Sexual Abuse Therapists in Kamloops, BC

Viviane has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and has been involved in the counselling field since 2000. She works with both children and adults dealing with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, personal and work-related stress, parenting and relationship challenges.

Craving a vibrant life beyond anxiety and self-doubt? Yearning for healthier relationships? My ideal client is on a quest for self-discovery, seeking to transform their canvas of life with bold strokes of resilience, joy, and fulfillment. Your goals, your needs, your journey – let's navigate it together. From surviving to thriving, from self-doubt to self-confidence, your transformation awaits. Here's to a more harmonious life, painted in your truest colors. Let's start today!

People often come to therapy with hopes of feeling happier and more fulfilled, yet the process of change can be frightening and uncomfortable. I want my clients to feel they are in the driver's seat, with access to the brake and gas. I am the passenger with the road map. I will guide their healing journey but they choose the direction and pace. I truly believe the only thing more frightening than 'change' is the status quo. Why settle? You deserve more!

Experiencing emotional, psychological, and interpersonal distress causes many people to feel isolated and alone. People need to feel connected and known to heal and grow. We are designed to seek belonging and acceptance from our community and when we experience adversity, trauma, or abuse we are robbed of that sense of connection and belonging. Our nervous system senses threats all around us, leading to further isolation and loneliness. The wisdom for healing lies within each person, sometimes we all need a little help to recognize it.

When our experiences become too overwhelming, confusing or distressing to navigate alone, therapy can be one of the most powerful containers offered to us. Together, we uncover patterns that no longer serve you, identifying the narratives that are healing or unhelpful, and learn to balance the tension of opposites. To be human is to suffer. We can learn to be in relationship with our pain by learning to be with our bodies. When we listen from within, we can step into our fullest selves with dignity, grace and consciousness. It's my privilege to walk your unique path of purpose and acceptance.

Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.

We recognize that relationships are hard! We also tend to do the same things over and over, even though they are not working! Our clients are looking for support in their most important relationships. They may be needing this in the form of individual, couple, or family therapy. Our clients may also be seeking support for trauma, issues of violence, first responder support, EMDR, and holistic supports. Our clients want an individual approach that recognizes the unique details of their lives, experiences, and relationships matter! We offer in-person sessions in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Merritt and virtual sessions from anywhere!

Regardless of what hard thing is bringing here now, I will see the 'whole you,' your exquisite essential self as well as the messy chaos- what's 'not working' in your life, with clear sight, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. Together, using both cutting-edge neuroscience-based therapeutic methods and holistic contemplative practices, we will gently explore issues, connect to your strengths, process and heal at root level. Working with children, youth and adults, I integrate methods most effective in addressing individual concerns including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, grief, loss, divorce, life transitions, relationship issues, stress and burnout - specializing in full trauma recovery.

Do you feel stuck in unhelpful patterns but unsure how to respond differently or move forward? Are you ready to feel more connected to yourself and others? I specialize in supporting individuals and their families, in healing and creating meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about holding space and connecting with people in a genuine and kind way. I utilize evidenced based and holistic approaches that include working with the nervous system and supporting the brain in creating new neuropathways, so you can feel and act differently. Together, we can foster new ways of being and move toward a more fulfilling future.

I have been a counsellor for over 30 years and work diligently in creating a warm, safe environment to address all personal issues. Clients share their personal concerns and learn different ways of coping with the stresses in their lives. My expertise includes individual; marital/couple and child counselling. Areas such as child/parent conflicts; divorce adjustment; step-family/ blended family issues. Anxiety and depression hamper us to be fully aware and 'make us stuck;' learn new ways of coping with these debilitating conditions. One of my areas of strength is completing VIEW OF THE CHILD Reports for Court; necessary during family separation.

Hi there! I am so excited that you have taken the first step towards improving your mental health. I have extensive experience in mental health working in the health care sector with a focus in anxiety, depression, stress management, chronic illness, brain injury, perinatal health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, grief and trauma. My purpose in providing therapy is to promote positive change. I believe that connection is key, so reach out to me for free 15 minute consultation!

I am a relationship and marriage counselling specialist. I know you want to feel better so I ensure your results are maximized by using the latest clinically proven therapies and measurements. Progress is monitored and, where necessary, adjustments are made so that you obtain the most effective outcomes. I provide you with an interactive confidential relationship where we both work to understand and resolve concerns at your pace. Using current therapies and monitoring progress ensures you receive the optimum from our relationship. In addition, free periodic follow up for 1 year helps to cement that progress and reduce relapse.

I am a dedicated and compassionate clinical counsellor and registered social worker offering trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered virtual counselling services. With a deep passion for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, I help clients process and heal from past traumas as well as gain compassion for themselves and what they have experienced. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, which allows me to support people in managing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, stress, and other challenges in life.

I've dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and resilience. I work with folks struggling with anxiety, parenthood, and those navigating past and present trauma and/or violence. Whether it's improving relationships, developing effective parenting strategies, managing ADHD-related challenges, working with substance-use or reducing anxiety symptoms, I offer a space to collaboratively work toward relief, understanding and self-discovery.

I deeply value the opportunity to walk with those experiencing grief and trauma and I have a special affinity for cross-cultural work having spent the early years of my life in Thailand and attended boarding school in Malaysia. I understand the process of working through trauma not just from a counselling perspective but also from a personal perspective. I am a trauma survivor like you, and I believe that a good therapist has to be able to face their own issues to be able to effectively help others. If you want to know more about me please visit www.livingbridges.ca/about and click on my profile. I look forward to working with you.

Life is not easy and sometimes we struggle to get through the day, this is part of our human experience! Do you ever feel like you're floating in the middle of the ocean with no compass or help to guide you back to land? Do you ever feel hopeless, exhausted or feel like giving up? Do you feel unworthy or not good enough? You're not alone! I am here to help. Let's work together to utilize your strengths and find your way. My counselling philosophy is rooted in my strong belief that we are born with the ability to be resilient and that we have the inner strength to live the life we desire.

I specialize in working with folks with a history of trauma. Because many disorders often have unrecognized trauma at their core, I work with people struggling with issues such as depression, social and generalized anxiety, PTSD, grief and chronic health conditions. I view these disorders through a trauma lens and use various trauma treatments to help you heal. I also adopt an anti-oppresive lens to my work, making sure that you feel safe to be your authentic self in my office.

Each person’s experiences can only be witnessed and felt from their own perspective. I recognize that every person has an innate human need to be heard, witnessed, respected, and honored in those experiences. The focus of my practice is to honor every individual's unique feelings, circumstances, and experiences without interpreting them. My goal is to find the deepest meanings to their experiences. I want to help them heal from those experiences and help them to integrate them into becoming empowered to live their fullest lives.

I am a compassionate, gentle and down-to-earth kind of counsellor. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma and/or who struggle with complex PTSD. My work with my clients focuses on healing the beliefs that we have learned about ourselves or the world through traumatic events, abusive relationships or unhealthy upbringings. I am alone, I'm not good enough or my emotions are unsafe are just a few core beliefs that can have a vast and impactful effect on how we feel about ourselves and interact in relationships or in general.