Existential Therapists in V1W
Janice Selbie
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W (Online Only)
As a Registered Professional Counsellor and religious trauma recovery coach with a fundamentalist background, I help navigate the transition from religious to post-religious life. I understand the multiple losses that accompany religious deconversion: Community, purpose, identity, world view, employment (if clergy or missionary), and more. My clients come from a variety of authoritarian backgrounds including religious, political, and wellness. Together we explore the damage caused by indoctrination, developing a healthy & reality based worldview, creating a new identity, and how to build a healthy & supportive secular community.
As a Registered Professional Counsellor and religious trauma recovery coach with a fundamentalist background, I help navigate the transition from religious to post-religious life. I understand the multiple losses that accompany religious deconversion: Community, purpose, identity, world view, employment (if clergy or missionary), and more. My clients come from a variety of authoritarian backgrounds including religious, political, and wellness. Together we explore the damage caused by indoctrination, developing a healthy & reality based worldview, creating a new identity, and how to build a healthy & supportive secular community.
Siarra Sens
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W (Online Only)
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I work with curious and thoughtful individuals who want to know themselves deeply and become their most authentic and powerful Self. I am particularly fond of working with those in/around their Saturn Return—the quarterlifers (early 20s to mid 30s)—but I work with individuals ages 18 to 80.
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I work with curious and thoughtful individuals who want to know themselves deeply and become their most authentic and powerful Self. I am particularly fond of working with those in/around their Saturn Return—the quarterlifers (early 20s to mid 30s)—but I work with individuals ages 18 to 80.
Lisa Webster
Counsellor, BEd, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
What makes Lisa stand out is her warm personality and her straight forward approach. With gentleness and humour, she guides clients to find their own insights, while providing tools and teaching techniques clients can use on their own. In a non-judgemental setting, Lisa helps clients to quickly achieve their goals. Lisa Webster's style is perfect for motivated individuals who are ready to make rapid change. Lisa focuses on achieving results. What used to take months or even years can often be resolved in sessions, saving time and money.
What makes Lisa stand out is her warm personality and her straight forward approach. With gentleness and humour, she guides clients to find their own insights, while providing tools and teaching techniques clients can use on their own. In a non-judgemental setting, Lisa helps clients to quickly achieve their goals. Lisa Webster's style is perfect for motivated individuals who are ready to make rapid change. Lisa focuses on achieving results. What used to take months or even years can often be resolved in sessions, saving time and money.
Jackie C Frasch
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
By initiating the process to schedule your initial counseling session, you have taken an important step forward. We recognize that embarking on a personal journey of self-improvement can evoke a blend of emotions, including a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Your needs encompass finding a nurturing and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and acquire practical skills to effectively address them. It is clear that you are seeking guidance and inspiration to gain valuable insights into your personal journey, along with ongoing support to sustain your progress over time.
By initiating the process to schedule your initial counseling session, you have taken an important step forward. We recognize that embarking on a personal journey of self-improvement can evoke a blend of emotions, including a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Your needs encompass finding a nurturing and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and acquire practical skills to effectively address them. It is clear that you are seeking guidance and inspiration to gain valuable insights into your personal journey, along with ongoing support to sustain your progress over time.
Izabella Zalewski
Counsellor, BA, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
Do you wake up in the morning with dread and little energy at the thought of getting up and facing the day, or feel anxious and overwhelmed when facing daily tasks that seem simple to everyone else? Do you find yourself repeating patterns of thought or behavior to calm yourself from thoughts of incoming dread and wonder if if it's OCD? Or perhaps it feels like all you and your partner seem to do lately is argue, feel impatient with one another and seem to misunderstand what each of you is trying to communicate. Do you look at your partner, feel disconnected and lonely and wonder "what happened to us?"
Do you wake up in the morning with dread and little energy at the thought of getting up and facing the day, or feel anxious and overwhelmed when facing daily tasks that seem simple to everyone else? Do you find yourself repeating patterns of thought or behavior to calm yourself from thoughts of incoming dread and wonder if if it's OCD? Or perhaps it feels like all you and your partner seem to do lately is argue, feel impatient with one another and seem to misunderstand what each of you is trying to communicate. Do you look at your partner, feel disconnected and lonely and wonder "what happened to us?"
Camilla Enns
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
Is persistent worry, overwhelm, or irritability holding you back from enjoying your life or feeling fully present? Is this impacting the relationships you care about most, or your career? Maybe you are simply curious about personal growth and looking for an opportunity to learn more about yourself? If so, I’m glad you’re here.
Is persistent worry, overwhelm, or irritability holding you back from enjoying your life or feeling fully present? Is this impacting the relationships you care about most, or your career? Maybe you are simply curious about personal growth and looking for an opportunity to learn more about yourself? If so, I’m glad you’re here.
Marie Martin
Counsellor, BMsc, RPC, NLP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, BrainSpotting, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, BrainSpotting, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
Merel Scheepens
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W (Online Only)
If you want to find your own life back, I would love to be your guide. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I specialize in PTSD and Complex Trauma. I have done extensive training in working with trauma with adolescents and adults. I am trustworthy. I work with the newest trauma therapy modalities. I use a combination of parts work (Internal Family Systems), Somatic therapy, eye-brain techniques, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Attachment theory. I am certified in level 2 of Complex Trauma Certification Training (CCPT-2). I have lived in four countries and aim to be culturally informed, strength-based, and collaborative.
If you want to find your own life back, I would love to be your guide. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I specialize in PTSD and Complex Trauma. I have done extensive training in working with trauma with adolescents and adults. I am trustworthy. I work with the newest trauma therapy modalities. I use a combination of parts work (Internal Family Systems), Somatic therapy, eye-brain techniques, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Attachment theory. I am certified in level 2 of Complex Trauma Certification Training (CCPT-2). I have lived in four countries and aim to be culturally informed, strength-based, and collaborative.
The Happyness Center
Counsellor, RPC, IAYT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
Counselling can be helpful to people who are struggling to cope with daily life for a long time or people who need support to move them through challenging moments. Our main objective is to help clients discover their true authentic self. Some of the issues we help include Trauma, PTSD, and mental conditioning like Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Addictions, self-esteem, cognitive, and behavioural issues. During the sessions, we will help clients feel connected, build inner confidence, and create boundaries, to have better control of their life. We will help clients feel empowered and build inner resilience to feel happy and relaxed.
Counselling can be helpful to people who are struggling to cope with daily life for a long time or people who need support to move them through challenging moments. Our main objective is to help clients discover their true authentic self. Some of the issues we help include Trauma, PTSD, and mental conditioning like Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Addictions, self-esteem, cognitive, and behavioural issues. During the sessions, we will help clients feel connected, build inner confidence, and create boundaries, to have better control of their life. We will help clients feel empowered and build inner resilience to feel happy and relaxed.
Pete Grinberg
Counsellor, BA, Bed, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
Life can brings unexpected changes: Relationships come to an end; There may be Infidelity, failure, and disappointments. For those who value spirituality and faith there is a loss of hope. Alcohol and/or drug issues take control. If any of this resonates with you it may be a good time to consider counselling. I have a passion for people who struggle with chronic anxiety, aging gracefully, faith issues, addictions, depression, and relationship strife. I also have good understanding of the complicated world of blended families, those who struggle with work/family balance, and men who struggle with gaming/porn addictions.
Life can brings unexpected changes: Relationships come to an end; There may be Infidelity, failure, and disappointments. For those who value spirituality and faith there is a loss of hope. Alcohol and/or drug issues take control. If any of this resonates with you it may be a good time to consider counselling. I have a passion for people who struggle with chronic anxiety, aging gracefully, faith issues, addictions, depression, and relationship strife. I also have good understanding of the complicated world of blended families, those who struggle with work/family balance, and men who struggle with gaming/porn addictions.
Lenka Pitonakova
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate, PhD, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W (Online Only)
Do you secretly struggle with your high-demand life? Do you tend to please others and always give your 110% while you wonder if it's all worth it? Do you find it hard to connect with people and to allow yourself to feel? I believe that everyone deserves to be their true self - my greatest passion is helping others to show up authentically, confidently, and with a sense of balance. I'll work with you on deepening your self-awareness, increasing your sense of self-worth, and setting boundaries. With a natural curiosity about what the world looks like through your eyes, I offer support, encouragement and understanding.
Do you secretly struggle with your high-demand life? Do you tend to please others and always give your 110% while you wonder if it's all worth it? Do you find it hard to connect with people and to allow yourself to feel? I believe that everyone deserves to be their true self - my greatest passion is helping others to show up authentically, confidently, and with a sense of balance. I'll work with you on deepening your self-awareness, increasing your sense of self-worth, and setting boundaries. With a natural curiosity about what the world looks like through your eyes, I offer support, encouragement and understanding.
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Kimberly Castle
Counsellor, RTC, CAMC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
The quality of our lives is based partly upon the quality of the questions we ask ourselves daily. I hold a core belief in the power of people and relationships to heal and transform. I think that nothing should be labelled as good or bad, right or wrong, it is simply effective and ineffective. Therapy can allow us to find patterns that are no longer serving us, or beliefs that are keeping us from healthy connections with others. I aim to create a safe space, relaxed, empathetic and confidential environment. This positive context helps us explore new ways for your to connect to yourself, and to those you are in relationships with.
The quality of our lives is based partly upon the quality of the questions we ask ourselves daily. I hold a core belief in the power of people and relationships to heal and transform. I think that nothing should be labelled as good or bad, right or wrong, it is simply effective and ineffective. Therapy can allow us to find patterns that are no longer serving us, or beliefs that are keeping us from healthy connections with others. I aim to create a safe space, relaxed, empathetic and confidential environment. This positive context helps us explore new ways for your to connect to yourself, and to those you are in relationships with.
Melyssa Hudson
Counsellor, MA, CCC, BSc, BA
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
What I offer is the place to explore the depths of your courage, your inner wisdom, and your capacity to become who you want to be. Right now, in this moment, you know what is not serving you any longer, habits you want to break and thoughts you want to stop thinking. By seeking support on your journey, you are taking the first and most challenging step: choosing courage.
What I offer is the place to explore the depths of your courage, your inner wisdom, and your capacity to become who you want to be. Right now, in this moment, you know what is not serving you any longer, habits you want to break and thoughts you want to stop thinking. By seeking support on your journey, you are taking the first and most challenging step: choosing courage.
Hanh My Sapsai
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
Are you tired of arguing with your child or teen about their grades or completing their homework? Is your child highly sensitive, resistant to feedback, or difficult to motivate? Many parents start to seek educational support services for their child or teen when they receive a less-than-ideal report card from the teacher. Others perhaps start to notice signs that their child or teen may not be performing as well as they are capable of. Regardless of whether your child or teen has a diagnosed learning difficulty, mental health concern, or some other form of neurodiversity, I am here to help restore peace and calm to your family!
Are you tired of arguing with your child or teen about their grades or completing their homework? Is your child highly sensitive, resistant to feedback, or difficult to motivate? Many parents start to seek educational support services for their child or teen when they receive a less-than-ideal report card from the teacher. Others perhaps start to notice signs that their child or teen may not be performing as well as they are capable of. Regardless of whether your child or teen has a diagnosed learning difficulty, mental health concern, or some other form of neurodiversity, I am here to help restore peace and calm to your family!
Hopeful Pathways Counselling - Dr. Zoë Sehn
Counsellor, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
Please note: If you have not received a response, please check your spam folder. Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.
Please note: If you have not received a response, please check your spam folder. Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.
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Existential Counsellors
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.