Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, and I’m glad you’re here. I am a Kelowna-based Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), and I have over 17 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in the Kelowna and Okanagan area.
I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum challenges, anger, emotional regulation difficulties, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, high-stress life events, addiction, thoughts of suicide or self-harming behaviours in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, and I’m glad you’re here. I am a Kelowna-based Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), and I have over 17 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in the Kelowna and Okanagan area.
I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum challenges, anger, emotional regulation difficulties, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, high-stress life events, addiction, thoughts of suicide or self-harming behaviours in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
I treat a broad range of conditions but I particularly specialize in anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and behavioural change (e.g., substance use, eating and healthy weight, lifestyle changes).
My approach is grounded in proven therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT, CPT, ERP), third wave therapies (ACT, DBT, mindfulness-based) and trauma-informed care. I believe that each person’s experience is unique, so I tailor my interventions to fit your specific needs.
I treat a broad range of conditions but I particularly specialize in anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and behavioural change (e.g., substance use, eating and healthy weight, lifestyle changes).
My approach is grounded in proven therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT, CPT, ERP), third wave therapies (ACT, DBT, mindfulness-based) and trauma-informed care. I believe that each person’s experience is unique, so I tailor my interventions to fit your specific needs.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
My mission in life is to help people grow and thrive in their environments. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate. Whether you're dealing with pain from the loss of a loved one. Or a recent job loss or career change. The family dynamics that can be a surprise. The feelings that can come from being lonely or afraid. The crippling anxiety that can come from something new and strange happening in your life. Our passion is to help people maneuver through all of the obstacles with compassion and empathy in an open and calm setting. Being open to help people in all age groups is something we all strive for.
My mission in life is to help people grow and thrive in their environments. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate. Whether you're dealing with pain from the loss of a loved one. Or a recent job loss or career change. The family dynamics that can be a surprise. The feelings that can come from being lonely or afraid. The crippling anxiety that can come from something new and strange happening in your life. Our passion is to help people maneuver through all of the obstacles with compassion and empathy in an open and calm setting. Being open to help people in all age groups is something we all strive for.
I create a calming and safe environment where together, we can explore all avenues of growth and healing. My practice is rooted in therapeutic modalities designed to address behaviours, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body) that might be holding you back from feeling happy, confident, and fully engaged in your life. I provide private therapeutic counselling services for individuals who are committed to self-discovery.
I create a calming and safe environment where together, we can explore all avenues of growth and healing. My practice is rooted in therapeutic modalities designed to address behaviours, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body) that might be holding you back from feeling happy, confident, and fully engaged in your life. I provide private therapeutic counselling services for individuals who are committed to self-discovery.
If you struggle with Relationship/Sexual issues, or Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, you are not alone.
As a Couples Counselor, I will help you identify the core areas of your disconnection and you will learn tools to build deep emotional, physical and spiritual connection. If you struggle with a Mood or Personality Disorder, I will help you to understand why and teach you the ways to approach these in a way that promotes a sense of control over your life.
If you struggle with Relationship/Sexual issues, or Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, you are not alone.
As a Couples Counselor, I will help you identify the core areas of your disconnection and you will learn tools to build deep emotional, physical and spiritual connection. If you struggle with a Mood or Personality Disorder, I will help you to understand why and teach you the ways to approach these in a way that promotes a sense of control over your life.
At OK Clinical, we believe that every family deserves access to compassionate, specialized support when life feels overwhelming. Whether your family is navigating big feelings, school stress, behaviour changes, anxiety, grief, or life transitions, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Kelowna Glenmore clinic offers a safe, inclusive place for healing and connection.
At OK Clinical, we believe that every family deserves access to compassionate, specialized support when life feels overwhelming. Whether your family is navigating big feelings, school stress, behaviour changes, anxiety, grief, or life transitions, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Kelowna Glenmore clinic offers a safe, inclusive place for healing and connection.
Hello, my name is Helen Hofer and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and am a practicing Psychotherapist in Private Practice. I work with individuals, couples and families. Although I specialize in Grief Recovery, I work with a variety of presenting concerns which include depression, anxiety and relationship issues.Thank you for taking a moment to learn how I can help you make some significant and meaningful changes in your life. It is my privilege to help my clients move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their relationships, careers, or self-esteem and arrive at a place of joy and success.
Hello, my name is Helen Hofer and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and am a practicing Psychotherapist in Private Practice. I work with individuals, couples and families. Although I specialize in Grief Recovery, I work with a variety of presenting concerns which include depression, anxiety and relationship issues.Thank you for taking a moment to learn how I can help you make some significant and meaningful changes in your life. It is my privilege to help my clients move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their relationships, careers, or self-esteem and arrive at a place of joy and success.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) I offer counselling to adults, youth and families with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and relationship issues. Another area of interest is working alongside parents and caregivers as they support their child or youth struggling with mental health and/or behavioural challenges, such as conflict in the home, difficulty managing emotions and school refusal. Offering an Introduction to Counselling package. This pay-as-you-go 4 session series helps you start therapy and explore your direction.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) I offer counselling to adults, youth and families with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and relationship issues. Another area of interest is working alongside parents and caregivers as they support their child or youth struggling with mental health and/or behavioural challenges, such as conflict in the home, difficulty managing emotions and school refusal. Offering an Introduction to Counselling package. This pay-as-you-go 4 session series helps you start therapy and explore your direction.
Many of my clients come to me after trying multiple forms of therapy, mindset work, health protocols and personal development, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns. What they discover is that their exhaustion, anxiety, or repeating cycles are not failures of willpower. They are signals that deeper subconscious and nervous system layers need to be addressed.
My work blends clinical hypnotherapy, mind–body regulation, emotional processing, and internal family systems work to help clients change patterns at the level where they were originally formed.
Many of my clients come to me after trying multiple forms of therapy, mindset work, health protocols and personal development, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns. What they discover is that their exhaustion, anxiety, or repeating cycles are not failures of willpower. They are signals that deeper subconscious and nervous system layers need to be addressed.
My work blends clinical hypnotherapy, mind–body regulation, emotional processing, and internal family systems work to help clients change patterns at the level where they were originally formed.
I specialize in working with addictions, anxiety/phobias, OCD, BPD, ADHD, and trauma.
“Grow through what you go through”. I like to call myself a “WHY” therapist. I believe that clients grow through their experiences starting from their “roots” (or their childhood). I believe that growing through experiences that may have stemmed from traumatic events in life or maladaptive ways of being, are the pinnacle of a therapeutic experience. I am here to guide you on your journey to self-actualization and improved mental health.
I specialize in working with addictions, anxiety/phobias, OCD, BPD, ADHD, and trauma.
“Grow through what you go through”. I like to call myself a “WHY” therapist. I believe that clients grow through their experiences starting from their “roots” (or their childhood). I believe that growing through experiences that may have stemmed from traumatic events in life or maladaptive ways of being, are the pinnacle of a therapeutic experience. I am here to guide you on your journey to self-actualization and improved mental health.
As an RCC, I work within a holistic framework that recognizes the inseparable connection between mental health, and emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. I use evidence-based approaches to support clients with symptoms of anxiety, avoidance, depression and emotional dysregulation; and specialize in working with traumatic stress, loss, interpersonal challenges, and spiritual/religious trauma. There is no one, ‘right’ way to approach wellbeing. Your personal story is your own - formed by your upbringing, physical and emotional conditions, the cultural and social contexts that shape you, and all that you value.
As an RCC, I work within a holistic framework that recognizes the inseparable connection between mental health, and emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. I use evidence-based approaches to support clients with symptoms of anxiety, avoidance, depression and emotional dysregulation; and specialize in working with traumatic stress, loss, interpersonal challenges, and spiritual/religious trauma. There is no one, ‘right’ way to approach wellbeing. Your personal story is your own - formed by your upbringing, physical and emotional conditions, the cultural and social contexts that shape you, and all that you value.
I am a dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience as a Nationally Certified Counsellor, Mental Health Clinician, and Registered Art Therapist, specializing in working with children, youth, and families. I am also a member of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, the American Art Therapy Association, and I hold a B.C. teaching certificate. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental, and inclusive atmosphere where individuals and families can explore their challenges and experiences.
I am a dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience as a Nationally Certified Counsellor, Mental Health Clinician, and Registered Art Therapist, specializing in working with children, youth, and families. I am also a member of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, the American Art Therapy Association, and I hold a B.C. teaching certificate. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental, and inclusive atmosphere where individuals and families can explore their challenges and experiences.
My ideal client is a neurodivergent individual (or any individual) navigating the exhaustion of masking, unmet needs, and the weight of being misunderstood. They often experience anxiety, burnout, or disconnection from themselves and others. They may struggle with unhelpful thought patterns, emotional regulation, and relationships impacted by societal pressures. They want clarity, self-acceptance, and tools to meet their needs without shame. Ultimately, they seek to create meaning, live authentically, and reclaim their agency.
My ideal client is a neurodivergent individual (or any individual) navigating the exhaustion of masking, unmet needs, and the weight of being misunderstood. They often experience anxiety, burnout, or disconnection from themselves and others. They may struggle with unhelpful thought patterns, emotional regulation, and relationships impacted by societal pressures. They want clarity, self-acceptance, and tools to meet their needs without shame. Ultimately, they seek to create meaning, live authentically, and reclaim their agency.
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
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
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma may be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma may be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
Do you feel like you live in a world that can feel isolating, overwhelming, and damaging? Maybe you feel as if the past is haunting you, leaving you frightened, on guard, loss of control, shut down, confused, or ashamed. Perhaps you feel as if you are constantly spiralling in your mind around stress, identity confusion, and relationship difficulties. We can't control what happens around us, but we can control how we respond. If this is you, please know you are not alone; support is there to help.
Do you feel like you live in a world that can feel isolating, overwhelming, and damaging? Maybe you feel as if the past is haunting you, leaving you frightened, on guard, loss of control, shut down, confused, or ashamed. Perhaps you feel as if you are constantly spiralling in your mind around stress, identity confusion, and relationship difficulties. We can't control what happens around us, but we can control how we respond. If this is you, please know you are not alone; support is there to help.
Some of us are intimately familiar with pain, hardship, and loss. Others are caught off guard when life suddenly shifts and knocks us off the axis we’ve always known. Wherever you find yourself today, I’m so glad you’re here, and that you’re taking this brave step toward support and healing. I am no stranger to the beauty and heartbreak that life holds. I’m especially attuned to the complex transitions many women face in midlife—like aging, menopause, navigating a dizzying amount of advice, shifting roles in relationships, and the pursuit, and sometimes release, of long-held dreams.
Some of us are intimately familiar with pain, hardship, and loss. Others are caught off guard when life suddenly shifts and knocks us off the axis we’ve always known. Wherever you find yourself today, I’m so glad you’re here, and that you’re taking this brave step toward support and healing. I am no stranger to the beauty and heartbreak that life holds. I’m especially attuned to the complex transitions many women face in midlife—like aging, menopause, navigating a dizzying amount of advice, shifting roles in relationships, and the pursuit, and sometimes release, of long-held dreams.
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I help you get to the root of the issues in your life to make lasting positive changes. A depth (or Jungian) perspective looks into the unconscious forces at play while a psychodynamic perspective allows us to see how your past is playing out in your present relationships. I have an eye for spotting the patterns that are limiting your growth then I use a compassionate yet challenging approach and gentle confrontation to get you unstuck and out of shame, confusion, and depression. Above all, my focus is to empower and reconnect you with your inner truth and authentic confidence.
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I help you get to the root of the issues in your life to make lasting positive changes. A depth (or Jungian) perspective looks into the unconscious forces at play while a psychodynamic perspective allows us to see how your past is playing out in your present relationships. I have an eye for spotting the patterns that are limiting your growth then I use a compassionate yet challenging approach and gentle confrontation to get you unstuck and out of shame, confusion, and depression. Above all, my focus is to empower and reconnect you with your inner truth and authentic confidence.
Welcome to Her Space Psychotherapy! I provide counselling for women, moms and teen girls in Kelowna BC + Virtually. Common areas I support are anxiety, depression, self esteem, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, relationships, pregnancy and motherhood. I have advanced training in reproductive and maternal mental health, and a counselling background in community, perinatal and post secondary settings.
Welcome to Her Space Psychotherapy! I provide counselling for women, moms and teen girls in Kelowna BC + Virtually. Common areas I support are anxiety, depression, self esteem, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, relationships, pregnancy and motherhood. I have advanced training in reproductive and maternal mental health, and a counselling background in community, perinatal and post secondary settings.
