In Person Therapists in Sidney, BC

www.kelmpsychology.com Providing psychoeducational assessments and therapy to children and teens in Victoria, BC. I work with children and teens struggling with a variety of mental health and learning concerns. Does life seem to be more difficult for your child? Are learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, or just everyday stress getting in the way of their ability to succeed at school, with friends, or in their day to day life? I am here to provide your child or teen with some warm, caring support.

*Accepting new clients* Hi there, my name is Jonathan. Helping people work on the challenges they want to work on so that they can become a better version of themselves is my work. By using an integrative approach, I support people by helping them discover and explore practical solutions for their life circumstances and their relationships. What works best for you is what is important, not following a set of instructions or trying to fit you into a prescribed way of life. Counselling is about working together to improve well-being and focusing our efforts to do so, so let's work together.

Life can be hard. You may be living each day with anxiety, or feeling down about your current situation or past decisions. Maybe you are experiencing a challenging relationship, or struggling to manage difficult emotions such as anxiety, grief, anger, or sadness. Perhaps you feel stuck in some way or have trouble accepting yourself. You are not alone… All of these issues are part of the shared human experience. They are painful yet expected elements of life, and we can learn to navigate them with more confidence when we have the necessary support and resources.

My passion is discussing emotions, relationships, life and its purpose. My clients tend to be stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated and want individualized strategies to regain traction in lives. Traumas, doubts, fears, and relationships are common challenges being faced, where we align insights and practices to optimize development. Whether processing the past, navigating the present, or planning for the future, we explore the depths of the experience and arrive with greater understandings of Self.

Navigating the struggles of life, and our emotional and mental well-being, can be an isolating experience. As a clinical counsellor, I offer a safe, respectful, and compassionate space to share your story. In our counselling sessions, we collaboratively explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that inform your perspective, and utilize your innate strengths to promote meaningful growth and healing. My background in rehabilitation informs this holistic perspective of connecting emotional, mental, and physical well-being, to foster greater self-compassion and understanding.

Welcome. Thank you for considering the opportunity for us to work together. I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I specialize in counselling for bereavement, loss, and grief. Particular areas of focus are: death and dying, traumatic grief, suicide bereavement, pregnancy loss, pet loss, anticipatory grief, nonfinite loss, and ecological grief. Grief is our natural response to the loss or anticipated loss of someone or something that matters to us. Surviving grief is an adaptive process of learning to live in a world that has been changed by our losses.

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.

Within challenge there is opportunity for growth and healing. Any crisis, while intensely difficult, can also put you in touch with your deeper yearnings and surface new strengths and resilience. Without support and guidance though, you can get stuck in painful places. Your life may feel lacking or out-of-control. You may feel overwhelming grief, depression, anxiety & panic. You may struggle to make meaning or be unsure which way to turn. When stress and suffering feel like too much to bear, please reach out for help. We will bring compassionate awareness to your challenges while nurturing your everyday wellbeing and wholeness.

Becoming a new mother is a tremendous change, and one that can sometimes trigger old soul wounds and a need for healing. My approach is individualized, as each new mother experiences her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time in a unique way.