Trauma Focused Therapists in Kelowna, BC
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
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
Does this sound familiar?
You’re successful, thoughtful, and strong, and yet, you often feel disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by anxiety, or uncertain in your relationships. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that still echoes in your daily life, or you're exploring your sexuality or intimacy but feel stuck, ashamed, or unsure where to turn. You’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own, through self-help books, yoga, journaling, or simply pushing forward, but deep down, you’re still carrying the weight of unprocessed pain. You’re ready to feel differently. You want to feel safe in your body again. You want to feel connected.
Does this sound familiar?
You’re successful, thoughtful, and strong, and yet, you often feel disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by anxiety, or uncertain in your relationships. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that still echoes in your daily life, or you're exploring your sexuality or intimacy but feel stuck, ashamed, or unsure where to turn. You’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own, through self-help books, yoga, journaling, or simply pushing forward, but deep down, you’re still carrying the weight of unprocessed pain. You’re ready to feel differently. You want to feel safe in your body again. You want to feel connected.
Whether you are struggling with a mental health issue or simply want to achieve a more fulfilling life Jocelyn is here to help. She is compassionate, non-judgemental and experienced. She creates a comfortable space to support you to build inner strategies and become more attuned to your strengths within. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, going through a life transition or just feel generally dissatisfied in your life she can help. You will develop and achieve your personal goals and create a life that leaves you feeling excited and inspired.
Whether you are struggling with a mental health issue or simply want to achieve a more fulfilling life Jocelyn is here to help. She is compassionate, non-judgemental and experienced. She creates a comfortable space to support you to build inner strategies and become more attuned to your strengths within. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, going through a life transition or just feel generally dissatisfied in your life she can help. You will develop and achieve your personal goals and create a life that leaves you feeling excited and inspired.
Life can sometimes feel like a rough sea and counselling can help you navigate the turbulent waters. It is my goal to provide a space where you can work through challenging issues and provide support to navigate these areas of your life. I will support you by acknowledging your unique experiences and struggles with life circumstances, inviting you to explore new ways of coping. It is my belief that connecting to the body, using techniques such as breathing, noticing sensations, and recognizing how sensations are linked to feelings often provides insight and are powerful resources to work through emotions.
Life can sometimes feel like a rough sea and counselling can help you navigate the turbulent waters. It is my goal to provide a space where you can work through challenging issues and provide support to navigate these areas of your life. I will support you by acknowledging your unique experiences and struggles with life circumstances, inviting you to explore new ways of coping. It is my belief that connecting to the body, using techniques such as breathing, noticing sensations, and recognizing how sensations are linked to feelings often provides insight and are powerful resources to work through emotions.
Many people seek counselling while carrying the weight of both present pressures and past experiences. This can leave someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or constantly on edge while still trying to function and care for others. In my practice, I support trauma survivors through a compassionate, paced approach that helps reduce the impact of past experiences, regulate the nervous system, and rebuild safety and self-trust. The goal is not only coping, but reconnecting with meaning, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Many people seek counselling while carrying the weight of both present pressures and past experiences. This can leave someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or constantly on edge while still trying to function and care for others. In my practice, I support trauma survivors through a compassionate, paced approach that helps reduce the impact of past experiences, regulate the nervous system, and rebuild safety and self-trust. The goal is not only coping, but reconnecting with meaning, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility.
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.
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.
My work as a therapist is informed by human resilience and our intrinsic drive to heal. I believe that we are oriented towards growth, and the integration of trauma, life experience and pain is the doorway to actualization. I see therapy as a tool for becoming, it is process of unfolding, discovering and meeting yourself. This work can be challenging: struggle is part of the human experience, however, so is transformation, connection, and change. I work closely with those who have experienced trauma, disordered eating and body image issues, and anxiety and depression.
My work as a therapist is informed by human resilience and our intrinsic drive to heal. I believe that we are oriented towards growth, and the integration of trauma, life experience and pain is the doorway to actualization. I see therapy as a tool for becoming, it is process of unfolding, discovering and meeting yourself. This work can be challenging: struggle is part of the human experience, however, so is transformation, connection, and change. I work closely with those who have experienced trauma, disordered eating and body image issues, and anxiety and depression.
Clients present with a variety of concerns, needs, and goals. Most will be struggling with concerns around anxiety and/or depression. I meet with the client for a thorough history, identify priorities io work on, and then collaboratively develop a treatment approach. I use CBT to conceptualize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and use grounding exercises with a focus on our somatic senses to help calm the client to understand struggles. Clients are invited to their thoughts, beliefs and their values, including dreams. Together, we work with to understand how these "fit" into their life and how well they are working.
Clients present with a variety of concerns, needs, and goals. Most will be struggling with concerns around anxiety and/or depression. I meet with the client for a thorough history, identify priorities io work on, and then collaboratively develop a treatment approach. I use CBT to conceptualize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and use grounding exercises with a focus on our somatic senses to help calm the client to understand struggles. Clients are invited to their thoughts, beliefs and their values, including dreams. Together, we work with to understand how these "fit" into their life and how well they are working.
Therapy in Kelowna for ADHD, trauma, OCD, autism, and creative individuals. I support adults, children, and teens in writing the next chapter of their story while navigating challenges. Together, we'll work towards building peace and a deeper sense of safety and control in your life. With a foundation of empathy, I aim to offer a safe, supportive space where you can be accepted just as you are while working towards living more authentically. My goal is to help you feel supported in making positive and lasting changes. I aim to make a space for you to feel comfortable as your unique self (no masking or people pleasing required).
Therapy in Kelowna for ADHD, trauma, OCD, autism, and creative individuals. I support adults, children, and teens in writing the next chapter of their story while navigating challenges. Together, we'll work towards building peace and a deeper sense of safety and control in your life. With a foundation of empathy, I aim to offer a safe, supportive space where you can be accepted just as you are while working towards living more authentically. My goal is to help you feel supported in making positive and lasting changes. I aim to make a space for you to feel comfortable as your unique self (no masking or people pleasing required).
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 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!
Anxiety and self-criticism stuck in a thought loop? Constantly thinking, worrying about how everyone else is going to react? Social anxiety getting in your way? Dread and burnout about your to-dos and chasing balance? Yeah, I hear you! That’s tiring after a while! Hey folks, I’m Trina. My specialization is in treating anxiety, social anxiety, burnout, and PTSD/trauma. People I work with are often healing overachieving tendencies, relationship trauma, self-critical thought spirals, and worries about what “should” be. Let’s create a supportive inner dialogue, so that you’re your own biggest cheerleader with a quieter, gentler mind.
Anxiety and self-criticism stuck in a thought loop? Constantly thinking, worrying about how everyone else is going to react? Social anxiety getting in your way? Dread and burnout about your to-dos and chasing balance? Yeah, I hear you! That’s tiring after a while! Hey folks, I’m Trina. My specialization is in treating anxiety, social anxiety, burnout, and PTSD/trauma. People I work with are often healing overachieving tendencies, relationship trauma, self-critical thought spirals, and worries about what “should” be. Let’s create a supportive inner dialogue, so that you’re your own biggest cheerleader with a quieter, gentler mind.
For years, I believed that it was a waste of time to have feelings or to be aware of my body.
As a clinician, I draw from both top-down (mind-based) and bottom-up (body-based) approaches to support healing and integration. We might explore your thoughts and patterns to make sense of your experiences, or gently work with the nervous system to release what has been held in the body. My work is grounded in somatic therapy, relational connection, and the belief that healing happens not just through insight, but through lived, & safe experiences. Therapy with me is paced, compassionate, and experiential.
For years, I believed that it was a waste of time to have feelings or to be aware of my body.
As a clinician, I draw from both top-down (mind-based) and bottom-up (body-based) approaches to support healing and integration. We might explore your thoughts and patterns to make sense of your experiences, or gently work with the nervous system to release what has been held in the body. My work is grounded in somatic therapy, relational connection, and the belief that healing happens not just through insight, but through lived, & safe experiences. Therapy with me is paced, compassionate, and experiential.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns; including histories of trauma, depression, stress/burnout and anxiety. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, both the experience of single traumatic event and histories of childhood abuse or complex trauma. This may present as concerns with nightmares, distressing memories, persistent low mood, persistent anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, feeling numb, feelings of worthlessness, guilt or shame, struggling with a harsh inner critic, and/or difficulty in relationships, among other symptoms.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns; including histories of trauma, depression, stress/burnout and anxiety. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, both the experience of single traumatic event and histories of childhood abuse or complex trauma. This may present as concerns with nightmares, distressing memories, persistent low mood, persistent anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, feeling numb, feelings of worthlessness, guilt or shame, struggling with a harsh inner critic, and/or difficulty in relationships, among other symptoms.
I work most effectively with clients who feel stuck, knowing something needs to change but are unsure how to get there. Whether navigating trauma, life changes, relationship and intergenerational patterns, questioning meaning, or are having a hard time showing up or feeling as they want to, my clients are at the point where they are willing to try a different approach with someone new.
I draw from evidence-based modalities that shift thinking and behaviour, integrate parts, and process emotions. I also utilize somatic approaches that address the nervous system, releasing patterns and trapped tension and emotions.
I work most effectively with clients who feel stuck, knowing something needs to change but are unsure how to get there. Whether navigating trauma, life changes, relationship and intergenerational patterns, questioning meaning, or are having a hard time showing up or feeling as they want to, my clients are at the point where they are willing to try a different approach with someone new.
I draw from evidence-based modalities that shift thinking and behaviour, integrate parts, and process emotions. I also utilize somatic approaches that address the nervous system, releasing patterns and trapped tension and emotions.
I have a trauma-focused lens in my practice.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
I have a trauma-focused lens in my practice.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
Sometimes life presents us with challenges that we didn't ask for. This can feel unfair, and navigating our struggles can feel overwhelming. It's not lost on me the strength that it takes to seek help. I believe in resilience, and that you know yourself better than anyone. Sometimes you just need some support discovering your true self.
Sometimes life presents us with challenges that we didn't ask for. This can feel unfair, and navigating our struggles can feel overwhelming. It's not lost on me the strength that it takes to seek help. I believe in resilience, and that you know yourself better than anyone. Sometimes you just need some support discovering your true self.
Relationships can feel overwhelming when communication breaks down, intimacy fades, trust is damaged, or conflict becomes a constant struggle. Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, infidelity, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, or workplace stress, meaningful change is possible. I help individuals and couples create healthier relationships, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve emotional and sexual intimacy, and develop practical strategies for lasting growth.
Relationships can feel overwhelming when communication breaks down, intimacy fades, trust is damaged, or conflict becomes a constant struggle. Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, infidelity, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, or workplace stress, meaningful change is possible. I help individuals and couples create healthier relationships, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve emotional and sexual intimacy, and develop practical strategies for lasting growth.
I pride myself on meeting all clients – regardless of presenting problem, background or experience – where they are. Each and every individual is unique in who they are and what they bring to therapy, which will influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
I pride myself on meeting all clients – regardless of presenting problem, background or experience – where they are. Each and every individual is unique in who they are and what they bring to therapy, which will influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
The distressing experiences we all face can leave us with negative and untrue beliefs about ourselves that can contribute to anxiety, overwhelm and negative thoughts. I use Evidence based practices such as EMDR to re wire the brain and find new perspectives and beliefs that support clients goals.
Having large emotional reactions to situations, feeling overwhelmed or anxious much of the time and low self worth are often signs of trauma stuck in the body. Clients have reported that reprocessing memories has lead to a greater sense of peace in their lives which allows them to deal with conflict and crisis more effectively.
The distressing experiences we all face can leave us with negative and untrue beliefs about ourselves that can contribute to anxiety, overwhelm and negative thoughts. I use Evidence based practices such as EMDR to re wire the brain and find new perspectives and beliefs that support clients goals.
Having large emotional reactions to situations, feeling overwhelmed or anxious much of the time and low self worth are often signs of trauma stuck in the body. Clients have reported that reprocessing memories has lead to a greater sense of peace in their lives which allows them to deal with conflict and crisis more effectively.
I want to walk beside you in your mental health journey to understand the challenges you may be facing from a holistic approach. By incorporating grounding tools, mental training techniques or EMDR I want to support you in finding or rediscovering your passion for life. I work with clients to not only identify their strengths in life but to understand areas that may need extra focus. I want to start where you are in your journey and work together to help you thrive in life. My specialties include working with athletes, neurodivergent individuals and youth.
I want to walk beside you in your mental health journey to understand the challenges you may be facing from a holistic approach. By incorporating grounding tools, mental training techniques or EMDR I want to support you in finding or rediscovering your passion for life. I work with clients to not only identify their strengths in life but to understand areas that may need extra focus. I want to start where you are in your journey and work together to help you thrive in life. My specialties include working with athletes, neurodivergent individuals and youth.
