Therapists in V1Y
If you're experiencing relationship issues with your partner, such as communication, co-parenting, sexual intimacy or infidelity, there is always the possibility of improvement. Self esteem issues can be worked on, as can issues with your children, family or co-workers! Cognitive behaviour therapy and other modalities can work well for all of these issues, let me help you make the most of your life! Too busy to attend in person during regular business hours? Flexible online sessions are available 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening.
If you're experiencing relationship issues with your partner, such as communication, co-parenting, sexual intimacy or infidelity, there is always the possibility of improvement. Self esteem issues can be worked on, as can issues with your children, family or co-workers! Cognitive behaviour therapy and other modalities can work well for all of these issues, let me help you make the most of your life! Too busy to attend in person during regular business hours? Flexible online sessions are available 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening.
Carolyn Kingsley
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MS, RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
My clients tend to be people who march to the beat of their own drum. They know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, and some might go as far as to consider themselves “black sheep” or even outcasts. My approach to counselling involves embracing your unique identity. I love helping people embrace their most authentic selves!
My clients tend to be people who march to the beat of their own drum. They know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, and some might go as far as to consider themselves “black sheep” or even outcasts. My approach to counselling involves embracing your unique identity. I love helping people embrace their most authentic selves!
Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. My goal as a counsellor is to help my clients find a way to work through the challenges of life in a way that best suits who they are in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative approach. You already have everything you need to be happy and overcome the obstacles life has put in your way. My job is to help you discover and develop those strengths.
Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. My goal as a counsellor is to help my clients find a way to work through the challenges of life in a way that best suits who they are in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative approach. You already have everything you need to be happy and overcome the obstacles life has put in your way. My job is to help you discover and develop those strengths.
Cherise Lowe Illuminate Clinical Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Do you find yourself circling around the same issues, or struggling to overcome one particular problem, despite a lot of effort to change? I get how exhausting and sometimes hopeless that place can feel. I work with my clients to drill to the core of what is perpetuating current issues, so that together we create not just coping, but healing. By treating problems at this root level, clients often report having a sense of freedom beyond what they've experienced before. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques, however my specialization is in Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART).
Do you find yourself circling around the same issues, or struggling to overcome one particular problem, despite a lot of effort to change? I get how exhausting and sometimes hopeless that place can feel. I work with my clients to drill to the core of what is perpetuating current issues, so that together we create not just coping, but healing. By treating problems at this root level, clients often report having a sense of freedom beyond what they've experienced before. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques, however my specialization is in Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART).
Hi and welcome! I'm glad you are here. Often, clients seeking counselling support are tired of feeling perpetually stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Their mental health and relationships might be suffering as a result. If this is you: You don't have to do it alone. There is hope for relief and reconnection – together we can make sense of your emotional distress and clear the way for effective, lasting change.
Hi and welcome! I'm glad you are here. Often, clients seeking counselling support are tired of feeling perpetually stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Their mental health and relationships might be suffering as a result. If this is you: You don't have to do it alone. There is hope for relief and reconnection – together we can make sense of your emotional distress and clear the way for effective, lasting change.
Living with ADHD is exhausting. You walk around everyday trying to escape the hamster wheel that just won't stop spinning. And worst, you have to mask around others just to appear "normal". You are drowning in even the simplest of tasks; living out of a laundry basket of unfolded clothes with day three of unwashed hair and did you even eat today? Life feels like chaos all the time! Did we mention the focus and time? Your probably even reading this after doom scrolling for the past three hours. But don't beat yourself up because of it. I'm Neurodivergent too; and I understand! Life doesn’t have to fit together perfectly like Lego!
Living with ADHD is exhausting. You walk around everyday trying to escape the hamster wheel that just won't stop spinning. And worst, you have to mask around others just to appear "normal". You are drowning in even the simplest of tasks; living out of a laundry basket of unfolded clothes with day three of unwashed hair and did you even eat today? Life feels like chaos all the time! Did we mention the focus and time? Your probably even reading this after doom scrolling for the past three hours. But don't beat yourself up because of it. I'm Neurodivergent too; and I understand! Life doesn’t have to fit together perfectly like Lego!
Elizabeth (Beth) Forbes: Online - Ptsd Trauma Related Concerns
Psychologist, R Psych
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do strong emotions and memories impact how you live? Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can create negative thoughts and feelings and negatively impact our overall well-being. We may experience anxiety/depression, addiction, chronic stress, etc. Coping mechanisms may become ineffective or even harmful over time. Are you new to therapy - or have been to therapy before - call to discuss how trauma therapy may help.
Do strong emotions and memories impact how you live? Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can create negative thoughts and feelings and negatively impact our overall well-being. We may experience anxiety/depression, addiction, chronic stress, etc. Coping mechanisms may become ineffective or even harmful over time. Are you new to therapy - or have been to therapy before - call to discuss how trauma therapy may help.
My clients are regular people who find themselves stuck - emotionally (negative emotions), personally (self-esteem), or relationally (conflict/communication). I work with my clients to help them experience freedom in these areas. My clients get results quickly because I use a proven system guaranteed to get them unstuck. Skeptical? That's okay, because I have a money-back satisfaction guarantee. I offer that because I know that if you can understand the underlying dynamics of your emotions, then change can start during the first session. Free consultation! You have nothing to lose, and only your freedom to gain. Call today!
My clients are regular people who find themselves stuck - emotionally (negative emotions), personally (self-esteem), or relationally (conflict/communication). I work with my clients to help them experience freedom in these areas. My clients get results quickly because I use a proven system guaranteed to get them unstuck. Skeptical? That's okay, because I have a money-back satisfaction guarantee. I offer that because I know that if you can understand the underlying dynamics of your emotions, then change can start during the first session. Free consultation! You have nothing to lose, and only your freedom to gain. Call today!
Jessica Alderliesten
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Jessica holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, and is a Registered Social Worker. Jessica 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. She is especially passionate about helping families through difficult life transitions such as divorce and separation. She can help parents to act in the best interests of the children as they navigate conflict, restructure the family system, and implement co-parenting plans.
Jessica holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, and is a Registered Social Worker. Jessica 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. She is especially passionate about helping families through difficult life transitions such as divorce and separation. She can help parents to act in the best interests of the children as they navigate conflict, restructure the family system, and implement co-parenting plans.
With over 24 years experience in health care, Coleen is passionate about empowering and helping clients to regain peace of mind and find balance in their lives. She is non-judgemental, empathetic, and provides a safe and trustworthy environment that lends well to building a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. Using an all encompassing approach, she looks at every aspect of her clients lives, including their physical and mental health as well as their social supports to create a unique individualized treatment plan for each client. Coleen uses a trauma informed lens to help her client who struggle with trauma & more.
With over 24 years experience in health care, Coleen is passionate about empowering and helping clients to regain peace of mind and find balance in their lives. She is non-judgemental, empathetic, and provides a safe and trustworthy environment that lends well to building a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. Using an all encompassing approach, she looks at every aspect of her clients lives, including their physical and mental health as well as their social supports to create a unique individualized treatment plan for each client. Coleen uses a trauma informed lens to help her client who struggle with trauma & more.
I have always enjoyed connecting with and learning from others; this has driven my passion for mental health support for many years. Before completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, I worked with my local rural fire department as a paid-on-call firefighter for nearly 8 years. I was consistently humbled throughout my experiences by the resilience and camaraderie engrained in first responder culture. I believe in the importance of having clinicians who 'get what we do', ultimately leading me to combine two of my passions (firefighting & mental health) and become one.
I have always enjoyed connecting with and learning from others; this has driven my passion for mental health support for many years. Before completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, I worked with my local rural fire department as a paid-on-call firefighter for nearly 8 years. I was consistently humbled throughout my experiences by the resilience and camaraderie engrained in first responder culture. I believe in the importance of having clinicians who 'get what we do', ultimately leading me to combine two of my passions (firefighting & mental health) and become one.
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Whether you are experiencing relationship challenges, a change in relationship, anxiety, or depression, grief, struggles with self esteem, challenges with boundaries or communication, or looking for ways to grow your capacity for joy, pleasure and self compassion, together we can examine root causes for patterns in behavior and enhance your ability to live a rich, meaningful, connected life. I have worked as a Social Worker for 16 years and am passionate about working with individuals and couples regarding trauma, grief and loss, burnout, attachment, 2SLGBTQ+, polyamory/non-monogamy, and parenting.
Whether you are experiencing relationship challenges, a change in relationship, anxiety, or depression, grief, struggles with self esteem, challenges with boundaries or communication, or looking for ways to grow your capacity for joy, pleasure and self compassion, together we can examine root causes for patterns in behavior and enhance your ability to live a rich, meaningful, connected life. I have worked as a Social Worker for 16 years and am passionate about working with individuals and couples regarding trauma, grief and loss, burnout, attachment, 2SLGBTQ+, polyamory/non-monogamy, and parenting.
Whether you need support through a significant life event, you're having unkind thoughts about yourself or others and want to work through them, or you are just generally feeling unwell and want to regain balance – therapy allows someone to walk with you on that journey. You may have days where you feel low, nervous, unmotivated, or lost. Those can get in the way of your enjoyment, your relationships, or you just being at your best. I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, placing intentional focus on folks who identify within the IBPOC, queer, gay/lesbian, trans, and other underserved communities.
Whether you need support through a significant life event, you're having unkind thoughts about yourself or others and want to work through them, or you are just generally feeling unwell and want to regain balance – therapy allows someone to walk with you on that journey. You may have days where you feel low, nervous, unmotivated, or lost. Those can get in the way of your enjoyment, your relationships, or you just being at your best. I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, placing intentional focus on folks who identify within the IBPOC, queer, gay/lesbian, trans, and other underserved communities.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mild to severe mental health concerns, as well as personal and professional challenges. I have a particular interest, and skill base, treating and supporting individuals with a history of complex trauma. This can present as depression, anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, feeling numb, feelings of worthlessness, guilt and shame, and/or difficulty in relationships, among other symptoms. Additionally, I specialize in assisting those who struggle with depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and those navigating their end of life.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mild to severe mental health concerns, as well as personal and professional challenges. I have a particular interest, and skill base, treating and supporting individuals with a history of complex trauma. This can present as depression, anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, feeling numb, feelings of worthlessness, guilt and shame, and/or difficulty in relationships, among other symptoms. Additionally, I specialize in assisting those who struggle with depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and those navigating their end of life.
I work primarily with teens and adults with a range of issues, including anxiety; depression; dissociation; gender questioning; challenges relating to trans identity; social and communication challenges, including ones relating to autism; life transitions such as the end of a relationship, becoming a parent, relocating; parenting challenges; grief; questions, concerns and a desire to learn about mental health concerns and disorders.
I work primarily with teens and adults with a range of issues, including anxiety; depression; dissociation; gender questioning; challenges relating to trans identity; social and communication challenges, including ones relating to autism; life transitions such as the end of a relationship, becoming a parent, relocating; parenting challenges; grief; questions, concerns and a desire to learn about mental health concerns and disorders.
Hello, my name is Helen Hofer and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and am a practicing Psychotherapist in Private Practice. I work with individuals, couples and families. Although I specialize in Grief Recovery, I work with a variety of presenting concerns which include depression, anxiety and relationship issues.Thank you for taking a moment to learn how I can help you make some significant and meaningful changes in your life. It is my privilege to help my clients move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their relationships, careers, or self-esteem and arrive at a place of joy and success.
Hello, my name is Helen Hofer and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and am a practicing Psychotherapist in Private Practice. I work with individuals, couples and families. Although I specialize in Grief Recovery, I work with a variety of presenting concerns which include depression, anxiety and relationship issues.Thank you for taking a moment to learn how I can help you make some significant and meaningful changes in your life. It is my privilege to help my clients move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their relationships, careers, or self-esteem and arrive at a place of joy and success.
Turn Towards Couples Counselling | Sarah Smith
Counsellor, BFA, MACP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
A person’s intimate partner can be one of their greatest sources for pleasure, security, and meaning in life. In such relationships it is NOT normal (or acceptable) to feel isolated, controlled, or demeaned. If this is your experience, I can help. My approach strikes a balance between processing betrayals and regrettable incidents from the past, and ritualising effective practices for building trust, friendship, understanding, and intimacy in the present. I start with a 90-minute assessment, give practical and straight-forward direction, and allow space for each person’s story to unfold.
A person’s intimate partner can be one of their greatest sources for pleasure, security, and meaning in life. In such relationships it is NOT normal (or acceptable) to feel isolated, controlled, or demeaned. If this is your experience, I can help. My approach strikes a balance between processing betrayals and regrettable incidents from the past, and ritualising effective practices for building trust, friendship, understanding, and intimacy in the present. I start with a 90-minute assessment, give practical and straight-forward direction, and allow space for each person’s story to unfold.
I would be honoured to support you in your healing journey. There are so many reasons why you might be called toward a deeper connection with yourself. You might be here because you are feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed. You might be feeling depleted and socially withdrawn. You might be curious about how your earlier life experiences influence your daily life now. I can support you in making sense of how things got to the way they are now, and how you can start to make some changes happen, to get closer towards where you would rather be. it would be an honour to hear your story and hold space for you.
I would be honoured to support you in your healing journey. There are so many reasons why you might be called toward a deeper connection with yourself. You might be here because you are feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed. You might be feeling depleted and socially withdrawn. You might be curious about how your earlier life experiences influence your daily life now. I can support you in making sense of how things got to the way they are now, and how you can start to make some changes happen, to get closer towards where you would rather be. it would be an honour to hear your story and hold space for you.
Katie believes in fostering collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationships, where clients feel heard, validated, and supported on their journey toward healing and growth. With her guidance and expertise, clients can find solace, strength, and resilience as they navigate life's complexities, ultimately moving toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
Katie believes in fostering collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationships, where clients feel heard, validated, and supported on their journey toward healing and growth. With her guidance and expertise, clients can find solace, strength, and resilience as they navigate life's complexities, ultimately moving toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
Trixie Hennessey Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Trixie Hennessey has extensive experience supporting clients and their families with complex issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, trauma, and self-harm. Trixie helps clients examine their interpersonal relationships and their use of maladaptive coping skills. Trixie would welcome the chance to schedule a free consultation with you in order to help you decide if working together will meet your needs. Trixie is works in person and remotely at this time.
Trixie Hennessey has extensive experience supporting clients and their families with complex issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, trauma, and self-harm. Trixie helps clients examine their interpersonal relationships and their use of maladaptive coping skills. Trixie would welcome the chance to schedule a free consultation with you in order to help you decide if working together will meet your needs. Trixie is works in person and remotely at this time.
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Number of Counsellors in V1Y
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V1Y who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
76% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
49% | Pacific Blue Cross |
48% | SunLife |
47% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in V1Y see their clients
85% | In Person and Online | |
15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |