Therapists in Vernon, BC
Monica Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
My goal is to transform mental and emotional pain into sources of strength and self-knowledge.
Helping families, individuals and children through difficult experiences has been my career's focus for over 25 years. I utilize child-centered play/art therapy, sand tray work, emotional regulation, cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behavioural therapy. These strategies allow children and adults to reveal their anger, fears sadness or frustrations in order to better understand and express themselves. My holistic and creative approach allows clients to feel comfortable, heal, overcome obstacles and embrace positive changes that can ultimately create a more satisfying quality of life.
My goal is to transform mental and emotional pain into sources of strength and self-knowledge.
Helping families, individuals and children through difficult experiences has been my career's focus for over 25 years. I utilize child-centered play/art therapy, sand tray work, emotional regulation, cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behavioural therapy. These strategies allow children and adults to reveal their anger, fears sadness or frustrations in order to better understand and express themselves. My holistic and creative approach allows clients to feel comfortable, heal, overcome obstacles and embrace positive changes that can ultimately create a more satisfying quality of life.
Phebe-Jane Poole
PhD
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1B
Are you looking for peace? Problem resolution? Habit changes? Help with goal setting? Goal achievement? As a Registered Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Life and Performance Management Coach, Certified Master Hypnotist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, and Spiritual Director, I am committed to helping you transform your life. I believe transformation occurs by gently accessing our own inner knowledge through self-awareness, acceptance, and healing of mind/ body/spirit, in a safe/comfortable environment. Whether you are wanting to make positive changes in your personal/professional life, to reduce stress, to ease emotional/physical pain, or to explore your spirituality, my services can help.
Are you looking for peace? Problem resolution? Habit changes? Help with goal setting? Goal achievement? As a Registered Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Life and Performance Management Coach, Certified Master Hypnotist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, and Spiritual Director, I am committed to helping you transform your life. I believe transformation occurs by gently accessing our own inner knowledge through self-awareness, acceptance, and healing of mind/ body/spirit, in a safe/comfortable environment. Whether you are wanting to make positive changes in your personal/professional life, to reduce stress, to ease emotional/physical pain, or to explore your spirituality, my services can help.
Jessica Hughes
Counsellor, RPC, CEPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
I specialize in life transitions, personal/spiritual growth, chronic illness, end of life, grief & loss and holistic health and wellness lifestyle practices.
Are you tired of being stuck? Tired of beating yourself up? Board with the same old strategies that don't work? Are you ready for change? Many people experience times in their lives when they begin to feel overwhelmed and have difficulty coping. Feelings of shame, fear, loneliness, anger and hurt can have us feeling trapped and like we will never be okay. Counselling can often help people to transition to a place of balance, where they are much better able to cope, and not feel as overwhelmed. Not only will they be better able to cope, they can develop strategies that can make their lives more manageable and balanced in the future.
I specialize in life transitions, personal/spiritual growth, chronic illness, end of life, grief & loss and holistic health and wellness lifestyle practices.
Are you tired of being stuck? Tired of beating yourself up? Board with the same old strategies that don't work? Are you ready for change? Many people experience times in their lives when they begin to feel overwhelmed and have difficulty coping. Feelings of shame, fear, loneliness, anger and hurt can have us feeling trapped and like we will never be okay. Counselling can often help people to transition to a place of balance, where they are much better able to cope, and not feel as overwhelmed. Not only will they be better able to cope, they can develop strategies that can make their lives more manageable and balanced in the future.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1B (Online Only)
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Charles Edelman
Counsellor, PhD, MA, RPC, MPCC-S
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1H
As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.
As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.
Megan DeSimone, The Life Balance Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
Erin Silke-Anderson
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
Erin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She offers individual and couples therapy. In addition to general mental health counselling, she has specialized training in Exposure therapy for anxiety/panic disorder/phobias and EMDR therapy (if appropriate). In her couples therapy, she uses an Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) approach combined with tools taken from the Gottman Method. Erin takes a down-to-earth, empathetic, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach to counselling.
Erin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She offers individual and couples therapy. In addition to general mental health counselling, she has specialized training in Exposure therapy for anxiety/panic disorder/phobias and EMDR therapy (if appropriate). In her couples therapy, she uses an Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) approach combined with tools taken from the Gottman Method. Erin takes a down-to-earth, empathetic, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach to counselling.
Sarah Harris
Counsellor, BSc, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
Hi and welcome! I'm glad you are here. Often, clients seeking counselling support are tired of feeling perpetually stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Their mental health and relationships might be suffering as a result. If this is you: You don't have to do it alone. There is hope for relief and reconnection – together we can make sense of your emotional distress and clear the way for effective, lasting change.
Hi and welcome! I'm glad you are here. Often, clients seeking counselling support are tired of feeling perpetually stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Their mental health and relationships might be suffering as a result. If this is you: You don't have to do it alone. There is hope for relief and reconnection – together we can make sense of your emotional distress and clear the way for effective, lasting change.
Bill Schuilenberg
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
Many of my clients are men with personal and relational challenges, such as sexual addiction, infidelity, compulsive pornography use and intimacy challenges. Depression, addiction and anxiety are often linked with relationship difficulties. Working with you to measure your psychological health, we then find solutions by integrating your psycho-education with your strengths to find a positive way forward. I look forward to helping you reclaim your life from the damage of compulsive sexual behaviours. Online and in-person sessions available.
Many of my clients are men with personal and relational challenges, such as sexual addiction, infidelity, compulsive pornography use and intimacy challenges. Depression, addiction and anxiety are often linked with relationship difficulties. Working with you to measure your psychological health, we then find solutions by integrating your psycho-education with your strengths to find a positive way forward. I look forward to helping you reclaim your life from the damage of compulsive sexual behaviours. Online and in-person sessions available.
Susannah-Joy Schuilenberg
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC, CPTT-II
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B
The safety and confidentiality of the therapeutic relationship creates the opportunity for change and together we craft a plan for change. Using tools and strategies gained over many years of clinical practice, I help you to resolve the anxiety, depression, unhelpful behaviour, and distressed thinking common to all forms of trauma. Identifying your strengths and resources, we leverage these to change or extinguish the coping strategies that no longer serve you well. There IS healing in the present from the traumas of the past creating a future worthy of hope and anticipation.
The safety and confidentiality of the therapeutic relationship creates the opportunity for change and together we craft a plan for change. Using tools and strategies gained over many years of clinical practice, I help you to resolve the anxiety, depression, unhelpful behaviour, and distressed thinking common to all forms of trauma. Identifying your strengths and resources, we leverage these to change or extinguish the coping strategies that no longer serve you well. There IS healing in the present from the traumas of the past creating a future worthy of hope and anticipation.
Brett B. Ginter - Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
NOTE: I AM UNABLE TO ADD NEW CLIENTS AT THE KAMLOOPS LOCATION. (However, consideration is given to first responders (Police, Fire, Ambulance) and Veterans).
NOTE: I AM UNABLE TO ADD NEW CLIENTS AT THE KAMLOOPS LOCATION. (However, consideration is given to first responders (Police, Fire, Ambulance) and Veterans).
Keith Balisky
Counsellor, RCC, MCoun, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1H (Online Only)
Counselling is an important step and you are taking steps on your journey. I aim to be someone that can be present and walk with you through your challenges. My first step is to understand what is working and where are the challenges. We then work together to find a direction that is going to help you grow.
Counselling is an important step and you are taking steps on your journey. I aim to be someone that can be present and walk with you through your challenges. My first step is to understand what is working and where are the challenges. We then work together to find a direction that is going to help you grow.
Online Therapists
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A (Online Only)
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Valerie Harbour
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Kelowna, BC V4T
Some of my areas of counselling experience include marriage and relationship issues, such as communication or trust issues; anxiety or depression, and dealing with chronic pain or life changes.
Life happens. Will you let life happen to you, or will you choose your direction? Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life changes, or just feeling stuck, you always have a choice. I work with individuals, couples and families to cultivate new ways of looking at problems. I will draw on your strengths and also help you develop new skills to assist you along the way.
Some of my areas of counselling experience include marriage and relationship issues, such as communication or trust issues; anxiety or depression, and dealing with chronic pain or life changes.
Life happens. Will you let life happen to you, or will you choose your direction? Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life changes, or just feeling stuck, you always have a choice. I work with individuals, couples and families to cultivate new ways of looking at problems. I will draw on your strengths and also help you develop new skills to assist you along the way.
Connecting Point
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Sicamous, BC V0E
Struggling in your relationship? Feeling stuck? Not sure how or where to start dealing with your challenges? Overwhelmed with all the demands of life and wondering is this all there is? Do you long for connection but feel alone and unimportant? Are you drowning in fear, grief, anger, and frustration? Is the pain and weight of it getting too much to handle? Let me walk alongside of you, listen to you, and together we can work to define your emotions and understand what triggers them. Let's find out what you value, who you are, and what you want your life to be. and get back your power with tools and goals for building that life.
Struggling in your relationship? Feeling stuck? Not sure how or where to start dealing with your challenges? Overwhelmed with all the demands of life and wondering is this all there is? Do you long for connection but feel alone and unimportant? Are you drowning in fear, grief, anger, and frustration? Is the pain and weight of it getting too much to handle? Let me walk alongside of you, listen to you, and together we can work to define your emotions and understand what triggers them. Let's find out what you value, who you are, and what you want your life to be. and get back your power with tools and goals for building that life.
Ferne Strain
Counsellor, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kamloops, BC V2C
I want to help support you in moving forward in your life. Growth and change is difficult to do on your own. I offer a compassionate perspective and a safe environment to explore what is stopping you from living the life you desire. I understand how difficult life can be and how hard it is to ask for help. I come from an attachment and trauma lens and will be there with you throughout your journey. I have worked in the mental health field for 14 years and have a variety of approaches to help you work through your pain. I am a experienced therapist that offers services to veterans, individual, couples and children.
I want to help support you in moving forward in your life. Growth and change is difficult to do on your own. I offer a compassionate perspective and a safe environment to explore what is stopping you from living the life you desire. I understand how difficult life can be and how hard it is to ask for help. I come from an attachment and trauma lens and will be there with you throughout your journey. I have worked in the mental health field for 14 years and have a variety of approaches to help you work through your pain. I am a experienced therapist that offers services to veterans, individual, couples and children.
Jocelyn Watson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
Are you seeking support for religious trauma, complex trauma, or your relationship with food and body (ex: disordered eating, chronic pain, tinnitus)? Emotional, physical and spiritual pain can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us. These disconnections can make it difficult to manage in our daily lives - let alone find support. However, I believe that therapy is one of the ways that we can begin the process of re-connecting with our selves, bodies, and communities. In our work together, I will seek to provide an openness that meets you where you’re at with empathy and non-judgement.
Are you seeking support for religious trauma, complex trauma, or your relationship with food and body (ex: disordered eating, chronic pain, tinnitus)? Emotional, physical and spiritual pain can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us. These disconnections can make it difficult to manage in our daily lives - let alone find support. However, I believe that therapy is one of the ways that we can begin the process of re-connecting with our selves, bodies, and communities. In our work together, I will seek to provide an openness that meets you where you’re at with empathy and non-judgement.
Magdalena Tornyai
Counsellor, MA, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Kamloops, BC V2B
Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.
Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.
Emily Zabel
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Castlegar, BC V1N
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship, and navigate life changes such as the blending of two families, divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship, and navigate life changes such as the blending of two families, divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.