iA Financial | Industrial Alliance Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences? You're not alone. I am here to sit with you in both your suffering and your success. Clients often tell me they feel safe, supported, and truly heard in our work together. That I have a rare capacity to calmly hear and hold space for the intimate, vulnerable, and devastating parts of the human experience. When you find yourself in this place, I am ready to take the steps with you.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences? You're not alone. I am here to sit with you in both your suffering and your success. Clients often tell me they feel safe, supported, and truly heard in our work together. That I have a rare capacity to calmly hear and hold space for the intimate, vulnerable, and devastating parts of the human experience. When you find yourself in this place, I am ready to take the steps with you.
We were raised to push through and ignore our feelings. It worked for a while but now it feels heavy. You might be snapping more than you want to, shutting down, or keeping everything to yourself. Maybe you feel undervalued and unseen in your relationship. Maybe you are numbing with alcohol, porn, food, work, or your phone. You might feel lonely in your own house, even when you are surrounded by people. You may be working hard, doing everything you can, and still feeling like you are not good enough or not getting the reward you hoped for. It can feel like you are losing parts of yourself along the way.
We were raised to push through and ignore our feelings. It worked for a while but now it feels heavy. You might be snapping more than you want to, shutting down, or keeping everything to yourself. Maybe you feel undervalued and unseen in your relationship. Maybe you are numbing with alcohol, porn, food, work, or your phone. You might feel lonely in your own house, even when you are surrounded by people. You may be working hard, doing everything you can, and still feeling like you are not good enough or not getting the reward you hoped for. It can feel like you are losing parts of yourself along the way.
You find yourself stuck with thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that weigh you down and isolate you from loved ones. Maybe you're in the midst of crisis and you need someone to listen and support you. I'm convinced (based on good evidence) that it's possible to change how we live and relate to the world around us. We can ask new questions, think new thoughts, embrace our emotions, challenge our beliefs, and heal from trauma. I can help you identify where you're at, what you need, and then work with you to achieve your goals through an approach that is relational, creative, and collaborative.
You find yourself stuck with thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that weigh you down and isolate you from loved ones. Maybe you're in the midst of crisis and you need someone to listen and support you. I'm convinced (based on good evidence) that it's possible to change how we live and relate to the world around us. We can ask new questions, think new thoughts, embrace our emotions, challenge our beliefs, and heal from trauma. I can help you identify where you're at, what you need, and then work with you to achieve your goals through an approach that is relational, creative, and collaborative.
Hi, I'm Ramona. I’m a social worker, trauma counsellor, ADHD/academic coach, & researcher.
I support kids, teens, adults, & families with acute, chronic, & complex trauma/PTSD, plus challenges with identity, relationships, life transitions, & executive function. I have a special interest in helping people with ADHD & neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, NVLD, dyslexia), and/or complex cultural identities, migration stories, & mixed-race or Third Culture (TCK/A) heritage.
Authenticity is everything to me. As a mixed-race, ADHD, TCK, first-gen immigrant, I know what it’s like to move through systems that were never built for your complexity.
Hi, I'm Ramona. I’m a social worker, trauma counsellor, ADHD/academic coach, & researcher.
I support kids, teens, adults, & families with acute, chronic, & complex trauma/PTSD, plus challenges with identity, relationships, life transitions, & executive function. I have a special interest in helping people with ADHD & neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, NVLD, dyslexia), and/or complex cultural identities, migration stories, & mixed-race or Third Culture (TCK/A) heritage.
Authenticity is everything to me. As a mixed-race, ADHD, TCK, first-gen immigrant, I know what it’s like to move through systems that were never built for your complexity.
With deep respect for the human journey, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a steady presence to this work. Through a relational, body-centered approach, we will explore your experience holistically— listening to sensations, emotions, protective patterns, and the wisdom beneath it all. In somatic therapy, we work collaboratively to support your system and find clarity, integration, and reconnection with your innate bodily intelligence.
With deep respect for the human journey, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a steady presence to this work. Through a relational, body-centered approach, we will explore your experience holistically— listening to sensations, emotions, protective patterns, and the wisdom beneath it all. In somatic therapy, we work collaboratively to support your system and find clarity, integration, and reconnection with your innate bodily intelligence.
I feel like I was born in the construction trades. At a young age I worked at height (Rope Access), in remote areas, and in all environments. I wanted the skills to respond to any emergency at any time, this desire lead me to pre-hospital emergency medicine (EMR), wilderness first-aid, and rope rescue training. My work and personal experiences from this time left me feeling isolated, dreading human interactions, and losing my love of learning and mastering new skills. It was this experience that compelled me to address my own mental health and further lead me to complete a Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology.
I feel like I was born in the construction trades. At a young age I worked at height (Rope Access), in remote areas, and in all environments. I wanted the skills to respond to any emergency at any time, this desire lead me to pre-hospital emergency medicine (EMR), wilderness first-aid, and rope rescue training. My work and personal experiences from this time left me feeling isolated, dreading human interactions, and losing my love of learning and mastering new skills. It was this experience that compelled me to address my own mental health and further lead me to complete a Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology.
Rita Onwunali - Betrayal Trauma & Affair Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSc, RSW
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
Reeling from infidelity or betrayal trauma in Abbotsford, Kelowna, or anywhere in BC? Whether you were betrayed or you were the one unfaithful, the pain can feel unbearable. I provide one-on-one therapy for individuals healing from physical, emotional, financial, and online cheating. Together we'll slow things down, make sense of what happened, and find clarity, accountability, and emotional safety, without rushing you toward any decision before you're ready. You don't have to carry this alone, and healing after an affair is possible.
Reeling from infidelity or betrayal trauma in Abbotsford, Kelowna, or anywhere in BC? Whether you were betrayed or you were the one unfaithful, the pain can feel unbearable. I provide one-on-one therapy for individuals healing from physical, emotional, financial, and online cheating. Together we'll slow things down, make sense of what happened, and find clarity, accountability, and emotional safety, without rushing you toward any decision before you're ready. You don't have to carry this alone, and healing after an affair is possible.
Sometimes we need to be heard. I offer an encouraging safe space to talk about challenges that may be getting in the way of you living your best life. It is a privilege to use my experience combined with my education and faith to serve you. When we work together, I will listen with respect and make sure the approaches I use fit your specific areas of concern.
Sometimes we need to be heard. I offer an encouraging safe space to talk about challenges that may be getting in the way of you living your best life. It is a privilege to use my experience combined with my education and faith to serve you. When we work together, I will listen with respect and make sure the approaches I use fit your specific areas of concern.
If you're ready to overcome a past trauma, deal with a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 8 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.
If you're ready to overcome a past trauma, deal with a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 8 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.
I am an integrative, somatically-oriented therapist. I support clients who find themselves facing change and growth, be that in relationships, career, trauma recovery, intergenerational legacy, or spirituality. I also work with clients wishing to deepen their experience of themselves as body and connect in new ways with their embodied Self and presence.
I am an integrative, somatically-oriented therapist. I support clients who find themselves facing change and growth, be that in relationships, career, trauma recovery, intergenerational legacy, or spirituality. I also work with clients wishing to deepen their experience of themselves as body and connect in new ways with their embodied Self and presence.
When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to face it alone. Many people reach out when anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex medical and neurological conditions, such as Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), epilepsy, chronic pain, or concussion, interfere with daily life. I also support burnout, performance pressure, and work or home stress, including for high-responsibility professionals. I help clients gain clarity, build coping skills, and manage these challenges effectively. I draw on extensive clinical training to provide skilled, evidence-based support to help you move forward with confidence.
When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to face it alone. Many people reach out when anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex medical and neurological conditions, such as Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), epilepsy, chronic pain, or concussion, interfere with daily life. I also support burnout, performance pressure, and work or home stress, including for high-responsibility professionals. I help clients gain clarity, build coping skills, and manage these challenges effectively. I draw on extensive clinical training to provide skilled, evidence-based support to help you move forward with confidence.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you struggle with how to approach life or relationships? Are you struggling to set boundaries for yourself? What you are going through is important and worth talking about. You may be sitting with shame and guilt and the pressure of how your thoughts are weighing you down. I understand that healing can be a challenging journey, but please know that I am here to support you without judgment where you can heal at your own pace. Remember that your dedication to the process will ultimately determine the outcome.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you struggle with how to approach life or relationships? Are you struggling to set boundaries for yourself? What you are going through is important and worth talking about. You may be sitting with shame and guilt and the pressure of how your thoughts are weighing you down. I understand that healing can be a challenging journey, but please know that I am here to support you without judgment where you can heal at your own pace. Remember that your dedication to the process will ultimately determine the outcome.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use services. My areas of competence include working with individuals in the LGBTQIA community, addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, and interpersonal violence. Having worked for over two decades as a frontline registered nurse, social worker and clinical counsellor in health care, I have an interest in working with individuals and front line workers in the health care field.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use services. My areas of competence include working with individuals in the LGBTQIA community, addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, and interpersonal violence. Having worked for over two decades as a frontline registered nurse, social worker and clinical counsellor in health care, I have an interest in working with individuals and front line workers in the health care field.
Kathryn Whatman
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
3 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stuck in negative thought patterns or caught in cycles of anxiety, overwhelmed by feelings that seem disproportionate? You may be seeking change—a life that aligns better with your values and fosters resilience. If past experiences are impacting your self-worth and emotional reactivity, know that you’re not alone. You’re looking for more than just coping mechanisms; you want genuine healing and transformation. Together, we’ll work toward a life where your past informs but no longer controls you, while developing effective strategies to manage anxiety and enhance your capacity for meaningful connections.
Are you feeling stuck in negative thought patterns or caught in cycles of anxiety, overwhelmed by feelings that seem disproportionate? You may be seeking change—a life that aligns better with your values and fosters resilience. If past experiences are impacting your self-worth and emotional reactivity, know that you’re not alone. You’re looking for more than just coping mechanisms; you want genuine healing and transformation. Together, we’ll work toward a life where your past informs but no longer controls you, while developing effective strategies to manage anxiety and enhance your capacity for meaningful connections.
