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At our Trail location, we take pride in supporting you on your journey. Our team in Trail are here to truly understands and support you. By choosing our Trail location, you're selecting a compassionate and supportive environment where your care is personalized to meet your unique needs.

LA Narayan, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Castlegar & Trail
Geoff Purdy, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker - Nelson, Castlegar & Trail
Cassandra Twiname, Practicum Student

Practicum Student - Nelson, Castlegar, & Trail
Amy Beedell

Kootenay Community Support
Sarah-Ellen Hale

Penticton & Kootenay Clinic Manager
Nathan Hayward

Community Relations Manager
Chantelle Froats

Managing Director

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LA Narayan, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Castlegar & Trail

With over three decades of collective experience dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families through various challenges, LA brings a compassionate and nurturing approach to her counselling services. Her extensive background encompasses expertise in assisting individuals grappling with eating disorders, navigating child protection issues, and fostering youth mentorship.

Drawing from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), family-based therapy (FBT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), LA tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs of each client and their families.

With a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and affiliation with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors, LA is committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care to her clients. Her dedication to fostering healing and growth underscores her role as a trusted ally on the journey toward holistic well-being.

Beyond her formal training and certifications, LA’s personal experiences and continuous professional development inform her practice, enabling her to connect with clients on a deeper level. She is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for all individuals, advocating for mental health awareness, and promoting resilience and empowerment within the community.

Areas of Focus:

Eating Disorders
Depression & Anxiety
Custody & Access Matters
Substance Use Concerns
Anxiety & Depression
Perinatal Counselling

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291

Email: laurieann@okclinical.com

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Geoff Purdy, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker - Nelson, Castlegar & Trail

Geoff Purdy is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work, brings extensive experience, education and passion to his clinical counselling role. Trained in EFT and Gottman’s Method, he ensures high-level support in couples counselling as well as specialized techniques in supporting those through challenging mental health circumstances. Therapy, to Geoff, is a profound blessing, symbolizing personal growth and transformative change. He eagerly anticipates engaging with others to foster therapeutic relationships, aiming for not only successful but enjoyable therapy.

Having achieved academic milestones and a decade of clinical experience, Geoff is equipped with profound problem-solving skills. Acknowledging familiarity with challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, and impulse control, he draws from personal experiences to guide others through life’s complexities with knowledge and compassion.

Geoff, as a registered social worker fully trained in supporting couples, adults and teens, emphasizes collaborative work to appreciate differences and strengthen relationships discreetly. He looks forward to meeting individuals and couples, offering expertise and empathy to facilitate positive transformations in their lives.

When not working at the clinic, you can find Geoff riding motorcycles, fishing and spending time maintaining with his family and in his garden.

Areas of Focus:

Depression and Anxiety
Men’s Challenges
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Substance Use/Dependence

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291

Email: geoff@okclinical.com

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Cassandra Twiname, Practicum Student

Practicum Student - Nelson, Castlegar, & Trail

Cassandra was born and raised in rural northern BC, where her passion for nature-inspired mental health care began. Growing up in the North, mental health resources were scarce. As such, community members turned to the mountains, rivers, and forests for relief. This experience forged Cassandra’s love and admiration for nature and its healing properties. To combine her love for nature with mental health care, Cassandra completed a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Biology (Ecology) and Psychology (Neuroscience) at Vancouver Island University. Continuing to seek nature’s gifts, Cassandra has travelled within Canada and internationally to work and recreate outdoors. This experience enabled her to work as an English teacher for children and adults in Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as a cave guide and healthcare worker in New Zealand and Australia.

Cassandra is now a practicum student at OK Clinical Therapy Group, completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) from Yorkville University. Through this practicum and inspired mental health care, her goal is to provide nonjudgmental and compassionate care in a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported. She is very excited to immerse herself in the community and learn from her colleagues and supervisor.

Areas of Focus include:

Self-Esteem & Compassion
Anxiety & Depression
Relationships & Sexuality
Mindfullness & Solutions-Focused Therapy
Stress Management
Outdoor / Walk and Talk

Contact Information:

Email: cassandra@okclinical.com
Phone: 250-718-9291
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Amy Beedell

Kootenay Community Support

Amy is our Kootenay Community Support and moved to the Kootenays from England half a decade ago. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and working in retail management, Amy decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a primary school teacher. The blend of experience in retail management and elementary school teaching, have both shaped her ability to create a warm, safe and supportive environment for our clients. Amy’s background in retail management has honed her organizational and communication skills. Her experience as an elementary school teacher has enhanced her empathy, patience, and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In her role as the Kootenay Community Support, Amy works closely with our team of counsellors to ensure that everything is in place for our counsellors to deliver the best care. Amy is keen about fostering a welcoming and compassionate space for mental health and wellness.

Outside of work, Amy is a mother to her wonderful girl. Amy loves baking, crafts, gardening and is slowly working her way through an ever-growing list of local hikes.

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291
Email: amy.b@okclinical.com
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Sarah-Ellen Hale

Penticton & Kootenay Clinic Manager

Sarah is our Penticton Clinic Manager and recently made the move from Auckland, New Zealand to Penticton. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Psychology, Sarah has a keen interest in people, community, and culture. In her leisure time, Sarah enjoys literature and film. She believes these can be used as tools to advocate for mental health across a wide variety of platforms and can foster an inclusive culture around connecting with and understanding individuals from different paths of life. Previously from a financial administration role, Sarah has focused on building interpersonal skills and is a team player who always aims to foster positive discussions and to bring out the best in others. Her knowledge of sales etiquette and expertise in managing relationships is a great advantage in her role as Clinic Manager.

Sarah’s optimistic and bubbly energy helps to foster a welcoming environment within our Penticton clinic. She is always happy to help wherever possible and aims to find the perfect counsellor to partner with you on your journey toward personal growth and prosperity. Sarah is incredibly excited to be a part of the team at OCCS and make our counselling services known and accessible to all who need them. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Sarah whenever you need guidance or have any inquiries. She looks forward to connecting with you and being a trusted resource throughout your journey of healing and growth.

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291

Email: sarah@okclinical.com

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Nathan Hayward

Community Relations Manager

Nathan is our Community Relations Manager and focuses on building better mental health accessibility in the community.. He is an Okanagan local born and raised. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling in 2016, Nathan has spent his vocational years working with charities, not-for-profits, and school districts in Kelowna, focusing on community development and fundraising. In his previous roles in the community, Nathan has seen the impact that a public-focused mental health service can have. Because of this, he is incredibly excited to be a part of the team at OCCS and make our counselling services known and accessible to all who need them.

Nathan can connect individuals, corporate teams and community organizations to help support everyone’s counselling needs. If you have any questions about connecting with our clinic for partnerships, referral systems, or other community relations-related questions, Nathan will be happy to meet with you. As one of the clinic managers, Nathan will also be happy to assist with any administrative questions or help with online bookings. Nathan can also assist with any technical issues clients may have on the website or Jane App.

Nathan can be reached Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291

Email: nathan@okclinical.com

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Chantelle Froats

Managing Director

Chantelle Froats serves as the Managing Director at OK Clinical Therapy Group. She supports our Management and Administration team with operations, marketing, and business development functions. With a robust background in operational leadership, Chantelle brings systems, community-driven ideas, and positive leadership to our organization.

Her expertise, particularly in systems development to improve efficiencies allows our Therapy Group to expand our support offerings and resources to members of our community. Chantelle’s commitment to fostering growth and supporting organizational development allows our group to excel. Furthermore, this includes reducing barriers, building stronger provincial partnerships, and supporting our counsellors to thrive in their roles. Her past experiences have deepened her understanding of the importance of a well-organized and collaborative team. She is proud to work alongside our group’s amazing team, who are genuinely committed to improving the lives of our clients.

Additionally, Chantelle is passionate about the mental health industry and believes that everyone should have access to services. This includes supporting them with navigating all things in life, without any barriers or stigma. Chantelle is wholeheartedly committed to a future where counselling is accessible, high-quality, ethical, and normalized.

Chantelle loves spending her free time outdoors with her family in the Okanagan Valley, whether it’s in the garden or on the water enjoying our spectacular lakes. Feel free to connect with Chantelle for any operational or big-picture concepts related to OK Clinical and she will connect you with the best-fit team member or resource.

Contact Information:

Direct Line: 250-718-9291

Email: chantelle@okclinical.com

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