Laura will be on maternity leave as of end of May 2025. Laura is not taking new clients at this time.

Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉Children, Teens, Adults🟉

Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and hold a Master of Art’s in Counselling Psychology degree.

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. I also love working with other moms and in prenatal and postpartum anxiety, depression and stress as well as issues with infertility and miscarriage. NOTE: Laura is not accepting any new miscarriage or infertility clients.

Laura is accepting new clients and offers counselling for adults, children (age 5+), youth, and teens through Play Therapy, Couples and Family Counselling, In Office Counselling, Online Counselling, and Walk & Talk Therapy.

Some areas of focus are anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and difficulties navigating life changes and stressors. As a previous respite aide, she is passionate about working with those with neurodevelopmental disabilities and autism support.

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Stacey is not taking any new clients at this time.

Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉10+, Adults🟉

Hi, I’m Stacey, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and hold a Master of Art’s in Counselling Psychology degree.

With over 15 years of mental health experience, I love working in:

• Teens & Adults
• Anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic
• Depression, anger, emotional dysregulation
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Body image, self-identity
• Trauma, EMDR Therapy
• ADHD

With 15 years of experience in mental health, I combine and integrate various mind-body modalities in order to tailor sessions to your individual needs. My approach is client centred and trauma-informed, with a particular emphasis on Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

When developing a treatment approach, I recognize that our social, cultural, and familial experiences through life, can greatly influence the way we view ourselves and the world around us. At times, our exposures through history may disconnect us from our inner world of knowledge, skills, and resilience. Honouring your story, and the wisdom you enter the room with, is fundamental to our sessions. As we access the qualities, values, and strengths embedded throughout your story, we may develop and grow healthy coping patterns to challenge the problems being faced. Within this process, you may find yourself reflecting on pieces of life in a way that you have never reflected before, opening up a space for movement and change.

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉Children, Teens, Adults🟉

Hi there! My name is Sam (she/her), and I am a registered clinical counsellor (BSW., MACP., RCC.) Taking a step toward starting therapy is no easy task, so congratulations on being here! I offer in-person sessions, play therapy, walk & talk therapy, virtual sessions, and phone sessions.

Areas I work in include:

• Kids (5+), Teens, Young Adults
• Play Therapy
• Childhood Trauma
• Childhood Grief
• Grief Support
• Relationships
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Student Life & Academic Stress
• Youth Issues
• Nervous System Regulation & Emotional Regulation
• Self Compassion
• Self Development

Born and raised in Kelowna, I have developed a deep appreciation for the well-being of our local community. I am a lover of animals, nature, and an adventure enthusiast. As a counsellor, my approach is rooted in non-judgmental acceptance and co-creating a space where you can be authentically yourself, without the need for masks or pretenses. It’s a privilege for me to journey alongside you, exploring the intricacies of your story. Each session is an opportunity for collaborative exploration, fostering growth, and healing. I value the trust you place in our counselling relationship and am committed to understanding and respecting your unique narrative. I would be honoured to hear your story and walk alongside you on your path to mental wellness and assist you not only in addressing areas where you may feel stuck, but also help you with tools and strategies that will build upon your strengths, increase your self-confidence, and help you achieve your personal goals.

It’s really great to have you here.

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Counselling Specialties: - ICBC - Youth, Teens, and Adults - Trauma-informed Care - Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Regulation - Grief and Loss Support - Personal Growth and Self-Empowerment - Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Solution-Focused Therapy - Christian Counselling

Credentials: - Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) - MA in Counselling Psychology from McGill University

Hi, I’m Kayla Davies—Christian, wife, mother, and a dedicated counsellor passionate about helping individuals deepen their self-understanding, strengthen their sense of identity and move toward greater emotional and spiritual well being.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and take a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to therapy. I believe that healing begins in the context of a safe and trusting relationship, and I strive to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

My work focuses on helping individuals navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, relational challenges, self-esteem, and identity exploration. A key part of my approach is guiding clients in building insight—understanding the “why” behind their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours by exploring formative experiences, family dynamics, and the many influences that shape who we are. Through reflection and reframing, I help clients view their stories from a new perspective—one that fosters self-compassion, growth, and possibility.

I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), positive psychology, and strengths-based approaches. Techniques such as self-compassion, mindfulness, boundary-setting, and values exploration are key tools I use to help clients develop resilience, emotional regulation, healthier coping strategies, and a deeper sense of empowerment. When appropriate and aligned with the client’s preferences, I offer a faith-informed perspective to support spiritual integration and meaning making.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, exploring self-worth, or seeking to understand patterns in your life, I offer a calm, grounded, and clinically informed presence to help you move forward with greater self-awareness and personal growth.

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Barb is accepting online clients :) You can book in here or email barb@alivecounselling.com

Barb is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She is a published author, speaker, and host of Therapy Talks podcast and youtube show. She believes in drawing from a variety of modalities, but most importantly always tailoring therapy to you​ and your unique needs. She started Alive Counselling from her heart as a coach and mentor to create a soft place land in the community, with an incredible team of therapists, to help find the right fit for you & your unique needs. Barb is also a clinical supervisor with Third Space Charity of graduate students.

From an elite level hockey player & professional coach, to a wife & mom of 4, to therapist, Barb understands the importance of mental health in every area of life and wants to help you live to your fullest potential.

Barb helps individuals understand their “stuff”, implement practical coping strategies, and live more alive. Her areas of expertise include:

• Approved Clinical Supervision as a Certified Approved Clinical Supervisor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
• Anxiety, Stress, & Depression
• Athletes, Coaches, & Teams
• Speaking Events
• Changing Negative Self-Talk & Self-Esteem
• Christian Counselling
• Couples/Families/Relationships
• Postpartum, Motherhood, & Women’s Issues
• Play Therapy for Kids
• Life-Guidance
• University/Young-Adults
• Personal & Professional Development
• Grief & Trauma

She also enjoys working with Teams, Organizations, and facilitating Workshops and Speaking Events within the community.

Through a welcoming & relational approach, Barb creates space for you to share and process your story in a safe environment. She draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. However, counselling is always personalized to you and your unique needs. Ultimately, she desires to be present with you in your unique journey into healing and growth.

> “Owning our story and loving ourself through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” –Brené Brown

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As a former athlete and coach at the highest levels, she specializes in helping athletes with their “Mental Game” to reach their full potential in their sport & in their lives. Her areas of personal & professional expertise include:

-Sports Psychology strategies -Pre game preparation -Confidence -Consistency -Performance Anxiety, Managing Nerves -Positive Self-Talk, Visualization, and Breathing Techniques -Returning from injury -University recruiting process in the United States and Canada (as a former athlete and coach in these levels) - Identity after Sport and navigating Injury

She offers individual and team sessions, as well as in person and Online sessions as she understands the demands of an athlete’s busy schedule. She works with athletes, teams, & organizations across sports and levels ranging from high performance youth to professional and Olympic levels. She has over 15 years of experience working with university students and staff across the United States and Canada. Her background may be in hockey, but those skills are transferable across sports and life.

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Master of Arts Student

Not currently eligible for insurance billing.

🟉Kids, Teens, Young Adults & Adults🟉 - Low fee counselling - Depression and Anxiety - Play Therapy, Kids - Self Esteem - ADHD - Body Image, Women’s Issues - Faith, spirituality, and religious issues - Strengths discovery - Emotional regulation - Trauma and grief - Life transitions

I am approaching the end of my Master of Arts degree in Counselling at Providence University College & Theological Seminary and I am doing my graduate counselling practicum at Alive Counselling supervised by Barb Egan. As an intern, I am able to offer sliding scale and low fee counselling ($50). Barb is her Approved Clinical Supervisor as a Registered Clinical Counsellor, so insurance typically still does cover it under Barb’s license number that you can check with your provider for reimbursement.

I am curious about many subjects and have spent time studying business as well as French language. However, I have found that I am particularly passionate about understanding what makes people flourish and come alive and what causes them to struggle. I have worked with kids of all ages as well as young adults in various capacities. Building a strong relationship of trust with my clients and supporting them in a client-centered way is my first priority.

It is a privilege to accompany individuals on their healing journey. I believe that with the right support, people can overcome many difficulties and experience great transformation. By using an integrative approach with an emphasis on emotion focused techniques, I create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can express their thoughts and emotions. Clients have an opportunity to process life deeply and to create new thought patterns and habits that will serve them better in the long haul. Self-compassion, mindfulness, and sitting with your emotions are a few tools that are helpful in this process. I also love helping clients discover their unique strengths and support them in finding the life paths that will help them to thrive.

I spend much of my time off in the outdoors, whether it’s growing a vegetable garden, going on long hiking trips or skiing with friends.

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉Adults, Couples🟉

Hello, I’m Robin (she/her) and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I consider myself to be a wellness enthusiast who is passionate about helping others navigate their life journey.

I have spent my career discovering and sharpening my skills as a mental health clinician. By attending workshops, courses and galvanizing therapeutic modalities (with an attachment, person-centered, EFT and CBT lens), I have honed my skills to attend to the diverse needs of my clients. As important is my lived experience of the many challenges and successes of 25 years of marriage and raising 4 children in a blended family. From this, I have gleaned that there is never one right way to improve a situation, though there are easier paths than others to get there.

My area of expertise are making sense of life and life transitions:

• As a therapist: helping individuals and couples deepen self-understanding for a fuller life and/or marriage
• Couples Counselling
• Anxiety, Stress, Depression
• Grief & Loss
• As a Menopause Practitioner:  (peri, menopause, post) – helping women and their partners understand the physical, emotional and mental changes taking place
• As an End of Life Doula:  supporting individuals and families transition through grief and surrounding concerns
• As a spiritual seeker:  exploring and deepening my own awareness in hopes of expanding the collective consciousness

 Work with me if - You are interested in becoming aware of your patterns - You are interested in making shifts  - You are interested in structuring your own happiness

I promise a safe space where listening, sharing, and exploring are welcomed. I want to assist you toward personal growth and awareness thereby making room for peace and increased happiness.

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉Teens, Adults🟉

Counselling Specialities

Areas of life that I’m particularly interested in include: - University life, Academic Stress - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ADHD - Intergenerational Trauma - Perfectionism & Shame - Self Injury - Anxiety - Depression - Emotional regulation

I’m really looking forward to meeting you and learning more about who you are, what prompted you to book this appointment, and where you’d like to go from here.

By the way, if you have no idea how to answer those questions, that’s totally okay.

Sometimes life is messy. Confusing. Invigorating. Scary. Or just plain overwhelming. I know what that’s like.

I also know it’s just a little bit easier when someone chooses to sit with you in those moments and says,

>this isn’t too much, you’re not [insert terrible thing you fear is true about you], and you don’t have to hold this alone.”

Still, asking for help is hard. Taking the risk of sharing your fears, uncertainties, and, honestly, hopes with someone is even harder. That’s a huge amount of trust to give someone, and I don’t take that trust lightly.

My Approach to Therapy

As a therapist, my goal is show up for you and help you hold all your messy, complicated, painful, and embarrassing “stuff,” so we can work together to untangle it, make some space for it, decide what kind of relationship you want to have with all those parts, and then work through how you would like to show up for yourself and others in your life.

To do this, we will end up drawing on a whole bunch of modalities (ways of thinking and working through the stuff that brings people to therapy).

For example, we might draw on: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Strengths Based Therapy - Solution Focused (SFBT) - Narrative Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Mindfulness - Compassion - Gestalt - Emotion Focused (EFT)

Basically, we will mix and match to find the best approach for who you are, how you experience things, and the stuff that’s brought you in.

Counselling Specialities

Areas of life that I’m particularly interested in include: - Anxiety - Depression - Emotional regulation - Relationships - Academic Stress - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Next Steps

If all this sounds like it might be a good fit, send me an email (spela@alivecounselling.com) to book a consultation or select one of my open time slots.

And, if you’d like to meet, but my listed appointment dates don’t work for you, send me an email and we’ll see what we can do.

But wait! You Promised a Bio.

Oh right. Who am I as a human. I’m a daughter, sister, friend, granddaughter, dog human, and soon-to-be wife. I moved to Canada with my family as a child and now split my time between Kelowna and Sicamous, BC. Prior to pursuing a career in counselling, I worked in marketing and communications, taught English and Communications courses at UBC Okanagan, and worked as an Academic Advisor for the School of Engineering (also at UBCO).

My journey to counselling started over a decade ago when a close friend said, “hey, I want to help, but this is too much for me. Maybe you should talk to someone.” This was several years before the book with the same name came out.

Anyways, I did go talk to someone and while it took several tries to find someone that worked for me (you’re totally allowed to be picky about your counsellor!), I eventually found someone, who did.

The experience had a huge impact on me (and my family). It changed my relationship to my thoughts and feelings and helped me have more compassion for myself and others. It also helped me identify more choices for how I respond to myself (and others), and opened up conversations with my family and friends that, over time, strengthened and deepened our relationships.

All that led me here.

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Registered Social Worker

🟉Children, Teens and Young Adults🟉

Counselling Specialties: - Play Therapy - Anxiety, Depression - Body Image - Self- Confidence - ADHD - Suicidal ideation - Self-harm - Grief and loss - Sexual assault - Trauma - faith-based, Christian Counselling

What makes Abbie come alive:

Abbie (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and holds a Master of Social Work degree from UBCO. She specializes in working with kids, teens and young adults, providing support for anxiety, depression, self-confidence, body image, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief and loss, sexual assault, and trauma. Abbie incorporates her Christian faith for those looking to incorporate faith. She is also passionate about health and fitness, CrossFit, exercise and its impact on mental health.

More about Abbie:

Abbie received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario and she completed her Master of Social Work degree at UBCO. Abbie is a Registered Social Worker in both BC and Ontario.

With four years of experience working in responder and supervisor roles at 9-8-8, Canada’s National Suicide Crisis Helpline, Abbie is skilled in supporting individuals of all ages with concerns of suicide and related issues including anxiety, depression, and self-harm. In addition, through her work in Hospice care, Abbie brings a deep understanding of grief and loss to her support of individuals experiencing bereavement. Abbie is also experienced in supporting survivors of trauma and sexual assault in their healing journeys of moving beyond their experiences of abuse.

Abbie strongly believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship. She prioritizes each client’s unique needs and goals to tailor her approach to best suit the individual. She is passionate about equipping clients with practical tools to enhance their coping and support their mental health and wellness outside of sessions. Abbie is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable to be vulnerable and share openly without judgement. She makes space for healing and growth and brings genuineness and warm humour to her sessions. Abbie’s professional background coupled with her personal lived experience accessing counselling services offers an authentic approach to therapy as she is able to understand and connect with clients on a deeper, more personal level.

Abbie is passionate about taking a holistic approach to mental health and ensures to consider the entire person (physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual factors) in her approach to therapy. She recognizes that faith is an essential component to a holistic approach to mental wellness and is able to provide Christian counselling to those who share a Christian faith background. In addition, Abbie acknowledges the positive impacts of physical activity on mental health and offers walk-and-talk therapy for those who enjoy being out in nature.

In between sessions Abbie enjoys activities which aim to nurture her mental, emotional, and physical well-being including spending time with family and friends, reading, piano, travelling, hiking, skiing, and CrossFit.

Abbie would be honoured to support you in your journey of seeking greater emotional and mental wellness in your life.

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Registered Social Worker

🟉Ages 14+, Adults, ICBC, Couples, Families🟉

Hi, my name is Janelle! I am a wife, mom, and have been a Registered Social Worker for over a decade. I love supporting people in the following areas:

** teens ( 14+ ), young adults, adults, individuals, as well as couples, parents, and families**

Areas of Focus

Mental Health & Addiction Support: I guide individuals, couples, and families through the challenges of anxiety, depression, and addiction, offering compassionate support to foster recovery, improved relationships, and overall well-being.

Navigating Life Transitions: Life changes can be challenging, whether expected or unexpected. I help people manage these transitions with practical tools and empathetic guidance, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.

Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning: When moments of crisis arise, I provide support and develop effective safety plans for issues like self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and conflict, ensuring you have the resources to navigate these difficult times.

Dynamic Therapeutic Approaches: My counseling integrates various methods, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Counseling, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, and family systems therapy, tailored to your unique needs for effective healing.

Trauma-Informed Care: I offer empathetic, trauma-informed support to help you process and heal from past experiences, fostering a safe space to thrive and find balance.

Supporting Late Diagnosis ASD: I focus on helping youth, young adults, and families navigate the complexities of late autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses, providing guidance, understanding, and strategies to support personal growth and improve quality of life. I am particularly love supporting women and girls on the spectrum.

What makes me come alive?

With over a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, families, and caregivers, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, balance, and a richer quality of life. Whether you’re dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, or challenging relationships, I’ve had the honour of guiding many through these struggles.

What truly sets me apart is a deep commitment to empathy and understanding paired with a holistic perspective. I believe in the transformative power of these elements to inspire hope and optimism and help you navigate your path to healing and self-discovery.

My practice is grounded in therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific needs through evidence-based methods. At the heart of my work is a robust and person-centered relationship designed to create a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. This foundation helps build self-awareness and emotional growth.

Together, we’ll develop practical coping strategies, enhance your communication skills, and build resilience to face life’s challenges more confidently. I’m also passionate about supporting families in identifying and overcoming challenging patterns, discovering their strengths, and fostering resilience during tough times.

Let’s collaborate to find your unique path to healing and build a brighter, more resilient future together.

More about Janelle

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy engaging in nature through hiking, paddling, gardening, and spending time with my family. These activities rejuvenate my spirit and provide a sense of peace and clarity. The connections I build with my clients and within my community continually inspire and energize me, driving my commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉16+, Adults🟉

Counselling specialties: - Depression & Anxiety - Chronic illness - Self-esteem & Identity - Life transitions - Emotion-focused therapy - Somatic processing - Stress & Burnout - Spiritual development - Trauma

Whether you are curious about counselling, seeking change, or hoping to understand yourself better, I want you to know that it takes great courage to acknowledge your need for support. I have had the privilege of supporting clients from all walks of life as they navigate mental health challenges, heal from trauma, seek change, and gain a healthy relationship within themselves and with others.

My heart as a therapist is to provide a safe relationship rooted in trust, where you are able to process emotion, practice helpful skills, and experience meaningful growth. I aim to walk alongside you on the journey of self-discovery and healing, and to nurture a sense of self-compassion from within.

I believe that as we explore the meaning beneath our emotions and allow ourselves to feel, we often find hope and healing on the other side. My approach to therapy is emotion-focused and body based, which seeks to understand the root cause(s) of your struggles and promote growth from the inside out. I also incorporate other evidence-based interventions to best support your unique goals for therapy. I view humanity through a holistic lens, and am passionate about empowering others to reconnect with their bodies.

I enjoy helping university students, adults, and couples as they navigate challenges like chronic illness, depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication difficulties, challenging relationships, spiritual growth, self-esteem, and trauma. I have previous experience supporting patients and their families navigate cancer diagnoses; I also have experience supporting clients with a Christian faith background.

Education & Training I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. I also have professional training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Counselling specialties: - Depression & Anxiety - Chronic illness - Self-esteem & Identity - Life transitions - Emotion-focused therapy - Somatic processing - Stress & Burnout - Spiritual development - Trauma

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Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate

🟉Teens, Adults🟉

I love working with clients to flourish their willingness to change and collaborate on equipping skills, while maintaining a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Balancing the drive to change with the acceptance of where you are at is a vulnerable and sometimes scary process. Partnering with you in this journey is my absolute privilege. I have seen clients overcome what they thought were impossible weaknesses to bring meaning and joy back into their lives!

A Passion Project: Having personal experience with supporting a loved one through addiction, treatment and recovery I am passionate about supporting people (whether the addict or relative) through this challenging time. Addiction can breed shame, isolation and depletion in the family, as well as erode trust and self-confidence. Through counselling we can address the grief, loss and trust as well as build back your confidence, identity and develop skills to navigate repairing relationships.

Counselling Specialties:

• Collaborative treatment for those wanting a way of out negative cycles such as addiction to substance, food, or self-defeating behaviours

• Supporting clients who have a loved one currently trapped in addictive behaviours, pursing sobriety through treatment or in active recovery

• Struggles around depression, anxiety and avoidance behaviours

• Bridging life transition with skills, support and coaching

• Relationship counselling for those in a relationship, engaged, married or separated and wanting a way back towards each other

• Christian Counselling / Faith based counselling for those who identify with Christianity as a source of faith

Approaches: - Dialectic Behavioural Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Skills based training and mindfulness

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

🟉Teens, Adults🟉

Erik works in: - EMDR, trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma - anxiety, stress, depression - life transitions and parenting support - relationships, communication, and boundaries - wellness, balance, and resilience

I come alive at the opportunity to be helpful. Whether it is the day to day stress of life; the discomfort of feeling stuck; the pain of relational turmoil; or the fear that it will never change, I am honored to be entrusted in taking part in your health and wellness. I take a collaborative approach to counselling; we find what works for you. I have a particular interest in wellness and resilience through adversity and trauma. I’ve worked in the mental health field for 15 years with adults experiencing numerous challenges and diagnoses.

I’m a husband and a father and having 4 children, I lead an active life. We’re always up to something and spend a lot of time learning new things and sharing new interests. I enjoy gardening, cooking, hiking, sport, travel, and literature. I value connection, balance, integrity, and kindness and I strive to uphold these values in my life and in my work. I am curious by nature and I endeavor to continue learning and improving as a therapist.

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Counselling Graduate Student Therapist

Low fee counselling as a graduate student and registered Midwife

*Not currently eligible for insurance direct billing, but eligible for reimbursement .

Hello! My name is Cammie!

I am originally raised in Toronto, and have been living in Kelowna since 2010. I reside with my husband, my two children, dog, cat and chickens!

I’ve been working as a Registered Midwife since 2007, and am now entering my practicum for the Masters of Arts in Counselling and Psychology (MACP) program at Yorkville University. I deeply value the connection with clients and assisting individuals to come to their own solutions with gentle assistance and guidance. I am very excited to be joining Alive Counselling for my practicum, and to be offering low fee counselling in Kelowna. With Barb as my clinical supervisor, you can pay via credit card or e-transfer and submit the receipt using Barb’s RCC license # to your insurance for reimbursement.

I value the whole embodiment and holistic approach of what makes us individuals; from the physical, psychological and social aspects of what we and what our issues are composed of.

I would love to offer counselling in the following domains (but not limited to):

- Low fee counselling in Kelowna as a graduate student supervised by Barb

-Individual Counselling

- Couples Counselling

- Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health (pregnancy, infertility, grief/loss, traumatic birth experiences, postpartum depression/anxiety) *(individual or group counselling)

- Life Transitions

- Grief & Trauma

- Pet loss grief *(individual or group counselling)

- Sex therapy (including reproductive, infertility, loss)

I sincerely look forward to meeting with you and I wish you all the best in your journey.

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Registered Professional Counsellor

🟉Adults🟉

Works with moms who want to live with more peace, purpose and presence. - moms who feel overwhelmed by motherhood and stressed out with life - moms who wish they could be more present and enjoy their kids more - moms who want to create an experience of motherhood that is inline with their personal values - moms who want to learn about emotional intelligence for themselves and their kids

Works with those who wish to live more intentionally - those who want to be more proactive with their day and life - those who want to make consistent, simple steps towards intentional living - those who want to shift their habits

Works with those who want to improve relationships - those who feel intimidated by conflict and want to learn conflict resolution skills - those who want to improve connection in their relationships - those who want to set healthy boundaries with people in their lives - those who wish to be proactive and intentional with their marriage

Offers counselling and coaching, virtual sessions with video on or off.

Options include a Christian-based approach, the use of the Enneagram, and the Life on Purpose workbook (intentional living exercises to help you identify your personal values and vision for the nine areas of your life).

Shawna is a mom of three kids, enjoying small-town life in the Similkameen. Her original background is in environmental planning and environmental health. Upon entering motherhood and having three kids close together, she felt totally overwhelmed by motherhood and it took a toll on her health and marriage. With counselling, and a lot of inner work, she grew a passion to help other moms turn off the autopilot living and show up for their lives, on purpose. This prompted her to seek training as a coach and a counsellor. Shawna enjoys music, painting, being outside, and that beloved daily coffee.

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