Therapists in V1Y
Are you overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the same frustrating patterns. You want clarity, emotional balance, and better relationships — not just to vent, but to actually grow? You’re looking for real tools to cope with ADHD, anxiety, or self-worth struggles. You’re ready to explore how your past impacts your present, and you want a therapist who offers more than just a listening ear — you want someone who helps you make change happen.
Are you overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the same frustrating patterns. You want clarity, emotional balance, and better relationships — not just to vent, but to actually grow? You’re looking for real tools to cope with ADHD, anxiety, or self-worth struggles. You’re ready to explore how your past impacts your present, and you want a therapist who offers more than just a listening ear — you want someone who helps you make change happen.
I work with adults, youth, and couples through a holistic, integrative lens that values connection, balance, and relational well-being. I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, low self-worth, sexual concerns, relationship challenges, and other concerns. EMDR is available as part of the therapeutic process when appropriate. I also draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy to offer an inclusive, collaborative space that fosters insight, resilience, and lasting change.
I work with adults, youth, and couples through a holistic, integrative lens that values connection, balance, and relational well-being. I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, low self-worth, sexual concerns, relationship challenges, and other concerns. EMDR is available as part of the therapeutic process when appropriate. I also draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy to offer an inclusive, collaborative space that fosters insight, resilience, and lasting change.
Intrinsic Hearts Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Kelowna, BC V1Y
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!
Accepting new male clients. Do you feel disconnected from yourself, your relationship/friendships in life? Are you struggling under what feels like a mountain of burdens you've been carrying? I help men reconnect the relationship they have with themselves and start to build a healthier and more connected life. Do you feel you've had to bury your emotions in order to get through life? Have you experienced situations in your lifetime that has caused you to create survival strategies that are causing you or others harm now? I get it. It feels exhausting to keep it all in to hold it together.
Accepting new male clients. Do you feel disconnected from yourself, your relationship/friendships in life? Are you struggling under what feels like a mountain of burdens you've been carrying? I help men reconnect the relationship they have with themselves and start to build a healthier and more connected life. Do you feel you've had to bury your emotions in order to get through life? Have you experienced situations in your lifetime that has caused you to create survival strategies that are causing you or others harm now? I get it. It feels exhausting to keep it all in to hold it together.
Needing to talk to someone but wonder if it's worth asking for help? Everyone has the strength to discover themselves and what they need, but you don't have to do it alone. Are you navigating big life changes, anxiety, relationship dynamics or high stress? I support individuals to increase their self-esteem, boundaries, self-compassion, confidence and coping skills. My approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness. However, I adapt my work for each individual client,
Needing to talk to someone but wonder if it's worth asking for help? Everyone has the strength to discover themselves and what they need, but you don't have to do it alone. Are you navigating big life changes, anxiety, relationship dynamics or high stress? I support individuals to increase their self-esteem, boundaries, self-compassion, confidence and coping skills. My approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness. However, I adapt my work for each individual client,
Do You Say You're Fine, But Your Body Tells a Different Story? Let’s Uncover What’s Really Going On!
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—one step at a time. Therapy with me is paced, compassionate, and experiential.
Do You Say You're Fine, But Your Body Tells a Different Story? Let’s Uncover What’s Really Going On!
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—one step at a time. Therapy with me is paced, compassionate, and experiential.
You’ve done the self-reflection, read the books, tried to push through…and yet something still feels stuck. Maybe anxiety keeps tugging at you, or you’re caught in familiar patterns and roles you’ve outgrown. You’re craving more ease, more honesty with yourself, more freedom. That’s exactly where we meet. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and clarify what’s yours to carry, and what you’re finally ready to set down.
You’ve done the self-reflection, read the books, tried to push through…and yet something still feels stuck. Maybe anxiety keeps tugging at you, or you’re caught in familiar patterns and roles you’ve outgrown. You’re craving more ease, more honesty with yourself, more freedom. That’s exactly where we meet. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and clarify what’s yours to carry, and what you’re finally ready to set down.
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.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Clarity Counsellors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in the counselling field. This comes with 7 years of formal education, plus multiple practicums where skills are developed to ensure clients are getting the services they need. Our educations are supported by our own journeys, too. We have been there; explored sexuality, experienced trauma, lived through relationship breakdowns/heartbreak, built self-esteem, grieved a loss, and worked through difficult parenting situations. We know what the work is like, and how it feels to come out the other side. We want to help you do the same.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Clarity Counsellors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in the counselling field. This comes with 7 years of formal education, plus multiple practicums where skills are developed to ensure clients are getting the services they need. Our educations are supported by our own journeys, too. We have been there; explored sexuality, experienced trauma, lived through relationship breakdowns/heartbreak, built self-esteem, grieved a loss, and worked through difficult parenting situations. We know what the work is like, and how it feels to come out the other side. We want to help you do the same.
Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I specialize in CBT, self-compassion therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I believe we can often be our own worst enemies and harshest critics, and I hope to help you grow and get past any negative thinking to become your most alive and thriving self; through CBT, compassionate self-care, and mindfulness amongst other strategies. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and depression. I have experience helping those with limiting beliefs about themselves, negative body image, and disordered eating.
Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I specialize in CBT, self-compassion therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I believe we can often be our own worst enemies and harshest critics, and I hope to help you grow and get past any negative thinking to become your most alive and thriving self; through CBT, compassionate self-care, and mindfulness amongst other strategies. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and depression. I have experience helping those with limiting beliefs about themselves, negative body image, and disordered eating.
Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. With over 25 years experinece helping people, I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and feel truly heard. Counselling is a relational process rooted in trust, presence, and mutual respect. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or major life transitions, I can and will tailor my approach to support your unique goals, values, and experiences.
Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. With over 25 years experinece helping people, I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and feel truly heard. Counselling is a relational process rooted in trust, presence, and mutual respect. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or major life transitions, I can and will tailor my approach to support your unique goals, values, and experiences.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma may be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma may be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
Hi. I’m a huge fan of conversations over a warm cup of something. It’s as if holding that cozy mug helps you feel less vulnerable. I’m also a huge fan of how those conversations tend to change lives and build hope for the future. Whether you’re struggling in how you see yourself, in your relationships with others, or simply looking to understand who you are in this world, the conversation to improve any and all relationships is worth it. Our greatest discoveries about ourselves tend to come out of the tensions we have with others. Take the time. Do the work. Become who you want to be.
Hi. I’m a huge fan of conversations over a warm cup of something. It’s as if holding that cozy mug helps you feel less vulnerable. I’m also a huge fan of how those conversations tend to change lives and build hope for the future. Whether you’re struggling in how you see yourself, in your relationships with others, or simply looking to understand who you are in this world, the conversation to improve any and all relationships is worth it. Our greatest discoveries about ourselves tend to come out of the tensions we have with others. Take the time. Do the work. Become who you want to be.
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!
As a counsellor I truly believe in the power of empathy, genuineness, kindness and compassion, as the foundation of meaningful therapeutic work. I am guided by the belief that we all have the ability to change, heal, and grow, and that every person brings a distinct sense of meaning and purpose to their life and therapy can be a space to reconnect with that sense of self.
As a counsellor I truly believe in the power of empathy, genuineness, kindness and compassion, as the foundation of meaningful therapeutic work. I am guided by the belief that we all have the ability to change, heal, and grow, and that every person brings a distinct sense of meaning and purpose to their life and therapy can be a space to reconnect with that sense of self.
Youology is a counselling clinic dedicated to supporting adults, teens and children throughout the Okanagan. If you are struggling with any of the following; anxiety, depression, trauma, maintaining romantic relationships, having a hard time knowing how to deal with toxic family dynamics, holding guilt, shame, or even navigating a difficult life transition - we can help! We also specialize in parenting strategies and family counselling.
Youology is a counselling clinic dedicated to supporting adults, teens and children throughout the Okanagan. If you are struggling with any of the following; anxiety, depression, trauma, maintaining romantic relationships, having a hard time knowing how to deal with toxic family dynamics, holding guilt, shame, or even navigating a difficult life transition - we can help! We also specialize in parenting strategies and family counselling.
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.
Many of my clients come to me after trying multiple forms of therapy, mindset work, health protocols and personal development, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns. What they discover is that their exhaustion, anxiety, or repeating cycles are not failures of willpower. They are signals that deeper subconscious and nervous system layers need to be addressed.
My work blends clinical hypnotherapy, mind–body regulation, emotional processing, and internal family systems work to help clients change patterns at the level where they were originally formed.
Many of my clients come to me after trying multiple forms of therapy, mindset work, health protocols and personal development, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns. What they discover is that their exhaustion, anxiety, or repeating cycles are not failures of willpower. They are signals that deeper subconscious and nervous system layers need to be addressed.
My work blends clinical hypnotherapy, mind–body regulation, emotional processing, and internal family systems work to help clients change patterns at the level where they were originally formed.
Are you seeking support after you've been injured in an accident or have an ongoing chronic pain condition that other treatments failed to resolve? Recovery can feel overwhelming when things don't go as planned. You may feel isolated, discouraged, or uncertain about how to move forward. As a clinical counsellor with a background in kinesiology, I understand the unique challenges of physical and emotional recovery. My approach emphasizes the mind-body connection to support holistic healing. Together, we can work toward restoring a sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment in your life.
Are you seeking support after you've been injured in an accident or have an ongoing chronic pain condition that other treatments failed to resolve? Recovery can feel overwhelming when things don't go as planned. You may feel isolated, discouraged, or uncertain about how to move forward. As a clinical counsellor with a background in kinesiology, I understand the unique challenges of physical and emotional recovery. My approach emphasizes the mind-body connection to support holistic healing. Together, we can work toward restoring a sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment in your life.
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.
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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 |
| 82% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Grief |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | Green Shield Canada |
| 56% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 53% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in V1Y see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |