Therapists in Vernon, BC
Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get control over your feelings? You are not alone. Feelings of sadness, anxiousness, insecurity, anger, stress or shame can be overpowering. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your story and work to find solutions. We use an integrated approach that adjusts to your individual needs to help you find relief. Using a variety of techniques, we can help you reach your goals and experience a lifelong transformation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get control over your feelings? You are not alone. Feelings of sadness, anxiousness, insecurity, anger, stress or shame can be overpowering. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your story and work to find solutions. We use an integrated approach that adjusts to your individual needs to help you find relief. Using a variety of techniques, we can help you reach your goals and experience a lifelong transformation.
Willow Jessie Doreen Burton
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
We all want to be happy, but sometimes that’s…really hard. Maybe we’re carrying hurts from the past or unfulfilled desires and expectations, or we don’t even know what a successful, happy life looks like. Often, we’re carrying deeply ingrained messages from society, people in our past, or our own unreasonable beliefs about what we need to be. Perhaps you’re ready to let these messages go, and that’s where I come in. I’m here to see, hear, and understand you so that you can recognize what you need and begin moving forward. I believe that everyone wants to be happy and to grow, and I bring that optimism and hope into everything I do.
We all want to be happy, but sometimes that’s…really hard. Maybe we’re carrying hurts from the past or unfulfilled desires and expectations, or we don’t even know what a successful, happy life looks like. Often, we’re carrying deeply ingrained messages from society, people in our past, or our own unreasonable beliefs about what we need to be. Perhaps you’re ready to let these messages go, and that’s where I come in. I’m here to see, hear, and understand you so that you can recognize what you need and begin moving forward. I believe that everyone wants to be happy and to grow, and I bring that optimism and hope into everything I do.
Ann Case - Balanced Life Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
My clients come to me because they feel emotionally overwhelmed too much of the time. Their usual and comfortable coping strategies no longer work. Some clients describe being unable to do the simplest of tasks without feeling triggered and either tuning out or completely over reacting. My clients leave therapy feeling a more generalized state of calm with a flexible range of heathy coping strategies.
My clients come to me because they feel emotionally overwhelmed too much of the time. Their usual and comfortable coping strategies no longer work. Some clients describe being unable to do the simplest of tasks without feeling triggered and either tuning out or completely over reacting. My clients leave therapy feeling a more generalized state of calm with a flexible range of heathy coping strategies.
I'm here to help you examine the issues and concerns you have about your thoughts, fears, behaviours, habits, work, and relationships. I especially enjoy assisting people who feel "stuck" to understand the mechanics of what helped get you stuck, and how to get moving again. My area of particular focus is relational issues, whether they be with friends, romantic partners or prospects, co-workers, family, etc.
I'm here to help you examine the issues and concerns you have about your thoughts, fears, behaviours, habits, work, and relationships. I especially enjoy assisting people who feel "stuck" to understand the mechanics of what helped get you stuck, and how to get moving again. My area of particular focus is relational issues, whether they be with friends, romantic partners or prospects, co-workers, family, etc.
Choosing a counsellor can be a challenging and a courageous move for many. I will provide a space where you can feel safe and empowered to make intentional choices about your personal goals. We are all faced with personal challenges, oftentimes limiting our ability to experience life fully. I believe you are more than just your symptoms and with guided inquiry and self-reflection you can discover how your own resources and strengths create momentum for greater connection with yourself and others. With renewed presence and clarity you can begin to make meaning of your life shifting to a place of new perspective and opportunity.
Choosing a counsellor can be a challenging and a courageous move for many. I will provide a space where you can feel safe and empowered to make intentional choices about your personal goals. We are all faced with personal challenges, oftentimes limiting our ability to experience life fully. I believe you are more than just your symptoms and with guided inquiry and self-reflection you can discover how your own resources and strengths create momentum for greater connection with yourself and others. With renewed presence and clarity you can begin to make meaning of your life shifting to a place of new perspective and opportunity.
With a deep commitment to helping individuals heal and thrive, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my practice. As an experienced trauma-focused clinician, I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, Narrative Therapy, HeartMath, and self-regulation training. A particular area of expertise is working with couples.
With a deep commitment to helping individuals heal and thrive, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my practice. As an experienced trauma-focused clinician, I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, Narrative Therapy, HeartMath, and self-regulation training. A particular area of expertise is working with couples.
Tired of feeling Stuck, Alone, or Hopeless in your relationships? Having the same old arguments, living separate lives together, or constantly failing in relationships? Specialized Relationship Counselling will teach you how to stop the pain. Learn instead to break frustrating barriers and painful relationship dynamics so you experience Joy and Connection instead. Learn skills necessary to grow closer over time, not drift further apart. Feel loved and appreciated, connected and supported, valued and respected, heard and understood. Feel confident that you can get through anything together because you have a strong foundation.
Tired of feeling Stuck, Alone, or Hopeless in your relationships? Having the same old arguments, living separate lives together, or constantly failing in relationships? Specialized Relationship Counselling will teach you how to stop the pain. Learn instead to break frustrating barriers and painful relationship dynamics so you experience Joy and Connection instead. Learn skills necessary to grow closer over time, not drift further apart. Feel loved and appreciated, connected and supported, valued and respected, heard and understood. Feel confident that you can get through anything together because you have a strong foundation.
Stefanie Yadernuk
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, BSW
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Stefanie and I have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families within the social work field, and currently as a clinical certified counsellor. I am client-focused and collaboratively work together in partnership with you towards alleviating concerns and promoting overall wellness. Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a safe place to examine multiple perspectives and opportunities to edit and re-author your personal stories and outlook on yourself and the world. In addition, your feelings of safety and comfort are of utmost importance when setting up an effective therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Stefanie and I have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families within the social work field, and currently as a clinical certified counsellor. I am client-focused and collaboratively work together in partnership with you towards alleviating concerns and promoting overall wellness. Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a safe place to examine multiple perspectives and opportunities to edit and re-author your personal stories and outlook on yourself and the world. In addition, your feelings of safety and comfort are of utmost importance when setting up an effective therapeutic relationship.
Ten66 Recovery-Substance Use Out-Patient Program
Counsellor, CCAC, CIAC, MATS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B
Is Substance Use having negative impacts in your life? Are you unsure of what to do next and how to go about doing it? The relationship that we have with substances can feel like handcuffs. It can be that force that tells you it will be different this time and then it isn’t different. It’s this cycle of chaos that can keep us stuck. Breaking the stigma and isolation by walking towards vulnerability and courage can feel like an overwhelming journey, but the rewards can be lifelong. If your substance use is keeping you stuck and hopeless, there is help.
Is Substance Use having negative impacts in your life? Are you unsure of what to do next and how to go about doing it? The relationship that we have with substances can feel like handcuffs. It can be that force that tells you it will be different this time and then it isn’t different. It’s this cycle of chaos that can keep us stuck. Breaking the stigma and isolation by walking towards vulnerability and courage can feel like an overwhelming journey, but the rewards can be lifelong. If your substance use is keeping you stuck and hopeless, there is help.
My name is Kim, and my passion is working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in child development centers, preschools, school districts, MCFD, CYMH, and non-profit agencies. My goal is to help individuals and their families heal through stressful and traumatic events. My practice is strength-based, where I encourage the client to share their personal narrative whether that is through words, art or play. My role is to walk beside my clients while offering support and strategies to help them overcome adversity. In order to maximize child and youth engagement I tailor my sessions to meet their unique needs.
My name is Kim, and my passion is working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in child development centers, preschools, school districts, MCFD, CYMH, and non-profit agencies. My goal is to help individuals and their families heal through stressful and traumatic events. My practice is strength-based, where I encourage the client to share their personal narrative whether that is through words, art or play. My role is to walk beside my clients while offering support and strategies to help them overcome adversity. In order to maximize child and youth engagement I tailor my sessions to meet their unique needs.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in C-PTSD/PTSD, Addictions and Recovery, families and partners affected by a loved one's substance abuse. As well as couples navigating ENM. My therapeutic approach is client centred and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in C-PTSD/PTSD, Addictions and Recovery, families and partners affected by a loved one's substance abuse. As well as couples navigating ENM. My therapeutic approach is client centred and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids.
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Hi, My name is Andie Mckillop and I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. I have worked in the Human Services and Crisis Intervention field for the last 16 years, providing support to children, teens and adults to address mental health, addictions and domestic abuse concerns. Reaching out for support during difficult times can create feelings of uncertainty or fear. At Lotus Counselling, I strive to provide a warm, accepting and non - judgemental environment while meeting the very unique challenges faced by each individual.
Hi, My name is Andie Mckillop and I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. I have worked in the Human Services and Crisis Intervention field for the last 16 years, providing support to children, teens and adults to address mental health, addictions and domestic abuse concerns. Reaching out for support during difficult times can create feelings of uncertainty or fear. At Lotus Counselling, I strive to provide a warm, accepting and non - judgemental environment while meeting the very unique challenges faced by each individual.
At times, life can be demanding, stressful and overwhelming. We often find ourselves in need of direction, support, and guidance. I have been working in this industry for over 17 years and have walked along side many clients as they face their challenges. My philosophy is; the journey of life is not to be walked alone.
At times, life can be demanding, stressful and overwhelming. We often find ourselves in need of direction, support, and guidance. I have been working in this industry for over 17 years and have walked along side many clients as they face their challenges. My philosophy is; the journey of life is not to be walked alone.
Liz Rezanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCYC, MACP, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
I help people with deep unhappiness, relationship difficulties, family issues, traumatic experiences, chronic pain, and many other physical and emotional symptoms. I work with people to identify the causes of deep unhappiness and kindle healing. We work together to grow your tolerance for emotion and ability to be genuine with others. I help people to heal after accidents & unhappy past events. I have specialized training in treating occupational trauma endorsed by the BCPFFA. I am approved with many extended health providers as well as Crime Victims Assistance Program, FNHA, Community Futures, VAC, WCB and ICBC.
I help people with deep unhappiness, relationship difficulties, family issues, traumatic experiences, chronic pain, and many other physical and emotional symptoms. I work with people to identify the causes of deep unhappiness and kindle healing. We work together to grow your tolerance for emotion and ability to be genuine with others. I help people to heal after accidents & unhappy past events. I have specialized training in treating occupational trauma endorsed by the BCPFFA. I am approved with many extended health providers as well as Crime Victims Assistance Program, FNHA, Community Futures, VAC, WCB and ICBC.
Kristy L. Higgins
Counsellor, MTC, TIR, MBTI, RTC, RCS
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B
Not accepting new clients
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking.
Many of us feel trapped in shame, fear, loneliness, anger, and hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental.
Although well-intentioned, family members, friends and co-workers offer advice and support in ways that inhibit our healing process. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to heal ourselves.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking.
Many of us feel trapped in shame, fear, loneliness, anger, and hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental.
Although well-intentioned, family members, friends and co-workers offer advice and support in ways that inhibit our healing process. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to heal ourselves.
I provide culturally safe and affirming virtual therapy services to community members in British Columbia. My services are focused on supporting clients heal from systems of oppression and take a holistic approach to wellness. After engaging in therapy, clients often report feeling an increased sense of self-identity and resiliency, higher self-esteem, and a greater sense of empowerment. I approach my work through a narrative storytelling lens using my own lived experiences as an Indigenous Gender-Diverse person to relate to my clients in meaningful ways. I offer sliding scale fees for as little as $50/session.
I provide culturally safe and affirming virtual therapy services to community members in British Columbia. My services are focused on supporting clients heal from systems of oppression and take a holistic approach to wellness. After engaging in therapy, clients often report feeling an increased sense of self-identity and resiliency, higher self-esteem, and a greater sense of empowerment. I approach my work through a narrative storytelling lens using my own lived experiences as an Indigenous Gender-Diverse person to relate to my clients in meaningful ways. I offer sliding scale fees for as little as $50/session.
Hello! I’m Felicia, and I believe that people are astonishing, resilient beings who have the power to heal, grow, and reach fulfillment in life. Life stressors and negative past experiences can lead us to experience inner turmoil and cause us to question our decisions, feel adrift, and lose hope. It can be exhausting and overwhelming to navigate life while holding these experiences. I am passionate about helping those experiencing anxiety, depression and other challenges to improve life balance.
Hello! I’m Felicia, and I believe that people are astonishing, resilient beings who have the power to heal, grow, and reach fulfillment in life. Life stressors and negative past experiences can lead us to experience inner turmoil and cause us to question our decisions, feel adrift, and lose hope. It can be exhausting and overwhelming to navigate life while holding these experiences. I am passionate about helping those experiencing anxiety, depression and other challenges to improve life balance.
I am a registered social worker with a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Seeking counselling is usually motivated by discomfort. You may be experiencing feelings of deep sadness or anger bubbling below the surface. Perhaps you can’t quiet a ridiculously busy mind or obsessive thinking. It could be a physical manifestation—chronic aches and pains, difficulties with your partner or an intense nightmare you can’t shake. Whatever the motivation for reaching out, it is possible to feel better and live the life you love. My unique education offers a fresh perspective and keen insights into the difficulties of being human.
I am a registered social worker with a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Seeking counselling is usually motivated by discomfort. You may be experiencing feelings of deep sadness or anger bubbling below the surface. Perhaps you can’t quiet a ridiculously busy mind or obsessive thinking. It could be a physical manifestation—chronic aches and pains, difficulties with your partner or an intense nightmare you can’t shake. Whatever the motivation for reaching out, it is possible to feel better and live the life you love. My unique education offers a fresh perspective and keen insights into the difficulties of being human.
Challenges and unexpected events can overwhelm our sense and emotions. I strive to work with children, youth and families in an empathetic and client centered approach to help individuals and groups find hope and joy for the future. Children and youth who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to participate in traditional talk therapies. Rainbow of Hope uses a play therapeutic approach so clients can tell their stories and process their complex emotions. By learning how to tell their story they learn coping strategies that enables each client to see hope within their future.
Challenges and unexpected events can overwhelm our sense and emotions. I strive to work with children, youth and families in an empathetic and client centered approach to help individuals and groups find hope and joy for the future. Children and youth who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to participate in traditional talk therapies. Rainbow of Hope uses a play therapeutic approach so clients can tell their stories and process their complex emotions. By learning how to tell their story they learn coping strategies that enables each client to see hope within their future.
Counselling for people who don’t want counselling. Ya, you read that right. Let’s be honest, searching for a counsellor probably wasn't on your bucket list. However, we commend you for being here if you’re ready to make some life changes. We don’t believe therapy should be a boring, stale, clinical experience. We combine a casual approach with hyper-focused intensity, real talk, everyday language and a whole lot of fun. Self-improvement shouldn't feel like a chore. We want you looking forward to your appointments and leave feeling empowered. So if getting help is a must for you right now, might as well try and enjoy the process!
Counselling for people who don’t want counselling. Ya, you read that right. Let’s be honest, searching for a counsellor probably wasn't on your bucket list. However, we commend you for being here if you’re ready to make some life changes. We don’t believe therapy should be a boring, stale, clinical experience. We combine a casual approach with hyper-focused intensity, real talk, everyday language and a whole lot of fun. Self-improvement shouldn't feel like a chore. We want you looking forward to your appointments and leave feeling empowered. So if getting help is a must for you right now, might as well try and enjoy the process!
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Number of Counsellors in Vernon, BC
100+
Average cost per session
$145
Counsellors in Vernon, BC who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 73% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 48% | Green Shield Canada |
| 44% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 42% | Other |
How Counsellors in Vernon, BC see their clients
| 89% | In Person and Online | |
| 11% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |