Online Counselling for Fernie
Heartwise Counselling - Mirey Faema
Counsellor, CCC, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fernie, BC V0B
Life can be very challenging at times and ensuring you have the support you need to make it through the ups and downs is important. I am passionate about building connections with and providing support to, individuals and families who have experienced complex trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem challenges, gender transitions, and grief. I take a collaborative and integrated approach to help clients find healing and symptom reduction. In addition to my private practice you can find me at the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre providing free counselling services 2 days a week.
Life can be very challenging at times and ensuring you have the support you need to make it through the ups and downs is important. I am passionate about building connections with and providing support to, individuals and families who have experienced complex trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem challenges, gender transitions, and grief. I take a collaborative and integrated approach to help clients find healing and symptom reduction. In addition to my private practice you can find me at the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre providing free counselling services 2 days a week.
Fernie Counselling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RPT/S, CPT/S, EMDR Ce
Verified Verified
Fernie, BC V0B
If you are tired of talking about your trauma/ issues and want to let go of your challenging past, and get “unstuck” -contact us.
If you are tired of talking about your trauma/ issues and want to let go of your challenging past, and get “unstuck” -contact us.
Karen Walker
Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fernie, BC V0B
Waitlist for new clients
Clients come to counselling with an issue that is causing them to feel stuck. In our session, we will work together to discover the internal impacts of the issues or story that has brought you to counselling. We will resolve how your past experiences are impacting you in the present, transform your relationship with parts of yourself that are out of balance and discover ways to meet any needs in your life that are currently unmet. I focus on health and possibilities and I hold the hope that change is always possible.
Clients come to counselling with an issue that is causing them to feel stuck. In our session, we will work together to discover the internal impacts of the issues or story that has brought you to counselling. We will resolve how your past experiences are impacting you in the present, transform your relationship with parts of yourself that are out of balance and discover ways to meet any needs in your life that are currently unmet. I focus on health and possibilities and I hold the hope that change is always possible.
Your life super busy and hard to make appointments during the day? Do you perfer to be in the comfort of your own home? Do you need someone to listen outside of your family and friends? Maybe you need help in reaching certain goals you have set? Have you recently had a loss or maybe its a previous loss you are still grieving? I'm offering therapeutic counselling through Zoom. My schedule is flexible to work with your needs. Sometimes we let life get in the way or our own mental health and now is the time for you. I offer pro bono community rates. I am non judgemental and provide a safe space for you. I also offer email support.
Your life super busy and hard to make appointments during the day? Do you perfer to be in the comfort of your own home? Do you need someone to listen outside of your family and friends? Maybe you need help in reaching certain goals you have set? Have you recently had a loss or maybe its a previous loss you are still grieving? I'm offering therapeutic counselling through Zoom. My schedule is flexible to work with your needs. Sometimes we let life get in the way or our own mental health and now is the time for you. I offer pro bono community rates. I am non judgemental and provide a safe space for you. I also offer email support.
A former educator and mother of two I specialize in child and adolescent, post-partum and emotionally focused family counselling. With a focus on deep underlying emotions and the inner voice, I use talk, somatic exercises, mindfulness and art to help my clients heal through developing self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
A former educator and mother of two I specialize in child and adolescent, post-partum and emotionally focused family counselling. With a focus on deep underlying emotions and the inner voice, I use talk, somatic exercises, mindfulness and art to help my clients heal through developing self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Past experiences can shape your life but they don’t have to. I can offer you the support you need to let the past go and move forward in a meaningful way. Discover how to let go of anxiety, depression, resentment and stress. Find new ways to be in relationships that are healthy and align with the life that you envision for yourself. Our sessions will guide you toward healing and achieving fundamental transformation. Heal the painful experiences that create present-day issues and evolve into the person you truly wish to be.
Past experiences can shape your life but they don’t have to. I can offer you the support you need to let the past go and move forward in a meaningful way. Discover how to let go of anxiety, depression, resentment and stress. Find new ways to be in relationships that are healthy and align with the life that you envision for yourself. Our sessions will guide you toward healing and achieving fundamental transformation. Heal the painful experiences that create present-day issues and evolve into the person you truly wish to be.
Many of my clients reach out feeling stuck and frustrated in repeating patterns of trauma responses or relationship distress. In romantic relationships, they experience the defeating feeling of "here we go again" as conflict arises. Both my individual and couple client are trying their best to navigate challenging situations using old survival strategies that don't seem to help them break the pattern. My clients are seeking more control in their life, to feel calm, and experience more emotional balance.
Many of my clients reach out feeling stuck and frustrated in repeating patterns of trauma responses or relationship distress. In romantic relationships, they experience the defeating feeling of "here we go again" as conflict arises. Both my individual and couple client are trying their best to navigate challenging situations using old survival strategies that don't seem to help them break the pattern. My clients are seeking more control in their life, to feel calm, and experience more emotional balance.
My focus is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel you can be open about what you're experiencing and work through any challenges you have been enduring. You may feel uncertain about how to move forward or as though you are lacking the tools or insight you need to navigate your current situation. In our time together, it is essential that you feel not only heard and understood, but that you have gained the insight and tools necessary to uncover helpful solutions. Through this process, you will feel more confident in yourself and your capacity to manage whatever stressors come your way.
My focus is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel you can be open about what you're experiencing and work through any challenges you have been enduring. You may feel uncertain about how to move forward or as though you are lacking the tools or insight you need to navigate your current situation. In our time together, it is essential that you feel not only heard and understood, but that you have gained the insight and tools necessary to uncover helpful solutions. Through this process, you will feel more confident in yourself and your capacity to manage whatever stressors come your way.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for providing quality mental health care for individuals and couples. I believe that relationships and human connection hold the power to heal us, but also harm us. That is why relationships, and relational health, have been the focus of my work as a clinical counsellor. I will help you learn research-based tools and skills for having better relationships with yourself and others.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for providing quality mental health care for individuals and couples. I believe that relationships and human connection hold the power to heal us, but also harm us. That is why relationships, and relational health, have been the focus of my work as a clinical counsellor. I will help you learn research-based tools and skills for having better relationships with yourself and others.
Do you have a good job, nice family, busy life and all the boxes checked off yet you feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad and alone? I can help :) You may find yourself struggling with imposter syndrome at work and feel like you need to keep others happy and be the strong one in your relationships. You find it difficult to trust and be vulnerable. Your "to-do" list is endless. You wonder why your life is not turning out the way you expected. You feel like your whole life is about others and there is no room for you.
Do you have a good job, nice family, busy life and all the boxes checked off yet you feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad and alone? I can help :) You may find yourself struggling with imposter syndrome at work and feel like you need to keep others happy and be the strong one in your relationships. You find it difficult to trust and be vulnerable. Your "to-do" list is endless. You wonder why your life is not turning out the way you expected. You feel like your whole life is about others and there is no room for you.
Hey, I’m Gareth Webb, and I’ve been a counsellor for over 10 years. Through MENtal Awareness, I’m here to offer men (19+) a safe, supportive space to talk about their mental health and work towards a healthier life.
Hey, I’m Gareth Webb, and I’ve been a counsellor for over 10 years. Through MENtal Awareness, I’m here to offer men (19+) a safe, supportive space to talk about their mental health and work towards a healthier life.
Sometimes, when key areas of our lives are not going how we expected, or are not what we were hoping for, it can leave us feeling incongruent and distressed. For example, problems with relationships, parenting or work. Additionally, if we have experienced a stressful life circumstance, such as a grief, loss, or trauma event, this can leave us feeling uncertain of how to cope and move forward. Many of my clients are looking for help with things such as ways to work through a difficult situation, ways to improve communication and relationship quality, or ways to decrease distress, depression or anxiety.
Sometimes, when key areas of our lives are not going how we expected, or are not what we were hoping for, it can leave us feeling incongruent and distressed. For example, problems with relationships, parenting or work. Additionally, if we have experienced a stressful life circumstance, such as a grief, loss, or trauma event, this can leave us feeling uncertain of how to cope and move forward. Many of my clients are looking for help with things such as ways to work through a difficult situation, ways to improve communication and relationship quality, or ways to decrease distress, depression or anxiety.
Sessions are online, and I will be offering in-person sessions starting Fall 2024.
Welcome! I am Lenka: a good listener, a hiker, and a psychotherapist. I have worked with many people over the years, and would love to chat to see if I fit what you're looking for. Your journey has brought you here, and I would love to be part of it. I offer individual and couple's therapy.
Sessions are online, and I will be offering in-person sessions starting Fall 2024.
Welcome! I am Lenka: a good listener, a hiker, and a psychotherapist. I have worked with many people over the years, and would love to chat to see if I fit what you're looking for. Your journey has brought you here, and I would love to be part of it. I offer individual and couple's therapy.
Life can bring unexpected challenges, changes, and loss. I am committed to sitting with you where you are today. With grief, anxiety, self-doubt, confusion, stress in relationships, or parenting struggles. We will work together to increase awareness and to identify and change old patterns, shift emotions and experiences held in your body, honour personal boundaries, and develop self-compassion. A significant loss at the age of 29 led me on a path to pursue grad school and yoga teacher training, before starting in private practice in 2016. I have worked in the counselling field for over 20 years.
Life can bring unexpected challenges, changes, and loss. I am committed to sitting with you where you are today. With grief, anxiety, self-doubt, confusion, stress in relationships, or parenting struggles. We will work together to increase awareness and to identify and change old patterns, shift emotions and experiences held in your body, honour personal boundaries, and develop self-compassion. A significant loss at the age of 29 led me on a path to pursue grad school and yoga teacher training, before starting in private practice in 2016. I have worked in the counselling field for over 20 years.
Chelsea Smyth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fernie, BC V0B (Online Only)
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health & online therapy.
My name is Chelsea Smyth and I am the founder of Village Therapy. The pressure and expectations on mothers are at an all-time high, yet the traditional support system of the village no longer exists. I founded Village Therapy to help women navigate motherhood and to help them in building their village, so that they can shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or have experienced infertility or pregnancy loss, I want to help you on your journey to feeling well again. Village Therapy makes accessing counselling easy, by offering all of our sessions by telephone or live video chat.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health & online therapy.
My name is Chelsea Smyth and I am the founder of Village Therapy. The pressure and expectations on mothers are at an all-time high, yet the traditional support system of the village no longer exists. I founded Village Therapy to help women navigate motherhood and to help them in building their village, so that they can shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or have experienced infertility or pregnancy loss, I want to help you on your journey to feeling well again. Village Therapy makes accessing counselling easy, by offering all of our sessions by telephone or live video chat.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.