Therapists in V1Y
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.
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.
There are times in life that can leave us feeling vulnerable and alone - my goal is to come alongside you, so you don't have to feel this way. If you are struggling with guilt, shame, life transitions, anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, I can help. I also support adults, teens, and parents who are struggling with relationship dynamics, suicidal ideation, or those who have experienced traumatic events.
There are times in life that can leave us feeling vulnerable and alone - my goal is to come alongside you, so you don't have to feel this way. If you are struggling with guilt, shame, life transitions, anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, I can help. I also support adults, teens, and parents who are struggling with relationship dynamics, suicidal ideation, or those who have experienced traumatic events.
Dr. Constance Heidt
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
I am a registered psychologist working in private practice. I received my PhD from the University of Saskatchewan (2019) and began my career working at a children’s hospital for two years providing services for mental health concerns within a medical setting. Since then, I have been working in private practice providing a range of in-person and remote assessment and intervention services to children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and adults. I use a collaborative approach that focuses on your individual needs and cultural preferences while ensuring the treatment and techniques are proven effective for your mental health concerns.
I am a registered psychologist working in private practice. I received my PhD from the University of Saskatchewan (2019) and began my career working at a children’s hospital for two years providing services for mental health concerns within a medical setting. Since then, I have been working in private practice providing a range of in-person and remote assessment and intervention services to children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and adults. I use a collaborative approach that focuses on your individual needs and cultural preferences while ensuring the treatment and techniques are proven effective for your mental health concerns.
Jessica Alderliesten
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Divorce can be one of life’s most stressful experiences, but it also offers an opportunity for healing, increased self-understanding, and a chance to create new possibilities for the future. My passion is helping individuals, children, and families navigate the challenges of separation, divorce, and co-parenting. I support parents and children as they cope with the emotional complexities of these transitions, providing guidance to those facing relationship shifts and seeking emotional and practical support during difficult times.
Divorce can be one of life’s most stressful experiences, but it also offers an opportunity for healing, increased self-understanding, and a chance to create new possibilities for the future. My passion is helping individuals, children, and families navigate the challenges of separation, divorce, and co-parenting. I support parents and children as they cope with the emotional complexities of these transitions, providing guidance to those facing relationship shifts and seeking emotional and practical support during difficult times.
Justine Cottingham-Leblanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Registered in British Columbia, I offer a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing space to work with you. Together, we can uncover your full story and find creative ways of living to address whatever it is that brings you in.
Registered in British Columbia, I offer a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing space to work with you. Together, we can uncover your full story and find creative ways of living to address whatever it is that brings you in.
Do you feel frustrated or worried more than you do happy and satisfied? Are you having difficulty managing hard times such as illness, workplace stress, loss or troubles with relationships? Or perhaps you know something is wrong, but not sure what it is? Then there is something that you need and the trick is to figure out what it is. I have over 30 years helping people figure out what 'it' is, and get their lives back on track, enjoying happier, more fulfilling lives. Together we will find the solutions that will help you move forward to feel better and enjoy a life you love living.
Do you feel frustrated or worried more than you do happy and satisfied? Are you having difficulty managing hard times such as illness, workplace stress, loss or troubles with relationships? Or perhaps you know something is wrong, but not sure what it is? Then there is something that you need and the trick is to figure out what it is. I have over 30 years helping people figure out what 'it' is, and get their lives back on track, enjoying happier, more fulfilling lives. Together we will find the solutions that will help you move forward to feel better and enjoy a life you love living.
Melissa Campos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSc, BSW, MSW, RSW, YT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! Struggling with anxiety, burnout, or perfectionism? I've been there and know you don't have to go through it alone. I can guide you through the storm so you can be healthier, mentally stronger, and thrive! I enjoy working with adults in roles that require 100% performance, like medicine, aviation, law, education, athletes, and business/ entrepreneurs. I also love supporting post-secondary students and folks new to counselling. I offer a reduced '1st session fee' for any new client that is $20 off the hourly price so we can focus on connection first. I also provide post-secondary students a student rate of $110/session.
Hi! Struggling with anxiety, burnout, or perfectionism? I've been there and know you don't have to go through it alone. I can guide you through the storm so you can be healthier, mentally stronger, and thrive! I enjoy working with adults in roles that require 100% performance, like medicine, aviation, law, education, athletes, and business/ entrepreneurs. I also love supporting post-secondary students and folks new to counselling. I offer a reduced '1st session fee' for any new client that is $20 off the hourly price so we can focus on connection first. I also provide post-secondary students a student rate of $110/session.
Trixie Hennessey Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Trixie Hennessey has extensive experience supporting clients and their families with complex issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, trauma, and self-harm. Trixie helps clients examine their interpersonal relationships and their use of maladaptive coping skills. Trixie would welcome the chance to schedule a free consultation with you in order to help you decide if working together will meet your needs. Trixie is works in person and remotely at this time.
Trixie Hennessey has extensive experience supporting clients and their families with complex issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, trauma, and self-harm. Trixie helps clients examine their interpersonal relationships and their use of maladaptive coping skills. Trixie would welcome the chance to schedule a free consultation with you in order to help you decide if working together will meet your needs. Trixie is works in person and remotely at this time.
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!
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!
Keep North Counselling- Jen Teigen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
Christina has an amazing range of experience that she brings to the counselling relationship from years of working in school, residential, community, and private-practice settings. Her areas of expertise include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, self esteem, self harm, family conflict, parenting and relationships. While she works with clients from all walks and stages of life, she has a special interest in adolescent, parenting, and family work. She takes a client-centered approach, and infuses solution-focused, narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and art-therapy principles.
Christina has an amazing range of experience that she brings to the counselling relationship from years of working in school, residential, community, and private-practice settings. Her areas of expertise include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, self esteem, self harm, family conflict, parenting and relationships. While she works with clients from all walks and stages of life, she has a special interest in adolescent, parenting, and family work. She takes a client-centered approach, and infuses solution-focused, narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and art-therapy principles.
Meet Our Counsellors
Fiona emigrated from the UK with her family to the Okanagan in 2007, where she is a grateful settler on the lands of the Okanagan Syilx people and enjoys spending time engaging in the emerging vibrant cultural scene in the area, including the many festivals and music events, markets, culinary experiences, and local theatre productions. Fiona takes a systemic approach to her clinical work, focusing on promoting connection and strengthening bonds with the belief that this fosters physical and emotional wellbeing and cultivates resiliency. For over 20 years she has worked with individuals and families in various mental health settings.
Fiona emigrated from the UK with her family to the Okanagan in 2007, where she is a grateful settler on the lands of the Okanagan Syilx people and enjoys spending time engaging in the emerging vibrant cultural scene in the area, including the many festivals and music events, markets, culinary experiences, and local theatre productions. Fiona takes a systemic approach to her clinical work, focusing on promoting connection and strengthening bonds with the belief that this fosters physical and emotional wellbeing and cultivates resiliency. For over 20 years she has worked with individuals and families in various mental health settings.
Aman Bhardwaj
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Pursuing counselling may be a significant undertaking for some and therefore, it is imperative to establish an environment that is healing, safe and non-judgemental. I view counselling as a collaborative process, centred on an exploration of feelings and thoughts. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.
Pursuing counselling may be a significant undertaking for some and therefore, it is imperative to establish an environment that is healing, safe and non-judgemental. I view counselling as a collaborative process, centred on an exploration of feelings and thoughts. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.
Cherise Lowe Illuminate Clinical Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself circling around the same issues, or struggling to overcome one particular problem, despite a lot of effort to change? I get how exhausting and sometimes hopeless that place can feel. I work with my clients to drill to the core of what is perpetuating current issues, so that together we create not just coping, but healing. By treating problems at this root level, clients often report having a sense of freedom beyond what they've experienced before. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques, however my specialization is in Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART).
Do you find yourself circling around the same issues, or struggling to overcome one particular problem, despite a lot of effort to change? I get how exhausting and sometimes hopeless that place can feel. I work with my clients to drill to the core of what is perpetuating current issues, so that together we create not just coping, but healing. By treating problems at this root level, clients often report having a sense of freedom beyond what they've experienced before. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques, however my specialization is in Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART).
Are you looking for support with anxiety, emotional regulation, relationship issues, trauma, or just becoming a better version of yourself? Know that you are not alone. I believe that life has a way of making us feel lost, we lose touch with our inner compass, making it difficult to navigate relationships or to tap into joy. You shouldn't have to take this on alone though, which is why it is my goal to come alongside you so we can wade the complexity of life together. With the right support life doesn't have to feel so "blah". If you are ready to dig deep, you are in the right place!
Are you looking for support with anxiety, emotional regulation, relationship issues, trauma, or just becoming a better version of yourself? Know that you are not alone. I believe that life has a way of making us feel lost, we lose touch with our inner compass, making it difficult to navigate relationships or to tap into joy. You shouldn't have to take this on alone though, which is why it is my goal to come alongside you so we can wade the complexity of life together. With the right support life doesn't have to feel so "blah". If you are ready to dig deep, you are in the right place!
Accepting New Clients - Have you lost hope and are feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to move forward? Finding that stress and anxiety are interfering with your day-to-day life? Grieving the loss of someone important to you, or the loss of a dream? Feeling frustrated, numb, or disconnected? We often need support but do not know where to look next. You deserve to be heard and understood. I will meet you wherever you are in your healing journey with an open mind and caring heart. Together, we will shine a light in those dark places and hold safe space for you there – to feel, heal, and navigate the way forward.
Accepting New Clients - Have you lost hope and are feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to move forward? Finding that stress and anxiety are interfering with your day-to-day life? Grieving the loss of someone important to you, or the loss of a dream? Feeling frustrated, numb, or disconnected? We often need support but do not know where to look next. You deserve to be heard and understood. I will meet you wherever you are in your healing journey with an open mind and caring heart. Together, we will shine a light in those dark places and hold safe space for you there – to feel, heal, and navigate the way forward.
Michelle Tucsok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for support with anxiety, relationship issues, OCD, trauma, sexual abuse, and/or religious or spiritual abuse? Know that you are not alone. These challenges can leave us feeling hopeless, isolated, ashamed, and disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us. However, I believe healing is possible when we are offered a safe, non-judgemental space to share our suffering and explore our hopes for the future. If you are hoping to learn strategies to manage constant worry, self-doubt, obsessive thoughts, intrusive memories, nightmares, and stress, let's connect!
Are you looking for support with anxiety, relationship issues, OCD, trauma, sexual abuse, and/or religious or spiritual abuse? Know that you are not alone. These challenges can leave us feeling hopeless, isolated, ashamed, and disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us. However, I believe healing is possible when we are offered a safe, non-judgemental space to share our suffering and explore our hopes for the future. If you are hoping to learn strategies to manage constant worry, self-doubt, obsessive thoughts, intrusive memories, nightmares, and stress, let's connect!
Hi, I’m Ida Uzelman, Registered Professional Counsellor proudly serving the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas.
My mission is to bring hope, healing, and strength to everyone, because no matter what life has thrown at us, together, we can move forward one step at a time.
With deep roots in this community, I am passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges and helping them uncover strength in their struggles. No matter what you’re facing, whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, there is hope, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Hi, I’m Ida Uzelman, Registered Professional Counsellor proudly serving the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas.
My mission is to bring hope, healing, and strength to everyone, because no matter what life has thrown at us, together, we can move forward one step at a time.
With deep roots in this community, I am passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges and helping them uncover strength in their struggles. No matter what you’re facing, whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, there is hope, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Intrinsic Hearts Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Certified EMDR Therapist with over 18 years of experience. By gently interweaving both these modalities, EMDR becomes more gentle! I am passionate about journeying alongside my clients to aid a deeper loving connection with self and in turn with others. By incorporating the mind body connection my clients welcome parts of themselves and their lives that at one time may have been excruciating into an integral, whole and beautiful self. EMDR helps process through the most painful experience so that we can see ourselves in a new and resilient light. It’s such an honour!
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Certified EMDR Therapist with over 18 years of experience. By gently interweaving both these modalities, EMDR becomes more gentle! I am passionate about journeying alongside my clients to aid a deeper loving connection with self and in turn with others. By incorporating the mind body connection my clients welcome parts of themselves and their lives that at one time may have been excruciating into an integral, whole and beautiful self. EMDR helps process through the most painful experience so that we can see ourselves in a new and resilient light. It’s such an honour!
Jess Holtslander
Counsellor, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Grief Recovery Specialist, passionate about helping individuals navigate their grief journey as well as supporting individuals who are neurodivergent. I work with people who have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism/ADHD; have a partner/a child who is Autistic/ADHD; are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one); and/or want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Grief Recovery Specialist, passionate about helping individuals navigate their grief journey as well as supporting individuals who are neurodivergent. I work with people who have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism/ADHD; have a partner/a child who is Autistic/ADHD; are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one); and/or want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in V1Y
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V1Y who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 54% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 53% | Green Shield Canada |
| 51% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in V1Y see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |