Therapists in Kelowna, BC

If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.

Hello, I practice a realistic approach,with simple and real-life, empirically supported therapy techniques.I am focused on solutions for my clientele and provide over 20 years of experience with providing real life answers to real life issues. My goal will be to provide practical solutions with positive results for you.Please be assured that I am a compassionate person with a great deal of empathy for those who are suffering. Please open the door to improvement by calling, texting or emailing my displayed number 24/7. Your search for peace of mind begins here, believe in your inner ability to adapt and overcome, i can show you how.

I provide counselling for people seeking growth (e.g., athletic, professional, educational), struggling with mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, addiction, depression), and/or managing difficult life experiences (e.g., family conflict, grief, serious illness/injury). My intention is to empower clients to make meaning of their past, cultivate personal insight, and develop the strength, strategies, and skills to overcome life’s challenges.

My approach to counselling is very much rooted in the here and now. My goal is to help you get through whatever life difficulties you are facing and help equip you with the skills and insight to handle anything else that may come up in the future. Although our main focus will be helping you with the immediate issues at hand, I find value in looking at past behaviors and incidents to better help you understand how your emotions may be effecting your current situations. Each person is unique, therefore, your sessions will be tailored to best serve you and help you grow in the areas you wish to see improvement in.

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.

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

Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com

As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.

I welcome all walks of life in my practice—come as you are. Regardless of the specific issues you face, I'm confident that I can assist you. I integrate the wisdom of history's greatest thinkers with contemporary mental health research, offering a therapeutic partnership that is both mentally enriching and emotionally supportive. My aim is for us to develop a practical philosophy of life for you, tailored to aid you in the navigation of your experiences and challenges.

I believe some of the most beautiful work takes place in a therapeutic setting. My goal is to provide you with a safe space, help you feel heard, cared for, understood, and be there for you through your journey in discovering new and different ways in leading a more authentic and meaningful life. I believe we all go through struggles and obstacles in life. Sometimes, what we are trying isn’t necessarily working anymore and we may need new and different perspectives and ways of tackling such issues and concerns. When given the right space, I believe you can heal from your trauma and succeed in leading a life that you want to live.

Alan works with individuals through a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Alan also supports exploration through life stage and relationship transitions and through all issues respects the uniqueness of individual experiences. Alan prioritizes collaboration and connection in his work, recognizes the vulnerability involved in the therapeutic process and aims to maintain safety and warmth throughout.

By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.

Ever feel like saying F#CK My Life? I sure do, especially with therapy being the second toughest thing in the world to sell to men! Not only do you have to admit you need help, which is hard enough for most guys, but then there's the ridiculous social stigma that getting therapy is admitting weakness instead of strength. To add insult to injury therapy can be time consuming, results aren't guaranteed and it isn't cheap either. So why bother? Because regret is a much worse feeling than failure. Those who become old and regret not taking leaps of faith now realize it is too late to fulfill their purpose. So, let's get started.

Are you tired of the same patterns showing up in your life? Have you tried surface-oriented counselling approaches in the past and felt they didn’t go deep enough? I am passionate about helping people dig into their lives in a way that engages their deeper Self. To find peace and contentment we must confront our lives honestly and tenderly. Self-acceptance is not just something you do in the mirror, it is a deep value for who and what you are as a person and this often requires understanding how we miss it. Therapy is a way to explore our lives in the presence and support of another. I am here to witness your journey.