Find the right therapist in Kelowna for you

Timothy Lamont
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Kelowna, BC)
- Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
Timothy Lamont
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$170/session
Depression, Life transitions, Anxiety, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Career guidance, Career Stress, College or University Coaching, Sports Performance, Relationship to self and others, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Negative body image, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Insomnia, Familial and social relationships, Depression coping skills, Decision making
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Aftin Jolly
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Kelowna, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, YT, MB, SK
Aftin Jolly
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$165/couples session
Couples, Relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Mindfulness Practices, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Infidelity, Effective communication, Couples Therapy
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Christy McLeod
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Waitlist
- Offers in-person (Chilliwack, BC)
- Virtual sessions in MB, ON, BC, SK, AB, NL, YT, NT, NU
Christy McLeod
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$155/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Behaviour, Building Self-Care Routines, Christian counselling, Decision making, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Emotional regulation, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, Identity and Self-Exploration, Sports Performance
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Joshua Abercrombie
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Abbotsford, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC
Joshua Abercrombie
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$140/session
ADHD, Anger, Christian counselling, Addiction, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Career Stress, Confidence, Workplace stress, Trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Stress, Self-Regulation, Self-esteem, School challenges, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Masculinity, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Life transitions, Depression, Parenting, Men's issues, Nature-Based Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Neurodiversity, Emotional regulation, Physical Disability, Coping Skills, Burnout, Effective communication, Conflict resolution, Attachment, Divorce, Faith
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Online therapy for you in Kelowna.

Out-of-province licensed therapists insured to provide online therapy in British Columbia. Timezone availability may vary.

Jessica Rose
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, SK, ON
Jessica Rose
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$125/session
Relationship to self and others, Interpersonal dynamics, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Self-esteem, Women's Health, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-Criticism
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Zoe Plant
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, SK, YT
Zoe Plant
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$155/session
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dating challenges, Depression, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Mindfulness, Parts Work, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self harm, Trauma
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Stephanie Parish
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Offers in-person (Oshawa, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON, AB, BC
Stephanie Parish
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Neurodivergent, Burnout, PTSD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Confidence, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Divorce, Domestic violence, Dreams, Emotional Numbness, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Financial Stress, Giftedness Issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, OCD, Perfectionism
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Keri Grainger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, ON, SK
Keri Grainger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Attachment wounds, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Anger, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Depression coping skills, Disability, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Faith, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low mood
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Qualia Reed
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, NL, ON, YT, NU, NT, SK
Qualia Reed
Registered Clinical Counsellor
They/He
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Burnout, LGBTQ2IA+, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Career Stress, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Coming out and identity, Couples Therapy, Grief Processing, Life transitions, Men's issues, PTSD, Sexuality and gender issues, Stress, Work-Life Balance, Depression, Divorce, Existential questions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, Relationships
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Michelle Ryken
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC, ON
Michelle Ryken
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$155/session
Attachment, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Career Stress, Confidence, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Parts Work, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Self Confidence
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Mary Stasiuk
Registered Social Worker
- Offers in-person (Nanaimo, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC, ON
Mary Stasiuk
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Addiction, ADHD, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Brain injury, Burnout, Career guidance, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Disability, Divorce, Emotional Eating, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Learning disabilities, Neurodiversity, Peri-menopause & Menopause Support, Workplace stress, Trauma
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Sanofer Ansari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, NU, SK, YT, ON, NL, NT
Sanofer Ansari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Self-esteem, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Cancer Support, Career guidance, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Climate Anxiety, Codependency, Confidence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief Processing, Personality & Mood Disorders, OCD
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Polina Sabanova
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
Polina Sabanova
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$200/session
Anxiety, Depression, Self Confidence, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Divorce, Dreams, Empowerment, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Relationships, Spirituality, Work-Life Balance
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Laura Grohovac
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, YT, SK, MB
Laura Grohovac
Canadian Certified Counsellor
she/her
Offers free consultation
$155/session
ADHD, Substance Use, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Addiction, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Codependency, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Goal Setting, Habits, Harm Reduction, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Nature-Based Spirituality, Wellness Counselling, Trauma, Neurodiversity, Nervous system regulation
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Hao Yen Lim
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
Hao Yen Lim
Canadian Certified Counsellor
He/Him
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Trauma, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Body Dysmorphia, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Caregivers, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Cultural Challenges, Domestic violence, Eating disorders, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Intergenerational trauma, Intimacy concerns, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Panic attacks, Vulnerability
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Genesis Flores
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in AB, SK, MB, NL, NT, YT, NU, BC
Genesis Flores
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/her
Offers free consultation
$180/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Betrayal Trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Codependency, Coping Skills, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, Oppressive family dynamics, Parenting, People pleasing, PTSD
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What is therapy?

A therapist helps you work on a specific difficulty, such as anxiety, grief, a strained relationship or the effects of a hard event. You meet regularly, usually for 50 to 60 minutes, and use an approach suited to your concern.

In British Columbia the word "therapist" covers several professions with different training and oversight. This page explains those designations so you can choose someone whose approach, fees and schedule suit you. Approaches range from cognitive behavioural to somatic and psychodynamic work, and a good match depends as much on the person as on the method.

What to know about therapy in Kelowna

Online or in person

Therapists based and insured in BC work on Pacific time, the same as Kelowna. Therapists elsewhere in Canada who are insured to provide online therapy in BC can also see you, and their available hours depend on their own time zone. Extended health plans generally reimburse online sessions on the same terms as in-person ones.

Credentials in British Columbia

Psychotherapy is not yet regulated in BC. The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) begins licensing psychotherapists on November 29, 2027, and the title "psychotherapist" becomes protected from that date.

Until then, "counsellor" is an unprotected title. Registered psychologists are regulated by CHCPBC, and registered social workers (RSW) by the BC College of Social Workers.

Counselling designations

Many counsellors hold the Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation from the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, a professional association with its own ethical code and standards of practice. The Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation, awarded by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, also appears on profiles.

Cost and insurance

Private therapy is paid by you or through an extended health plan. Many plans reimburse sessions with registered psychologists, RSWs and RCCs, up to limits each plan sets. Fees appear on every First Session profile, and each session comes with a receipt for claims.

How to choose a therapist in Kelowna

1Start with your concern

Therapists list the issues and approaches they work with. Shortlist two or three whose specialties match yours, such as anxiety, trauma, depression or relationships.

2Read the designation

Because "counsellor" and, until November 2027, "psychotherapist" are unprotected in BC, the RCC, RSW, psychologist or CCC designation shows which body stands behind a therapist.

3Watch the intro videos

A short video conveys tone and pacing in a way a bio cannot. First Session lets you watch several therapists before you contact anyone.

4Check the time zone

A Pacific-time therapist fits an ordinary Kelowna day. For someone in another province, compare their listed hours with yours, since a 7 pm Okanagan session is 10 pm in Eastern time.

5Use the free consultation

Book the free 15-minute consultation to ask about approach, fees and how sessions run. Speaking with two or three therapists this way is a practical way to compare fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is therapy covered by insurance in Kelowna?

Many extended health plans reimburse sessions with registered psychologists, RSWs and RCCs, up to a per-session or yearly limit set by your plan. Online sessions are generally reimbursed on the same terms as in-person ones. Compare your plan's list of covered designations with the one on each profile.

Can I do therapy online from Kelowna?

Yes, by video. First Session lists therapists based and insured in BC, plus therapists elsewhere in Canada who are insured to provide online therapy in BC. Pacific-time therapists keep Kelowna hours, while others set hours by their own time zone.

What is the difference between an RCC, a registered psychologist and an RSW?

An RCC is a counsellor designated by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. A registered psychologist is regulated by CHCPBC, and an RSW is a social worker regulated by the BC College of Social Workers. Each profile shows the designation, so you can match it to your plan.

Does it matter that psychotherapy is not yet regulated in BC?

It means the title "psychotherapist" is not protected until November 29, 2027, so the designation carries more weight than the title. RCCs follow the BCACC's ethical code, and RSWs and psychologists answer to their colleges.

Should I choose a therapist in Kelowna or in another time zone?

Choose by fit first. A Pacific-time therapist suits regular daytime or after-work slots in Kelowna. A therapist in another province can suit you if their hours line up with yours, and the profile shows their time zone.

How do I start if I have never been to therapy?

Start with your main concern, then browse therapists in Kelowna and watch two or three intro videos. When one feels right, book the free 15-minute consultation directly with that therapist and ask your questions before deciding.

What happens in the free 15-minute consultation?

It is a short video call where you can ask about a therapist's approach, fees and experience with your concern. Many people use it with two or three therapists before choosing one.

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Find the right therapist in Kelowna for you

Live in Kelowna? Connect with a therapist in-person or online.

Timothy Lamont

Timothy Lamont

Aftin Jolly

Aftin Jolly

Christy McLeod

Christy McLeod

Joshua Abercrombie

Joshua Abercrombie

Online therapy for you in Kelowna.

Jessica Rose

Jessica Rose

Zoe Plant

Zoe Plant

Stephanie Parish

Stephanie Parish

Keri Grainger

Keri Grainger

Qualia Reed

Qualia Reed

Michelle Ryken

Michelle Ryken

Mary Stasiuk

Mary Stasiuk

Sanofer Ansari