Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Kelowna, BC
We all desire to discover and experience the best parts of who we are. But sometimes we need help exploring those parts of ourselves where we experience struggle or pain. Whether you are experiencing the negative impacts of trauma, engaging in unhealthy behaviours, or seeking new tools to be the best version of yourself, therapy can make a difference. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years experience. My approach is informed by the mind-body connection, attachment theory, and the recent contributions of neuroscience. My goal is to provide the tools and support you need to rediscover the best parts of who you truly are.
We all desire to discover and experience the best parts of who we are. But sometimes we need help exploring those parts of ourselves where we experience struggle or pain. Whether you are experiencing the negative impacts of trauma, engaging in unhealthy behaviours, or seeking new tools to be the best version of yourself, therapy can make a difference. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years experience. My approach is informed by the mind-body connection, attachment theory, and the recent contributions of neuroscience. My goal is to provide the tools and support you need to rediscover the best parts of who you truly are.
Fiona’s counselling is client centered, strength-based, trauma informed and collaborative.
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.
Fiona’s counselling is client centered, strength-based, trauma informed and collaborative.
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.
I specialize in trauma-informed modalities such as PSIP, IFS, AEDP, and EMDR, blending holistic and integrative approaches to create safe, transformative healing spaces.
I'm dedicated to helping us understand the unconscious processes that shape our behaviours. These patterns, often rooted in early childhood, continue to influence our lives today. As experiential beings, we're shaped by our relationships and environments— healing is something we do together, not in isolation. Through psychotherapy, we create a brave, attuned space for relational healing and corrective emotional experiences, fostering our personal growth and creating lasting change.
I specialize in trauma-informed modalities such as PSIP, IFS, AEDP, and EMDR, blending holistic and integrative approaches to create safe, transformative healing spaces.
I'm dedicated to helping us understand the unconscious processes that shape our behaviours. These patterns, often rooted in early childhood, continue to influence our lives today. As experiential beings, we're shaped by our relationships and environments— healing is something we do together, not in isolation. Through psychotherapy, we create a brave, attuned space for relational healing and corrective emotional experiences, fostering our personal growth and creating lasting change.
Elizabeth (Beth) Forbes: Online - Ptsd Trauma Related Concerns
Psychologist, R Psych
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you're ready to take the next step in healing from trauma, reach out today.
Are strong emotions and memories affecting your daily life? Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can lead to negative thoughts and feelings, impacting your overall well-being. This may show up as anxiety, depression, addiction, or persistent stress. Over time, coping mechanisms that once helped might become ineffective or even harmful. Whether you’re new to therapy or have tried it before, reach out today to explore how trauma-focused therapy could support your healing journey.
If you're ready to take the next step in healing from trauma, reach out today.
Are strong emotions and memories affecting your daily life? Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can lead to negative thoughts and feelings, impacting your overall well-being. This may show up as anxiety, depression, addiction, or persistent stress. Over time, coping mechanisms that once helped might become ineffective or even harmful. Whether you’re new to therapy or have tried it before, reach out today to explore how trauma-focused therapy could support your healing journey.
From her perspective, Hailey believes that you do not have to live with the uncomfortable impacts of trauma and anxiety.
Hailey is a goal orientated Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDR-CIT looking to welcome you to a balanced, healthy, and enjoyable lifestyle. Hailey’s experience is specialized in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-development. Hailey is very passionate about providing effective, safe, and attainable therapy. If you are looking to try therapy that is focused on removing triggers or healing from past hurts, then Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) might be the best therapy for you.
From her perspective, Hailey believes that you do not have to live with the uncomfortable impacts of trauma and anxiety.
Hailey is a goal orientated Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDR-CIT looking to welcome you to a balanced, healthy, and enjoyable lifestyle. Hailey’s experience is specialized in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-development. Hailey is very passionate about providing effective, safe, and attainable therapy. If you are looking to try therapy that is focused on removing triggers or healing from past hurts, then Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) might be the best therapy for you.
Her Clients learn to connect to and regulate their bodies, processing their emotions and their Trauma.
Focused on issues such as historical and recent trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, low self-worth, and emotional distress. Andrea empowers her Clients to use their individual strengths to navigate through life’s challenges with confidence. She is passionate about working with Clients with a history of Trauma and uses a Trauma-Informed lens throughout the counselling process. She offers Psycho-education which helps her Clients understand themselves better & teaches her Clients tangible skills that they can use to reduce stress and prevent future crisis.
Her Clients learn to connect to and regulate their bodies, processing their emotions and their Trauma.
Focused on issues such as historical and recent trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, low self-worth, and emotional distress. Andrea empowers her Clients to use their individual strengths to navigate through life’s challenges with confidence. She is passionate about working with Clients with a history of Trauma and uses a Trauma-Informed lens throughout the counselling process. She offers Psycho-education which helps her Clients understand themselves better & teaches her Clients tangible skills that they can use to reduce stress and prevent future crisis.
Three Sisters Counselling Inc.
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, BPEH, RT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
We treat everyone from children to the elderly and have subspecialties in treating anxiety, self-harm and depression, trauma, behaviours, phobias, grief+ loss, self-esteem issues + more!.
We believe the client + counsellor must fit, so we have multiple practitioners with two locations so you can choose a therapist with whom you connect. We are an all-female team who understands you on both a personal and professional level. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment free from judgement and invite you to start exactly where you are!
We treat everyone from children to the elderly and have subspecialties in treating anxiety, self-harm and depression, trauma, behaviours, phobias, grief+ loss, self-esteem issues + more!.
We believe the client + counsellor must fit, so we have multiple practitioners with two locations so you can choose a therapist with whom you connect. We are an all-female team who understands you on both a personal and professional level. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment free from judgement and invite you to start exactly where you are!
As a trauma therapist, I support individuals healing from relational trauma with compassion and understanding.
Trauma Counsellor. Relational trauma can leave deep scars that affect your ability to feel safe and connected in your relationships. You may find yourself struggling with trust, setting boundaries, or feeling worthy of love and care. It's common to experience heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, or feelings of shame and unworthiness in the aftermath of relational trauma. Whether it stemmed from a difficult childhood, a dysfunctional relationship, or betrayal by someone you trusted, these experiences can make it hard to form healthy, fulfilling connections and navigate everyday life without being overwhelmed by past hurts.
As a trauma therapist, I support individuals healing from relational trauma with compassion and understanding.
Trauma Counsellor. Relational trauma can leave deep scars that affect your ability to feel safe and connected in your relationships. You may find yourself struggling with trust, setting boundaries, or feeling worthy of love and care. It's common to experience heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, or feelings of shame and unworthiness in the aftermath of relational trauma. Whether it stemmed from a difficult childhood, a dysfunctional relationship, or betrayal by someone you trusted, these experiences can make it hard to form healthy, fulfilling connections and navigate everyday life without being overwhelmed by past hurts.
My areas of specialization include: complex trauma, abuse (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, spiritual), domestic violence, codependency, anxiety, panic, chronic pain, mood dysregulation, depression, self-harm, suicidality, anger, irritability, eating disorders, shame, body acceptance, grief, addictive behaviors, boundaries and personal growth.
Living through traumatic experiences can be debilitating, leaving us with the feeling of being stuck, isolated, and helpless. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my role is to empower individuals to take a proactive role in their healing process, regain control and heal from the inside-out. I hold specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy - providing flexibility to pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques to effectively support each individual client in meeting their unique therapy needs.
My areas of specialization include: complex trauma, abuse (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, spiritual), domestic violence, codependency, anxiety, panic, chronic pain, mood dysregulation, depression, self-harm, suicidality, anger, irritability, eating disorders, shame, body acceptance, grief, addictive behaviors, boundaries and personal growth.
Living through traumatic experiences can be debilitating, leaving us with the feeling of being stuck, isolated, and helpless. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my role is to empower individuals to take a proactive role in their healing process, regain control and heal from the inside-out. I hold specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy - providing flexibility to pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques to effectively support each individual client in meeting their unique therapy needs.
In a heart-centred, gentle, emotionally safe, trauma-sensitive and supportive way, we will explore together to help you see and access your healing, wisdom and growth.
Hi, I’m Janice. I work with a variety of populations and have witnessed and supported many individuals living with emotional pain, attachment wounds, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, infertility, loneliness, isolation, shame, guilt, loss, grief, fear, frustration, sense of not belonging, losses of identity, lack of self-compassion and purpose. It is my deepest privilege to support you on your healing path, to witness and help you to see your innate beauty and wisdom, reclaim your authentic self and find more peace and meaning in your life.
In a heart-centred, gentle, emotionally safe, trauma-sensitive and supportive way, we will explore together to help you see and access your healing, wisdom and growth.
Hi, I’m Janice. I work with a variety of populations and have witnessed and supported many individuals living with emotional pain, attachment wounds, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, infertility, loneliness, isolation, shame, guilt, loss, grief, fear, frustration, sense of not belonging, losses of identity, lack of self-compassion and purpose. It is my deepest privilege to support you on your healing path, to witness and help you to see your innate beauty and wisdom, reclaim your authentic self and find more peace and meaning in your life.
OK Clinical Therapy Group - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Seeking a more fulfilling life? If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or the lingering impact of trauma, you’re not alone. The pressures of life, parenting challenges, and daily stress can feel overwhelming. Many people today grapple with anxiety, search for purpose, and work to manage relationships while healing from past experiences. We believe that everyone has the potential to overcome these obstacles, find peace and joy, embrace change, and cultivate hope.
Seeking a more fulfilling life? If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or the lingering impact of trauma, you’re not alone. The pressures of life, parenting challenges, and daily stress can feel overwhelming. Many people today grapple with anxiety, search for purpose, and work to manage relationships while healing from past experiences. We believe that everyone has the potential to overcome these obstacles, find peace and joy, embrace change, and cultivate hope.
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Using SE, we will track your body's sensations to gently release survival energy held in the nervous system, renegotiating trauma and restoring the body, mind and emotions to wholeness and well-being.
Are you ready to heal? Physical pain, anxiety and depression associated with trauma/overwhelming experiences can be compounded by frustration and hopelessness when telling our story doesn't bring relief. After trauma, we can remain seemingly stable for many years until the body's management strategies begin to falter, as the nervous system reaches it's capacity to cope. Trauma has often been misunderstood by doctors and therapists alike, overlooked or dismissed as a key factor in our overall health. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a highly specialized therapy that effectively treats trauma, supporting healing where the rupture has occurred - in the nervous system.
Using SE, we will track your body's sensations to gently release survival energy held in the nervous system, renegotiating trauma and restoring the body, mind and emotions to wholeness and well-being.
Are you ready to heal? Physical pain, anxiety and depression associated with trauma/overwhelming experiences can be compounded by frustration and hopelessness when telling our story doesn't bring relief. After trauma, we can remain seemingly stable for many years until the body's management strategies begin to falter, as the nervous system reaches it's capacity to cope. Trauma has often been misunderstood by doctors and therapists alike, overlooked or dismissed as a key factor in our overall health. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a highly specialized therapy that effectively treats trauma, supporting healing where the rupture has occurred - in the nervous system.
Turn Towards Couples Counselling | Sarah Smith
Counsellor, BFA, MACP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I facilitate discussions that address emotional injuries like infidelity, betrayal, and trauma.
A person’s intimate partner can be one of their greatest sources for pleasure, security, and meaning in life. In such relationships it is NOT normal (or acceptable) to feel isolated, controlled, or demeaned. If this is your experience, I can help. My approach strikes a balance between processing betrayals and regrettable incidents from the past, and ritualising effective practices for building trust, friendship, understanding, and intimacy in the present. I start with a 90-minute assessment, give practical and straight-forward direction, and allow space for each person’s story to unfold.
I facilitate discussions that address emotional injuries like infidelity, betrayal, and trauma.
A person’s intimate partner can be one of their greatest sources for pleasure, security, and meaning in life. In such relationships it is NOT normal (or acceptable) to feel isolated, controlled, or demeaned. If this is your experience, I can help. My approach strikes a balance between processing betrayals and regrettable incidents from the past, and ritualising effective practices for building trust, friendship, understanding, and intimacy in the present. I start with a 90-minute assessment, give practical and straight-forward direction, and allow space for each person’s story to unfold.
Kim Ewing Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MSc, RMFT, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
This combination is powerful for addressing trauma & stuck issues.
I've been practicing since 1995 & I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Marriage & Family Therapist. However, I am now only accepting individual clients 18+. It's clear to me that we can all struggle, even if we are successful in other areas of our lives. Life can be unpredictable & the stress & demands of everyday life, work & relationships can take its toll. As stressors build, you may find yourself struggling with anxiety, mood, eating, body image issues or turning to addictive behaviours. You may also find that unresolved grief or past trauma keeps seeping into your daily life & especially when you least want or expect it.
This combination is powerful for addressing trauma & stuck issues.
I've been practicing since 1995 & I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Marriage & Family Therapist. However, I am now only accepting individual clients 18+. It's clear to me that we can all struggle, even if we are successful in other areas of our lives. Life can be unpredictable & the stress & demands of everyday life, work & relationships can take its toll. As stressors build, you may find yourself struggling with anxiety, mood, eating, body image issues or turning to addictive behaviours. You may also find that unresolved grief or past trauma keeps seeping into your daily life & especially when you least want or expect it.
Specializing in Trauma Therapy, the greater capacity of whole-person healing supports you in empowering release from pain.
Welcoming first timers, as well as those who have been for counselling, maybe many times, still hoping for what really works. Pain requires attention that heals it, not the kind that perpetuates it. We can do a lot on our own; however the best healing is with supportive others. When challenges feel overwhelming, various internal and external issues magnify a sense of never ending. When you feel alone with the struggle of despair, pain, and confusion , this is exactly the time to reach for connection. a basic human instinct. Now is your time. Make the call you deeply long to, or email.
Specializing in Trauma Therapy, the greater capacity of whole-person healing supports you in empowering release from pain.
Welcoming first timers, as well as those who have been for counselling, maybe many times, still hoping for what really works. Pain requires attention that heals it, not the kind that perpetuates it. We can do a lot on our own; however the best healing is with supportive others. When challenges feel overwhelming, various internal and external issues magnify a sense of never ending. When you feel alone with the struggle of despair, pain, and confusion , this is exactly the time to reach for connection. a basic human instinct. Now is your time. Make the call you deeply long to, or email.
I have been providing support for individuals struggling with mental health concerns for over a decade. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-harm and other emotion regulation difficulties. I hope to make people to feel safe and secure in sharing personal challenges and provide a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental perspective on complex struggles and coping difficulties.
I have been providing support for individuals struggling with mental health concerns for over a decade. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-harm and other emotion regulation difficulties. I hope to make people to feel safe and secure in sharing personal challenges and provide a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental perspective on complex struggles and coping difficulties.
I am an Attachment and Trauma Specialist well versed in navigating this terrain with both individuals and couples.
In your darkest moments, there can be the most vibrant growth "But how?" - A lot of people find themselves asking this very question, and if you've found yourself here today, I gather that you're trying to find an answer to; How to heal, how to forgive, how to change, how to bond, how to break-free, and step into the truest version of yourself. I'm here to tell you that there is a way.
I am an Attachment and Trauma Specialist well versed in navigating this terrain with both individuals and couples.
In your darkest moments, there can be the most vibrant growth "But how?" - A lot of people find themselves asking this very question, and if you've found yourself here today, I gather that you're trying to find an answer to; How to heal, how to forgive, how to change, how to bond, how to break-free, and step into the truest version of yourself. I'm here to tell you that there is a way.
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 can 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 can be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
Lisa Sookochoff
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I’m Lisa Sookochoff. Are you looking to create lasting change? With over 18 years of experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I specialize in working 1-1 with adults seeking support in the areas of grief & loss, trauma recovery, life transitions, personal exploration & growth, anxiety & stress reduction, burnout prevention & recovery, ADHD, aging & menopause. I provide both in person counselling in Kelowna, BC and virtual services province wide. My counselling is informed by neuroscience, polyvagal theory, mindfulness and strengths-based practices. I integrate different modalities, including EMDR and ACT.
Hello! I’m Lisa Sookochoff. Are you looking to create lasting change? With over 18 years of experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I specialize in working 1-1 with adults seeking support in the areas of grief & loss, trauma recovery, life transitions, personal exploration & growth, anxiety & stress reduction, burnout prevention & recovery, ADHD, aging & menopause. I provide both in person counselling in Kelowna, BC and virtual services province wide. My counselling is informed by neuroscience, polyvagal theory, mindfulness and strengths-based practices. I integrate different modalities, including EMDR and ACT.
I use evidence based protocols including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Ego State therapy so that you can heal and have happy, healthy relationships, a life free from trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from toxic repetitive relationships, complex trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. Maybe you are looking for a therapist to help you get to the core root of your issues, so you can stop repeating the same toxic relationship patterns. Or someone who will give you space to grieve because you are heartbroken that your relationship fell apart. Perhaps, you want concrete tools you can use when panic takes your breath away, or when anxiety tells you that every situation you're in will end in disaster? Or maybe, past traumatic memories keep haunting you from living fully in the present. I can help!
I use evidence based protocols including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Ego State therapy so that you can heal and have happy, healthy relationships, a life free from trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from toxic repetitive relationships, complex trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. Maybe you are looking for a therapist to help you get to the core root of your issues, so you can stop repeating the same toxic relationship patterns. Or someone who will give you space to grieve because you are heartbroken that your relationship fell apart. Perhaps, you want concrete tools you can use when panic takes your breath away, or when anxiety tells you that every situation you're in will end in disaster? Or maybe, past traumatic memories keep haunting you from living fully in the present. I can help!
