About: All of our therapists are trained in the standard areas of clinical therapy, including the following: depression, anxiety, trauma, communication, stress management, relationship issues, life transitions, abuse, addictions, etc. Their specialties and personal areas of interest are listed below. If a therapist is at capacity on their caseload, "not accepting referrals" will be listed beside their name.
Holly Smee, MA, RCC ~ Not accepting referrals
Holly is the Creator and Clinical Director of HollyTree Wellness Centre. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and has does equine assisted psychotherapy in the summer months. Most of Holly's time goes to managing the clinic, writing and marketing, creasupervising Master's Students on practicum, and maintaining continuity of care for an established caseload from the past; as a result she is not available for appointments with new individuals and sends all referrals to the practitioners listed below. Please see who is accepting new referrals from the therapists at Hollytree and pick whomever you feel the greatest resonance with. If you would like to learn more about Holly, please visit www.hollysmee.com or email her at hollyruthsmee@gmail.com.
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Erica Spink, PhD, RCC ~ Virtual and In-person Offerings
Erica holds two Master's Degrees and also obtained a PhD from Queen's University in Sociology with a focus on emotions, trauma, and community health. Before pursuing her Doctorate she obtained a diploma from Grant MacEwan University as a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and is certified in Reflexology, Reiki, Touch for Health, and Neuro Linguistic Programming. She is also a certified birth doula. Erica loves to work with Youth, Adults and Seniors, LGBTQ2S+ and with anyone struggling through life changes and wellness/identity/relational challenges. She is passionate about meditation and mindfullness, as well as alternative healing modalities. Erica works on Fridays. To book, please contact her at 613-532-8523 (not a text number) or email livingawareness@protonmail.com.
Erin Rodier, MA, RCC ~ Not accepting referrals
Erin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who takes an integrated approach to working with children, teens, and adults. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Synergetic Play Therapy, Behaviour Analysis, Social Skill Training, Sensory integration, Nature & Adventure therapy, Expressive therapies, Parent Training and Neurofeedback. Erin has extensive experience working with individuals who experience neurodivergence such as ADHD, ASD and Developmental Disabilities, and also works with anxiety, phobias, depression grief, behavioural concerns, sensory processing issues, and more. Her focus is helping individuals and families feel more grounded and empowered to identify, work through, and let go of what is holding them back. She practices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. To book an appointment please email erin@grassrootscounselling.ca, or call 250 300 7809.
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Francesca Ter Poorten, MA, RCC ~ Virtual and In-person Offerings
Francesca is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who obtained a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. She has also been a yoga teacher and a life coach for over 25 years and is an avid animal and outdoors enthusiast. Francesca holds additional trainings in EMDR, binge-eating, addictions, DBT, and is a Certified Anger Management Specialist. Additionally, she is trained in couples counselling and offers support for all types of relationship concerns, ranging from extramarital affairs to couples needing reconnection. Francesca offers virtual appointments by phone/zoom six days a week and has select in-person dates at Hollytree Wellness Centre as needed, typically 1-2 times per month. To book with Francesca, contact her at 250-423-9672 or at https://newspringcounsellingandwellness.ca.
Jessica Rita Smith, MA, BSW, CCC ~ Not accepting referrals
Helping you to grow, evolve and flourish, Jessica is a registered Canadian Clinical Counsellor, specializing in couple’s counselling, and individual therapy for women wanting to improve their relationship with self, and find inner-belonging. Jessica works from a holistic psychotherapy lens, and uses the modalities of EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Dreamwork. Jessica’s work is to improve, and build upon emotional intelligences, remove blockages to flourishing, and replace old patterns with more constructive ones. You may book sessions by contacting hello@moderncourage.com.
Kathie Robertson, MA, RCC ~ In person referrals are currently full, virtual referrals accepted
Kathie has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She takes a client-centered approach to counselling and works with a variety of treatment modalities, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based, Attachment-Based for both teens and couples and EMDR. Kathie has extensive experience working with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic health/pain related issues, stress-related issues, addictions, anger management, trauma, family and couples/relationship/marital issues. Counselling is available for teens, adults, families and couples. Kathie works on Mondays and Thursdays. To book directly with Kathie, please contact her at https://www.kathierobertsoncounselling.com or 250-365-7945.
Katie Strong, MA, RCC ~ virtual and in-person offerings
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Katie adheres to the best-practice standards rooted in evidence-based research. Relying on current methods of practice such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and self-compassion and acceptance, Katie works with each client to create a plan to address their specific needs to create lasting change that is aligned with their core values and therapeutic goals. In addition to working with clients to address mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, Katie focuses on helping clients with boundary setting, conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, goal setting, and motivation. Currently, Katie only taking adult clients. She can be reached by calling or texting 250 859 4382 or on her website at www.katiestrong.ca to set up an appointment.
Kristin Brattebo, MA, RCC~ Accepting virtual clients only
Kristin holds a Master Of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Kristin uses an integrated approach of various modalities, including EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Kristin is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and specializes in LGBTQ2SIA+. Kristin has over ten years of experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, addiction, trauma and PTSD, parenting challenges, divorce, compassion fatigue, postpartum challenges and grief and loss. Kristin also specializes in pre-birth, pregnancy and birth trauma. Kristin can be reached at 250-608-0158 to book sessions or visit kristinbrattebocounselling.com
Matthew Wilson-Birks, MA, RCC ~ Virtual and In-person Offerings
Matthew is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a master of arts in counselling psychology. He works primarily from an EMDR and cognitive-behavioural foundation of therapy (CBT) that draws upon wisdom traditions like Stoicism and mind-body practices including breathwork, hypnosis, and mindfulness. Matthew sees adults and adolescents dealing with, but not limited to: emotional problems (anger, depression, anxiety, ect.), relationships/communication issues, addictions/habit change, stress/trauma, life-transitions, as well as the search for meaning, identity, and spirituality. Matthew sincerely believes every individual can heal, recover, grow, and be made more resilient through the path of earnest self-understanding and compassion. Matthew practices Mondays and Wednesdays. Book a free 15-minute consultation by contacting Matthew at calling 778-962-0011 or visiting https://www.matthewwilsonbirks.com
Melanie Maure, MA, RCC ~ Accepting referrals only for Spirituality, Coaching, and Writing Mentorship
Melanie is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She is also a Gateless Writing Coach who encourages the use of the written word to heal and grow. She is passionate about helping adults move through any difficulties that may be creating a sense of stuckness in the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical bodies. She offers 20 years of education and expertise in the fields of injury and trauma recovery, stress reduction, and life coaching. Melanie's greatest purpose is to be an encourager and advocate for the wellness and dreams of those around her. What she loves most is to witness her clients access the energy, vitality, creativity, and freedom that flows to all of us so we might step into the present and unfold a future of well-being. She offers Somatic Life Coaching, PTSD support for injuries, abuse, medical trauma, as well as grief and loss 5 days a week for adults only. To book an appointment call 250-808-7070 or go to www.melaniemaure.org.
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Rebecca Oliver, M Ed., RCC ~ Virtual and In-person Offerings
Rebecca Oliver Counselling and Spiritual Mentorship: a healing space for returning to you. Rebecca has 28 years of experience in the helping profession. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in helping people who identify as Highly Sensitive People, Empaths, Connecting to Spirituality, Developing Intuition and witnessing people come back to their Authentic Higher Self. Her focus is providing an integrative approach to counselling, focusing on the mind, body, spirit and heart. Please go to her website to find out more information https://www.rebeccaolivercounselling.com.