Therapists in Winfield, BC
![Photo of Vern Ward, BA, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f50d84c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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!
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Ashley Phillips
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winfield, BC V4V
Waitlist for new clients
Life is filled with ups and downs. I can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders / disordered eating including binge eating, emotional / overeating, and unhealthy relationships with food, body image issues, and coping with chronic Illness.
Life is filled with ups and downs. I can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders / disordered eating including binge eating, emotional / overeating, and unhealthy relationships with food, body image issues, and coping with chronic Illness.
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Ann Case - Balanced Life Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winfield, BC V4V
My clients come to me because they feel emotionally overwhelmed too much of the time. Their usual and comfortable coping strategies no longer work. Some clients describe being unable to do the simplest of tasks without feeling triggered and either tuning out or completely over reacting. My clients leave therapy feeling a more generalized state of calm with a flexible range of heathy coping strategies.
My clients come to me because they feel emotionally overwhelmed too much of the time. Their usual and comfortable coping strategies no longer work. Some clients describe being unable to do the simplest of tasks without feeling triggered and either tuning out or completely over reacting. My clients leave therapy feeling a more generalized state of calm with a flexible range of heathy coping strategies.
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Karen Cleland- Balanced Life Counselling
Counsellor, CYC, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winfield, BC V4V
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors it is not uncommon to feel like our lives are unravelling. That unravelling can take many forms; emotional distress, break down of relationships with our partners and children, general dissatisfaction with life or work, feelings of overwhelming sadness, anxiety, anger and hopelessness. My passion lies in assisting clients in exploring the past, creating peace in the present and feeling hope for the future. My aim is to ensure that your therapy experience is a positive one that offers the potential to have you living life more fully.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors it is not uncommon to feel like our lives are unravelling. That unravelling can take many forms; emotional distress, break down of relationships with our partners and children, general dissatisfaction with life or work, feelings of overwhelming sadness, anxiety, anger and hopelessness. My passion lies in assisting clients in exploring the past, creating peace in the present and feeling hope for the future. My aim is to ensure that your therapy experience is a positive one that offers the potential to have you living life more fully.
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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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Do you find yourself struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or a sense of being stuck? Are you feeling a lack of connection in your relationships or are you dissatisfied with your current circumstances? Do you aspire to cultivate resilience & inner peace regardless of your external circumstances? Does the experience of clarity about your identity & purpose or fulfillment in your personal & professional life's, appeal to you? By breaking free from patterns that no longer serve us, deepening your awareness & connecting with your true self, we can show up differently in your lives...more alive & more in touch with your heart.
Do you find yourself struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or a sense of being stuck? Are you feeling a lack of connection in your relationships or are you dissatisfied with your current circumstances? Do you aspire to cultivate resilience & inner peace regardless of your external circumstances? Does the experience of clarity about your identity & purpose or fulfillment in your personal & professional life's, appeal to you? By breaking free from patterns that no longer serve us, deepening your awareness & connecting with your true self, we can show up differently in your lives...more alive & more in touch with your heart.
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I am a Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Grief Recovery Specialist, passionate about helping individuals navigate their grief journey as well as supporting individuals who are neurodivergent. I work with people who have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism/ADHD; have a partner/a child who is Autistic/ADHD; are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one); and/or want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Grief Recovery Specialist, passionate about helping individuals navigate their grief journey as well as supporting individuals who are neurodivergent. I work with people who have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism/ADHD; have a partner/a child who is Autistic/ADHD; are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one); and/or want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions.
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It can be helpful to talk with someone in a confidential, supportive environment at times in our life. Counselling offers a safe place for you to reflect, obtain clarity, and improve how you feel in your day to day life. In counselling sessions, I interact collaboratively with you to support you to recognize your strengths, gain insight and expand your skills to bring about changes, so that you can experience increased self awareness and improved quality of life. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, and inclusive environment for you to reflect on your concerns.
It can be helpful to talk with someone in a confidential, supportive environment at times in our life. Counselling offers a safe place for you to reflect, obtain clarity, and improve how you feel in your day to day life. In counselling sessions, I interact collaboratively with you to support you to recognize your strengths, gain insight and expand your skills to bring about changes, so that you can experience increased self awareness and improved quality of life. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, and inclusive environment for you to reflect on your concerns.
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Lisa Stevenson
Counsellor, MC, RCC, BScOT, BA Psyc
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lake Country, BC V4V
Choosing a counsellor can be a challenging and a courageous move for many. I will provide a space where you can feel safe and empowered to make intentional choices about your personal goals. We are all faced with personal challenges, oftentimes limiting our ability to experience life fully. I believe you are more than just your symptoms and with guided inquiry and self-reflection you can discover how your own resources and strengths create momentum for greater connection with yourself and others. With renewed presence and clarity you can begin to make meaning of your life shifting to a place of new perspective and opportunity.
Choosing a counsellor can be a challenging and a courageous move for many. I will provide a space where you can feel safe and empowered to make intentional choices about your personal goals. We are all faced with personal challenges, oftentimes limiting our ability to experience life fully. I believe you are more than just your symptoms and with guided inquiry and self-reflection you can discover how your own resources and strengths create momentum for greater connection with yourself and others. With renewed presence and clarity you can begin to make meaning of your life shifting to a place of new perspective and opportunity.
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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. At some points, we can all experience difficult times and need help and support to guide us through. Experiences that have caused pain, anxiety, grief, loss, or shame can feel overpowering if left unrecognized. Working side by side with you on your journey is a privilege. My approach not only focuses on relief from distress, but also helps to develop new tools and clarity of thoughts and feelings through open exploration. A process that can ultimately open up greater inner strength, joy, self-compassion, and serenity.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. At some points, we can all experience difficult times and need help and support to guide us through. Experiences that have caused pain, anxiety, grief, loss, or shame can feel overpowering if left unrecognized. Working side by side with you on your journey is a privilege. My approach not only focuses on relief from distress, but also helps to develop new tools and clarity of thoughts and feelings through open exploration. A process that can ultimately open up greater inner strength, joy, self-compassion, and serenity.
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Within family units, the need for each member to feel heard cannot be overstated. My approach to couples counselling places emphasis on effective communication while resolving damage done to the relationship by unfair fighting, infidelity or other relationship-based challenges preventing the couple from realizing the benefits of healthy coupling.
Within family units, the need for each member to feel heard cannot be overstated. My approach to couples counselling places emphasis on effective communication while resolving damage done to the relationship by unfair fighting, infidelity or other relationship-based challenges preventing the couple from realizing the benefits of healthy coupling.
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Hailey is a goal orientated Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDR-CIT looking to welcome you to a balanced, healthy, and enjoyable lifestyle. Hailey’s experience is specialized in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-development. Hailey is very passionate about providing effective, safe, and attainable therapy. If you are looking to try therapy that is focused on removing triggers or healing from past hurts, then Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) might be the best therapy for you.
Hailey is a goal orientated Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDR-CIT looking to welcome you to a balanced, healthy, and enjoyable lifestyle. Hailey’s experience is specialized in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-development. Hailey is very passionate about providing effective, safe, and attainable therapy. If you are looking to try therapy that is focused on removing triggers or healing from past hurts, then Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) might be the best therapy for you.
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If you have experienced things that are so overwhelming or suffered a trauma it can sometimes feel debilitating and this can compromise your ability to function and cope this is because trauma affects our nervous system. When you are triggered by an event or a person you produce an emotional charge and when you leave or ignore these issues they get locked in our body and this affects the way you think, feel and behave. In order to feel better and recover you need to address these unresolved issues to release that emotional charge.
If you have experienced things that are so overwhelming or suffered a trauma it can sometimes feel debilitating and this can compromise your ability to function and cope this is because trauma affects our nervous system. When you are triggered by an event or a person you produce an emotional charge and when you leave or ignore these issues they get locked in our body and this affects the way you think, feel and behave. In order to feel better and recover you need to address these unresolved issues to release that emotional charge.
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I am passionate about helping teens and adults face challenges, heal wounds and reconnect with the courage, clarity and open heart of their true self. I bring my compassionate and warm nature to each session and will help you feel at ease to engage in this transformative work. Using a mind-body approach, I'll hold safe space for you or your child to feel seen, heard and valued. Together we will honour your emotions and needs, explore internal stories and protectors and regulate your nervous system. You’ll be empowered with the skills and self-understanding which support a life that is more balanced and full of possibility!
I am passionate about helping teens and adults face challenges, heal wounds and reconnect with the courage, clarity and open heart of their true self. I bring my compassionate and warm nature to each session and will help you feel at ease to engage in this transformative work. Using a mind-body approach, I'll hold safe space for you or your child to feel seen, heard and valued. Together we will honour your emotions and needs, explore internal stories and protectors and regulate your nervous system. You’ll be empowered with the skills and self-understanding which support a life that is more balanced and full of possibility!
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The quality of our relationships impacts every facet of our lives. I meet individuals, couples, and families who are impacted by challenges within their relationships and collaboratively work with them towards a desired outcome.
The quality of our relationships impacts every facet of our lives. I meet individuals, couples, and families who are impacted by challenges within their relationships and collaboratively work with them towards a desired outcome.
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If you've passed the point of trying to merely alleviate symptoms and want to address the root causes of your struggle, I am a therapist that is ready and able to help you do that. I provide a stable and supportive environment that enables you to “go there” in safety, and I consistently provide opportunities and encouragement for you to do so. My clients find me to be highly insightful, effective in the use of analogies and metaphor to increase self-awareness and self-understanding, empathetic, and easy to be vulnerable with. I am non-judgmental, and possess the ability to both meet people where they’re at and to help them shift.
If you've passed the point of trying to merely alleviate symptoms and want to address the root causes of your struggle, I am a therapist that is ready and able to help you do that. I provide a stable and supportive environment that enables you to “go there” in safety, and I consistently provide opportunities and encouragement for you to do so. My clients find me to be highly insightful, effective in the use of analogies and metaphor to increase self-awareness and self-understanding, empathetic, and easy to be vulnerable with. I am non-judgmental, and possess the ability to both meet people where they’re at and to help them shift.
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Making Strides Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Country, BC V4V
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, insecure, angry, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to feel balanced, to manage your stress and build healthier relationships? Are you lost or stuck on the road to what you know deep down is your true self and best life? Imagine how far you could go and how easy it would be if you turned your steps into strides. As a registered social worker with over 15 years of counselling experience, it begins by you pushing aside the stigmas of mental health, reaching out for support, and confronting your fears. I am here to guide you along that path that most of us find confusing and overwhelming.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, insecure, angry, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to feel balanced, to manage your stress and build healthier relationships? Are you lost or stuck on the road to what you know deep down is your true self and best life? Imagine how far you could go and how easy it would be if you turned your steps into strides. As a registered social worker with over 15 years of counselling experience, it begins by you pushing aside the stigmas of mental health, reaching out for support, and confronting your fears. I am here to guide you along that path that most of us find confusing and overwhelming.
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Jamie loves to see clients feel empowered to make change in their lives, and to realize the benefits of their efforts in both the immediate and long term. Her extensive experience supporting children and families makes her an ideal counsellor for kids, teens, young adults, parents, co-parents, and family units of all varieties. Jamie's focus is on listening to her client’s needs and working with them to create a plan for therapy. She aims to balance a warm and supportive approach with clear and straightforward reflections. Her goal is for her clients to feel both cared for and cheered on.
Jamie loves to see clients feel empowered to make change in their lives, and to realize the benefits of their efforts in both the immediate and long term. Her extensive experience supporting children and families makes her an ideal counsellor for kids, teens, young adults, parents, co-parents, and family units of all varieties. Jamie's focus is on listening to her client’s needs and working with them to create a plan for therapy. She aims to balance a warm and supportive approach with clear and straightforward reflections. Her goal is for her clients to feel both cared for and cheered on.
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Megan DeSimone, The Life Balance Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lake Country, BC V4V
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
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Are you feeling "stuck" or "trapped" in a cycle that you are unsure how to get out of? I help clients to navigate painful and difficult feelings, thoughts, and experiences. I hope that through collaborative approaches we can improve your well-being and functioning. Over the past 6 years, I have worked as a teacher and that experience taught me the importance of meeting people wherever they are in their journey without judgment. My practice centers on empathy, trust, and listening. I work with children, youth, adults, and families to improve their quality of life and meet their mental health goals.
Are you feeling "stuck" or "trapped" in a cycle that you are unsure how to get out of? I help clients to navigate painful and difficult feelings, thoughts, and experiences. I hope that through collaborative approaches we can improve your well-being and functioning. Over the past 6 years, I have worked as a teacher and that experience taught me the importance of meeting people wherever they are in their journey without judgment. My practice centers on empathy, trust, and listening. I work with children, youth, adults, and families to improve their quality of life and meet their mental health goals.
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Number of Counsellors in Winfield, BC
< 10
Counsellors in Winfield, BC who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Self Esteem |
75% | Grief |
75% | Parenting |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
27 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Great-West Life |
100% | Other |
100% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Winfield, BC see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
67% | Female | |
33% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Winfield?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.