Welcome to Alive Counselling, we are so glad you are here :) You can click below to book an Online Counselling or In Person Counselling Appointment.

We have two locations in Kelowna

205-307 Banks Rd (on the 2nd floor of the Banks Centre, please note unfortunately there is no elevator )

We still have our 370- 1855 Kirschner Rd offices (located on the 3rd floor in the Stewart Centre building, with an elevator)

You will see the specific location on the booking site, and get emailed and text reminders. Please reach out to the therapist directly (their first name@alivecounselling.com or barb@alivecounselling.com) if you have any questions :)

Barb is still off on maternity leave. Check out our amazing team of therapists below to find the right fit for you! If you need any assistance finding the right fit, please email barb@alivecounselling.com and she is happy to help you.

Counselling

Counselling in Kelowna, British Columbia and Online Counselling


Coaching

Coaching you in your mental performance, managing emotions, navigating life's transitions and stressors, and helping you to come more alive in various areas of your life from work, sport, relationships, and self-confidence.

Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I specialize in CBT, self-compassion therapy and solution-focused therapy. I believe we can often be our own worst enemies and harshest critics, and I hope to help grow you get past any negative thinking to become your most alive and thriving self; through CBT, compassionate self-care, and mindfulness amongst other strategies. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and depression. I have experience helping those with limiting beliefs about themselves, negative body image and disordered eating. I also love working with other moms and in prenatal and postpartum anxiety, depression and stress as well as issues with infertility and miscarriage.

Laura offers counselling for children (age 5+), youth, teens, and adults through In Office Counselling, Online Counselling, and Walk & Talk Therapy. Some areas of focus are emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and difficulties navigating life changes and stressors.

Areas of Expertise:

· As a mom and former elementary teacher, Laura works with kids ages 5 +as well as parents

· As a previous respite aide, she is passionate about working with those with neurodevelopmental disabilities, ADHD, and autism support.

· Clients who are dealing with anxiety/social anxiety, perfectionism, and depression

· Laura also loves working with other moms and in prenatal and postpartum anxiety, depression and stress as well as issues with infertility and miscarriage.

· Limiting beliefs about themselves, negative thoughts that keep resurfacing

· Negative body image and disordered eating

· Self-esteem and self-worth

· Being stuck and barriers to becoming your most vibrant self

· Adolescent and teen issues: friendships and difficult emotions, anxiety and social anxiety, building self-confidence and working on recognizing and growing your strengths

· Increasing resiliency and empowerment

· Navigating new life changes such as sobriety, returning to school, career and overcoming grief amongst others.

-Counselling for Parents and Kids on childhood emotional and behavioural regulation

I would be honoured to walk alongside you on this journey and not only work through what you feel stuck on and what’s holding you back but help you with strategies to grow more in your strengths and self-confidence.

I have worked in many walks of life, and have always known I wanted to help people in some way or form. I first received a Bachelors in Art with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Sociology. After working with the Edmonton Police and with family lawyers I realized that I wanted to go back to school. During the next few years, I was a respite worker and piano teacher while going to school to become an elementary teacher. I graduated with my BEd back in 2017. I love working with children and teaching, but always had a deep love of counselling and psychology, especially after seeking counselling to cope with my own struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. In 2021 I graduated with my Masters in Arts in Counselling Psychology to finally pursue my true passion and calling. I believe that everyone can benefit from seeking counselling, that it doesn’t require hitting a rock bottom to seek help. Ultimately I hope to help people get to a place where they aren’t just ‘surviving’ or doing well, but instead are thriving.

Becoming a mom was an incredibly humbling experience for me. It created a new passion in walking with other new moms through the mental, physical and emotional changes that arise in the prenatal and postpartum period. My areas of expertise are in prenatal and postpartum anxiety, depression and stress as well as issues with infertility and miscarriage.

I am a lover of nature, animals and being active. I live here in Kelowna with my husband and our son. In 2019 I moved here from Alberta and I still can’t believe I get to live here in this beautiful place. When I am not working I am outside as much as possible, hiking, biking or paddle boarding. I have a love for the piano which I have been playing for 25+ years, yoga (I completed my YTT back in 2013 on a whim) and reading.

Working as a teacher, I had the experience of learning about and employing different strategies to help students with their emotions in the classroom setting. In my role as a Student Support Services Coordinator, I was able to work with parents and teachers to create plans to help children best tackle these challenges. I would like to pass along practices often used in school and offer a collaborative approach where we can work together to target some of the things you’re seeing both at home and in the classroom. With a deeper understanding, we can begin to determine the best strategies to help you help your child gain back some equilibrium in their emotions, and gain the skills to deal with issues that may arise. A goal is to help kids feel more autonomy when dealing with tricky emotions, so they feel less at a loss of what to do next. Strategies may include different ways to regulate emotions and coping tools for dealing with each, ways to feel more confident in the classroom, and a growth mindset.

BCACC #18835

Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I specialize in CBT, self-compassion therapy and solution-foc... Read More

Hi there! My name is Sam (she/her), and I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) . I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology.

Areas I am currently working in include - Teens & Young Adults - Relationships - Anxiety - Emotional Regulation - Student Life & Academic Stress - Self Image & Identity

I offer in-person sessions, walk & talk therapy, virtual sessions, and phone sessions for teens and young adults.

Born and raised in Kelowna, I have developed a deep appreciation for the well-being of our local community. I am a lover of animals, nature, and an adventure-enthusiast. As a counsellor, my approach is rooted in non-judgmental acceptance. I create a space where you can be authentically yourself, without the need for masks or pretenses. It’s a privilege for me to journey alongside you, exploring the intricacies of your story. Each session is an opportunity for collaborative exploration, fostering growth, and healing. I value the trust you place in our counseling relationship and am committed to understanding and respecting your unique narrative. I would be honoured to hear your story and walk alongside you on your path to mental wellness and assist you not only in addressing areas where you may feel stuck, but also help you with tools and strategies that will build upon your strengths, increase your self-confidence, and help you achieve your personal goals.

I believe strongly in empowering my clients through insight and internal healing work. You are the expert of your story, and I am here to listen.

Hi there! My name is Sam (she/her), and I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) . I hold a Ba... Read More

Barb is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She is a published author, speaker, and host of Therapy Talks podcast and youtube show. She believes in drawing from a variety of modalities, but most importantly always tailoring therapy to you​ and your unique needs. She owns a private practice, Alive Counselling and has a great team of therapists at Alive Counselling to help you find the right fit for you! Barb is also a clinical supervisor with Third Space Charity.

From a professional hockey player & coach, to a wife & mother, to therapist, Barb understands the importance of mental health in every area of life.

Barb helps individuals understand their “stuff”, implement practical coping strategies, and live more alive. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Clinical Supervision
  • Anxiety, Stress, & Depression
  • Athletes, Coaches, & Teams
  • Changing Negative Self-Talk & Self-Esteem
  • Christian Counselling
  • Couples/Families/Relationships
  • Postpartum, Motherhood, & Women’s Issues
  • Life-Guidance
  • University/Young-Adults
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Grief & Trauma

She also enjoys working with Teams, Organizations, and facilitating Workshops and Speaking Events within the community.

Through a welcoming & relational approach, Barb creates space for you to share and process your story in a safe environment. She draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. However, counselling is always personalized to you and your unique needs. Ultimately, she desires to be present with you in your unique journey into healing and growth.

> “Owning our story and loving ourself through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” –Brené Brown

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As a former athlete and coach at the highest levels, she specializes in helping athletes with their “Mental Game” to reach their full potential in their sport & in their lives. Her areas of personal & professional expertise include:

-Sports Psychology strategies -Pre game preparation -Confidence -Consistency -Performance Anxiety, Managing Nerves -Positive Self-Talk, Visualization, and Breathing Techniques -Returning from injury -University recruiting process in the United States and Canada (as a former athlete and coach in these levels)

She offers individual and team sessions, as well as in person and Online sessions as she understands the demands of an athlete’s busy schedule. She works with athletes, teams, & organizations across sports and levels ranging from high performance youth to professional and Olympic levels. She has over 12 years of experience working with university students and staff across the United States and Canada. Her background may be in hockey, but those skills are transferable across sports and life.

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Shenaya is passionate about supporting people in a way that promotes healing and change. She approaches counselling from a holistic view, recognizing that the mind, body, and spirit all play an important role in wellbeing. She incorporates evidence-based techniques in order to cultivate meaningful change for her clients. Shenaya believes that deepening our understanding of emotion and our selves in a safe relationship can be extremely healing and considers it an honor to walk with people in their journey.

Shenaya is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She has additional training in emotion focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and somatic attachment psychotherapy. Shenaya primarily works with adults, addressing a variety of issues throughout the lifespan.

Her Counselling Specialties include

Depression & Anxiety · Chronic Illness · Self-esteem & Identity · Cancer and Caregiver Support · Emotion Regulation & Processing · Pregnancy and Postpartum · Life Transitions · Grief & Loss · Trauma

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Shawna Scafe RPC-C (Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate)

Works with moms who want to live with more peace, purpose and presence. - moms who feel overwhelmed by motherhood and stressed out with life - moms who wish they could be more present and enjoy their kids more - moms who want to create an experience of motherhood that is inline with their personal values - moms who want to learn about emotional intelligence for themselves and their kids

Works with those who wish to live more intentionally - those who want to be more proactive with their day and life - those who want to make consistent, simple steps towards intentional living - those who want to shift their habits

Works with those who want to improve relationships - those who feel intimidated by conflict and want to learn conflict resolution skills - those who want to improve connection in their relationships - those who want to set healthy boundaries with people in their lives - those who wish to be proactive and intentional with their marriage

Offers counselling and coaching, virtual sessions with video on or off.

Options include a Christian-based approach, the use of the Enneagram, and the Life on Purpose workbook (intentional living exercises to help you identify your personal values and vision for the nine areas of your life).

Shawna is a mom of three kids, enjoying small-town life in the Similkameen. Her original background is in environmental planning and environmental health. Upon entering motherhood and having three kids close together, she felt totally overwhelmed by motherhood and it took a toll on her health and marriage. With counselling, and a lot of inner work, she grew a passion to help other moms turn off the autopilot living and show up for their lives, on purpose. This prompted her to seek training as a coach and a counsellor. Shawna enjoys music, painting, being outside, and that beloved daily coffee.

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