Contact:

olessia.counselling@gmail.com

Hello! My name is Olessia, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC.

I offer support to individuals and couples struggling with relational and personal challenges that are getting in the way of living the life they want for themselves. Through our work together, it is my hope that you will get to know yourself more deeply, love yourself more fully, and discover ways to be yourself in the world that is true and loving to you and everyone you encounter.

Truthfully, I have yet to meet a person who has a rich life and depth of character who has had it easy. I believe that life’s challenges can be a source of transformation and deepening of life’s experience. Our struggles are openings and opportunities to rediscover our greatness and experience life a little more fully, so that one day we can proudly look back and say, “Wow, what a journey this life has been!”

I also believe that life is richer in connection with ourselves and others. Although relationships can be challenging, complicated, and confusing, they can also be healthy and healing, joyful and rewarding, and a secure base to explore the beauty of life from. I work with people to help bring them into alignment with relational goals they have for themselves.

WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS

Are you crushing it on those rock walls but cruxing out in relationships?

Sending double blacks but wiping out in other areas of life?

Sports analogies and humour aside, maybe life and or your relationship looks pretty good on the outside, but inside…

• Something doesn’t feel quite right, and maybe you can or cannot put your finger on it, but something somewhere feels a little empty or lacklustre, or maybe just plain exhausting?

• It feels tough to hold on to yourself while maintaining connection to others?

• Find yourself looking at your life and wondering, “how in the world did I get here?” but not sure which string to pull on or where to even start?

• Perhaps wanting to be in a relationship and simultaneously feeling terrified at the idea?

Because every individual and life path is unique, my approach to working together is collaborative and person-centred. With genuine openness, curiosity, and warmth, I hold a safe space for us to explore your experiences and support you in navigating your way from struggle to flow.

I draw on modalities such as AEDP, mindfulness, parts work, and various behavioural tools as needed. At the root of it, I work relationally and with a deep knowing that we’re all inherently whole, but life happens… and yet despite that, we are innately drawn to healing, genuine connection, and vitality.

WORK WITH COUPLES

Do you deeply care for each other and yet feel frustrated and discouraged having the same fight over and over again?

Not feeling seen, heard, understood, considered, or valued by your partner?

Do you feel like you used to have something beautiful and now, after too many painful moments and experiences, questioning what you have?

Or is your relationship actually pretty fantastic and you want to make it even better? There’s a place here for you too!!

In my work with couples, my intention is to help you get to the root of your sticky points, to help foster better communication, understanding, and knowing of each other. We will work on ways you can break out of the cycle you’ve gotten into and navigate conflict in more productive and healing ways, so that you walk away feeling more connected than before.

I bring a calm, warm, and non-judgmental energy to my practice. Whatever your challenges, I welcome you.

MY BACKGROUND

I am a certified yoga instructor and have been teaching since the COVID days (it was an interesting time to start!). I have also sat in multiple silent meditation courses, learning and practicing Vipassana, which is a type of mindfulness meditation, and I bring that presence and awareness to my practice. Prior to teaching yoga, I had a career in corporate (actuarial science, if you know what that is!) and can certainly empathize with challenges that arise in that kind of environment, as well as questioning one’s path and going through life transitions.

My education and training also include:

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) — Certified Level 1, AEDP Institute

• Couple Therapy Certification with Dr. Alexandra Solomon — in progress

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trauma Treatment with Frank Anderson — in progress

• Repairing Betrayal with Stan Tatkin

• Sessions Live with Esther Perel in NYC

• Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle

• Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Waterloo

LET’S CONNECT

I know that choosing a counsellor can be challenging. To make things a little easier, I offer free 15-minute consultations as an opportunity for us to chat, for you to share a little bit about what’s going on for you, ask me any questions you may have, get a feel for each other and see if we want to take the next step together. There’s no pressure to book at the end of that call. I’m here whenever you’re ready. 

Looking forward to connecting with you!

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778-558-1221

sara@peakexperiencecounselling.com

My name is Sara Place and I am a Registered Clinical counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

I am honoured to have worked for 20 years in the education and mental health field. As a teacher, in my classroom the students were often sharing their stories through their art and language. I went to the school counsellor and confessed that I didn’t always know if I was saying the right thing. She said: “It’s not about what you say, it’s about how you listen”. This is now what I base my practice on: How to really hear what is going on for you; to help you really hear yourself, and the people around you in a deeper more meaningful way; to build personal awareness and a set of practices that support you to be more yourself.

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INDIVIDUAL ADULT AND YOUTH COUNSELLING

It is my honour to deeply listen and support your personal journey through whatever life circumstance brings you to counselling. I value your individual experience, and my approach to counselling will be personalized with your identity, expertise, and goals as the driving force of our sessions. 

Areas of specialization include: grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, neurodivergence including ASD & ADHD , LGBTQ2S+ affirming support, parenting support, attachment work, somatic work, mood and personality disorders, and emotion work.

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COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELLING

Relationships take training. Many of us don’t experience adequate supportive instruction, or modelling, that help us to create attuned, meaningful relationships that can grow over time. Through relationship counselling we will create awareness of your relationship dynamic together; your family attachment history; and create specific practices moving forward to support you in a more meaningful, attuned connection. We will work towards moving from long-standing attachment wounds to self and partner assimilation; from old behaviour patterns to emotional attunement; from conflict to healthy communication and collaboration, and from barriers to healthy boundaries.

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FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED COUNSELLING

Hello! I am a multi-raced person with Indigenous status (Esk’etemc), Italian, British, and Croatian heritage. I grew up on the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh, Úxwumixw and Səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ Nations. I am here to listen to your story. To help you hear yourself, to heal, make sense of important choices, and move forward with integrity.

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PARENT AND EDUCATOR SUPPORT

I offer educational support and consulting for parents, students and educators. I have worked in public education for almost 20 years, in a variety of roles including classroom teaching, administration and counselling, and I’m passionate about supporting educators in maintaining vitality, resilience, and connection to self and community.

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WHAT TO EXPECT…

A Holistic Approach

A Person Centred Approach

Counselling that takes into perspective the whole person. Biological, psychological, social, spiritual, historical and goal oriented.

Modalities of practice - Trauma, narrative therapy, current psycho-educational tools, Emotion Focused Therapy (individual, couples, family), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural/Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

As much as possible you are in the drivers seat, I am a supportive co-pilot helping guide you a little deeper. I do share psychoeducational tools, and supportive advice at times - but you are the expert in our interaction.

I am a life-long learner and I am open to sharing research, helpful resources and materials if it is helpful to you.

As a counsellor I believe you are the expert. “It’s not about what I say, it’s about how I listen”. I listen to what is going on for my clients, help you really hear yourself, your partner, or your family in a deeper more meaningful way.

In sessions with me you can be assured of a feeling a sense of safety, confidentiality, belonging, and acceptance.  

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I am now seeing private clients online and expanding my practice, so it’s a good time to reach out. I am happy to have a brief discovery call to see if we may be a good fit to work together. Please reach out and we can find a time to connect.

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604-354-6571

rhiannawilliamscounselling@gmail.com

My name is Rhianna Williams and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #19779) holding a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care.

I am originally from the West Kootenay region of B.C., and grew up in a family that was impacted by much adversities and that instilled in me a strong sense of community and values centered around love and mutual support. My career journey began with a desire to find meaningful, values-based life’s work and to gain the tools and insights needed to make sense of the people, places, and experiences that shaped my early life.

Before becoming a RCC, I worked for over a decade as a Youth and Family Outreach Counsellor and Youth Care Worker in both the public health and nonprofit sectors. Today, my clinical practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples, and parents.

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WORK WITH PARENTS

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most pivotal and impactful experiences. Parenting is hard—especially in an age of information overload, social media comparisons, high cost of living and reduced access to extended family or close-knit communities. It’s okay to need support! Our nervous systems were not designed to be superhuman. Many parents feel on the edge of a breakdown, juggling life stressors. I approach parent coaching with a family systems, developmental, and attachment-oriented perspective, drawing on my years of experience with youth and families. I incorporate practical tools from the Positive Discipline Parenting to help unburden parents by reducing power struggles and to support children to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful individuals.

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WORK WITH COUPLES

My interest in working with couples comes from both personal and professional experiences. As a Youth Care Worker, I saw firsthand that individuals can undergo extensive therapy, but lasting change is unlikely if the systems around them remain unchanged. Supporting parents and couples became a natural career progression and way for me to promote child and youth well-being. Additionally, after experiencing numerous so-called “failed” relationships in my 20s, I took time for self-reflection, asking, “What is my part in this?” and “What does a healthy relationship look like?” This journey of self-discovery, combined with my master’s studies, inspired me to focus my clinical practice in part on couples and parents.

My work with couples incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, offering concrete tools and process-oriented approaches that help couples feel more heard, understood, and connected, while reducing conflict and fostering peaceful, nurturing homes where individuals and families can thrive.

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WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS

My work with individuals centers on meeting clients where they are at, helping them to thrive and become their most authentic, connected selves while building emotional resilience. Common areas of focus include addressing the impacts of:

• anxiety,

• depression,

• neurodivergence (including ADHD),

• addiction issues,

• interpersonal conflict,

• attachment issues,

• life transitions,

• reparenting and processing childhood trauma,

• grief and loss.

I offer in-person, walk-and-talk, and video sessions. My practice is grounded in a biopsychosocial, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approach. I utilize various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Structural Family Therapy. I am also trained in Nature-Based Therapy and am a Positive Discipline Parenting coach.

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ACCESSIBILITY

I am committed to making mental health care accessible. I partner with various counselling assistance funds and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), including Whistler and Sea to Sky Community Services, Pearls Place, CVAP, and the Vail Employee Assistance Program and the Squamish Nation.

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For more information or to schedule a consultation or initial session, please book through the Jane app or contact me directly through email or phone/text.

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Thank you for your interest and for considering my support on your health and wellness journey.

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You can reach me at (778) 770-1515 or lily@lilyscounselling.ca.

I’m a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the CCPA who offers a steady, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of what you’re moving through—whether that’s stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or a general feeling of being stuck. In our work together, we’ll look not only at what’s happening on the surface, but also at the underlying beliefs, emotions, and patterns that may be shaping your experience.

My approach is integrative, with an emphasis on mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Many clients appreciate that our work balances practical clarity with deeper self-understanding, so change feels meaningful and sustainable.

In addition to formal training, my work has been shaped by years of contemplative and experiential self-inquiry. This perspective informs a way of working that values not just insight or coping, but deeper understanding of the patterns and inner experiences that shape how we relate to ourselves and others.

I also offer sliding-scale spots when possible—feel free to reach out and inquire.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

I offer non-judgmental support for anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions, substance use concerns, difficult past experiences, feeling disconnected from yourself, or simply wanting to understand better the patterns that shape your life. My goal is to work collaboratively with you toward greater steadiness, self-trust, and a clearer relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

COUPLES COUNSELLING

I work with couples who want to improve their relationship, but find themselves repeating the same conflict cycles. Together, we’ll focus on strengthening emotional safety and communication, and on understanding what’s happening beneath reactions—so you can feel more connected and more like you’re on the same team.

I’m happy to connect for a free consultation to answer any questions and see if we are a good fit to work together.

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Contact:

info@peakexperiencecounselling.com

778-240-0913

My name is Julie Petrynko and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the founder of Peak Experience Counselling. 

I feel very lucky to be able to enjoy an incredibly fulfilling career. For almost 25 years, I have worked as an educator and counsellor, developing my skills in connecting and guiding others. I am an experienced couples and relationship counsellor and have many years of experience working with individual adults, youth, and counselling professionals. 

Our time spent together will be safe, confidential experiences where we work collaboratively, with compassion and curiosity, to meet your needs. ​My approach is very open and accepting.  No matter what you are struggling with or how taboo you feel your concerns, you will find that I am an accepting and non-judgmental listener and support. I strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing and exploring.​

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

Life can bring intense and sudden changes, but it doesn’t always fall apart dramatically. Sometimes it simply shifts, quietly, gradually, until one day you find yourself standing in the middle of your own life, wondering how you got here, and where on earth you go next. Whether shifts have come suddenly or whether it’s been more glacial, you’ve come to the right place.​

I work with individual adults navigating some of life’s most significant and often unsettling transitions. Midlife, in particular, brings a kind of reckoning that our culture doesn’t always prepare us for. We often experience a growing awareness that time is finite, that some doors are closing, that the identity you’ve built around your career, your relationships, or your role in the family may no longer fit the way it once did. For many people, this period arrives not with a single crisis, but with a growing sense of restlessness, loss, or quiet grief that can be difficult to name and even harder to talk about. ​ I work with both men, women, and non-binary folks navigating this territory. For some, midlife often intersects with hormonal change, shifting family roles, questions of identity beyond partnership or parenthood, and a deep hunger to be seen and known, not just needed. For others, it can surface as a growing disconnection from emotion, a sense of emptiness beneath external success, or a longing for something more meaningful that one may not have the language to articulate. Whatever form it takes, I take it seriously.

​Beyond midlife, I support adults through a wide range of life transitions, including the ending or beginning of significant relationships, separation and divorce, grief and loss through death and otherwise, changes in family structure, career crossroads, retirement, relocation, and those quieter but equally profound moments when the life you’re living and the life you imagined begin to feel very far apart.

How I work…

My approach draws on several frameworks that I find work well together and that I return to again and again because they make sense of real human experience.

​At the heart of my work is a person-centred foundation. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and that the most important ingredient in any therapeutic relationship is the quality of the connection between us. My role is not to fix you or direct you, but to offer a space of genuine warmth, deep listening, and unconditional acceptance, where you can think out loud, feel what you’ve been pushing down, and begin to find your own clarity.

​I also draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy principles, adapted for individual work. This means I pay close attention to the emotional world beneath the surface, including the feelings that drive your patterns, the moments when you shut down or push through, the ways your emotions are trying to tell you something important that your thinking mind has been too busy to hear.

​Running through everything is an attachment lens. How we learned to relate to others, and to ourselves, in our earliest relationships leaves a deep imprint. It shapes how we handle closeness and distance, how we respond to loss and change, how much we trust ourselves and others, and how we navigate the world when things feel uncertain. Understanding your attachment patterns can be genuinely liberating, offering a map for why you respond the way you do and opening the door to real and lasting change.

​Finally, I work from a trauma-informed perspective. This doesn’t mean I assume every client has experienced significant trauma, but it does mean I understand that many life transitions stir up old pain, often echoes of earlier loss, rupture, or experiences that left you feeling unsafe or unseen. I work gently, at your pace, with close attention to your nervous system and your sense of safety in the room.

Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space that is thoughtful, unhurried, and genuinely collaborative. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or a clear sense of what you need. You just need to be willing to show up.

If something here has spoken to you, I’d welcome the chance to have an initial conversation.

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COUPLES COUNSELLING

> Do you find yourself having the same conflict over and over, never quite resolving it?

> Does it feel like no matter what you say, you just don’t feel heard, and your partner feels the same?

> Are you stuck in a pattern where one of you pushes harder, and the other pulls further away?

> Do you feel more like roommates than partners?

> When things get hard, does it feel like you and your partner are on opposite sides rather than the same team?

> Have you tried talking it through on your own, only to end up more hurt and more stuck?

I work with couples who feel caught in the same painful cycles of conflict, distance, or disconnection, no matter how hard they try to break free. My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), an approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson that I believe in deeply, both because the research supports it and because I’ve seen its transformative effects in my practice time and again.

At the heart of EFT is a simple but powerful idea: the conflicts that tear couples apart are rarely about the dishes, the finances, or who said what. They’re about the longing to feel safe, seen, and truly connected to the person you love. When those needs go unmet, partners can get locked into patterns. Often, a combination of pursuing with anger or anxiety and/or withdrawing behind a wall of silence. Whatever the responses to the conflict, the pattern leaves both people feeling alone, unheard, and disconnected.

​My role is to help you and your partner slow down these cycles, understand what’s really driving them, and find a way back to each other. In our sessions, I’ll gently guide you both beneath the surface of your arguments to the softer emotions underneath. We will discover the hurt, the fear, the longing driving the cycle and help you share these in ways your partner can actually hear and respond to. Over time, this process rebuilds the emotional bond between you, creating a secure foundation from which you can navigate life’s challenges together.

​I often supplement couples’ work with many skill-based approaches, such as Gottman Method strategies, non-violent communication, and other communication skills.

​If you’re ready to stop the cycle and start finding your way back to each other, I’d be honoured to walk that path with you.

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YOUTH COUNSELLING

Are you a youth, or is your child….

> dealing with anxiety and relentless worry that makes school and social situations feel unbearable and sleep impossible?

> navigating depression, low mood, or a flatness that has crept in and taken the colour out of things you used to enjoy?

> struggling with identity and who you are, where you belong, how you feel about your body,  sexuality, or place in the world?

> dealing with friendship difficulties, bullying, family stuff?

> simply feel like you don’t quite fit?

Whatever has brought a young person to my door, I take it seriously. I don’t minimize, and I don’t rush.

Being young is not as simple as adults sometimes remember it. The teenage years and early adulthood are some of the most intense, confusing, and emotionally demanding periods of a person’s life, and navigating them in today’s world brings pressures that previous generations simply didn’t face in the same way. If you’re a young person struggling, or a parent watching your child struggle, I want you to know that help is available, and that things really can get better.

​I work with young people aged 12 and up, offering a space that is genuinely theirs, not an extension of school, not a report back to parents, not a place where they’ll be assessed, judged, or told what to do. Just a quiet, consistent, confidential space where they can begin to make sense of what they’re going through.

I understand that asking a teenager to sit down and talk about their feelings with a stranger is a big ask. Many young people arrive uncertain, guarded, or convinced that talking won’t help. That’s completely fine and completely normal. Building trust takes time, and I never push young people to go further or faster than they’re ready to go.

​My approach is warm, informal, and led by the young person themselves. I adapt to who they are. Some young people want to talk, while others find it easier to engage through creative approaches, writing, art, or simply having company while they think out loud. I follow their lead.

I work from a person-centred foundation, which means I believe in every young person’s capacity to find their own way when given the right conditions such as safety, acceptance, and genuine human connection. I bring an attachment-informed lens to my work, understanding that many of the difficulties young people face are rooted in their experiences of relationships and whether those relationships have felt safe and reliable. And I work from a trauma-informed perspective, recognizing that some young people carry experiences that have shaped the way they see themselves and the world in ways they may not yet have words for.

​Above all, I try to be the kind of adult that young people don’t always have easy access to. I strive to listen without an agenda, hold what they share with care, and genuinely believe in them even when they don’t yet believe in themselves.

A note for parents and caregivers

I know it can be hard to watch your child struggle and feel uncertain about how to help. Reaching out for support is a courageous step for both you and your young person. I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers where appropriate and, where the young person consents. I’m happy to answer any questions you have before we begin. Confidentiality is important to the work, and I’ll always be transparent with you and your young person about how that works in practice.

​If you’re a young person reading this, or a parent reading it on their behalf, and something here has felt relevant, I’d welcome the chance to connect.

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COUNSELLOR SUPERVISION

> Are you newer to the counselling profession, feeling some natural unsureness or even some imposter syndrome?

> Do you wonder if you are cut out for this work, and sometimes it feels uncertain?

> Do you worry about where to go next with a client, how to cope with a particular issue or manage your own experiences in the therapy space?

> Have you been working as a counsellor for some time, quite comfortable and confident, but looking to grow and expand your passion and skill?

Becoming a counsellor is one of the most rewarding, and at times, most disorienting, professional journeys you can undertake. Whether you are newly qualified and finding your feet, or an experienced practitioner looking for a space to deepen your practice, I offer supervision that meets you exactly where you are.

My supervision practice is informed by two complementary frameworks: the Developmental Model of Supervision and the Seven-Eyed Model developed by Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet.

The Developmental Model recognizes that supervisees don’t all need the same thing. A counsellor new to the profession has very different needs from someone who has been practicing for a decade. Early in our careers, many of us need more structure, reassurance, and guidance as we build confidence and competence. Over time, as that foundation solidifies, the supervision relationship shifts, becoming more collaborative, more exploratory, and more focused on the nuances of your unique therapeutic identity. I pay close attention to where you are in that journey, and I adapt my approach accordingly. I aim to provide enough support to feel held, and enough challenge to help you grow.

The Seven-Eyed Model brings a wide-angle lens to our supervision conversations. Rather than focusing solely on what your client said or did, it invites us to look at the full relational field, which includes the client’s world, your interventions, the relationship between you and your client, your own inner process, the supervision relationship itself, and the broader systemic and organizational contexts shaping the work. This panoramic view helps ensure that nothing important stays hidden, and that the richest material becomes available for reflection. ​ Together, these frameworks mean that supervision with me is never a tick-box exercise or a one-size-fits-all experience. It is a genuine, thoughtful, collaborative space where your clinical work, your professional development, and your well-being as a practitioner are all taken seriously.

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You can expect:

• A warm, non-judgmental space where you can bring your difficulties, your uncertainties, and your successes without fear of evaluation

• Supervision that honours your growing edge without overwhelming you

• Careful attention to the parallel process and relational dynamics that so often carry the most important clinical information

• Support with ethical dilemmas, complex cases, and the emotional weight that this work inevitably carries

• A relationship that models the same conditions, safety, honesty, and genuine curiosity that we aim to offer our own clients

I work with counsellors and therapists at all stages of their careers, across a range of modalities and settings. I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BCACC and have completed specialist training in clinical supervision.

If you are looking for supervision that takes both your clients and your development seriously, I would warmly welcome a conversation. ​ I offer many options for practicing and student counsellors to access supervision. Small online group sessions accommodating 3-6 participants are a great way to seek affordable, fulfilling supervision. In addition, I offer an annual supervision package to ensure year-round support as you navigate the complexities and growth that come with this very special work. 

If you are an individual or an agency looking for supervision support, please reach out, and we can create a supervision plan that works for you.

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I look forward to connecting with you. I am available in person in Squamish on Tuesdays and Thursdays and through secure video on Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week. I would be very happy to hear from you!

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jennifer.saunders@embodyyou.ca

Please note Jen is currently not accepting new clients

Hello! My name is Jen, and I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC.

I offer individual counselling for adults aged 14+ who are seeking support with emotional struggles or personal growth. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, relationships, or internal challenges, my goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood and witnessed.

My approach is holistic, recognizing the deep connection between mind and body in the healing process. I believe that true healing involves addressing both emotional and physical well-being. My therapy practice is client-centred and rooted in the belief that you are the expert in your own life, allowing us to work collaboratively at a pace and direction that feels right for you.

I draw on therapeutic approaches such as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, memories, feelings, body sensations, and nervous system responses, as well as your inner resources, strengths, and connections.

MY BACKGROUND

I have always been a deeply intuitive person, naturally drawn to understanding others. This curiosity led me to pursue a career in counselling, where I can support others in navigating life’s complexities. As a lifelong learner, I am continuously expanding my knowledge to provide tailored approaches that meet each individual’s unique needs. My training and education encompass:

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Master of Counselling Psychology — Yorkville University

Somatic Experiencing International II Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in-training (Beginner Level I & Complete)

Stepping Stones Internal Family Systems Training (Level 1) — IFSCA

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention — BC Crisis Centre

Sex and Trauma — Allura Centre, Vancouver

Reclaiming Pleasure: Trauma Recovery — The Embody Lab

Somatics and Psychedelics — The Embody Lab

Bachelor of Commerce — University of Victoria

LET’S CONNECT

Choosing the right counsellor can feel like a big decision. To help you decide, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. During this time, we can discuss what’s going on for you, the kind of support you’re looking for, and whether we’re a good fit. If it feels right, we can move forward with a full-length session whenever you’re ready.

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kelseywrightcounselling@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Kelsey! I’m a registered social worker (MSW/RSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor and EMDR therapist. I work with adults and youth (ages 14+), offering individual counselling and EMDR therapy.

My focus is on helping people navigate anxiety, work through trauma and supporting those who would like to make changes to their drinking or substance use.

I take a curious and compassionate approach, getting to know you and the unique experiences that have shaped your life. Together, we’ll look at how your past connects to the patterns you’d like to change, all in a safe and non-judgmental space. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with what matters most to you.

TRAUMA AND EMDR THERAPY

Trauma isn’t always about big events; sometimes it’s the smaller, overwhelming experiences that leave a lasting impact. Many common challenges like anxiety and depression are tied to unresolved past experiences. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a tool I use to help my clients to process these experiences.

As a fully trained EMDR therapist, I’ll guide you through this process at your pace, helping you:

Work through negative beliefs (examples: “I’m not enough”or “I’m powerless”)

Address trauma-related experiences and symptoms 

Feel stronger and more resilient

SOMATIC AND PARTS WORK

Bringing in parts work, listening to your body, and understanding different parts of yourself. This can include:

Recognizing and giving space to parts of yourself that may feel stuck, reactive, or unheard.

Learning to regulate your nervous system by tuning into your body’s signals and responses.

Developing compassion and understanding for all parts of yourself, even the ones that feel challenging.

SUBSTANCE USE AND DRINKING CHANGES

Making changes to substance use or drinking can feel daunting, and I’m here to meet you where you’re at. Whether your goal is abstinence, moderation, or harm reduction, we’ll work together to find the right path for you.

Feeling unsure about change? That’s completely normal. I’ll support you in taking things one step at a time, weaving this work into your other therapy goals.

Some ways I can help include:

CBT and DBT: Building tools and skills to handle challenges and manage urges in the moment.

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): Using acceptance, mindfulness and value-focused work to navigate triggers, cravings and align your choices with what’s most important to you.

EMDR Therapy: Working on the deeper beliefs and experiences connected to substance use, so you can feel more in control. 

WHAT TO EXPECT​

Through our work, I aim to help you:

• Break free from negative patterns

• Feel more confident and less anxious

• Understand and build on your strengths

• Improve your relationships and communication

• Gain tools to navigate life’s challenges

TRAINING AND CREDENTIALS

• Fully Trained EMDR Therapist (Levels 1 and 2)

• EMDR 2.0 Training (Certificate)

• EMDR for Complex PTSD (Certificate) 

• Somatic Parts Work Levels 1 and 2

• Collaborative Specialization in Addictions (University of Toronto) – Completed alongside my Master of Social Work (MSW)

LET’S CONNECT

Building a genuine connection with my clients is at the heart of what I do. I’m here to support you in uncovering what’s been holding you back, processing tough experiences, and moving toward the life you want.

If you’d like to know more or are curious about working together, visit my website at www.kelseywrightcounselling.com

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sophieleevers@gmail.com

Hello, I’m Sophie. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. I work with adults, couples, children (10+) and youth. I offer in-person and video sessions and I am currently accepting new clients.

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I have many years of experience in teaching yoga as well as working in public schools. Over time, my career has evolved towards counselling as I have a true interest and dedication to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. As a counsellor, my approach is client-centred and flexible. I draw from several modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based models of practice. 

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Our time together will be a unique space to sort out your inner world, thoughts, feelings, stresses or concerns. We will also likely identify where thoughts, feelings and behaviours may be coming from and to get clear about values and what’s important moving forward. It’s a true honour to provide support on your journey from a safe, confidential, and accepting space where we can collaborate and be curious together.

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YOUTH COUNSELLING​

I understand the unique needs of young people and am passionate about empowering them to navigate relationships, anxiety and depression, school pressure, identity, and personal growth. Having years of experience working with youth in schools and the counselling setting, I am committed to supporting young people through life’s ups and downs. For children and youth ages 10 and up, I strive to provide a safe, empathetic space to explore feelings, challenges, and aspirations.

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Moving through childhood and toward adulthood can be a bumpy ride, and I see the benefit of having a trusted adult to share the struggles and triumphs with and to learn strategies and skills to help make the ride as smooth as possible. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including talk therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques, to help youth build resilience, improve self-esteem, build relationship and emotional skills and develop healthy coping.

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INDIVIDUAL ADULT COUNSELLING​

I often work with adults wanting to focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, parenting, family of origin work, and life transitions. It is my intention to facilitate growth, resilience, and positive change. I am committed to empowering clients to gain insight, develop coping skills, and achieve their personal goals. Whether you’re facing a specific concern or seeking overall emotional well-being, I am here to support you on your journey toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life.

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COUPLES COUNSELLING

Couples counselling can feel especially vulnerable and scary. I do my best to create a space that is not about right and wrong or good and bad, and focus on the dynamic of each couple rather than “fixing” individual behaviours. 

I have training and experience in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. EFT is rooted in attachment theory and uses the science of emotions and attachment to facilitate the creation of secure connection.  In sessions, we will collaborate to identify negative processing and interaction patterns that create distress and disconnection. With the knowledge and understanding of what is creating disconnect, we will then work together to create new patterns of coming together so you can feel more understood, heard and supported by each other, even when you don’t necessarily agree with each other or have differences of perspective. We will also highlight the strengths in your relationship and also notice areas of growth that when given attention, will help maximize the positive impact of your strengths.​ In our process together I usually integrate skill based learning with emotionally focused healing and growth. 

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Please reach out to book a free consultation call. I would be happy to hear from you!

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778-995-9282

christieholmescounselling@gmail.com

www.christieholmescounselling.com

My name is Christie Holmes and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist.  When we feel safe, heard, and understood, we can work through challenging emotions and feel more connected to ourselves. 

I believe that each person’s journey is unique and I take a collaborative approach to meet your individual needs. I draw from a variety of mind-body approaches including Attachment-based therapy, Emotions-focused therapy, IFS parts work, and Narrative therapy. Feedback is an important part of the therapy process and something that I incorporate at the end of sessions to make sure you are getting what you need from our time together.

I offer individual therapy for adults and youth age 14+. I also offer relationship counselling for couples and parents.

WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS

I support individuals by helping them explore limiting thoughts, patterns, and emotions. My goal is to help you understand what your nervous system needs to feel more safe, regulated, and resourced in times of stress or conflict.

Some of the areas I focus on are trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, confidence, life transitions, substance use, intimacy, and boundaries. 

WORK WITH COUPLES

I help couples better understand their core needs and emotions so they can resolve communication challenges and feel more regulated and connected. I draw on the gottman method, emotions-focused therapy, and imago dialogue.

WORK WITH PARENTS

As the mom of a toddler, I understand both the joys and challenges that come with being a parent. The first couple of years can be a whirlwind as you navigate identity shifts, new responsibilities, relationship shifts, less time for yourself, and less sleep. I help guide moms and parents through this transition, so they can show up from a more connected and compassionate place for themselves, each other, and their little ones.

MY BACKGROUND 

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the nonprofit space for over 7 years.  My background is in program management and community advocacy. Throughout my career, I have supported youth and adult populations in a variety of settings including schools, community agencies, public health, and private practice.

I have always been my happiest living near the mountains. I was born in Toronto, Canada, but grew up in Tucson, Arizona. My love of nature and outdoor activities brought me to Squamish. In my free time, I like to wander around the local trails with my partner, daughter, and goldendoodle. I also enjoy sitting on the couch with a good book and cup of coffee. 

​ ##PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Internal Family Systems Level 1 Certification IFS Institute Internal Family Systems: A Compassionate Approach to Addictive Processes IFS Institute  Level 1 Foundations of Narrative Therapy Training Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy with Individuals (EFIT) Level One Vancouver Family and Couple Institute  Dynamic Attachment Repatterning (DARe) Training Level One Dr. Diane Poole Heller   Introduction to AEDP: An Experiential, Affect-focused, Attachment-based Treatment Model for Transforming Emotional Suffering into Flourishing BCG Counselling Group AEDP In Action BCG Counselling Group  Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 The Gottman Institute

LET’S CONNECT

If you would like to explore if working together would feel like a good fit, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation call. I look forward to hearing from you. 

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paulabalancewithin@gmail.com

I believe that with compassion and softness, we can learn to access the deep layers of who we are and activate our innate capacity to heal. We all develop coping strategies to exist when we are not given the support and guidance necessary to feel confident to be ourselves. I am here to collaborate and guide you to your beautiful journey back towards yourself.

I work with individuals and couples that have gone through trauma, addiction, life transitions (including immigration and grief), eating disorders, anxiety, depression and learning about their neurodiversity. To address these varied needs,

I draw upon a blend of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, IFS parts work, Psychodrama, Gestalt, Somatic, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy. Guided by a commitment to empathy and a multicultural, anti-oppressive perspective, I aim to foster a collaborative environment where your strengths are recognized and nurtured, facilitating adaptive changes in your life. 

My professional journey encompasses providing counselling services at a mental health and addictions center, as well as contributing to a non-profit organization specializing in intimate partner violence. As an RCC affiliated with the BC Association for Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), I hold a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology. My practice is rooted in evidence-based approaches and informed by neurobiology, delivered in a dynamic and creative manner. 

As a professional, I believe in continued growth so that I am able to offer approaches that are tailored to be a best fit for each of my clients. Some of my recent professional development learning includes:

• Level 1 - Relational Life Therapy Certification - Jan, 2024-March, 2024

• DBT for Neurodivergent Clients Training. Jan, 22nd, 2024.

• 3-day  Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training. Jan, 15-17th, 2024.

• Couple’s Intensive workshop with Terry Real. December 11  & 12th, 2024.

• ASIST Training. Dec 4th & 5th, 2023.

• EMDR Training with Esta Porter. September 11-15, 2023.

• Therapeutic Spiral Model  (Psychodrama Certification currently at Level 2), 2023.

• Men’s intensive workshop with Terry Real. August 1st and 2nd, 2023.

• Trauma Treatment Certification with Arielle Schwartz. April, 2023.

• Healing Eating Disorders with Psychodrama and other Action Methods. October, 2021.

• Traditional Psychodrama training. September 2021-Present.

• Similarities and Differences in Traditional and Therapeutic Spiral Model Psychodrama with Kate Hudgins. September, 2021.

Looking forward to you trying something new!

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kellymclarencounselling@gmail.com

​Hello, my name is Kelly!

As a registered clinical counsellor (RCC), I offer a safe, confidential space where you can show up as you are, without judgment and without pretense. My work is grounded in authenticity, integrity, and honesty. I believe in walking alongside my clients with compassion and clarity as we navigate the challenges that life can bring.

​My approach blends Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Inner Child and Reparenting and Somatic Work, helping you not only to understand your emotional patterns but also to connect more deeply with your internal experience. Together, we can explore your past and present with curiosity, care, and intention.

​​Currently, I work with individuals aged fourteen and older. Some areas of support I offer are:

-Grief and loss

-Relationship concerns

-Separation or divorce

-Life transitions

-Anxiety and depression

-Personal growth and self-discovery

GRIEF & LOSS

Do any of these feel familiar?

Are you struggling to get through the day since losing someone you love?

Does it feel like nobody around you truly understands what you’re going through?

Are you unsure whether what you’re feeling - the numbness, the anger, the guilt - is normal?

Has loss changed you, and you’re not sure how to find yourself again?

Are you grieving something other than a death, such as a relationship, a diagnosis, a career or purpose, a life you imagined?

Do you feel pressure to “move on”?

If something above resonated with you, I want you to know that you are not alone, and I am here to support you.

I work with people navigating some of the hardest experiences life can bring: the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life-altering diagnosis, miscarriage, estrangement, or the quieter losses that others rarely acknowledge. 

Grief, in all its forms, deserves to be witnessed, and not managed, rushed, or minimized.​

There is no right way or wrong way to grieve. However, there is discovering what you uniquely need in your journey of grief. Some individuals need space to speak about the person or experience they’ve lost; others arrive carrying emotions they can’t yet name. We go at your pace.

​I came to this work through my own experiences of loss, and through witnessing how profoundly common it is for grieving people to feel overlooked. 

SEPARATION & DIVORCE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS

Are you thinking about leaving your relationship, and the fear and unknowns are overwhelming you? 

Are you in the middle of the process of separation and in need of some support, grounding and adjusting to the evolving new life?

Maybe you are on the other side of divorce and are asking yourself, “now what”?

I am a compassionate counsellor who specializes in supporting individuals navigating separation and divorce. With a warm, grounded approach, I can help you work through the emotional impact of relationship transitions, including grief, uncertainty, and identity shifts.

​I offer guidance in co-parenting communication, managing conflict, and creating stability for children during times of change. I also support clients in coping with losses, rebuilding confidence, and moving forward with clarity and resilience.

​Whether you’re facing the early stages of separation or adjusting to life after divorce, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences and develop tools for healing, growth, and healthier future relationships.

INNER CHILD AND REPARENTING

Do you find yourself reacting to situations with an intensity that feels out of proportion, and then wonder where that came from?

Are you your own harshest critic, with an inner voice that never seems satisfied, no matter what you achieve?

Do you carry a deep sense of not being enough, or feel that love and belonging must be earned?

Did you grow up having to be the responsible one, the peacekeeper, or the invisible one, and are you still playing that role today?

Do you struggle to trust people, set boundaries, or ask for what you need, even when you know you deserve it?

Does part of you feel like you’re still waiting for someone to finally show up and make things okay?        

Reparenting and inner child work is not about blaming your parents or trying to change those childhood experiences that have a lasting influence. This work is about understanding the roots of many of the struggles that we can experience in adult life in relationships, self-worth, emotional regulation, and identity. 

​My approaches help reconnect with younger parts of yourself that may be carrying pain, shame, fear, or unmet needs. Together, we explore where those parts came from, what they’ve been trying to protect you from, and how you can begin to offer them something they need: safety, compassion, and a voice.

​Inner child work is some of the most meaningful work a person can do. It helps create a deep, felt understanding of oneself that translates into all aspects of life in a positive way. 

ABOUT ME

I’m a proud mother of two and have lived in Squamish for over six years. I find grounding and restoration in hiking, yoga, and time spent with my family—practices that inform the way I approach my work with care and presence.

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION

If you’re considering counselling, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share what you’re hoping for, and see whether we feel like a good fit.

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danielle@sncounselling.ca

My name is Danielle Buchanan and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

It’s an honour and a privilege to be doing the work I do. I have experience working with grief and loss. I bring experience supporting individuals and groups who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and grief through the power of building a trusting connection and holding space for all of you to be seen and heard in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

I have specialized training in Grief, Suicide to Hope, Advanced Narrative Therapy, Life Span Integration Therapy, and Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

I focus on individual therapy and also lead 6-week long grief and loss groups. I feel my personal experience has helped me become the therapist I am today where I can hold space for folks on a much deeper level.

When not engaged with clients or furthering my therapeutic knowledge, I enjoy spending time outdoors and can often be found enjoying the local trails with my beloved dog Faith.

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587-802-3720

nicole@nicolecarothers.com

Hi, I’m Nicole, a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with specialized training in Somatic (body) Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I have over a decade of experience working in hospice palliative care and opened an online private practice in 2021. I am very excited to be able to expand into offering in-person sessions with the team at Peak Experience Counselling.

Therapy can support clients in exploring personal patterns that may no longer serve them. Together, we work to acknowledge symptoms or patterns, as adaptations that have helped us survive, to become more aware of our nervous system and to understand how our bodies inform us. As we begin to see our patterns, with self-compassion and acceptance, we can begin to change, build new supportive resources, discover new skills, and create a personalized tool kit to move forward.

As a relational therapist, I believe that when people have the opportunity to feel seen and heard, they can work through old trauma and find grounding in this connection and in themselves. My counselling style centres around the therapeutic relationship and collaborative goal setting while providing safety, connection, empathy, understanding, professional insight and therapeutic approaches to help individuals soften their edges and move in a preferred direction.

Creating safety requires honesty and openness from both the client and counsellor. Together, we work to better understand the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and past experiences keeping you from wellbeing. Connecting to your inner wisdom, building new skills, and identifying forgotten strengths and values assist in creating positive and sustained change. I work with individuals (18+) ready to step towards healing, meeting them where they are and gently challenging them to grow toward their goals.

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