Career Guidance Therapists in Kelowna, BC

Whether you or your child are struggling with a mental health issue or simply want to achieve a more fulfilling life Jocelyn is here to help. She is compassionate, non-judgemental and experienced. She creates a comfortable space to support you to build inner strategies and become more attuned to your strengths within. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, going through a life transition or just feel generally dissatisfied in your life she can help. You will develop and achieve your personal goals and create a life that leaves you feeling excited and inspired.

Although not all of the last 30+ years of Sandy's professional career has been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative. She helps clients focus on creating solutions while intensely listening and understanding the individuals thoughts and behaviours within the context of their culture and unique story.

I have been counselling for more than 30 years. I want to inspire you to create and live your best life. Are there ideas you hold or patterns you have that are holding you back? I strive to collaborate with you to find limitations or blocks and build a positive framework for finding your way through what may be a difficult time. Sometime we need to evaluate our thought patterns, our boundaries, our guilt, and our limited thinking to reveal what we truly need to find happiness. I want to help you find the strength to build your vision of harmonious relationships, a career with passion, and a life which feeds your soul.

Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism

We work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of concerns. Areas of focus may include: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Marital issues, Separation, Divorce, Parenting, Relationship problems, Addictions, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness, Anger, Communication, Career issues, Grief, Aging, Health issues.

I believe life’s most difficult moments are an opportunity and gift - guiding our way to the life and experiences we’ve ultimately been looking for. With a linear, logical, yet creative mind, crossed with a deeply open and compassionate heart, I hold space for you to align with your deepest truth. Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.

The transitional period of mid-life can be a challenging time for many women. We are forced to confront our own mortality which can leave us considering what needs to change. One of the most common struggles women in mid-life face is the sense of stagnation in their lives. Many women struggle with feeling invisible as they age and as their bodies change. The pressure to conform to societal expectations can be overwhelming, and many women feel trapped in cycles of dysfunction in different areas of their lives, including marriage, friendships, career, family, and society.

I have a special interest in working to help individuals understand and deepen their relationship to themselves and others so that they can live happier more fulfilled lives. My hope is to help you genuinely believe and trust in yourself, and work through experiences and negative beliefs that are holding you back. My approach is genuine, warm, and invested, while still providing an unbiased perspective. I know that I am doing my job when my questions make you think, feel, and reflect. You know when you're doing a good job when you are practicing vulnerability, acceptance, and are challenging your current perspective/behaviours.

Life can be challenging at times. There is so much to cope with, especially now with the pressure many of us to be so many things in so many roles. Navigating through many life's challenges has given me a unique perspective and understanding of the struggles many of us face. My personal journey has instilled in me a profound empathy and insight into the human condition, We all need support when our lives get challenging and I'm here for you. Finding the courage to reach out today could make all of the difference in your life. .

Everyone deserves to be their true self. As a software-developer-turned-counsellor, I specialize in providing counselling therapy and career counselling to engineers, designers, managers, researchers and other professionals. I will facilitate your process of transforming anxiety, depression and burn-out into self-actualization. I will work with you on increasing your sense self-worth, setting boundaries, deepening your self-awareness and maintaining a life-career balance that is unique to your needs. With a natural curiosity about what the world looks like through your eyes, I offer support, encouragement and understanding.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an empathic and educated approach to challenging life situations. I specialize in supporting professional adults including health care workers, teachers, mental health professionals and government employees. I provide short term counselling for solutions to specific problems and longer term therapy to address patterns of challenging behavior. In this current world climate we are collectively experiencing unexpected life changes. I am dedicated to provide space to share and discuss issues that have come up in these challenging times.

Have you been struggling to adjust to a "new normal" after having an accident? Or, maybe you've tried talking to family and friends about your injury or illness, but they don't seem to understand you? Whether you've been injured in an accident or on the ski hill, or if you've recently been diagnosed with a medical condition that impacts your daily life, working with a therapist with experience with injury rehabilitation and chronic illness could help you regain a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Listening is the foundation of my counselling approach. I am passionate about helping you discover how to overcome your fears and live the life you deserve. A heart-centered therapist with a specialty in integrative art therapy and traditional empirically based approaches to psychotherapy. I'd love to help you create a better life for yourself, with more joy and ease. Feel free to inquire for a 15-minute consultation to see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

Are you, as parents, feeling the heavy burden of life's difficult choices? Do you find yourselves lost in the maze of anxiety, unsure about what to do next in different situations? Are you facing conflicts, dealing with challenging behaviors from your children, or grappling with unchanging family dynamics? If you're nodding in agreement, then it's time to take that crucial first step and seek out the support you deserve. As a Child & Family Counsellor, I want to help you gain insight into your challenges, tap into your strengths, and provide you with strategies and opportunities to overcome these difficult moments of parenting.

Praveen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) possessing a range of experience in delivering counselling services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Praveen has worked in various settings, where she has had the opportunity to assist individuals that have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition, Praveen is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and holds a particular interest and skill set in multicultural counselling.

Accepting new clients! Feeling the call to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, rediscover your strengths and learn tools to live life more intentionally? Whether you're navigating anxiety, battling your inner critic, or feeling inundated by life's complexities, I’m here to help. My role is to guide, empower, and equip you with the insights and practical strategies to facilitate meaningful change. I take an integrative approach that welcomes you as you are, and is adapted to your unique needs and goals.

As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism

Are you tired of being stuck? Tired of beating yourself up? Board with the same old strategies that don't work? Are you ready for change? Many people experience times in their lives when they begin to feel overwhelmed and have difficulty coping. Feelings of shame, fear, loneliness, anger and hurt can have us feeling trapped and like we will never be okay. Counselling can often help people to transition to a place of balance, where they are much better able to cope, and not feel as overwhelmed. Not only will they be better able to cope, they can develop strategies that can make their lives more manageable and balanced in the future.

The last few years have been hard on everyone, and you may have experienced new relational stress, financial stress, and anxiety about what the future might hold. Like many people, you might find yourself overwhelmed or feeling helpless. These stresses and pressures can affect your work, your relationships and your loved ones as well. If you are struggling in these tough times, I can help you find new ways to cope and manage. Together we can identify the root of your stress, find ways to cope with it, and manage your anxiety. My goal in counselling is to go beyond giving you ways to live with your problems.