Existential Therapists in Kelowna, BC
As a counsellor my ideas and values are rooted in collaboration, compassion and understanding, and my approach is largely informed by humanistic and existential teachings.
I pride myself on meeting all clients – regardless of presenting problem, background or experience – where they are. Each and every individual is unique in who they are and what they bring to therapy, which will influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
As a counsellor my ideas and values are rooted in collaboration, compassion and understanding, and my approach is largely informed by humanistic and existential teachings.
I pride myself on meeting all clients – regardless of presenting problem, background or experience – where they are. Each and every individual is unique in who they are and what they bring to therapy, which will influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
I’m a Masters level Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with over 17 years experience in Mental Health. I work with individuals experiencing Social Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD and major life transitions. My extensive training in DBT, CBT, Depth Psychology and Existential Therapy allows me to tailor my approach to your unique needs and goals. I forge deep authentic relationships with my clients that promote their growth and self understanding. As a Registered Clinical Social Worker I can diagnose mental health conditions and tackle complex issues with sensitivity and competency.
I’m a Masters level Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with over 17 years experience in Mental Health. I work with individuals experiencing Social Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD and major life transitions. My extensive training in DBT, CBT, Depth Psychology and Existential Therapy allows me to tailor my approach to your unique needs and goals. I forge deep authentic relationships with my clients that promote their growth and self understanding. As a Registered Clinical Social Worker I can diagnose mental health conditions and tackle complex issues with sensitivity and competency.
My expertise is working with people-pleasing tendencies, boundary-setting, and assertiveness. I specialize primarily in anxiety and depression. I prefer a holistic, humanistic, and existential approach to therapy. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from UBC and a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. I have over seven years of experience as a Mental Health Worker for various non-profit organizations and continue with ongoing training and workshops. My style is direct, warm, and client-centered. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consult if you have further questions.
My expertise is working with people-pleasing tendencies, boundary-setting, and assertiveness. I specialize primarily in anxiety and depression. I prefer a holistic, humanistic, and existential approach to therapy. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from UBC and a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. I have over seven years of experience as a Mental Health Worker for various non-profit organizations and continue with ongoing training and workshops. My style is direct, warm, and client-centered. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consult if you have further questions.
Reach Out Counselling & Support Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, BCCSW
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Modalities of therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Existential Dialectical Therapy.
Courtney is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC. She has enjoyed supporting youth, adults, caregivers, and families for over 15 years in the Okanagan, and her background includes working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities. She believes that every individual has the ability for positive change, and great internal strength to discover themselves and what they need.
Modalities of therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Existential Dialectical Therapy.
Courtney is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC. She has enjoyed supporting youth, adults, caregivers, and families for over 15 years in the Okanagan, and her background includes working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities. She believes that every individual has the ability for positive change, and great internal strength to discover themselves and what they need.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Short-term Solution Focused counselling techniques and Existential Psychotherapy, we can get your life back on track together.
Listening is the foundation of my counselling approach. I am passionate about helping you discover how to overcome your fears and live the life you deserve. A heart-centered therapist with a specialty in integrative art therapy and traditional empirically based approaches to psychotherapy. I'd love to help you create a better life for yourself, with more joy and ease. Feel free to inquire for a 15-minute consultation to see if I'm a good fit for your needs.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Short-term Solution Focused counselling techniques and Existential Psychotherapy, we can get your life back on track together.
Listening is the foundation of my counselling approach. I am passionate about helping you discover how to overcome your fears and live the life you deserve. A heart-centered therapist with a specialty in integrative art therapy and traditional empirically based approaches to psychotherapy. I'd love to help you create a better life for yourself, with more joy and ease. Feel free to inquire for a 15-minute consultation to see if I'm a good fit for your needs.
Now Accepting New Clients - I help clients dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, substance misuse, and existential concerns.
Now Accepting New Clients - I help clients dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, substance misuse, and existential concerns.
Psych, I work from an existential base.
‘Hearts are not the burdens they carry; but the burdens they carry can drive their extremes' (Richard Schwartz, 2018). There are times when we feel truly burdened: exhausted, confused, immobilized, distressed, anxious, in relationship discord or overwhelmed. As challenging as these experiences can be, we can grow our strength and grow our courage in our willingness to approach them. I work with clients to assist in living with more calm, courage, compassion, meaning, and deep connection.
Psych, I work from an existential base.
‘Hearts are not the burdens they carry; but the burdens they carry can drive their extremes' (Richard Schwartz, 2018). There are times when we feel truly burdened: exhausted, confused, immobilized, distressed, anxious, in relationship discord or overwhelmed. As challenging as these experiences can be, we can grow our strength and grow our courage in our willingness to approach them. I work with clients to assist in living with more calm, courage, compassion, meaning, and deep connection.
I integrate perspectives from humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic theory which inform my understanding of where certain problems come from and what to do about it.
I believe that the experiences we have in our inner and outer world teach us something about the world, ourselves, and others; and they contribute to the forming of often unconscious patterns in the way we think, feel, and act. These experiences can even be stored in the body/nervous system, otherwise known as trauma. In other words, our experiences help create a “map” that show us how to navigate uncertainty, relationships with others, and relationships with our selves. I believe that people come to therapy when those 'maps' are no longer working and need updating. That's where I come in!
I integrate perspectives from humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic theory which inform my understanding of where certain problems come from and what to do about it.
I believe that the experiences we have in our inner and outer world teach us something about the world, ourselves, and others; and they contribute to the forming of often unconscious patterns in the way we think, feel, and act. These experiences can even be stored in the body/nervous system, otherwise known as trauma. In other words, our experiences help create a “map” that show us how to navigate uncertainty, relationships with others, and relationships with our selves. I believe that people come to therapy when those 'maps' are no longer working and need updating. That's where I come in!
My therapeutic style is person-centred, and my primary modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Existential therapy.
You may be experiencing concerns related to trauma, family history, relationships, identity development, personal growth, spirituality and sexuality/sexual identity. If so, the process of finding support can be challenging, and it can difficult to know how to find a clinician with a style that best supports you and your concerns. I believe that the first step in the process is to provide a space to support understanding your unique experiences and perspectives.
My therapeutic style is person-centred, and my primary modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Existential therapy.
You may be experiencing concerns related to trauma, family history, relationships, identity development, personal growth, spirituality and sexuality/sexual identity. If so, the process of finding support can be challenging, and it can difficult to know how to find a clinician with a style that best supports you and your concerns. I believe that the first step in the process is to provide a space to support understanding your unique experiences and perspectives.
What makes Lisa stand out is her warm personality and her straight forward approach. With gentleness and humour, she guides clients to find their own insights, while providing tools and teaching techniques clients can use on their own. In a non-judgemental setting, Lisa helps clients to quickly achieve their goals. Lisa Webster's style is perfect for motivated individuals who are ready to make rapid change. Lisa focuses on achieving results. What used to take months or even years can often be resolved in sessions, saving time and money.
What makes Lisa stand out is her warm personality and her straight forward approach. With gentleness and humour, she guides clients to find their own insights, while providing tools and teaching techniques clients can use on their own. In a non-judgemental setting, Lisa helps clients to quickly achieve their goals. Lisa Webster's style is perfect for motivated individuals who are ready to make rapid change. Lisa focuses on achieving results. What used to take months or even years can often be resolved in sessions, saving time and money.
Hopeful Pathways Counselling - Dr. Zoë Sehn
Counsellor, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Please note: If you have not received a response, please check your spam folder. Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.
Please note: If you have not received a response, please check your spam folder. Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.
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Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
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Counsellor, MACP, RCC, Cyber, Counsel, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1X
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Are you a trauma survivor, healthcare professional, or student working toward a career in the helping field? If so, I invite you to connect. Drawing from my own wellness journey and professional background as a psychiatric nurse, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed care for those facing grief, burnout, challenging transitions, anxiety, and the weight of past hardships. No matter what you've been through, I believe in your ability to enhance your quality of life and feel empowered to take on the challenges you face. The journey may be tough, but together, we can cultivate a sense of "I've got this."
By initiating the process to schedule your initial counseling session, you have taken an important step forward. We recognize that embarking on a personal journey of self-improvement can evoke a blend of emotions, including a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Your needs encompass finding a nurturing and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and acquire practical skills to effectively address them. It is clear that you are seeking guidance and inspiration to gain valuable insights into your personal journey, along with ongoing support to sustain your progress over time.
By initiating the process to schedule your initial counseling session, you have taken an important step forward. We recognize that embarking on a personal journey of self-improvement can evoke a blend of emotions, including a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Your needs encompass finding a nurturing and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and acquire practical skills to effectively address them. It is clear that you are seeking guidance and inspiration to gain valuable insights into your personal journey, along with ongoing support to sustain your progress over time.
Life can brings unexpected changes: Relationships come to an end; There may be Infidelity, failure, and disappointments. For those who value spirituality and faith there is a loss of hope. Alcohol and/or drug issues take control. If any of this resonates with you it may be a good time to consider counselling. I have a passion for people who struggle with chronic anxiety, aging gracefully, faith issues, addictions, depression, and relationship strife. I also have good understanding of the complicated world of blended families, those who struggle with work/family balance, and men who struggle with gaming/porn addictions.
Life can brings unexpected changes: Relationships come to an end; There may be Infidelity, failure, and disappointments. For those who value spirituality and faith there is a loss of hope. Alcohol and/or drug issues take control. If any of this resonates with you it may be a good time to consider counselling. I have a passion for people who struggle with chronic anxiety, aging gracefully, faith issues, addictions, depression, and relationship strife. I also have good understanding of the complicated world of blended families, those who struggle with work/family balance, and men who struggle with gaming/porn addictions.
A dedicated counsellor specializing in personal growth and improving relationship dynamics. Offering support in enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and building fulfilling connections. My empathetic, evidence-based approach ensures a tailored and supportive experience. Let’s work together to achieve meaningful change in your life and relationship.
A dedicated counsellor specializing in personal growth and improving relationship dynamics. Offering support in enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and building fulfilling connections. My empathetic, evidence-based approach ensures a tailored and supportive experience. Let’s work together to achieve meaningful change in your life and relationship.
Katya Verzilova - Individual Couples Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, ART, FNHA, CVAP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.
Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.
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How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.