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In Vancouvver, our devoted team of professionals stands ready to guide you on your journey. With a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, you will encounter a counsellor who aligns with your needs, offering personalized care within a supportive environment tailored to your individual requirements

Glenn Bekar, BSW, MC, RN, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Online Only
Beverly Hutchinson, MACP, CCC, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Online Only
Nicky Darko

Abbotsford Clinic Manager
Alison Ruks

Executive Director

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Glenn Bekar, BSW, MC, RN, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Online Only

Please Note: Glenn is currently only taking Hormone Readiness Assessment (HRA) Referrals and only offering sessions Online

Glenn (he/they) holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology from City University in Vancouver. He is also a Registered Nurse and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Glenn has worked over 20 years in mental health and specialized services. Glenn’s areas of competence include working with individuals in the LGBTQIA community, depression, anxiety, anger and interpersonal violence. Having his Masters of Counselling Psychology and working for over two decades as a frontline registered nurse, social worker and clinical counsellor in health care, Glenn has an interest in working with individuals in the health care field.

Glenn draws upon various modalities, including Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing. Glenn is in his third and final year of Somatic Experiencing training.

Outside of his professional life, he loves spending time outdoors and you may very well see him on one of the many hiking trails in the Okanagan. He also loves animals. He and his partner have two cats, Casey and Carl. Carl wants a dog but Casey is against it.

Areas of Focus:

LGBTQIA+ and allies
Depression
Anxiety
Front Line Healthcare Providers
Individuals, Couples & Families 18+

Contact Information:

Phone: 778-990-1825

Email: [email protected]

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Beverly Hutchinson, MACP, CCC, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Online Only

Bev holds her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Yorkville and offers services online. She has a special interest in couples, anxiety and fertility issues. Clients who utilize Bev’s services will benefit from her wealth of life experience coupled with her knowledge of the latest evidenced-based therapeutic treatments.

Throughout the counselling process, Bev places an emphasis on building and strengthening a productive working relationship with her clients. She also collaboratively creates holistic treatment plans with clients centered on their needs and goals. These flexible road maps help the clients move from where they are now to where they want to go. During the therapeutic process she also infuses humour, empathy, acceptance, straight-forwardness, and compassion into her sessions.

Bev has a wide therapeutic breadth and is familiar with CBT, DBT, humanistic methods, motivational interviewing, and solution, compassion and trauma focused therapy interventions. In addition, she has her Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She looks forward to positively impacting and supporting you on your journey to wellness!

Personally, Bev and her family are owned by five unruly beagles. These beagles like to take us camping, hiking and on many other outdoor adventures.

Areas of Focus:

Couples Counselling
Anxiety & Depression
Fertility
Stress
Trauma

Office Locations: Online Sessions Only Serving the Okanagan and Kootenay Communities

Contact Information:

Phone: 1-236-837-0052

Email: [email protected]

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Nicky Darko

Abbotsford Clinic Manager

Nicky is our dedicated office manager at Coastal Clinical in our Abbotsford location. She combines her expertise in aesthetics with a passion for creating a soothing and serene environment that promotes healing and rejuvenation.

In addition to her aesthetics background, Nicky holds a diploma in Education Assistance, where she enhanced her skills and knowledge in special education, behaviour management, and communication strategies. Additionally, Nicky is working towards completing her health and life coach diploma.

With a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, Nicky finds inspiration in the sun, the ocean, and all things natural. This passion allows her to infuse a sense of tranquility and positivity into the clinic. Therefore, individuals can find balance and achieve their goals through mental & health wellness. Nicky has over 10 years working in a spa environment. Because of this, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail.

Nicky’s passion for health and wellness drives her to ensure that all employees, and clients have the support they need to embark on the continuous journey towards living healthier balanced lives.

As a mother of 3 beautiful boys, Nicky understands the importance of living a balanced life. This includes while also focusing on the discipline of self-care practices. With a combination of organizational skills, a passion for health and wellness, and a love for nature, Nicky strives to bring a unique and nurturing perspective to her role as an office manager.

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291

Email: [email protected]

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Alison Ruks

Executive Director

Alison Ruks is an executive leader and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of business, mental health, and wellbeing. Her background spans consumer packaged goods, natural health, technology, agriculture, cannabis, and education, with a strong focus on executive leadership within the health, counselling, and wellness space.

Born and raised in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, Alison relocated to the Okanagan and made it her home in 2000. She has held senior leadership roles across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, most recently serving as Executive Director of Connect Counselling & Therapy Society, a large multidisciplinary charitable counselling and education organization delivering community-based mental health services.

Alison holds a business degree from the University of British Columbia with a specialization in Human Resources and workplace health and wellbeing. She is a Chartered Human Resources Professional and has served as an Executive in Residence with Accelerate Okanagan, mentoring founders and leadership teams.

She is also the author of the forthcoming book Healing Outside the System, informed by her personal experience in healing from an incurable neurological autoimmune disease, which continues to shape her grounded, compassionate leadership approach.

Alison welcomes conversations around strategic partnerships, corporate sponsorships, community collaboration, and initiatives that strengthen access to ethical, sustainable mental health care. She is also open to thoughtful media and speaking opportunities aligned with these values.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

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