Therapists in V1Y

We are a mental health clinic in Kelowna, BC that has a fantastic team of RCC therapists to find the right fit for YOU, your uniqued needs, story, and schedule. We believe the right fit is the most important part, that is why we have various specialities from anxiety, stress, depression, couples, athletes, body image, disordered eating, confidence, CBT, postpartum, trauma, emdr, and more. We serve children, youth, teens, adults, individuals, couples and families. We offer online, phone, walk and talk therapy, and in office counselling at our two clinic locations in Kelowna. See www.alivecounselling.com for more information :)

YOU CAN ENRICH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERIENCE A MORE FULFILLING LIFE! - ask me how. I grew up in Kelowna, receiving my education in BC, Europe, & the USA. While teaching at the Belgian Bible Institute in Belgium for 11 years, I was also a prison chaplain (1980 - 1989). In BC, I taught at college level; I co-produced 18 TV programs (9 - Boundaries, 9 - Depression); I've been an instructor of counselling training for the Salvation Army. My counselling is wholistic, eclectic, pragmatic - addressing issues including abuse, addictions, anger, stress, depression, grief, fears/phobias, relationships, trauma, PTSD, weight loss, separation/divorce.

Are you looking for greater life satisfaction? Something needs to change but you just can't make it happen on your own? Or perhaps you want to check in with someone objective, for another perspective? Let's talk! Counselling doesn't have to increase your anxiety levels. It can be about two or more people sitting in a safe place, having coffee and a good chat about life. Face to face, online, or on the telephone. I'm a registered psychotherapist and I can help. Maybe for the first time in a long time, it's all about you!

You may be hearing it from your partner, or from your kid's teachers and even from yourself that something has to change. I think of the 90's song, "I'm not sick, but I'm not well." You don't need to be in crisis or at your limit to seek help from a professional. Often seeking help is the first sign that you are serious about the solution and the growth that is inevitable. Change can be difficult, but you don't need to do it alone. I offer a practical and experienced approach to change, improved communication, self-regulation and acceptance of the challenges that are a call to growth. I work with children, parents and individuals.

Hello Everyone! If you’re here, that means you’ve taken the first step in moving towards reaching your goals; whether that goal is to find help to deal with anxiety, learn new coping skills, work through traumatic events, or seek support with whatever goal you’re trying to reach. My areas of expertise are trauma, grief and eating disorders. I have helped clients to understand their trauma and learn how to cope, to understand grief and it's impact on their lives, and to understand disordered eating and repairing relationship with food.

Do strong emotions and memories impact how you live? Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can create negative thoughts and feelings and negatively impact our overall well-being. We may experience anxiety/depression, addiction, chronic stress, etc. Coping mechanisms may become ineffective or even harmful over time. Are you new to therapy - or have been to therapy before - call to discuss how trauma therapy may help.

Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, genuine, empathetic therapeutic environment where clients are honored and empowered to explore their emotional world. I work collaboratively with clients to determine therapy goals and implement strategies to promote positive effective change. I work with individuals, couples, and families using an integrative approach drawing from a number of therapeutic modalities tailored to fit client needs. I have extensive knowledge in the field of trauma (attachment, physical, emotional, sexual) and related conditions such as: depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem and relational challenges.

Although not all of the last 30+ years of Sandy's professional career has been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative. She helps clients focus on creating solutions while intensely listening and understanding the individuals thoughts and behaviours within the context of their culture and unique story.

Together we will create a safe and brave space to explore, understand and work through any challenges, issues and topics that bring you to counselling. We will examine patterns of behaviours, the stories we tell ourselves, and deep emotional wounds, which may present as anxiety, grief, loss, low self-esteem or ‘just going through a hard time’. Counselling allows us to feel our sadness, our anger, and celebrate our joy all while we develop new skills.

I believe life’s most difficult moments are an opportunity and gift - guiding our way to the life and experiences we’ve ultimately been looking for. With a linear, logical, yet creative mind, crossed with a deeply open and compassionate heart, I hold space for you to align with your deepest truth. Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.

Ethical, caring and safe relationships form the fabric of a rich and joyful life, therefore, individual and community healing go hand in hand. We believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship, where clients can feel valued and empowered to envision, practice and create change. Creating this relationship is the starting point for therapy. In all aspects of our work - therapy, assessment, consultation and education - we are committed to our clients and to the bonds of family, friendship and community that sustain them. We are proud of the way that we, as a practice, contribute to community health.

I am a dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience as a Nationally Certified Counsellor, Mental Health Clinician, and Registered Art Therapist, specializing in working with children, youth, and families. I am also a member of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, the American Art Therapy Association, and I hold a B.C. teaching certificate. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental, and inclusive atmosphere where individuals and families can explore their challenges and experiences.

I'm a Psychological Associate completing my candidacy with the Psychological Association of Manitoba and am registered with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. Therapy is about reconnecting the pathway between our awareness of the world around us, the lens we’ve evolved from the inside out, and the physiological state of our bodies. A process that should be fluid and natural can become staggered when we experience loss, crises, confusion, addiction, traumatic events or relational dynamics, and chronic pain. Often this fragmentation can feel so “normal” that we don’t recognize it until life throws up a roadblock.

One of the most courageous things you can do is decide to take control of your healing. I admire the fact you are here, because I know how challenging it back be to take this first step. It would be my privilege to support you through all the steps that follow as you recover, heal, and create the life you want and deserve. I support clients who are tired of feeling anxious, stressed, and/or depressed; who want to silence that inner-critic, heal from pain and loss, build their self esteem, improve their relationships, and take charge of their lives again.

I am a compassionate, caring professional, I will be right there with you along this therapeutic process. ​I practice from a client-centred holistic approach. We will work together to find strategies that works for you, to help to reach your goals, connecting with you inherent healing capacity and supporting your strengths. I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for more than 20 years. I am Bilingual (Spanish and English) Registered Art therapist, Registered Counsellor, Yoga Teacher and a Reiki Master.

You're looking for much more than a therapist - you're here because you desire something to change in your life or relationships. I empower people and their relationships to overcome obstacles, connect, rediscover and reclaim their best and authentic lives. I work to create a safe and confidential space for all - to freely explore, acknowledge, resist external pressures and move towards what's right for you. I don’t “diagnose,” fix “disorders,” or pathologize “patients” - I collaborate with people in practical ways that consider their experiences, their needs, their style, their goals - at their pace.

I believe that hard times are sometimes a blessing in disguise. We do have to suffer but, in the end, it makes us stronger, better, and wiser. I am a trauma focused therapist with a passion for helping people discover their inner strengths and wisdom. I enjoy helping and supporting those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, loneliness, relationship concerns, and everything else that life throws at us. I rely heavily on my own knowledge and intuition gained through personal healing.

My ideal client appreciates that change is a process and that we're in a collaborative relationship. My ideal client values personal responsibility and my straightforward style. Also, I provide a professional safe place for self-exploration and excellent clinical experience. This is your journey which we'll explore together.

I am a holistic-based Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) and Health & Wellness Coach. There are times when we feel like we may need some guidance or mentoring from a professional. As your counsellor, my mission is to help you find balance and improve your overall well-being. My clients emerge from our sessions feeling stronger, empowered and self-aware. I specialize in the treatment of a variety of mental, emotional and behavioural issues, including anxiety, stress, grief, loss and trauma. I bring special expertise in areas such as health, chronic medical issues, family conflict and interpersonal relationship issues.