Neurofeedback is an advanced brain training technique that uses real-time monitoring of brainwave activity to support mental and emotional well-being. At OK Clinical, neurofeedback is offered in combination with counselling, providing a holistic and integrated approach to mental health care. This pairing allows clients to explore the root causes of their challenges in talk therapy while using neurofeedback to help the brain build new, healthier patterns.
Key Benefits:
Improved sleep and relaxation
Better mental clarity and focus
Relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma
Enhanced emotional regulation
Increased cognitive performance and memory
How Does Integrated Counselling with Neurofeedback Help Your Brain?
When combined with counselling, neurofeedback enhances the therapeutic process by supporting the brain’s ability to regulate emotions, manage stress, and process challenges more effectively. While talk therapy helps you explore thoughts, behaviours, and patterns, neurofeedback works behind the scenes to reinforce calm, focus, and resilience. Using an EEG machine, we monitor your brain’s electrical activity and provide real-time audio and visual feedback to help your brain shift out of dysregulation and into more balanced, healthy patterns, creating lasting change from the inside out.
The Process:
Initial Assessment & Goal Setting
We start with a brief intake to understand your symptoms and goals, so we can tailor your neurofeedback plan.
Personalized Feedback Training
Through audio and visual feedback, your brain learns to self-regulate by responding to real-time signals.
Rewiring & Long-Term Change
Repeated training sessions strengthen beneficial neural pathways, leading to lasting improvements in focus, mood, and emotional regulation.
The Science of Neurofeedback: Rewiring the Brain for Better Living
Neurofeedback works by leveraging the brain’s natural ability to change, this is known as neuroplasticity. Through guided training, your brain learns to recognize optimal states, self-regulate, and create healthier neural connections for long-term mental well-being.
Key Mechanisms:
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to rewire itself by strengthening positive neural connections. Neurofeedback reinforces healthier patterns, improving focus, mood, and resilience.
Real-Time EEG Feedback
Sensors monitor brainwave activity, providing instant feedback to help the brain recognize and adjust inefficient patterns for better cognitive and emotional balance.
Self-Regulation Training
Through guided sessions, the brain learns to shift into optimal states, enhancing focus, relaxation, and emotional control for long-term mental well-being.
Why Consider Neurofeedback? A Science-Backed Approach to Mental Wellness
Neurofeedback helps retrain the brain to function more efficiently. By regulating brainwave activity, it promotes mental clarity, emotional stability, and improved cognitive performance, helping people of all ages overcome various mental health challenges.
Neurofeedback has proven to be effective in helping with:
Mood & Emotional Regulation: Anxiety, depression, trauma, and intense anger.
Neurodevelopmental Conditions: ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, OCD, and dyslexia.
Neurofeedback isn’t just for those with a diagnosis, it’s for anyone looking to enhance brain function, improve focus, and regulate emotions more effectively. Whether you're a high-achieving professional, a student struggling with concentration, or someone seeking emotional balance, neurofeedback can help you gain control over your mind and daily life.
Neurofeedback may be a great fit if you:
Feel mentally foggy or unfocused and want to improve clarity and cognitive function.
Struggle with stress, anxiety, or overthinking and need better emotional regulation.
Have trouble sleeping or managing energy levels and want a natural, non-medication-based solution.
Are a student or professional wanting better focus and memory retention.
Experience emotional ups and downs or mood swings and want to feel more balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is neurofeedback covered by benefits?
Integrated Counselling Session with Neurofeedback can be covered under extended health benefits when provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Please check with your benefits provider.
Are Integrated Counselling and Nuerofeedback sessions covered by the Autism Funding Unit (AFU)?
Yes, these sessions at OK Clinical are eligible for AFU coverage, as they are delivered by qualified providers. Our team can help guide you through the approval process to ensure funding is applied correctly.
How does neurofeedback help?
Neurofeedback helps by training the brain to self-regulate and
function more efficiently. It can improve various aspects of mental functioning, such as focus,
emotional regulation, and behavior, which can be particularly beneficial for those with anxiety,
depression, symptoms of OCD, Dyslexia, Autism, AD(h)D and a variety of other neuropsychological
symptoms.
What is the typical session duration?
At OK Clinical, neurofeedback is offered as part of an integrated clinical counselling session. Each appointment is 50 minutes in total, with the neurofeedback portion varying in length based on your individualized treatment plan. This allows time for both the neurofeedback training and supportive clinical counselling tailored to your needs.
Are there any side effects or risks?
On rare occasions clients may experience a very temporary increase in symptoms. Any concerns
should be directed to your trainer or counsellor.
Is neurofeedback safe for children?
Yes, neurofeedback is non-invasive and safe for children. It
uses EEG sensors to monitor brain activity and provide feedback, without introducing any external
stimuli or medications.
How soon will I see improvements?
Neurofeedback outcomes vary by individual, influenced by factors like symptom severity, consistency of sessions, and neurological baseline. While some report subtle shifts in focus or mood within the first few sessions, clinically meaningful symptom reduction (e.g., decreased anxiety, improved attention, or better sleep regulation) typically emerges after 10-15 sessions. At this stage, patients often observe 1-2 target symptoms beginning to diminish as the brain strengthens self-regulatory pathways. Progress is incremental, reflecting the brain’s adaptive process through neuroplasticity. Regular assessments ensure protocols remain aligned with your goals. For most, sustained improvement requires continued training beyond initial changes.
How do I prepare for a neurofeedback session?
Ensure you are well-rested (when possible) and have eaten a light meal before the session. Avoid
caffeine and sugary foods.
Can neurofeedback be combined with other therapies?
Neurofeedback is a flexible, evidence-based tool that can be effectively combined with a variety of therapeutic approaches offered in comprehensive counseling settings. It complements somatic therapies, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), talk therapy, play therapy, game therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and other modalities to address complex neurological, emotional, and trauma-related challenges.
How it works in practice:
- EMDR: Neurofeedback can help stabilize the nervous system, creating a calmer physiological state to improve readiness for trauma processing.
- Somatic therapies: By regulating stress-related brainwave patterns, neurofeedback may enhance a client’s ability to engage with body-focused interventions.
- Talk therapy or DBT: Neurofeedback’s impact on emotional regulation or anxiety reduction can support deeper engagement in skill-building or insight-oriented work.
- Play/game therapy: Improved attention or impulse control from neurofeedback may help children participate more actively in therapeutic play.
What should I expect after the session?
Most people feel relaxed and calm after a session. Some might be slightly tired or more energetic
than usual. It’s important to observe your energy levels and note any changes in behavior or mood.
How do I track my progress?
Regular check-ins with the neurofeedback counsellor, and using standardized assessment tools,
provides insights into your ongoing improvements.
Why integrate neurofeedback with other therapies?
Neurofeedback targets the brain’s self-regulation capacity, addressing neural patterns that influence emotional reactivity, focus, and stress responses. When integrated into multidisciplinary care plans, it provides a neurobiological foundation that can enhance the effectiveness of other therapies. Clinicians collaborate to align protocols, ensuring interventions are cohesive and non-redundant. Research highlights the benefits of combining neurofeedback with therapies like EMDR or somatic approaches for conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related dysregulation. Integration assists with: 1. Layered intervention: Addresses both neurological underpinnings and psychological symptoms. 2. Adaptability: Suitable for diverse needs, from trauma recovery to developmental support. 3. Evidence-based: Supported by studies demonstrating improved outcomes when paired with modalities like EMDR or DBT.
Start Your Neurofeedback Journey Today
Our expert team at OK Clinical provides personalized neurofeedback training to help you achieve your mental and emotional wellness goals. Using state-of-the-art technology. Our sessions are tailored to your unique needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
With flexible appointments, highly skilled clinicians, and subsidized fees, we’re doing our part to make high-quality counselling services more accessible for everyone.
We offer flexible appointment scheduling, with evening and weekend appointments available to accommodate busy school and work schedules. Online therapy is also available.
Trained Therapists
Our counsellors are highly trained, compassionate, and experienced in counselling with care and gentleness.
Subsidies and Funding
Our in-depth knowledge of funding programs and subsidies, in addition to our sliding fee scale, makes therapy affordable for you and your family.
Our Neurofeedback Team
Made up of skilled, experienced professionals, our team is dedicated to helping you unlock your brain’s full potential. With advanced training and a passion for supporting people from all walks of life, we’re here to guide you toward lasting growth, balance, and mental clarity.
Scott Williams, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Abbotsford
Ciara Jeffery-Bent, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker - Kelowna
Jessica Atnikov, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Canadian Certified Counsellor - West Kelowna & Penticton
Mary O’Neil, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Tami O’Meara, BA, MEd, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Devinder Dhaliwal, MSW, RCSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker - Abbotsford
Amrit Sidhu, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Abbotsford
Marnie Bland, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker - Penticton & Online
Marcia Mishchenko, B.A, M.C., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Vernon
Becky Palmer, BSP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - West Kelowna
Navneet Hayre, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Abbotsford
Sara Park, Practicum Student
Intern - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Marin Thomas, Practicum Student
Intern - Nelson
IsaBelle Macedo, Practicum Student
Intern - Kelowna
Erik Smyth, Practicum Student
Intern - Castlegar & Trail
Best Fit Form
Looking for the right counsellor? Fill out our ‘Find The Right Counsellor’ form, and our team will connect you with the perfect fit for your mental health needs. Get started on your journey to wellness today!
Experience the benefits of neurofeedback and take control of your mental well-being. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and start your brain training journey.
Scott brings three decades of experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals, youth, and families in the mental health field. He takes a client-centered approach, focusing on relational, experiential, trauma, and neurofeedback therapy to create meaningful connections and foster empowerment in the therapeutic process.
With extensive training in diverse therapeutic modalities, Scott tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of his clients. With years of experience working alongside Indigenous clients, Scott integrates cultural awareness, sensitivity, and respect into the therapeutic process, ensuring his approach honors their unique perspectives and experiences. He specializes in trauma counselling, Autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurofeedback/biofeedback, and addictions, drawing on over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery.
Scott’s collaborative nature, direct communication style, and sense of humor help build strong therapeutic alliances. By guiding clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, he empowers them to take meaningful steps toward personal growth and lasting change.
Outside of his practice, Scott enjoys canoeing, writing, history, philosophy, astronomy, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also serves as chair of Excel Martial Arts Inc.
Areas of Focus:
Neurofeedback/Biofeedback
Trauma Counselling
Mental Health: Specializing in the treatment of a broad spectrum of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more, to support overall psychological well-being.
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Addictions: Providing targeted support and interventions to help individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery.
Existential and Narrative Therapies
Specialized Counselling for Individuals, Youth, Couples and Families
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and Ciara’s goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. Ciara holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She works with individuals, children, and families navigating life transitions, family dynamics, and the ups and downs of mental and emotional wellbeing. Ciara is passionate about supporting clients navigating the challenges of interpersonal conflict, helping them build insight, coping strategies, and meaningful connections. Ciara’s experience as a social worker in different settings has also provided her with transferable skills that allow her to effectively support a wide variety of clients.
Ciara’s therapeutic style draws from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centred modalities. Ciara aims to provide practical tools while also creating space for reflection, growth, and meaningful change.
Additionally, Ciara’s background in sociology informs the way she approaches therapy. It helps her understand the broader social, cultural, and systemic factors that shape our lives and mental health, and allows her to hold the complexities of the world we are currently existing in while supporting clients in navigating their own experiences.
Ciara strives to foster a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment. Ciara views the client as the expert in their own life, while Ciara sees her role as a supportive guide—helping individuals clarify their goals, build skills, and improve their overall quality of life.
Outside of counselling, you can often find Ciara enjoying a Diet Coke, watching reality TV, or heading to a Pilates class.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Works with: Children (12+), Adults Session Types: Individuals, Couples
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or burnout. Others may be navigating trauma, grief, or difficult life transitions. Jessica offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can slow down, explore their experiences, and reconnect with themselves.
Jessica is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #19149) and professional art therapist with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counselling Psychology from Adler University. She integrates talk therapy and art therapy to help clients explore emotions that may be difficult to put into words.
Her approach supports clients in developing deeper self-understanding, making meaning of their experiences, and finding new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, while also offering practical tools for everyday life. Her work draws from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches.
Jessica works with individuals aged 12+ and welcomes clients of all genders and sexualities.
Sarah is a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate counselling services in Abbotsford, BC, and online. She is particularly passionate and skilled in supporting individuals who have experienced abuse, coercive control, or complex relationship dynamics. Sarah helps clients gently untangle confusion and pain, guiding them toward clarity, safety, and a renewed sense of personal agency. She also offers thoughtful support for individuals navigating spiritual or religious questions, transitions, or distress, honouring the role these experiences can play in healing.
Her counselling approach is relational, collaborative, strengths-based, and non-pathologizing. Sarah practices from a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens, grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique story and resilience.
She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring each session to the individual needs, values, and goals of her clients.
Above all, Sarah believes everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. She is honoured to walk alongside individuals and youth (14+), honouring their stories, strengthening their voices, and supporting their well-being.
Areas of Focus:
Relationship Challenges and Abuse
Coercive Control and Complex Relationship Dynamics
Nike works with adults, adolescents, and couples using a trauma-informed, relational approach to counselling. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, relational counselling, with a strong focus on how personal history, cultural context, and external pressures shape emotional wellbeing, identity, and resilience.
Nike brings a structured and thoughtful approach to therapy, helping clients make sense of their experiences while building practical skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate life transitions. Sessions are tailored to each client’s goals, balancing reflection with forward-moving work.
She provides a supportive, culturally responsive space where clients can explore challenges honestly, develop clarity, and strengthen their capacity to cope and grow, both personally and relationally.
Rashmi is a compassionate and culturally responsive Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families across hospital environments, mental health, refugee settlement, and community-based settings. She brings a grounded, client-centred approach to her work, offering psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, risk screening, and supportive counselling to people navigating life-limiting illness, displacement, trauma, and complex life transitions.
With a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, Rashmi is committed to providing holistic care that honours each person’s unique story. She has extensive experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, delivering both in-person and virtual care, and helping clients navigate health and community systems with clarity and confidence.
Rashmi’s practice is rooted in an anti-oppressive, person-centred, and strength-based framework. Whether supporting a newcomer family through their first winter in Canada or sitting beside a palliative care patient in a hospital room, she believes that people need more than services—they need someone who listens, understands, and stands beside them. Her role is to hold space with compassion while helping clients find strength in their own resilience.
Nicola is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who brings compassion, experience, and genuine care to her work with the people she supports. She holds a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle and an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, Scotland where she studied before immigrating to Canada. With over ten years of experience supporting individuals through mental health challenges and times of crisis, Nicola creates a space where people feel safe, respected, and truly heard.
Nicola volunteers with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, supporting individuals with life-limiting illnesses and families after the death of a loved one. She is also part of a provincial disaster psychosocial team, offering support to communities who have been evacuated from or lost their homes during forest fires and other natural disasters.
Nicola is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive space for people from all walks of life. Her work is trauma-informed and tailored to each client’s needs. She draws from several modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and existential therapy.
She especially enjoys working with adolescents and supporting them as they navigate challenges such as ADHD, emotional regulation, self-harm, self-esteem, family dynamics, and anxiety. Nicola has experience providing counselling services to teenagers in Kelowna’s middle school system and values building trusting, collaborative relationships with both youth and their families.
Nicola recognizes that loss is a universal part of being human and that grief can take many forms. She supports individuals experiencing all types of loss including those facing existential loss, such as the loss of dreams, identity, or the life they once imagined. She understands that life can change in unexpected ways, and she offers a compassionate space to make sense of those curveballs and move forward with meaning and care.
A strong believer in lifelong learning, Nicola continually expands her knowledge and skills. She has completed Gottman Couples Therapy Training Levels 1 and 2, Gottman Affairs and Trauma, and Gottman Parenting Coaching, along with additional training in grief and loss and supporting children impacted by trauma. She is currently furthering her education in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Nicola has completed San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and has worked with Indigenous clients all over BC.
Outside of her counselling work, Nicola is a married mum of three school-aged children. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and can often be found by the lake or skiing at Big White.
Sonya is a Registered Clinical Counsellor whose work is rooted in care and compassion for each person’s unique story. Offering child, teen & parent counselling, at the heart of Sonya’s work is a focus on helping clients to find ways to use their personal strengths to cope more effectively and build resilience that will help them to thrive in the midst of life’s challenges.
Sonya is particularly passionate about collaborating for child, teen & parent counselling to create more peace and success in their school journey. Sonya has a background in school counselling, learning support, inclusive education and case management. Sonya is also honoured to support clients in their times of grief and loss and as they ponder spiritual questions.
Sonya finds it a deep privilege to walk alongside clients in their journey. With her warm, encouraging approach, Sonya ensures that clients feel safe, seen and supported as they work toward greater emotional well-being and self-understanding.
Works with: Children (14+), Adults Session Types: Individuals, Families
Heather has over 25-years of experience as a Registered Counsellor working in a variety of settings, supporting clients in the areas of trauma, addictions, adverse childhood experiences, loss and grief, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation.
Heather’s overarching philosophy to counselling is growth-oriented, empowering and person-centred. She believes that our life experiences create stories that we live by – stories about ourselves and the world. Sometimes these stories are helpful for us; other times, they come at a cost and limit us. Therapy can provide us an opportunity to safely explore how our experiences have shaped our perceptions, beliefs and choices – and to move into a future that is more in alignment with our values.
Heather’s work is guided by a deep understanding of the universal human need for connection and acceptance. She uses emotionally focused approaches to help clients become more aware of the underlying, yet unmet needs that might be
driving and sustaining mood difficulties and subsequent unhelpful coping behaviours. Clients are empowered to develop the emotional regulation, self-
compassion and courage to live with more freedom and ease.
Heather can integrate several modalities and adapt therapy to suite her clients. She has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy for Trauma and Forward Facing Trauma Therapy. She weaves somatic and mindfulness-based processes into her therapy sessions, with an ongoing awareness of her client’s needs for of agency and safety in the therapy room.
Ben Garrett is an authentic, grounded, and deeply compassionate counsellor who believes that people heal through connection, understanding, and genuine presence. He strives to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued, where their experiences are honoured with respect and empathy.
Ben is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who holds both an MSc and a Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London, England. His training spans diverse approaches, but his work is especially rooted in existential therapy, a way of working with clients that explores meaning, freedom, and personal responsibility while helping clients navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and self-awareness.
With over a decade of experience supporting individuals, youth, and families across British Columbia and the Canadian North, Ben brings a rich clinical background to his practice. He has worked as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, a men’s counsellor and a clinical supervisor. He currently serves as the Director of Counselling and Training at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre, where he supervises graduate practicum students and supports leading-practice models of clinical training.
Ben’s therapeutic perspective is holistic and integrative. He understands that meaningful change involves the mind, body, and lived experience, and he views emotional patterns not as failures, but as strategies people developed to cope and survive. His approach combines existential therapy with elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, somatic awareness, and attachment-based frameworks. He adapts each session to the needs of the individual, meeting clients exactly where they are.
Ben has extensive experience supporting clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, neurodiversity, anger, grief, and life transitions. He has also facilitated parenting programs, anger management groups, and psychoeducational workshops.
Ben is committed to providing an inclusive, affirming, and culturally aware space for all individuals. His work with diverse communities, including years supporting Inuit youth and families in Nunavut, continues to shape his understanding of resilience, identity, and the importance of culturally attuned care. He welcomes open conversations about oppression, belonging, and the social contexts that influence mental health.
At the heart of Ben’s work is a simple belief: people make sense, and healing grows when we explore our lives with honesty and compassion. Through collaborative exploration, he helps clients understand themselves more deeply, connect with their inner strengths, and move toward lives that feel more meaningful, balanced, and authentic.
Areas of Focus:
Existential concerns, meaning, and life transitions
Liliane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) whose trauma-informed approach is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. She works with adults, teens, couples, and children (ages 5+), with core areas of focus that include trauma, intimate partner abuse recovery, attachment and relational wounds, grief and loss, and emotion regulation. Her work also encompasses building self-worth, with a particular focus on fostering self-compassion and developing healthy, sustainable boundaries.
Liliane views counselling as a collaborative and values-based process. Her practice is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with supportive techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based, client-centred perspective. Together, these approaches help clients navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections to what matters most to them.
Born in Paraguay and now living in Canada, Liliane brings a deep understanding of the complexities of transition and identity into her work with individuals, couples, and survivors of intimate partner violence. Outside of her professional role, she finds joy in spending time with her step-kiddos and in nature, sources of connection and growth that reflect the values she brings into her therapeutic relationships. Liliane supports clients in reconnecting with their values and strengths as they navigate healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Maya (she/her) is a counsellor and educator whose work is rooted in care, connection, and a deep curiosity in the human experience. Grounded in a person-centred and strengths-based philosophy, Maya’s practice reflects her unwavering belief in every human’s capacity for meaningful growth.
Her primary specialties are grief and couples work. Maya is drawn to these tender spaces because loss and human connection are among the most defining experiences we share- both shaping us in ways both subtle and seismic, both impossible to avoid in a fully lived life.
Maya concurrently works as a school district counsellor with a background in school-based inclusion and case management. In this role, she collaborates with children, families, and educators to cultivate inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where children feel truly seen and supported. Her approach honours the complexities of young lives, blending gentleness and playfulness to guide them back to the heart of childhood.
With warmth, humour, and a deep respect for each unique path, Maya helps individuals uncover their inner resilience and live in alignment with their values. She is passionate about the transformative potential of curiosity and the healing power of playful, meaningful connection.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Balroop achieved her Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, New Brunswick. The initiation of her career began to advocate the importance of mental health within all age groups. Balroop has worked with children and adults by assisting them in overcoming their emotional and cognitive challenges. While working with children in a school setting, she achieved her Child and Youth Care certification from Sheridan College, Ontario.
Balroop has an integrative approach; therefore, her methodologies are derived from multiple frameworks, such as Internal family systems, Cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT- dialectical approach, ACT- Acceptance and commitment approach, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and motivational interviews. She acknowledges the importance of self-confidence and encourages a collaborative perspective to proceed towards goal achievement. Balroop intends to provide a safe, judgement-free, empathetic, and trustworthy environment that enhances therapeutic relationships and results in growth through an insightful journey.
Balroop’s commitment to mental health advocacy spans across all age groups, stemming from her early career experiences. Her dedication shines through in her work with children and adults, where she assists them in navigating emotional and cognitive challenges. With a Child and Youth Care certification from Sheridan College, Ontario, Balroop brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. Her integrative approach draws from various frameworks, ensuring tailored support for her clients. Through a collaborative and empathetic environment, Balroop fosters growth and empowerment, guiding clients on insightful journeys toward healing and self-discovery.
Claire is an uninvited settler on unceded Sinixt land, dedicated to a decolonial practice by giving back directly to the original stewards of our beautiful West Kootenays. Claire maintains a learner’s approach in and out of the counselling room, humbled by the privilege of walking alongside diverse community members as we accept the great responsibility and understand what it means to care for ourselves, for each other, and for this place we call home.
With past experiences supporting survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injury, as well as youth living with psychosis, Claire has focused her clinical work on couples and families. Grounded in attachment theory and shaped by advanced training in emotionally focused therapy, Claire’s counselling style seeks to repair and strengthen relationships by getting to the heart of underlying issues. The ultimate goal is to help liberate family members of their emotional struggles by restoring the loving bonds that make this work possible.
Claire further brings this relational and emotional focus to working with individuals of all ages. In what can be a playful and creative approach, she carefully attends to the implicit meaning and values embedded in people’s stories. By focusing on what they find most important in life, Claire helps folks re-author their narratives toward actualizing their preferred way of being. With more to love about our life and our selves, based on what we believe matters most, we can work toward liberation from the burdens we all carry.
Please note: Claire is currently accepting referrals for individual counselling only.
$5 from each session goes directly to the Autonomous Sinixt.
Matthew Bunn, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - West Kelowna
Matt was born on Vancouver Island and spent much of his childhood in Belgium before returning to Canada in his teens. His family eventually settled in the Okanagan, a place he believes is one of the best on earth.
As a counsellor, Matt is committed to creating a space where every client feels seen, heard, and respected. His approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each individual’s unique goals. Matt integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Matt works with individuals of all ages, including youth aged 12 and up.
Outside the counselling room, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors in the beautiful Okanagan. He’s an avid mountain biker and camper, and has a well-known passion for great coffee.
Canadian Certified Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Daniel is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) from Yorkville University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in multidisciplinary Social Sciences from Trinity Western University and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from the University of British Columbia. Daniel has worked as a public school teacher and specialized in special/inclusive education, elementary learning assistance and school-based case management. This includes the support of children who have been designated by the BC Ministry of Education as living and learning with exceptionalities.
Daniel has been married for over 32 years. Together with his wife, Daniel has raised five children ranging in age from 17-29. Nelson has been home for Daniel and his family for 20 years and considers it a privilege to support a diverse clientele that makes up this beautiful community.
With an intuitive sense of empathy and evidence-based approaches, Daniel supports clients in their life journey’s from a strength-based and person-centered approach. Emphasis is on building and maintaining collaborative therapeutic relationships designed to bring about healing and whole-life transformation. As a certified counsellor, Daniel utilizes an integrative approach that includes: biopsychosocial treatment modalities, solution-focused and narrative therapies, family systems, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), psychodynamic, somatic mindfulness and positive psychology, each through a trauma-informed and multicultural lens.
Paula holds a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She also completed a diploma in Child and Youth Work (CYW) from Humber College. Originally from Toronto, Paula now calls the Okanagan home, where she is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing and growth.
With over 17 years of experience coaching gymnastics and a background in Child and Youth Work, Paula brings a deep understanding of human development, motivation, and mental well-being. Her work in sport and with athletes has given her unique insight into performance anxiety, confidence, and mindset — which she integrates into her counselling with youth, adults, and women alike. Paula’s neurodivergent-informed approach allows her to support clients through ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation challenges, helping them develop strategies that work with, not against, their individual wiring.
Paula is particularly passionate about empowering women and mothers, nurturing strong mother-daughter relationships, and guiding clients through life’s transitions with compassion and clarity. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and trauma-informed, addressing the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of wellness.
She strives to create a safe, grounding space where clients can explore their strengths, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves — whether they are athletes navigating sport performance pressures, teens developing identity, or women rediscovering balance and self-worth.
Zoe (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) at OK Clinical Therapy Group. She has worked for nearly a decade in the social services sector and has a strong community resource and problem-solving background. She meets clients where they are at with compassion, empathy, and care. Zoe has a passion for working with clients to explore the challenges and opportunities life’s journey brings.
Zoe works with clients from all walks of life to address issues around self-acceptance, body image, and identity. She loves helping clients explore their values and goals, work on habit formation, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. Moreover, she uses a holistic approach to explore an individual’s whole life picture, including their environmental, social, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Zoe tailors her therapeutic approach to fit the individual and what works for them.
Additionally, Zoe enjoys working with couples and individuals focused on relationships, healthy communication, emotional expression, and boundaries. This includes working with folks with a history of relationship and family trauma and abuse. She welcomes clients who are exploring sexuality, intimacy, friendship, and relationships of all types.
Furthermore, Zoe is experienced working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. Also, she uses a non-pathologizing, mindfulness-based approach to explore the protective functions of these mental health challenges, and incorporates trauma-informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skill-building to manage and cope. In addition, she has also completed Gottman Couples Therapy Training Levels 1 and 2. Zoe is currently working on incorporating Nature Therapy and Walk and Talk Therapy into her practice, and is interested in working with folks experiencing climate and existential anxiety.
On top of her Master’s in Social Work, Zoe has an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology from the University of Alberta and has experience working with pregnant and parenting individuals, as well as folks in crisis and substance use recovery. Also, in her free time, she loves hiking, gardening, crafting, cooking, reading, and spending time with her partner and dog.
Laurie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is deeply passionate about the work she does. With over 20 years of experience, she has had the privilege of supporting youth and adults through both struggles and growth.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own life. Laurie works from a person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed perspective, offering a safe and supportive space where clients can feel understood and empowered. She integrates a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI), and mindfulness techniques, tailoring each session to meet her clients’ unique needs.
Laurie is passionate about working with both adults and youth, creating an environment of safety, trust, and genuine connection as they navigate life’s challenges. She also has extensive experience in grief, loss, and trauma, and has co-facilitated bereavement groups for many years.
Whether clients are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or loss, Laurie walks alongside them with empathy, honesty, and encouragement. Her goal is to help foster healing, resilience, and hope.
Life can be unpredictable and deeply challenging—but no one should have to face pain or healing alone. Jasleen Gill is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She provides compassionate, evidence-based support to children, youth, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, trauma, and major life transitions.
Jasleen works extensively with first responders, veterans, and individuals recovering from workplace injuries—helping them manage the emotional toll of trauma, pain, and reintegration into daily life and work. She also supports those experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression, guiding clients to understand their emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of calm, clarity, and control. Her work empowers clients to move from surviving to thriving, no matter where they are in their healing journey.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed—grounded in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic-based interventions. Jasleen integrates mindfulness, self-regulation, and stress-management tools to help clients cultivate emotional resilience and reconnect with their inner balance.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Jasleen offers an inclusive, non-judgmental space for clients from diverse backgrounds. She believes therapy is not just about recovery, but rediscovery—helping individuals reconnect with their values, strengths, and sense of self.
Outside of her professional role, Jasleen finds balance through hiking in the Okanagan and spending time with her children—moments that bring reflection, connection, and renewed authenticity to her work with clients.
Areas of Focus:
Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Work-Related Injuries and Chronic Pain
First Responders, Veterans, and Frontline Professionals
Megan offers a compassionate, collaborative space for individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking a richer life experience, deeper relationships, or meaningful change. Her approach is warm, respectful, and effective—meeting clients exactly where they are, without judgment.
Megan helps clients uncover their strengths, build emotional resilience, and move through life’s challenges with intention and self-awareness. Drawing from evidence-based practices—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 Certification)—she tailors each session to the unique needs and goals of those she works with.
With a background in business and consulting, Megan brings practical insight to her clinical work. She supports clients in clarifying values, defining purpose, and creating direction—tools that enhance both personal well-being and professional growth.
Areas of Focus include:
Couples and Families:
Communication support
Facilitation in dealing with infidelity, estrangement, separation, and divorce
Parenting and co-parenting facilitation
Navigating family mental health concerns
Managing financial stress and relational tension
Entrepreneurs and Professionals:
Clarifying values and vision
Navigating work/life satisfaction, burnout, stress, and major life transitions
Individuals:
Support for anxiety, depression, self-worth, and emotional overwhelm
Mark is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, young adults, and parents with significant mental health concerns. Mark believes that supporting, caring, and trusting relationships significantly increase the prognosis of positive development and desired change. Accordingly, his first priority is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and accepting space for those he works with. Mark takes a holistic approach in supporting clients by bearing in mind mental, spiritual, behavioural, and environmental health factors. He facilitates the development of self-awareness and self-acceptance in balance with skill-building and change practices—an acceptance-change model he believes essential to healing and growth. Mark has invariably worked with clients from Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities; also with neurodiversity and intersectionality.
Mark has a wealth of experience working with people struggling with personality disorder, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, addiction, depression, and anxiety. He primarily uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Behavioural Therapy (BT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). He will tailor the treatment approach based on client preferences.
Mark is happy to meet with clients in person or online. He has a flexible calendar for client convenience.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Emma has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Adler University. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Emma is deeply committed to building authentic and collaborative relationships with clients. Her work is largely informed by Person-Centered Therapy which is grounded in authentic, accepting, and empathic therapeutic engagement. Emma tailors her approach to meeting clients’ specific needs and enjoys incorporating expressive arts therapies, mindfulness, and somatic practices into therapy sessions. Her training in multicultural counselling and social justice has also informed her passion for providing inclusive, safe, and individualized care for clients of all backgrounds. She believes that clients are the experts of their own experiences and takes a stance of informed curiosity to provide socially responsible services.
Prior to her graduate studies, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. Through a practicum opportunity, she was also able to work at The Lab of Meditation where she had an opportunity to develop trauma-informed mindfulness skills. Emma enjoys working with clients of all ages, including adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Outside of counselling, Emma enjoys spending time in nature, going on adventures with her cat, doing yoga, and getting creative.
Clara (she/her) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC #11254180) and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She is currently offering services at OK Clinical Therapy Group. She is passionate about supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges through an empathic, client-centered approach.
Drawing from her background in Kinesiology and community outreach, Clara integrates trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Her work supports clients in developing coping skills, building resilience, and fostering self-compassion, while also deepening emotional awareness and connection within relationships.
Clara offers individual counselling, individual relationship counselling, and couples counselling, with a particular focus on attachment patterns, communication dynamics, emotional safety, and relational repair. She works with individuals and partners experiencing relationship distress and life transitions. Additionally, Clara is passionate about working with women experiencing pre- and post-partum mood disorders. Clara emphasizes the creation of a safe, collaborative space for emotional exploration and meaningful change.
With a strong commitment to holistic well-being, Clara empowers clients by offering practical tools and insights tailored to their unique experiences. She values helping clients reconnect with their personal strengths and values while cultivating self-compassion, understanding, and secure connection throughout their therapeutic journey.
Outside of her counselling work, Clara enjoys fostering community and connection through her book club, group fitness classes, and sharing meals with loved ones.
Scott brings three decades of experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals, youth, and families in the mental health field. He takes a client-centered approach, focusing on relational, experiential, trauma, and neurofeedback therapy to create meaningful connections and foster empowerment in the therapeutic process.
With extensive training in diverse therapeutic modalities, Scott tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of his clients. With years of experience working alongside Indigenous clients, Scott integrates cultural awareness, sensitivity, and respect into the therapeutic process, ensuring his approach honors their unique perspectives and experiences. He specializes in trauma counselling, Autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurofeedback/biofeedback, and addictions, drawing on over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery.
Scott’s collaborative nature, direct communication style, and sense of humor help build strong therapeutic alliances. By guiding clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, he empowers them to take meaningful steps toward personal growth and lasting change.
Outside of his practice, Scott enjoys canoeing, writing, history, philosophy, astronomy, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also serves as chair of Excel Martial Arts Inc.
Areas of Focus:
Neurofeedback/Biofeedback
Trauma Counselling
Mental Health: Specializing in the treatment of a broad spectrum of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more, to support overall psychological well-being.
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Addictions: Providing targeted support and interventions to help individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery.
Existential and Narrative Therapies
Specialized Counselling for Individuals, Youth, Couples and Families
Emily is a dedicated and passionate teacher, and is now a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been an educator for five years in learning support and inclusive education. Over the past two years, she has worked as an elementary school counsellor throughout her practicum and internship in her master’s program.
Emily takes a trauma-informed,person-centred, and solution-focused approach believing that we all have the inherent ability to find the strength and resiliency within ourselves for growth and change. Emily’s empathy, care, and presence allow clients to feel safe, seen, and heard.
She is particularly passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills and working with the LGBTQ2SI+ community. She is experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges such as social and emotional regulation, separation anxiety, academic strategies for learning, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and teacher and school staff collaboration.
AS a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Emily is well-informed in the areas of anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, neurodivergence, child abuse, and trauma. Emily acknowledges that she lives, works, and learns on the traditional, unceded, and occupied territories of the Syilx/Okanagan people.
Andrew is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He aims to provide a warm, accepting and calm space for clients to mindfully explore their challenges with life in a secure, non-judgemental environment. Andrew feels a calling to help people journey through life in a way that alleviates burdens and reduces the sense of isolation. Using a systemic approach known as Internal Family Systems that connects you to different parts of yourself in order to feel whole, loved and accepted, we can work together to change your relationship with your own emotions, and connect to a more balanced, healing perspective.
Andrew also incorporates a mindfulness approach. Increasing awareness of one’s own behavioural patterns can be a driver of personal transformation. Andrew’s speciality lies in treating anxiety and stress related disorders, making sense of and accommodating neurodiversity, healing from past trauma, finding purpose or working through existential angst or depression, and anything related to self-actualization or exploring one’s shadow self.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Andrew uses experiential interventions and designs a treatment approach that is tailored specifically to you and your unique system of parts. No matter who you are or where you come from, Andrew’s therapeutic presence will ensure that you feel seen, heard and understood while guiding you to explore and connect with your Core Self in deeper ways.
Canadian Certified Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Molly completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, supporting youth, couples, families and adults with diverse needs and abilities. She works from a trauma-informed perspective, using Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and cognitive behavioural modalities to help her clients move forward at their own pace. With a keen interest in the principle of neuroplasticity, Molly provides non-judgmental support to those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, injury, violence, loss, anger, or navigating the demands of parenting. Molly is trained in Somatic Experiencing with her Intermediate II certification and is an IFS Level I therapist trained through the IFS Institute.
Olivia (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling Psychology Association and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has completed training in Compassionate Communication, Mediation, and Grief Counselling. Olivia is also trained to provide Hormone Readiness Assessments and Reports.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Olivia strongly desires to uplift the marginalized and provide her clients with a safe space of caring and non-judgment. She has an eclectic solution-focused approach that helps build hope and optimism. Her goal is to walk alongside her clients as they discover strengths, build resilience, and create manageable goals. Olivia draws on modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and more.
At home, Olivia adores her chickens, dogs, and humans. She is an active volunteer with a variety of animal rescues and often has fosters. Olivia appreciates all kinds of humour and believes laughter really can be some of the best medicine. With a previous career in archaeology, Olivia retains a passion for the preservation of culture and is sensitive to issues of social justice. Olivia thankfully acknowledges that she lives and works on the lands of the Syilx Peoples.
Christina holds a BA in Psychology and completed a master’s degree in the Clinical Social Work program at UBCO. With over 6 years of dedicated experience working with children and youth, she brings a deep understanding of their needs to her role. Christina’s passion for making a positive impact on young lives is why she has chosen to pursue clinical social work. Her experiences have encompassed roles in coaching sports, youth after-school programs, and working with youth experiencing complex substance use and mental health adversities.
Christina’s practice commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth to thrive in. She firmly believes that fostering such an environment is essential for supporting their emotional and psychological growth. Using a child-centered and person-centered approach allows Christina to tailor her interactions to each individual’s unique needs. This approach resonates deeply with her as it empowers individuals to be active participants in their own healing journey.
Christina is particularly drawn to expressive therapies, such as play and art therapy. She recognizes the power of these creative mediums in allowing individuals to communicate complex emotions and experiences that might otherwise be challenging to express verbally. These methods offer a unique opportunity for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Outside of the professional environment, Christina enjoys spending time in nature, playing beach volleyball, skiing and snowboarding, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Kelsey is a Registered Clinical Counsellor located in Penticton BC. Kelsey’s professional background is diverse and enriched with mental health experience. Before embarking on her counselling career, she spent numerous years working in the medical field as a registered psychiatric nurse. This hands-on experience provided her with a profound understanding of the human condition, particularly in the context of mental health. Later, Kelsey pursued her Masters at Yorkville University, enhancing her expertise in counselling.
Kelsey’s therapeutic approach is grounded in a holistic framework, drawing from her multifaceted background in medical health and nursing. Further, her ability to integrate these perspectives allows her to offer a comprehensive approach to healing and personal growth.
Throughout her career, Kelsey has worked with individuals of all ages, diverse backgrounds, and abilities. Her diverse clientele has included people at various life stages, from adolescents (13+) to seniors, all facing a wide range of challenges. Likewise, Kelsey has a special interest in helping individuals and couples navigate issues related to trauma (including relational and generational trauma), abuse, and complex mental health concerns.
Kelsey welcomes clients over the age of 13 and is particularly skilled in addressing barriers such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse, parenting and relationship challenges, as well as personal and work-related stress. Furthermore, her compassionate and empathetic approach allows clients to feel valued and understood as they journey towards personal healing.
Additionally, outside of her professional life, Kelsey enjoys the joys of parenthood, raising her small children and enjoying the serenity of life on a small acreage in Oliver. This enriching personal life serves as a source of inspiration and balance for her, further reinforcing her dedication to helping others find their own balance and well-being.
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. In her professional career, she also has experience supporting individuals navigating major life transitions, including vocational counselling, return-to-work planning, and recovery following personal injury. 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.
Rubina (Ruby) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC Association of Social Workers. Ruby completed her Undergraduate Degree in Social Work from the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC, and obtained her Master’s in Counselling at City University, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Further, she has been in the Social Work field for 10+ years and her focus has included working alongside children, youth, and families in diverse settings. Additionally, Ruby has extensive experience in mental health and crisis intervention and assessments, stabilizing crises, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness/relationship repair, supporting individuals through life transitions, and promoting self-care.
Furthermore, Ruby believes in an integrative approach and meeting her clients where they are at. Additionally, her approaches are based on the client and their unique needs and strengths. In a client-centered manner, Ruby focuses on what the client needs/wants right now and in the future. Best practice and evidence-based strategies are implemented to ensure the client receives the best care. Above all interventions, the counsellor-client connection and trust are imperative and are the foundation of the time spent together.
Some therapeutic interventions Ruby is trained in and/or incorporates into her practice include: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness & CBT (MCBT), Trauma Informed, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Play Therapy, Strength-Based and Client-Centred Therapy.
Canadian Certified Counsellor - West Kelowna & Penticton
With over 20 years of successful counselling psychotherapy experience, Rosamaria, a Certified Canadian Counsellor, offers compassionate support to clients aged 5+ to seniors. Having worked in various settings, including hospitals, schools, counselling clinics and remote communities, she brings a wealth of expertise to her clinical practice. Rosamaria provides a safe space for clients struggling with various challenges, from relationship issues to mental health concerns. Her practice integrates diverse therapeutic methods, including EMDR & CBT, ensuring individualized support based on clients’ unique needs.
Rosamaria enjoys supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, trauma, sleep issues, parenting, OCD and more. She supports couples and families experiencing situational and relational challenges and children experiencing behaviors concerns, ADHD and ASD.
Rosamaria has a special interest in supporting our vulnerable communities. Using a harm reduction approach, Rosamaria helps survivors of abuse and intergenerational trauma survivors cope with things such as PTSD and addiction. She also works extensively with families affected by historical injustices, such as those related to the societal challenges, including the impact of policies and events. Rosamaria’s diverse expertise encompasses trauma therapy, addiction counselling, and traditional healing ceremonies. Clients benefit from her extensive knowledge and commitment to fostering well-being. For those seeking understanding, healing, and growth, Rosamaria offers transformative support on their mental health journey.
Areas of focus include but are not limited to:
Depression and anxiety
Trauma/PTSD
Addictions
Relationship and Family Issues
Stress Management
Grief & Loss
BIPOC Support
Office Locations: West Kelowna, Penticton & Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Welcome, my name is Mary and I’m glad you’re here. Over the past decade I have trained in a variety of areas which have prepared me to support people navigating; anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, new motherhood, emotional regulation and challenging relationships. I am passionate about creating space for people to remember their peace and freedom. I believe deeply in the innate resilience of people and know change and healing are possible.
I use evidence-based practices and structured programs with tangible steps that help clients create real, lasting change. My therapeutic approach includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body Integration through breath and somatic awareness. My goal is to empower clients with practical strategies that promote healing, confidence, and a balanced, meaningful life.
Yoga has shaped my life and my work. I have taught meditation, breathwork and mindfulness at retreats, schools and speaking events, and integrate those tools into therapy for clients who find mind-body work supportive. I bring a love of nature to my practice and find being outside one of many ways I find presence in life
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, EMDR-trained (in the process of certification), and trained in the Gottman Method Level 1. I also hold a 300-hour Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork Teacher Training certification.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Please note: Tami is not currently accepting new clients. Please contact our intake team to explore other available counsellors or options that may be a good fit.
Tami is an experienced, supportive, down-to-earth Registered Clinical Counsellor in the Kootenay area who offers in-person and online sessions for a variety of concerns including, but not limited to ADHD, anxiety, stress, life transitions, divorce and separation, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has over 20 years of providing educational, career, personal and crisis counselling to youth and adults within the post-secondary system including students with learning differences, are of Indigenous ancestry, international students, and those with a broad range of mental health concerns.
She believes that each person wants to make the best choices for themselves and sometimes we need some additional support in achieving our goals. Tami will work with you to identify goals and create a therapeutic plan, focusing on your needs. She will walk alongside you as you develop the tools necessary to make positive long-lasting changes.
Being a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Tami also holds a Masters degree of Education in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. She works from a strength-based approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and clinical hypnotherapy in her work.
Devinder (Dev) Dhaliwal, a Registered Clinical Social Worker, in good standing, with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and British Columbia Association of Social Workers. He completed a Master of Social Work studies at the University of the Fraser Valley in the beautiful city of Abbotsford nestled in the Fraser Valley, BC, where he was born and raised. Devinder has been in the field as a social worker for over 10 years working with youth/adults, families and relationships. His approach is holistic and a personalized treatment plan designed to improve your quality of life; overcoming the concerns coupled with great self-care moving forward. Devinder is also currently training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to work with complex PTSD concerns and trauma.
Devinder believes in the power of collaboration and creating a safe space for clients to explore their concerns. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, he strives to build a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect. Devinder understands the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and he is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, offering language accessibility for those who prefer it. Whether you’re seeking support for depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, or emotional intelligence, Devinder tailors his interventions to meet your specific needs.
Client focus: individuals 13+ (youth) and above; Punjabi and Hindi speaking is available, both online and in-person.
Areas of Focus Include:
Depression/Anxiety
Addictions
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Psychological Assessments
Emotional Intelligence, including Anger Management, etc.
Amrit is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He believes in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere, honours all aspects of confidentiality and is committed to client safety, ensuring a supportive space for clients of all age groups, encompassing both females and males of all ages. Amrit enjoys working with children and connects well with young clients aged 5+, as well as adults, families and couples.
Offering an integrative approach to counselling, Amrit assists in addressing maladaptive thought patterns, facilitating transformative shifts in emotions and behaviours, cultivating confidence and adopting fresh perspectives that can lead to the discovery of the client’s innate strengths.
Recognizing the uniqueness of each person, Amrit acknowledges the absence of one-size-fits-all solutions for life changes. Instead, the focus lies in tailoring therapeutic methodologies to align with the individual needs of each client. Amrit’s expertise encompasses a range of modalities and specialized areas, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-based approaches, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
*Please note that Marnie is currently NOT accepting new clients. Please book in with a different therapist or contact our office for assistance*
Marnie earned her Masters degree in Social Work from UBC and is a Registered Social Worker. Over the last 30 years, she has been fortunate to learn from many people. Marnie has worked in roles as a Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, and Clinical Director of Services in community agencies. She approaches her work, and personal life from a place of humility, curiosity, and a belief in people’s intrinsic ability to heal and grow. Marnie’s experience has taught her that change happens in the context of a safe and respectful relationship. Especially one that honors each person’s unique cultural, ethnic, gender, and social diversity. Her approach is grounded in compassion and mutual respect as she collaborates closely with each client to choose a path to wellness that meets their unique strengths and needs.
Marnie’s diverse background has provided opportunities to learn and practice from an integrative place using a range of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFFT Attachment focused, and Walk and Talk. Marnie has worked with children, youth, adults, families, and clinicians primarily in the areas of mental health, substance misuse, trauma, grief and loss, and family relationship conflict. Marnie believes strongly in the connection between the mind and body. Outside of her professional life she can often be found hiking in nature or travelling on an adventure with friends, family and her dog Ollie.
Areas of Focus:
Mental Health and Wellness
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Preparation and Integration
Marcia graduated with a BA in Psychology and a Teaching Certificate from Simon Fraser University. She then completed her Master of Counselling from Trinity Western Seminary. She is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
Marcia has worked with children and youth in both educational settings and in community groups for the last 25 years. She has spent time as a chaplain in both the US and Canada helping people deal with issues surrounding health, grief, and spirituality. She has worked with street youth, victims of violence, behavioral and learning-challenged children, children with special needs, and those with anxiety.
Marcia utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy and prioritizes the client’s therapeutic relationship. Besides this, she has been trained in trauma therapy and family systems, as well as mindfulness and self-regulation techniques. Marcia wants children, youth, families, and adults to feel safe with her as steps are taken to see change and wholeness. She also maximizes using solutions, compassion, and emotional-focused therapy interventions. She has worked with people of all ages from young children to seniors and loves the honor of joining people on their journey.
Marcia is new to the Okanagan and has spent most of her life in the Lower Mainland. She loves living just outside of Vernon. She has four adult/ teen children of her own and in her spare time is either with family or her two dogs enjoying the beauty of the Okanagan outdoors.
Becky Palmer has completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy in Saskatchewan. She also spent 7 years in the Canadian Forces as a Pharmacy Officer in Nova Scotia. Becky is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has focused on helping kids grow in confidence, character, and creativity using a child-centred approach to therapy. She also works with adults, helping them explore their inner child to have the best relationships possible. Becky is trained in EMDR therapy for adults and children. She is available to work with children, youth, couples, families and groups.
As a family counsellor, Becky possesses a remarkable ability to connect with those she assists. With an infectious warmth and genuine empathy, she creates a safe space for her young clients to express their thoughts and feelings. Becky’s keen understanding of developmental stages allows her to tailor interventions that cater to each individual’s unique needs. Whether guiding children through challenging transitions, facilitating group sessions fostering peer support, or collaborating with families to strengthen bonds, Becky remains a beacon of support and encouragement. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing emotional well-being leaves a lasting impact on the lives she touches.
Navneet is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) currently working in Abbotsford. She holds a Master of Counselling Degree (MC) from Gonzaga University. Navneet believes in providing a non-judgmental space, being empathetic, and meeting the client where they are at. She knows counselling can be intimidating and is there to help create a safe environment while exploring any issues. As a counsellor, she has past experience working with individuals who have dealt with eating disorders and body image struggles, and she is passionate about helping those in the community.
Navneet takes on a humanistic approach and enjoys integrating different modalities as needed, which include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). She can also effectively communicate in both English and Punjabi. People are unique, and Navneet believes in catering her counselling skills to the individual through continuous learning and commitment. Since each person has their own journey, she believes in collaborating with her clients to assist them on their self-fulfilling path and supporting them with compassion and authenticity.
Navneet brings a wealth of expertise to her counselling practice, offering a fresh perspective rooted in her extensive background. With a commitment to continuous learning, she stays abreast of the latest developments in the field, ensuring that her clients benefit from evidence-based approaches. Navneet’s proficiency extends beyond traditional therapeutic methods, as she actively integrates innovative modalities. This dynamic approach allows her to cater her counselling techniques to each client’s unique needs, fostering a supportive and tailored therapeutic journey.
Sara (she/her) is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program and is currently completing her practicum with OK Clinical Therapy Group in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
Born in Korea and raised in Canada, Sara brings a bicultural perspective that shapes her openness and respect for diverse identities and lived experiences. She approaches therapy in a culturally responsive, evidence-based way, supporting clients in building self-awareness, resilience, and emotional balance while honouring the role of identity.
Sara believes each person’s experience is unique and tailors therapy to align with clients’ goals, values, and pace. Her style is warm, empathetic, and direct. She offers clear feedback and gentle, honest reflections while remaining deeply respectful of where each client is in their process, creating a supportive and collaborative space where meaningful change can unfold.
Her work is grounded in a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and integrates elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), narrative therapy, and psychodynamic principles. She places strong value on building a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and respect.
Sara is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Val Harbour (RCC #15227)
Marin (she/her) is a counsellor and longtime educator whose work is grounded in deep presence, genuine connection, and a belief in every person’s innate capacity to heal and grow. Rooted in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based philosophy, Marin brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration into every therapeutic relationship.
Drawing from mindfulness, emotion-focused approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and somatic practices, Marin supports clients in developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and compassionate connection to their inner experience. Her training in yoga and mindfulness adds a grounded, body-based dimension to her work, helping clients cultivate safety and calm when things feel overwhelming.
Before entering the counselling field, Marin spent nearly two decades as a teacher and educational leader, collaborating closely with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Her work in inclusion and social-emotional learning shaped her belief in meeting each person with gentleness, respect and a little bit of humour. Marin cultivates a space for reflection, healing, and possibility. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and believes deeply in each person’s ability to move toward a life that reflects their values and their authentic self.
Marin is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Tami O’Meara (RCC #2518)
IsaBelle is a practicum student completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) with OK Clinical Therapy Group. Grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect, she strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel seen and understood. Her approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed, emphasizing each client’s unique goals and strengths.
IsaBelle brings experience working with neurodiverse youth, which has strengthened her appreciation for the individuality of each person’s way of thinking, feeling, and communicating. She values creating space where all clients can explore their experiences with curiosity and self-compassion.
As she continues her training, IsaBelle is developing an integrative approach informed by narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and parts-based (Internal Family Systems) perspectives. She believes that growth happens through connection, self-awareness, and compassionate understanding of one’s own experiences.
Outside the therapy room, IsaBelle enjoys baking, walking her dog, reading, and spending time with loved ones.
IsaBelle is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Devinder Dhaliwal (RCSW #13248)
Erik Smyth is a counselling student with a unique blend of frontline public safety experience and academic depth. Erik grew up in Vancouver, immersed in the region’s cultural and physical landscapes. Growing up, Erik enjoyed hiking, fishing, and volunteering, continuing to do so today. These formative years helped him understand that everyone has a unique outlook, shaped by their life experiences, social circles, and culture. Passionate about helping others, Erik has dedicated his career to public service.
Drawing on 20 years of experience in law enforcement, firefighting, and the army, Erik has developed the ability to navigate pain, trauma, and dynamic situations with a calm, connecting presence. This background has allowed him to quickly build relationships, collaboratively create solutions, and maintain a safe space. Passionate about translating real-world experience into clinical practice, Erik believes that struggles can be overcome through reframing, understanding, validation and positivity. Erik is dedicated to helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress and relationships.
Erik holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology, Criminology and is working towards completing his Master’s in Counselling Psychology. Erik brings an evidence-based approach to counselling, utilizing CBT, person-centred therapy, narrative therapy and Gottman’s therapy.
Erik is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Mirrell Desjardins (CCC #100001749)
Areas of Focus include:
Anxiety & Depression
Stress/Burnout
First Responders and Their Families
Relationships and ENM
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Person Centered Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy & CBT
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and Ciara’s goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. Ciara holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She works with individuals, children, and families navigating life transitions, family dynamics, and the ups and downs of mental and emotional wellbeing. Ciara is passionate about supporting clients navigating the challenges of interpersonal conflict, helping them build insight, coping strategies, and meaningful connections. Ciara’s experience as a social worker in different settings has also provided her with transferable skills that allow her to effectively support a wide variety of clients.
Ciara’s therapeutic style draws from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centred modalities. Ciara aims to provide practical tools while also creating space for reflection, growth, and meaningful change.
Additionally, Ciara’s background in sociology informs the way she approaches therapy. It helps her understand the broader social, cultural, and systemic factors that shape our lives and mental health, and allows her to hold the complexities of the world we are currently existing in while supporting clients in navigating their own experiences.
Ciara strives to foster a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment. Ciara views the client as the expert in their own life, while Ciara sees her role as a supportive guide—helping individuals clarify their goals, build skills, and improve their overall quality of life.
Outside of counselling, you can often find Ciara enjoying a Diet Coke, watching reality TV, or heading to a Pilates class.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Works with: Children (12+), Adults Session Types: Individuals, Couples
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or burnout. Others may be navigating trauma, grief, or difficult life transitions. Jessica offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can slow down, explore their experiences, and reconnect with themselves.
Jessica is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #19149) and professional art therapist with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counselling Psychology from Adler University. She integrates talk therapy and art therapy to help clients explore emotions that may be difficult to put into words.
Her approach supports clients in developing deeper self-understanding, making meaning of their experiences, and finding new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, while also offering practical tools for everyday life. Her work draws from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches.
Jessica works with individuals aged 12+ and welcomes clients of all genders and sexualities.
Sarah is a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate counselling services in Abbotsford, BC, and online. She is particularly passionate and skilled in supporting individuals who have experienced abuse, coercive control, or complex relationship dynamics. Sarah helps clients gently untangle confusion and pain, guiding them toward clarity, safety, and a renewed sense of personal agency. She also offers thoughtful support for individuals navigating spiritual or religious questions, transitions, or distress, honouring the role these experiences can play in healing.
Her counselling approach is relational, collaborative, strengths-based, and non-pathologizing. Sarah practices from a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens, grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique story and resilience.
She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring each session to the individual needs, values, and goals of her clients.
Above all, Sarah believes everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. She is honoured to walk alongside individuals and youth (14+), honouring their stories, strengthening their voices, and supporting their well-being.
Areas of Focus:
Relationship Challenges and Abuse
Coercive Control and Complex Relationship Dynamics
Nike works with adults, adolescents, and couples using a trauma-informed, relational approach to counselling. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, relational counselling, with a strong focus on how personal history, cultural context, and external pressures shape emotional wellbeing, identity, and resilience.
Nike brings a structured and thoughtful approach to therapy, helping clients make sense of their experiences while building practical skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate life transitions. Sessions are tailored to each client’s goals, balancing reflection with forward-moving work.
She provides a supportive, culturally responsive space where clients can explore challenges honestly, develop clarity, and strengthen their capacity to cope and grow, both personally and relationally.
Rashmi is a compassionate and culturally responsive Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families across hospital environments, mental health, refugee settlement, and community-based settings. She brings a grounded, client-centred approach to her work, offering psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, risk screening, and supportive counselling to people navigating life-limiting illness, displacement, trauma, and complex life transitions.
With a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, Rashmi is committed to providing holistic care that honours each person’s unique story. She has extensive experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, delivering both in-person and virtual care, and helping clients navigate health and community systems with clarity and confidence.
Rashmi’s practice is rooted in an anti-oppressive, person-centred, and strength-based framework. Whether supporting a newcomer family through their first winter in Canada or sitting beside a palliative care patient in a hospital room, she believes that people need more than services—they need someone who listens, understands, and stands beside them. Her role is to hold space with compassion while helping clients find strength in their own resilience.
Nicola is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who brings compassion, experience, and genuine care to her work with the people she supports. She holds a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle and an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, Scotland where she studied before immigrating to Canada. With over ten years of experience supporting individuals through mental health challenges and times of crisis, Nicola creates a space where people feel safe, respected, and truly heard.
Nicola volunteers with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, supporting individuals with life-limiting illnesses and families after the death of a loved one. She is also part of a provincial disaster psychosocial team, offering support to communities who have been evacuated from or lost their homes during forest fires and other natural disasters.
Nicola is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive space for people from all walks of life. Her work is trauma-informed and tailored to each client’s needs. She draws from several modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and existential therapy.
She especially enjoys working with adolescents and supporting them as they navigate challenges such as ADHD, emotional regulation, self-harm, self-esteem, family dynamics, and anxiety. Nicola has experience providing counselling services to teenagers in Kelowna’s middle school system and values building trusting, collaborative relationships with both youth and their families.
Nicola recognizes that loss is a universal part of being human and that grief can take many forms. She supports individuals experiencing all types of loss including those facing existential loss, such as the loss of dreams, identity, or the life they once imagined. She understands that life can change in unexpected ways, and she offers a compassionate space to make sense of those curveballs and move forward with meaning and care.
A strong believer in lifelong learning, Nicola continually expands her knowledge and skills. She has completed Gottman Couples Therapy Training Levels 1 and 2, Gottman Affairs and Trauma, and Gottman Parenting Coaching, along with additional training in grief and loss and supporting children impacted by trauma. She is currently furthering her education in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Nicola has completed San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and has worked with Indigenous clients all over BC.
Outside of her counselling work, Nicola is a married mum of three school-aged children. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and can often be found by the lake or skiing at Big White.
Sonya is a Registered Clinical Counsellor whose work is rooted in care and compassion for each person’s unique story. Offering child, teen & parent counselling, at the heart of Sonya’s work is a focus on helping clients to find ways to use their personal strengths to cope more effectively and build resilience that will help them to thrive in the midst of life’s challenges.
Sonya is particularly passionate about collaborating for child, teen & parent counselling to create more peace and success in their school journey. Sonya has a background in school counselling, learning support, inclusive education and case management. Sonya is also honoured to support clients in their times of grief and loss and as they ponder spiritual questions.
Sonya finds it a deep privilege to walk alongside clients in their journey. With her warm, encouraging approach, Sonya ensures that clients feel safe, seen and supported as they work toward greater emotional well-being and self-understanding.
Works with: Children (14+), Adults Session Types: Individuals, Families
Heather has over 25-years of experience as a Registered Counsellor working in a variety of settings, supporting clients in the areas of trauma, addictions, adverse childhood experiences, loss and grief, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation.
Heather’s overarching philosophy to counselling is growth-oriented, empowering and person-centred. She believes that our life experiences create stories that we live by – stories about ourselves and the world. Sometimes these stories are helpful for us; other times, they come at a cost and limit us. Therapy can provide us an opportunity to safely explore how our experiences have shaped our perceptions, beliefs and choices – and to move into a future that is more in alignment with our values.
Heather’s work is guided by a deep understanding of the universal human need for connection and acceptance. She uses emotionally focused approaches to help clients become more aware of the underlying, yet unmet needs that might be
driving and sustaining mood difficulties and subsequent unhelpful coping behaviours. Clients are empowered to develop the emotional regulation, self-
compassion and courage to live with more freedom and ease.
Heather can integrate several modalities and adapt therapy to suite her clients. She has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy for Trauma and Forward Facing Trauma Therapy. She weaves somatic and mindfulness-based processes into her therapy sessions, with an ongoing awareness of her client’s needs for of agency and safety in the therapy room.
Ben Garrett is an authentic, grounded, and deeply compassionate counsellor who believes that people heal through connection, understanding, and genuine presence. He strives to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued, where their experiences are honoured with respect and empathy.
Ben is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who holds both an MSc and a Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London, England. His training spans diverse approaches, but his work is especially rooted in existential therapy, a way of working with clients that explores meaning, freedom, and personal responsibility while helping clients navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and self-awareness.
With over a decade of experience supporting individuals, youth, and families across British Columbia and the Canadian North, Ben brings a rich clinical background to his practice. He has worked as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, a men’s counsellor and a clinical supervisor. He currently serves as the Director of Counselling and Training at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre, where he supervises graduate practicum students and supports leading-practice models of clinical training.
Ben’s therapeutic perspective is holistic and integrative. He understands that meaningful change involves the mind, body, and lived experience, and he views emotional patterns not as failures, but as strategies people developed to cope and survive. His approach combines existential therapy with elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, somatic awareness, and attachment-based frameworks. He adapts each session to the needs of the individual, meeting clients exactly where they are.
Ben has extensive experience supporting clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, neurodiversity, anger, grief, and life transitions. He has also facilitated parenting programs, anger management groups, and psychoeducational workshops.
Ben is committed to providing an inclusive, affirming, and culturally aware space for all individuals. His work with diverse communities, including years supporting Inuit youth and families in Nunavut, continues to shape his understanding of resilience, identity, and the importance of culturally attuned care. He welcomes open conversations about oppression, belonging, and the social contexts that influence mental health.
At the heart of Ben’s work is a simple belief: people make sense, and healing grows when we explore our lives with honesty and compassion. Through collaborative exploration, he helps clients understand themselves more deeply, connect with their inner strengths, and move toward lives that feel more meaningful, balanced, and authentic.
Areas of Focus:
Existential concerns, meaning, and life transitions
Liliane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) whose trauma-informed approach is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. She works with adults, teens, couples, and children (ages 5+), with core areas of focus that include trauma, intimate partner abuse recovery, attachment and relational wounds, grief and loss, and emotion regulation. Her work also encompasses building self-worth, with a particular focus on fostering self-compassion and developing healthy, sustainable boundaries.
Liliane views counselling as a collaborative and values-based process. Her practice is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with supportive techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based, client-centred perspective. Together, these approaches help clients navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections to what matters most to them.
Born in Paraguay and now living in Canada, Liliane brings a deep understanding of the complexities of transition and identity into her work with individuals, couples, and survivors of intimate partner violence. Outside of her professional role, she finds joy in spending time with her step-kiddos and in nature, sources of connection and growth that reflect the values she brings into her therapeutic relationships. Liliane supports clients in reconnecting with their values and strengths as they navigate healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Maya (she/her) is a counsellor and educator whose work is rooted in care, connection, and a deep curiosity in the human experience. Grounded in a person-centred and strengths-based philosophy, Maya’s practice reflects her unwavering belief in every human’s capacity for meaningful growth.
Her primary specialties are grief and couples work. Maya is drawn to these tender spaces because loss and human connection are among the most defining experiences we share- both shaping us in ways both subtle and seismic, both impossible to avoid in a fully lived life.
Maya concurrently works as a school district counsellor with a background in school-based inclusion and case management. In this role, she collaborates with children, families, and educators to cultivate inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where children feel truly seen and supported. Her approach honours the complexities of young lives, blending gentleness and playfulness to guide them back to the heart of childhood.
With warmth, humour, and a deep respect for each unique path, Maya helps individuals uncover their inner resilience and live in alignment with their values. She is passionate about the transformative potential of curiosity and the healing power of playful, meaningful connection.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Balroop achieved her Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, New Brunswick. The initiation of her career began to advocate the importance of mental health within all age groups. Balroop has worked with children and adults by assisting them in overcoming their emotional and cognitive challenges. While working with children in a school setting, she achieved her Child and Youth Care certification from Sheridan College, Ontario.
Balroop has an integrative approach; therefore, her methodologies are derived from multiple frameworks, such as Internal family systems, Cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT- dialectical approach, ACT- Acceptance and commitment approach, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and motivational interviews. She acknowledges the importance of self-confidence and encourages a collaborative perspective to proceed towards goal achievement. Balroop intends to provide a safe, judgement-free, empathetic, and trustworthy environment that enhances therapeutic relationships and results in growth through an insightful journey.
Balroop’s commitment to mental health advocacy spans across all age groups, stemming from her early career experiences. Her dedication shines through in her work with children and adults, where she assists them in navigating emotional and cognitive challenges. With a Child and Youth Care certification from Sheridan College, Ontario, Balroop brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. Her integrative approach draws from various frameworks, ensuring tailored support for her clients. Through a collaborative and empathetic environment, Balroop fosters growth and empowerment, guiding clients on insightful journeys toward healing and self-discovery.
Claire is an uninvited settler on unceded Sinixt land, dedicated to a decolonial practice by giving back directly to the original stewards of our beautiful West Kootenays. Claire maintains a learner’s approach in and out of the counselling room, humbled by the privilege of walking alongside diverse community members as we accept the great responsibility and understand what it means to care for ourselves, for each other, and for this place we call home.
With past experiences supporting survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injury, as well as youth living with psychosis, Claire has focused her clinical work on couples and families. Grounded in attachment theory and shaped by advanced training in emotionally focused therapy, Claire’s counselling style seeks to repair and strengthen relationships by getting to the heart of underlying issues. The ultimate goal is to help liberate family members of their emotional struggles by restoring the loving bonds that make this work possible.
Claire further brings this relational and emotional focus to working with individuals of all ages. In what can be a playful and creative approach, she carefully attends to the implicit meaning and values embedded in people’s stories. By focusing on what they find most important in life, Claire helps folks re-author their narratives toward actualizing their preferred way of being. With more to love about our life and our selves, based on what we believe matters most, we can work toward liberation from the burdens we all carry.
Please note: Claire is currently accepting referrals for individual counselling only.
$5 from each session goes directly to the Autonomous Sinixt.
Matthew Bunn, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - West Kelowna
Matt was born on Vancouver Island and spent much of his childhood in Belgium before returning to Canada in his teens. His family eventually settled in the Okanagan, a place he believes is one of the best on earth.
As a counsellor, Matt is committed to creating a space where every client feels seen, heard, and respected. His approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each individual’s unique goals. Matt integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Matt works with individuals of all ages, including youth aged 12 and up.
Outside the counselling room, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors in the beautiful Okanagan. He’s an avid mountain biker and camper, and has a well-known passion for great coffee.
Canadian Certified Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Daniel is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) from Yorkville University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in multidisciplinary Social Sciences from Trinity Western University and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from the University of British Columbia. Daniel has worked as a public school teacher and specialized in special/inclusive education, elementary learning assistance and school-based case management. This includes the support of children who have been designated by the BC Ministry of Education as living and learning with exceptionalities.
Daniel has been married for over 32 years. Together with his wife, Daniel has raised five children ranging in age from 17-29. Nelson has been home for Daniel and his family for 20 years and considers it a privilege to support a diverse clientele that makes up this beautiful community.
With an intuitive sense of empathy and evidence-based approaches, Daniel supports clients in their life journey’s from a strength-based and person-centered approach. Emphasis is on building and maintaining collaborative therapeutic relationships designed to bring about healing and whole-life transformation. As a certified counsellor, Daniel utilizes an integrative approach that includes: biopsychosocial treatment modalities, solution-focused and narrative therapies, family systems, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), psychodynamic, somatic mindfulness and positive psychology, each through a trauma-informed and multicultural lens.
Paula holds a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She also completed a diploma in Child and Youth Work (CYW) from Humber College. Originally from Toronto, Paula now calls the Okanagan home, where she is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing and growth.
With over 17 years of experience coaching gymnastics and a background in Child and Youth Work, Paula brings a deep understanding of human development, motivation, and mental well-being. Her work in sport and with athletes has given her unique insight into performance anxiety, confidence, and mindset — which she integrates into her counselling with youth, adults, and women alike. Paula’s neurodivergent-informed approach allows her to support clients through ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation challenges, helping them develop strategies that work with, not against, their individual wiring.
Paula is particularly passionate about empowering women and mothers, nurturing strong mother-daughter relationships, and guiding clients through life’s transitions with compassion and clarity. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and trauma-informed, addressing the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of wellness.
She strives to create a safe, grounding space where clients can explore their strengths, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves — whether they are athletes navigating sport performance pressures, teens developing identity, or women rediscovering balance and self-worth.
Zoe (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) at OK Clinical Therapy Group. She has worked for nearly a decade in the social services sector and has a strong community resource and problem-solving background. She meets clients where they are at with compassion, empathy, and care. Zoe has a passion for working with clients to explore the challenges and opportunities life’s journey brings.
Zoe works with clients from all walks of life to address issues around self-acceptance, body image, and identity. She loves helping clients explore their values and goals, work on habit formation, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. Moreover, she uses a holistic approach to explore an individual’s whole life picture, including their environmental, social, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Zoe tailors her therapeutic approach to fit the individual and what works for them.
Additionally, Zoe enjoys working with couples and individuals focused on relationships, healthy communication, emotional expression, and boundaries. This includes working with folks with a history of relationship and family trauma and abuse. She welcomes clients who are exploring sexuality, intimacy, friendship, and relationships of all types.
Furthermore, Zoe is experienced working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. Also, she uses a non-pathologizing, mindfulness-based approach to explore the protective functions of these mental health challenges, and incorporates trauma-informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skill-building to manage and cope. In addition, she has also completed Gottman Couples Therapy Training Levels 1 and 2. Zoe is currently working on incorporating Nature Therapy and Walk and Talk Therapy into her practice, and is interested in working with folks experiencing climate and existential anxiety.
On top of her Master’s in Social Work, Zoe has an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology from the University of Alberta and has experience working with pregnant and parenting individuals, as well as folks in crisis and substance use recovery. Also, in her free time, she loves hiking, gardening, crafting, cooking, reading, and spending time with her partner and dog.
Laurie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is deeply passionate about the work she does. With over 20 years of experience, she has had the privilege of supporting youth and adults through both struggles and growth.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own life. Laurie works from a person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed perspective, offering a safe and supportive space where clients can feel understood and empowered. She integrates a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI), and mindfulness techniques, tailoring each session to meet her clients’ unique needs.
Laurie is passionate about working with both adults and youth, creating an environment of safety, trust, and genuine connection as they navigate life’s challenges. She also has extensive experience in grief, loss, and trauma, and has co-facilitated bereavement groups for many years.
Whether clients are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or loss, Laurie walks alongside them with empathy, honesty, and encouragement. Her goal is to help foster healing, resilience, and hope.
Life can be unpredictable and deeply challenging—but no one should have to face pain or healing alone. Jasleen Gill is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She provides compassionate, evidence-based support to children, youth, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, trauma, and major life transitions.
Jasleen works extensively with first responders, veterans, and individuals recovering from workplace injuries—helping them manage the emotional toll of trauma, pain, and reintegration into daily life and work. She also supports those experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression, guiding clients to understand their emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of calm, clarity, and control. Her work empowers clients to move from surviving to thriving, no matter where they are in their healing journey.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed—grounded in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic-based interventions. Jasleen integrates mindfulness, self-regulation, and stress-management tools to help clients cultivate emotional resilience and reconnect with their inner balance.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Jasleen offers an inclusive, non-judgmental space for clients from diverse backgrounds. She believes therapy is not just about recovery, but rediscovery—helping individuals reconnect with their values, strengths, and sense of self.
Outside of her professional role, Jasleen finds balance through hiking in the Okanagan and spending time with her children—moments that bring reflection, connection, and renewed authenticity to her work with clients.
Areas of Focus:
Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Work-Related Injuries and Chronic Pain
First Responders, Veterans, and Frontline Professionals
Megan offers a compassionate, collaborative space for individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking a richer life experience, deeper relationships, or meaningful change. Her approach is warm, respectful, and effective—meeting clients exactly where they are, without judgment.
Megan helps clients uncover their strengths, build emotional resilience, and move through life’s challenges with intention and self-awareness. Drawing from evidence-based practices—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 Certification)—she tailors each session to the unique needs and goals of those she works with.
With a background in business and consulting, Megan brings practical insight to her clinical work. She supports clients in clarifying values, defining purpose, and creating direction—tools that enhance both personal well-being and professional growth.
Areas of Focus include:
Couples and Families:
Communication support
Facilitation in dealing with infidelity, estrangement, separation, and divorce
Parenting and co-parenting facilitation
Navigating family mental health concerns
Managing financial stress and relational tension
Entrepreneurs and Professionals:
Clarifying values and vision
Navigating work/life satisfaction, burnout, stress, and major life transitions
Individuals:
Support for anxiety, depression, self-worth, and emotional overwhelm
Mark is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, young adults, and parents with significant mental health concerns. Mark believes that supporting, caring, and trusting relationships significantly increase the prognosis of positive development and desired change. Accordingly, his first priority is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and accepting space for those he works with. Mark takes a holistic approach in supporting clients by bearing in mind mental, spiritual, behavioural, and environmental health factors. He facilitates the development of self-awareness and self-acceptance in balance with skill-building and change practices—an acceptance-change model he believes essential to healing and growth. Mark has invariably worked with clients from Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities; also with neurodiversity and intersectionality.
Mark has a wealth of experience working with people struggling with personality disorder, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, addiction, depression, and anxiety. He primarily uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Behavioural Therapy (BT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). He will tailor the treatment approach based on client preferences.
Mark is happy to meet with clients in person or online. He has a flexible calendar for client convenience.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Emma has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Adler University. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Emma is deeply committed to building authentic and collaborative relationships with clients. Her work is largely informed by Person-Centered Therapy which is grounded in authentic, accepting, and empathic therapeutic engagement. Emma tailors her approach to meeting clients’ specific needs and enjoys incorporating expressive arts therapies, mindfulness, and somatic practices into therapy sessions. Her training in multicultural counselling and social justice has also informed her passion for providing inclusive, safe, and individualized care for clients of all backgrounds. She believes that clients are the experts of their own experiences and takes a stance of informed curiosity to provide socially responsible services.
Prior to her graduate studies, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. Through a practicum opportunity, she was also able to work at The Lab of Meditation where she had an opportunity to develop trauma-informed mindfulness skills. Emma enjoys working with clients of all ages, including adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Outside of counselling, Emma enjoys spending time in nature, going on adventures with her cat, doing yoga, and getting creative.
Clara (she/her) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC #11254180) and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She is currently offering services at OK Clinical Therapy Group. She is passionate about supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges through an empathic, client-centered approach.
Drawing from her background in Kinesiology and community outreach, Clara integrates trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Her work supports clients in developing coping skills, building resilience, and fostering self-compassion, while also deepening emotional awareness and connection within relationships.
Clara offers individual counselling, individual relationship counselling, and couples counselling, with a particular focus on attachment patterns, communication dynamics, emotional safety, and relational repair. She works with individuals and partners experiencing relationship distress and life transitions. Additionally, Clara is passionate about working with women experiencing pre- and post-partum mood disorders. Clara emphasizes the creation of a safe, collaborative space for emotional exploration and meaningful change.
With a strong commitment to holistic well-being, Clara empowers clients by offering practical tools and insights tailored to their unique experiences. She values helping clients reconnect with their personal strengths and values while cultivating self-compassion, understanding, and secure connection throughout their therapeutic journey.
Outside of her counselling work, Clara enjoys fostering community and connection through her book club, group fitness classes, and sharing meals with loved ones.
Scott brings three decades of experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals, youth, and families in the mental health field. He takes a client-centered approach, focusing on relational, experiential, trauma, and neurofeedback therapy to create meaningful connections and foster empowerment in the therapeutic process.
With extensive training in diverse therapeutic modalities, Scott tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of his clients. With years of experience working alongside Indigenous clients, Scott integrates cultural awareness, sensitivity, and respect into the therapeutic process, ensuring his approach honors their unique perspectives and experiences. He specializes in trauma counselling, Autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurofeedback/biofeedback, and addictions, drawing on over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery.
Scott’s collaborative nature, direct communication style, and sense of humor help build strong therapeutic alliances. By guiding clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, he empowers them to take meaningful steps toward personal growth and lasting change.
Outside of his practice, Scott enjoys canoeing, writing, history, philosophy, astronomy, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also serves as chair of Excel Martial Arts Inc.
Areas of Focus:
Neurofeedback/Biofeedback
Trauma Counselling
Mental Health: Specializing in the treatment of a broad spectrum of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more, to support overall psychological well-being.
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Addictions: Providing targeted support and interventions to help individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery.
Existential and Narrative Therapies
Specialized Counselling for Individuals, Youth, Couples and Families
Emily is a dedicated and passionate teacher, and is now a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been an educator for five years in learning support and inclusive education. Over the past two years, she has worked as an elementary school counsellor throughout her practicum and internship in her master’s program.
Emily takes a trauma-informed,person-centred, and solution-focused approach believing that we all have the inherent ability to find the strength and resiliency within ourselves for growth and change. Emily’s empathy, care, and presence allow clients to feel safe, seen, and heard.
She is particularly passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills and working with the LGBTQ2SI+ community. She is experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges such as social and emotional regulation, separation anxiety, academic strategies for learning, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and teacher and school staff collaboration.
AS a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Emily is well-informed in the areas of anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, neurodivergence, child abuse, and trauma. Emily acknowledges that she lives, works, and learns on the traditional, unceded, and occupied territories of the Syilx/Okanagan people.
Andrew is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He aims to provide a warm, accepting and calm space for clients to mindfully explore their challenges with life in a secure, non-judgemental environment. Andrew feels a calling to help people journey through life in a way that alleviates burdens and reduces the sense of isolation. Using a systemic approach known as Internal Family Systems that connects you to different parts of yourself in order to feel whole, loved and accepted, we can work together to change your relationship with your own emotions, and connect to a more balanced, healing perspective.
Andrew also incorporates a mindfulness approach. Increasing awareness of one’s own behavioural patterns can be a driver of personal transformation. Andrew’s speciality lies in treating anxiety and stress related disorders, making sense of and accommodating neurodiversity, healing from past trauma, finding purpose or working through existential angst or depression, and anything related to self-actualization or exploring one’s shadow self.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Andrew uses experiential interventions and designs a treatment approach that is tailored specifically to you and your unique system of parts. No matter who you are or where you come from, Andrew’s therapeutic presence will ensure that you feel seen, heard and understood while guiding you to explore and connect with your Core Self in deeper ways.
Canadian Certified Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Molly completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, supporting youth, couples, families and adults with diverse needs and abilities. She works from a trauma-informed perspective, using Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and cognitive behavioural modalities to help her clients move forward at their own pace. With a keen interest in the principle of neuroplasticity, Molly provides non-judgmental support to those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, injury, violence, loss, anger, or navigating the demands of parenting. Molly is trained in Somatic Experiencing with her Intermediate II certification and is an IFS Level I therapist trained through the IFS Institute.
Olivia (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling Psychology Association and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has completed training in Compassionate Communication, Mediation, and Grief Counselling. Olivia is also trained to provide Hormone Readiness Assessments and Reports.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Olivia strongly desires to uplift the marginalized and provide her clients with a safe space of caring and non-judgment. She has an eclectic solution-focused approach that helps build hope and optimism. Her goal is to walk alongside her clients as they discover strengths, build resilience, and create manageable goals. Olivia draws on modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and more.
At home, Olivia adores her chickens, dogs, and humans. She is an active volunteer with a variety of animal rescues and often has fosters. Olivia appreciates all kinds of humour and believes laughter really can be some of the best medicine. With a previous career in archaeology, Olivia retains a passion for the preservation of culture and is sensitive to issues of social justice. Olivia thankfully acknowledges that she lives and works on the lands of the Syilx Peoples.
Christina holds a BA in Psychology and completed a master’s degree in the Clinical Social Work program at UBCO. With over 6 years of dedicated experience working with children and youth, she brings a deep understanding of their needs to her role. Christina’s passion for making a positive impact on young lives is why she has chosen to pursue clinical social work. Her experiences have encompassed roles in coaching sports, youth after-school programs, and working with youth experiencing complex substance use and mental health adversities.
Christina’s practice commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth to thrive in. She firmly believes that fostering such an environment is essential for supporting their emotional and psychological growth. Using a child-centered and person-centered approach allows Christina to tailor her interactions to each individual’s unique needs. This approach resonates deeply with her as it empowers individuals to be active participants in their own healing journey.
Christina is particularly drawn to expressive therapies, such as play and art therapy. She recognizes the power of these creative mediums in allowing individuals to communicate complex emotions and experiences that might otherwise be challenging to express verbally. These methods offer a unique opportunity for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Outside of the professional environment, Christina enjoys spending time in nature, playing beach volleyball, skiing and snowboarding, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Kelsey is a Registered Clinical Counsellor located in Penticton BC. Kelsey’s professional background is diverse and enriched with mental health experience. Before embarking on her counselling career, she spent numerous years working in the medical field as a registered psychiatric nurse. This hands-on experience provided her with a profound understanding of the human condition, particularly in the context of mental health. Later, Kelsey pursued her Masters at Yorkville University, enhancing her expertise in counselling.
Kelsey’s therapeutic approach is grounded in a holistic framework, drawing from her multifaceted background in medical health and nursing. Further, her ability to integrate these perspectives allows her to offer a comprehensive approach to healing and personal growth.
Throughout her career, Kelsey has worked with individuals of all ages, diverse backgrounds, and abilities. Her diverse clientele has included people at various life stages, from adolescents (13+) to seniors, all facing a wide range of challenges. Likewise, Kelsey has a special interest in helping individuals and couples navigate issues related to trauma (including relational and generational trauma), abuse, and complex mental health concerns.
Kelsey welcomes clients over the age of 13 and is particularly skilled in addressing barriers such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse, parenting and relationship challenges, as well as personal and work-related stress. Furthermore, her compassionate and empathetic approach allows clients to feel valued and understood as they journey towards personal healing.
Additionally, outside of her professional life, Kelsey enjoys the joys of parenthood, raising her small children and enjoying the serenity of life on a small acreage in Oliver. This enriching personal life serves as a source of inspiration and balance for her, further reinforcing her dedication to helping others find their own balance and well-being.
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. In her professional career, she also has experience supporting individuals navigating major life transitions, including vocational counselling, return-to-work planning, and recovery following personal injury. 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.
Rubina (Ruby) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC Association of Social Workers. Ruby completed her Undergraduate Degree in Social Work from the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC, and obtained her Master’s in Counselling at City University, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Further, she has been in the Social Work field for 10+ years and her focus has included working alongside children, youth, and families in diverse settings. Additionally, Ruby has extensive experience in mental health and crisis intervention and assessments, stabilizing crises, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness/relationship repair, supporting individuals through life transitions, and promoting self-care.
Furthermore, Ruby believes in an integrative approach and meeting her clients where they are at. Additionally, her approaches are based on the client and their unique needs and strengths. In a client-centered manner, Ruby focuses on what the client needs/wants right now and in the future. Best practice and evidence-based strategies are implemented to ensure the client receives the best care. Above all interventions, the counsellor-client connection and trust are imperative and are the foundation of the time spent together.
Some therapeutic interventions Ruby is trained in and/or incorporates into her practice include: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness & CBT (MCBT), Trauma Informed, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Play Therapy, Strength-Based and Client-Centred Therapy.
Canadian Certified Counsellor - West Kelowna & Penticton
With over 20 years of successful counselling psychotherapy experience, Rosamaria, a Certified Canadian Counsellor, offers compassionate support to clients aged 5+ to seniors. Having worked in various settings, including hospitals, schools, counselling clinics and remote communities, she brings a wealth of expertise to her clinical practice. Rosamaria provides a safe space for clients struggling with various challenges, from relationship issues to mental health concerns. Her practice integrates diverse therapeutic methods, including EMDR & CBT, ensuring individualized support based on clients’ unique needs.
Rosamaria enjoys supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, trauma, sleep issues, parenting, OCD and more. She supports couples and families experiencing situational and relational challenges and children experiencing behaviors concerns, ADHD and ASD.
Rosamaria has a special interest in supporting our vulnerable communities. Using a harm reduction approach, Rosamaria helps survivors of abuse and intergenerational trauma survivors cope with things such as PTSD and addiction. She also works extensively with families affected by historical injustices, such as those related to the societal challenges, including the impact of policies and events. Rosamaria’s diverse expertise encompasses trauma therapy, addiction counselling, and traditional healing ceremonies. Clients benefit from her extensive knowledge and commitment to fostering well-being. For those seeking understanding, healing, and growth, Rosamaria offers transformative support on their mental health journey.
Areas of focus include but are not limited to:
Depression and anxiety
Trauma/PTSD
Addictions
Relationship and Family Issues
Stress Management
Grief & Loss
BIPOC Support
Office Locations: West Kelowna, Penticton & Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Welcome, my name is Mary and I’m glad you’re here. Over the past decade I have trained in a variety of areas which have prepared me to support people navigating; anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, new motherhood, emotional regulation and challenging relationships. I am passionate about creating space for people to remember their peace and freedom. I believe deeply in the innate resilience of people and know change and healing are possible.
I use evidence-based practices and structured programs with tangible steps that help clients create real, lasting change. My therapeutic approach includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body Integration through breath and somatic awareness. My goal is to empower clients with practical strategies that promote healing, confidence, and a balanced, meaningful life.
Yoga has shaped my life and my work. I have taught meditation, breathwork and mindfulness at retreats, schools and speaking events, and integrate those tools into therapy for clients who find mind-body work supportive. I bring a love of nature to my practice and find being outside one of many ways I find presence in life
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, EMDR-trained (in the process of certification), and trained in the Gottman Method Level 1. I also hold a 300-hour Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork Teacher Training certification.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nelson & Castlegar
Please note: Tami is not currently accepting new clients. Please contact our intake team to explore other available counsellors or options that may be a good fit.
Tami is an experienced, supportive, down-to-earth Registered Clinical Counsellor in the Kootenay area who offers in-person and online sessions for a variety of concerns including, but not limited to ADHD, anxiety, stress, life transitions, divorce and separation, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has over 20 years of providing educational, career, personal and crisis counselling to youth and adults within the post-secondary system including students with learning differences, are of Indigenous ancestry, international students, and those with a broad range of mental health concerns.
She believes that each person wants to make the best choices for themselves and sometimes we need some additional support in achieving our goals. Tami will work with you to identify goals and create a therapeutic plan, focusing on your needs. She will walk alongside you as you develop the tools necessary to make positive long-lasting changes.
Being a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Tami also holds a Masters degree of Education in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. She works from a strength-based approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and clinical hypnotherapy in her work.
Devinder (Dev) Dhaliwal, a Registered Clinical Social Worker, in good standing, with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and British Columbia Association of Social Workers. He completed a Master of Social Work studies at the University of the Fraser Valley in the beautiful city of Abbotsford nestled in the Fraser Valley, BC, where he was born and raised. Devinder has been in the field as a social worker for over 10 years working with youth/adults, families and relationships. His approach is holistic and a personalized treatment plan designed to improve your quality of life; overcoming the concerns coupled with great self-care moving forward. Devinder is also currently training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to work with complex PTSD concerns and trauma.
Devinder believes in the power of collaboration and creating a safe space for clients to explore their concerns. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, he strives to build a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect. Devinder understands the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and he is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, offering language accessibility for those who prefer it. Whether you’re seeking support for depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, or emotional intelligence, Devinder tailors his interventions to meet your specific needs.
Client focus: individuals 13+ (youth) and above; Punjabi and Hindi speaking is available, both online and in-person.
Areas of Focus Include:
Depression/Anxiety
Addictions
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Psychological Assessments
Emotional Intelligence, including Anger Management, etc.
Amrit is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He believes in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere, honours all aspects of confidentiality and is committed to client safety, ensuring a supportive space for clients of all age groups, encompassing both females and males of all ages. Amrit enjoys working with children and connects well with young clients aged 5+, as well as adults, families and couples.
Offering an integrative approach to counselling, Amrit assists in addressing maladaptive thought patterns, facilitating transformative shifts in emotions and behaviours, cultivating confidence and adopting fresh perspectives that can lead to the discovery of the client’s innate strengths.
Recognizing the uniqueness of each person, Amrit acknowledges the absence of one-size-fits-all solutions for life changes. Instead, the focus lies in tailoring therapeutic methodologies to align with the individual needs of each client. Amrit’s expertise encompasses a range of modalities and specialized areas, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-based approaches, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
*Please note that Marnie is currently NOT accepting new clients. Please book in with a different therapist or contact our office for assistance*
Marnie earned her Masters degree in Social Work from UBC and is a Registered Social Worker. Over the last 30 years, she has been fortunate to learn from many people. Marnie has worked in roles as a Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, and Clinical Director of Services in community agencies. She approaches her work, and personal life from a place of humility, curiosity, and a belief in people’s intrinsic ability to heal and grow. Marnie’s experience has taught her that change happens in the context of a safe and respectful relationship. Especially one that honors each person’s unique cultural, ethnic, gender, and social diversity. Her approach is grounded in compassion and mutual respect as she collaborates closely with each client to choose a path to wellness that meets their unique strengths and needs.
Marnie’s diverse background has provided opportunities to learn and practice from an integrative place using a range of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFFT Attachment focused, and Walk and Talk. Marnie has worked with children, youth, adults, families, and clinicians primarily in the areas of mental health, substance misuse, trauma, grief and loss, and family relationship conflict. Marnie believes strongly in the connection between the mind and body. Outside of her professional life she can often be found hiking in nature or travelling on an adventure with friends, family and her dog Ollie.
Areas of Focus:
Mental Health and Wellness
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Preparation and Integration
Marcia graduated with a BA in Psychology and a Teaching Certificate from Simon Fraser University. She then completed her Master of Counselling from Trinity Western Seminary. She is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
Marcia has worked with children and youth in both educational settings and in community groups for the last 25 years. She has spent time as a chaplain in both the US and Canada helping people deal with issues surrounding health, grief, and spirituality. She has worked with street youth, victims of violence, behavioral and learning-challenged children, children with special needs, and those with anxiety.
Marcia utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy and prioritizes the client’s therapeutic relationship. Besides this, she has been trained in trauma therapy and family systems, as well as mindfulness and self-regulation techniques. Marcia wants children, youth, families, and adults to feel safe with her as steps are taken to see change and wholeness. She also maximizes using solutions, compassion, and emotional-focused therapy interventions. She has worked with people of all ages from young children to seniors and loves the honor of joining people on their journey.
Marcia is new to the Okanagan and has spent most of her life in the Lower Mainland. She loves living just outside of Vernon. She has four adult/ teen children of her own and in her spare time is either with family or her two dogs enjoying the beauty of the Okanagan outdoors.
Becky Palmer has completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy in Saskatchewan. She also spent 7 years in the Canadian Forces as a Pharmacy Officer in Nova Scotia. Becky is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has focused on helping kids grow in confidence, character, and creativity using a child-centred approach to therapy. She also works with adults, helping them explore their inner child to have the best relationships possible. Becky is trained in EMDR therapy for adults and children. She is available to work with children, youth, couples, families and groups.
As a family counsellor, Becky possesses a remarkable ability to connect with those she assists. With an infectious warmth and genuine empathy, she creates a safe space for her young clients to express their thoughts and feelings. Becky’s keen understanding of developmental stages allows her to tailor interventions that cater to each individual’s unique needs. Whether guiding children through challenging transitions, facilitating group sessions fostering peer support, or collaborating with families to strengthen bonds, Becky remains a beacon of support and encouragement. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing emotional well-being leaves a lasting impact on the lives she touches.
Navneet is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) currently working in Abbotsford. She holds a Master of Counselling Degree (MC) from Gonzaga University. Navneet believes in providing a non-judgmental space, being empathetic, and meeting the client where they are at. She knows counselling can be intimidating and is there to help create a safe environment while exploring any issues. As a counsellor, she has past experience working with individuals who have dealt with eating disorders and body image struggles, and she is passionate about helping those in the community.
Navneet takes on a humanistic approach and enjoys integrating different modalities as needed, which include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). She can also effectively communicate in both English and Punjabi. People are unique, and Navneet believes in catering her counselling skills to the individual through continuous learning and commitment. Since each person has their own journey, she believes in collaborating with her clients to assist them on their self-fulfilling path and supporting them with compassion and authenticity.
Navneet brings a wealth of expertise to her counselling practice, offering a fresh perspective rooted in her extensive background. With a commitment to continuous learning, she stays abreast of the latest developments in the field, ensuring that her clients benefit from evidence-based approaches. Navneet’s proficiency extends beyond traditional therapeutic methods, as she actively integrates innovative modalities. This dynamic approach allows her to cater her counselling techniques to each client’s unique needs, fostering a supportive and tailored therapeutic journey.
Sara (she/her) is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program and is currently completing her practicum with OK Clinical Therapy Group in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
Born in Korea and raised in Canada, Sara brings a bicultural perspective that shapes her openness and respect for diverse identities and lived experiences. She approaches therapy in a culturally responsive, evidence-based way, supporting clients in building self-awareness, resilience, and emotional balance while honouring the role of identity.
Sara believes each person’s experience is unique and tailors therapy to align with clients’ goals, values, and pace. Her style is warm, empathetic, and direct. She offers clear feedback and gentle, honest reflections while remaining deeply respectful of where each client is in their process, creating a supportive and collaborative space where meaningful change can unfold.
Her work is grounded in a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and integrates elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), narrative therapy, and psychodynamic principles. She places strong value on building a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and respect.
Sara is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Val Harbour (RCC #15227)
Marin (she/her) is a counsellor and longtime educator whose work is grounded in deep presence, genuine connection, and a belief in every person’s innate capacity to heal and grow. Rooted in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based philosophy, Marin brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration into every therapeutic relationship.
Drawing from mindfulness, emotion-focused approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and somatic practices, Marin supports clients in developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and compassionate connection to their inner experience. Her training in yoga and mindfulness adds a grounded, body-based dimension to her work, helping clients cultivate safety and calm when things feel overwhelming.
Before entering the counselling field, Marin spent nearly two decades as a teacher and educational leader, collaborating closely with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Her work in inclusion and social-emotional learning shaped her belief in meeting each person with gentleness, respect and a little bit of humour. Marin cultivates a space for reflection, healing, and possibility. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and believes deeply in each person’s ability to move toward a life that reflects their values and their authentic self.
Marin is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Tami O’Meara (RCC #2518)
IsaBelle is a practicum student completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) with OK Clinical Therapy Group. Grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect, she strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel seen and understood. Her approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed, emphasizing each client’s unique goals and strengths.
IsaBelle brings experience working with neurodiverse youth, which has strengthened her appreciation for the individuality of each person’s way of thinking, feeling, and communicating. She values creating space where all clients can explore their experiences with curiosity and self-compassion.
As she continues her training, IsaBelle is developing an integrative approach informed by narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and parts-based (Internal Family Systems) perspectives. She believes that growth happens through connection, self-awareness, and compassionate understanding of one’s own experiences.
Outside the therapy room, IsaBelle enjoys baking, walking her dog, reading, and spending time with loved ones.
IsaBelle is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Devinder Dhaliwal (RCSW #13248)
Erik Smyth is a counselling student with a unique blend of frontline public safety experience and academic depth. Erik grew up in Vancouver, immersed in the region’s cultural and physical landscapes. Growing up, Erik enjoyed hiking, fishing, and volunteering, continuing to do so today. These formative years helped him understand that everyone has a unique outlook, shaped by their life experiences, social circles, and culture. Passionate about helping others, Erik has dedicated his career to public service.
Drawing on 20 years of experience in law enforcement, firefighting, and the army, Erik has developed the ability to navigate pain, trauma, and dynamic situations with a calm, connecting presence. This background has allowed him to quickly build relationships, collaboratively create solutions, and maintain a safe space. Passionate about translating real-world experience into clinical practice, Erik believes that struggles can be overcome through reframing, understanding, validation and positivity. Erik is dedicated to helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress and relationships.
Erik holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology, Criminology and is working towards completing his Master’s in Counselling Psychology. Erik brings an evidence-based approach to counselling, utilizing CBT, person-centred therapy, narrative therapy and Gottman’s therapy.
Erik is practicing as an intern under the supervision of Mirrell Desjardins (CCC #100001749)
Areas of Focus include:
Anxiety & Depression
Stress/Burnout
First Responders and Their Families
Relationships and ENM
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Person Centered Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy & CBT
