workers. I have worked intensively with families experiencing crisis both in the home and community. Specializing in a client centred and strengths-based approach, I have worked extensively with children and families experiencing extreme behaviours, including; Attachment Disorders, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. The services I offer also include pre and post adoption support.
I graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work with a specialization in Child Welfare and Attachment from Thompson Rivers University and received my registration through the BC College of Social Workers. I have worked intensively with families experiencing crisis both in the home and community. Specializing in a client centred and strengths-based approach, I have worked extensively with children and families experiencing extreme behaviours, including; Attachment Disorders, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. The services I offer also include pre and post adoption support.
Choosing a counsellor can be a challenging and a courageous move for many. I will provide a space where you can feel safe and empowered to make intentional choices about your personal goals. We are all faced with personal challenges, oftentimes limiting our ability to experience life fully. I believe you are more than just your symptoms and with guided inquiry and self-reflection you can discover how your own resources and strengths create momentum for greater connection with yourself and others. With renewed presence and clarity you can begin to make meaning of your life shifting to a place of new perspective and opportunity.
Choosing a counsellor can be a challenging and a courageous move for many. I will provide a space where you can feel safe and empowered to make intentional choices about your personal goals. We are all faced with personal challenges, oftentimes limiting our ability to experience life fully. I believe you are more than just your symptoms and with guided inquiry and self-reflection you can discover how your own resources and strengths create momentum for greater connection with yourself and others. With renewed presence and clarity you can begin to make meaning of your life shifting to a place of new perspective and opportunity.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in C-PTSD/PTSD, Addictions and Recovery, families and partners affected by a loved one's substance abuse. As well as couples navigating ENM. My therapeutic approach is client centred and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in C-PTSD/PTSD, Addictions and Recovery, families and partners affected by a loved one's substance abuse. As well as couples navigating ENM. My therapeutic approach is client centred and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids.
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.
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.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.