Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Counselling techniques that are offered are but not limited to is Child Play Therapy, working with adults and children who are neurodivergent, crisis and suicide risks, assessments and interventions, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions abuse and domestic violence, group counselling techniques and counselling for families and couples.
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.
Counselling techniques that are offered are but not limited to is Child Play Therapy, working with adults and children who are neurodivergent, crisis and suicide risks, assessments and interventions, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions abuse and domestic violence, group counselling techniques and counselling for families and couples.
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.
Weytk-p (Hello) I am a FNHA approved Indigenous Registered Social Worker (RSW) as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) passionate about helping the Indigenous population (13+). My practice is grounded in the Two-Eyed Seeing Framework, which integrates both Western approaches, including narrative therapy, trauma-informed practices, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside culturally responsive methods such as storytelling, the use of traditional plant medicines, and teachings from Elders.
Weytk-p (Hello) I am a FNHA approved Indigenous Registered Social Worker (RSW) as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) passionate about helping the Indigenous population (13+). My practice is grounded in the Two-Eyed Seeing Framework, which integrates both Western approaches, including narrative therapy, trauma-informed practices, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside culturally responsive methods such as storytelling, the use of traditional plant medicines, and teachings from Elders.
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.
After many years of working in healthcare and education in the U.K., the Netherlands and Canada, I realized that I wanted to help others more directly. I wanted to create a safe, understanding, caring, non-judgemental space for people to share their mental health journey with me. I have developed the skills and knowledge, through education at KCPC and through work with the Canadian Mental Health Association and as a BouncBack coach, to use an integrative approach to counselling to guide and support people to reach their mental health goals. This means that I will work with you to find the best way that works for you!
After many years of working in healthcare and education in the U.K., the Netherlands and Canada, I realized that I wanted to help others more directly. I wanted to create a safe, understanding, caring, non-judgemental space for people to share their mental health journey with me. I have developed the skills and knowledge, through education at KCPC and through work with the Canadian Mental Health Association and as a BouncBack coach, to use an integrative approach to counselling to guide and support people to reach their mental health goals. This means that I will work with you to find the best way that works for you!
I am trained in suicide awareness and work from a risk-informed lens, creating space for difficult thoughts to be shared openly and without judgment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or a life transition that feels heavier than expected? You may be trying to hold everything together while navigating relationship challenges, cultural expectations, or emotional burnout, and feel unsure how to move forward.
I’m an Associate Therapist who supports individuals through uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, and change. As a South Asian woman, I bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens to my work and strive to create a space where culture, family systems, and lived experiences are openly explored and honoured.
I am trained in suicide awareness and work from a risk-informed lens, creating space for difficult thoughts to be shared openly and without judgment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or a life transition that feels heavier than expected? You may be trying to hold everything together while navigating relationship challenges, cultural expectations, or emotional burnout, and feel unsure how to move forward.
I’m an Associate Therapist who supports individuals through uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, and change. As a South Asian woman, I bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens to my work and strive to create a space where culture, family systems, and lived experiences are openly explored and honoured.
Hiya! I'm honoured that your search has led you here. I work with adults and children offering play-based, nature-based, and integrative therapeutic techniques in Kelowna. Together, we'll create more awareness, nurture what needs healing, process what is stuck, and move towards the best version of yourself. I believe that we are intrinsically good, that we are all capable of growth and change, and that your very existence means that you are worthy. I want to help you believe that, too.
Hiya! I'm honoured that your search has led you here. I work with adults and children offering play-based, nature-based, and integrative therapeutic techniques in Kelowna. Together, we'll create more awareness, nurture what needs healing, process what is stuck, and move towards the best version of yourself. I believe that we are intrinsically good, that we are all capable of growth and change, and that your very existence means that you are worthy. I want to help you believe that, too.
With over 15 years in the field, I bring a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to my practice. My educational background in both biology and psychology uniquely equips me to understand the intricate interplay between mind and body, allowing me to offer a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. I specialize in supporting clients with nervous system dysregulation, trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. I also have a passion for supporting clients with a neurodivergent profile. This includes a deep knowledge in helping those diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
With over 15 years in the field, I bring a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to my practice. My educational background in both biology and psychology uniquely equips me to understand the intricate interplay between mind and body, allowing me to offer a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. I specialize in supporting clients with nervous system dysregulation, trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. I also have a passion for supporting clients with a neurodivergent profile. This includes a deep knowledge in helping those diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Do you feel weighted down by stress, unrealistic expectations, anger, guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? Do you find yourself in relationships that resemble your own family dysfunctions and could not break free? Have you somehow become one of those “hurt” people who hurt people? Then you have found the right place to journey with me toward freedom and wholesome living. If you have had your will and funeral wishes prepared ahead, Dignity Therapy (DT)might be what you need next. DT enhances end-of-life experience and its legacy document preserves one’s special memories for many generations to come.
Do you feel weighted down by stress, unrealistic expectations, anger, guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? Do you find yourself in relationships that resemble your own family dysfunctions and could not break free? Have you somehow become one of those “hurt” people who hurt people? Then you have found the right place to journey with me toward freedom and wholesome living. If you have had your will and funeral wishes prepared ahead, Dignity Therapy (DT)might be what you need next. DT enhances end-of-life experience and its legacy document preserves one’s special memories for many generations to come.
Hello, I’m Helen Hofer, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling and a trauma-informed therapist in private practice. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking meaningful and lasting change.
I specialize in grief and loss, and I also support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in an understanding of how early experiences and life events can shape emotional patterns, beliefs, and relationships.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside EMDR, hypnotherapy, and other therapeutic approaches.
Hello, I’m Helen Hofer, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling and a trauma-informed therapist in private practice. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking meaningful and lasting change.
I specialize in grief and loss, and I also support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in an understanding of how early experiences and life events can shape emotional patterns, beliefs, and relationships.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside EMDR, hypnotherapy, and other therapeutic approaches.
I am looking to support individuals who are facing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), ADHD challenges, and those in frontline responder roles. I’m skilled in guiding clients through grief and anger management, with a particular focus on helping men build resilience and personal growth. I’m also passionate about supporting couples in strengthening their relationships, as well as providing guidance in parenting and navigating separation or divorce. In addition to my work in personal growth and mental wellness, I’m highly skilled in addictions counselling.
I am looking to support individuals who are facing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), ADHD challenges, and those in frontline responder roles. I’m skilled in guiding clients through grief and anger management, with a particular focus on helping men build resilience and personal growth. I’m also passionate about supporting couples in strengthening their relationships, as well as providing guidance in parenting and navigating separation or divorce. In addition to my work in personal growth and mental wellness, I’m highly skilled in addictions counselling.
“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.
“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 a Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor, religious trauma recovery coach, and former fundamentalist, I understand the lasting impact of authoritarian religion. Many adults raised this way struggle with self-esteem, boundaries, communication, and decision-making. I help clients assess the effects of indoctrination, examine inherited beliefs, develop a grounded, reality-based worldview, and build safe, supportive secular connections. Just as religion can shape every part of life, healing can too.
As a Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor, religious trauma recovery coach, and former fundamentalist, I understand the lasting impact of authoritarian religion. Many adults raised this way struggle with self-esteem, boundaries, communication, and decision-making. I help clients assess the effects of indoctrination, examine inherited beliefs, develop a grounded, reality-based worldview, and build safe, supportive secular connections. Just as religion can shape every part of life, healing can too.
Dolores is passionate about working with individuals whom have experienced any form of trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, workplace bullying, grief & loss, expected and unexpected life and health transitions. Dolores also enjoys working with couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships and is experienced in supporting couples through family and relationship challenges.
Dolores is passionate about working with individuals whom have experienced any form of trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, workplace bullying, grief & loss, expected and unexpected life and health transitions. Dolores also enjoys working with couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships and is experienced in supporting couples through family and relationship challenges.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences? Are you finding it hard to break free from negative patterns? Are you unsure how to move forward? At ByDesign Clinical Therapy, we will work together to assess barriers, harness strengths, and create meaningful steps toward healing and growth.
Since each person's story is unique, my approach will be tailored to you, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities. These include trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, family systems, narrative, and mindfulness-based methods.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences? Are you finding it hard to break free from negative patterns? Are you unsure how to move forward? At ByDesign Clinical Therapy, we will work together to assess barriers, harness strengths, and create meaningful steps toward healing and growth.
Since each person's story is unique, my approach will be tailored to you, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities. These include trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, family systems, narrative, and mindfulness-based methods.
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, in 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. Often reaching out is the first step.
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, in 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. Often reaching out is the first step.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and have training in: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Gottman Couples Method Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk Trauma Informed Practices
Welcome to Renewed Hope Counselling Services. It is my HOPE that you will find what you need in this part of your life journey through seeking support for whatever challenge you are facing. My name is Alyssa Jackson and I am a mental health therapist specializing in individual therapy. I come with 19 years of professional experience in the field and have life experiences that allow me to have empathy, understanding, insight, patience and encouragement for helping others through challenging and emotionally draining times. I have lived experiences that have allowed me to learn, grow, change and have RENEWED HOPE
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and have training in: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Gottman Couples Method Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk Trauma Informed Practices
Welcome to Renewed Hope Counselling Services. It is my HOPE that you will find what you need in this part of your life journey through seeking support for whatever challenge you are facing. My name is Alyssa Jackson and I am a mental health therapist specializing in individual therapy. I come with 19 years of professional experience in the field and have life experiences that allow me to have empathy, understanding, insight, patience and encouragement for helping others through challenging and emotionally draining times. I have lived experiences that have allowed me to learn, grow, change and have RENEWED HOPE
The connection you share with your counsellor is likely to play a big role in your growth and success in therapy. It’s important to find someone you can be yourself with, and who shows up with the qualities that matter most to you. In my work, I show up as my true self—with energy, humour, thoughtfulness, patience, and compassion. I value open-communication, and won’t shy away from asking thought-provoking questions or challenging behaviours and beliefs to help you see things from a new perspective. I take the time to understand what matters most to you—your goals, values, and the challenges that may be holding you back.
The connection you share with your counsellor is likely to play a big role in your growth and success in therapy. It’s important to find someone you can be yourself with, and who shows up with the qualities that matter most to you. In my work, I show up as my true self—with energy, humour, thoughtfulness, patience, and compassion. I value open-communication, and won’t shy away from asking thought-provoking questions or challenging behaviours and beliefs to help you see things from a new perspective. I take the time to understand what matters most to you—your goals, values, and the challenges that may be holding you back.
Are you looking for greater life satisfaction? Something needs to change but you just can't make it happen on your own? Or perhaps you want to check in with someone objective, for another perspective? Let's talk! Counselling doesn't have to increase your anxiety levels. It can be about two or more people sitting in a safe place, having coffee and a good chat about life. Face to face, online, or on the telephone. I'm a registered psychotherapist and I can help. Maybe for the first time in a long time, it's all about you!
Are you looking for greater life satisfaction? Something needs to change but you just can't make it happen on your own? Or perhaps you want to check in with someone objective, for another perspective? Let's talk! Counselling doesn't have to increase your anxiety levels. It can be about two or more people sitting in a safe place, having coffee and a good chat about life. Face to face, online, or on the telephone. I'm a registered psychotherapist and I can help. Maybe for the first time in a long time, it's all about you!
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.
I am a counsellor of 25 years, with a diverse background in anger management, addictions, domestic violence, emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping individuals process their anger and emotions without the emotional outbursts and rage that can be detrimental to their relationships. Over the years I have helped men and women get to the root of their anger and develop the communication skills to help them express their feelings verbally in a respectful way rather than explosively. I also help individuals find purpose.
I am a counsellor of 25 years, with a diverse background in anger management, addictions, domestic violence, emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping individuals process their anger and emotions without the emotional outbursts and rage that can be detrimental to their relationships. Over the years I have helped men and women get to the root of their anger and develop the communication skills to help them express their feelings verbally in a respectful way rather than explosively. I also help individuals find purpose.
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How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.