Counsellors in Kelowna
Welcome to Crossroads Collective: Your Source for Counsellors in Kelowna
At Crossroads Collective, we’re more than just a team of counsellors in Kelowna, BC. We’re your partners in mental wellness, offering a variety of counselling services both online and in person. Whether you prefer to connect with us over the phone or through our website, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
When You’re Ready, We’re Here to Listen
Our clinical team specializes in a broad spectrum of mental health services, allowing us to offer both face-to-face and virtual counselling sessions. At Crossroads Collective, our Kelowna counsellors create a safe space for you to explore various aspects of your life and experiences.
Finding the Right Counsellor in Kelowna for You
Choosing a counsellor is a significant decision, and it shouldn’t be limited by location or accessibility. With Crossroads Collective, you have the freedom to select from a diverse range of counsellors who are available both online and in person. We understand that each client is unique, and we’re committed to helping you find a counsellor who aligns with your specific needs.
Expertise in High-Conflict Counselling
Our High Conflict Team is adept at supporting families who are navigating the complexities of divorce or separation, particularly those involved in legal proceedings. The emotional toll of such experiences can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our team is trained and knowledgeable in providing the support you need during this challenging time, through informed counselling services in Kelowna.
SPECIALTY AREAS
- Personal Development
- Assertiveness / Boundaries
- Depression, Anxiety & Panic Disorders
- Phobias
- Past or Recent Trauma or Abuse
- Relationship and Couples Counselling Services
- Premarital counselling
- Addictions
- Divorce therapy, Separation and Blended Families
- Eating Disorders and Addictions
- Life Transitions
- Gender Dysphoria, LGBTQ Transitions & Other Issues
- Communication Building
- Grief Counselling
- Career Planning
- Fertility, Surrogacy, Adoption, Pregnancy Loss and Postpardum
- Bipolar, Borderline, Disassociation, Suicide Ideation. Pchizophrenia and other Mental Health Disorders
- Burnout
- Stress management
- Aboriginal Issues
- End of Life Issues, Transitioning to Assisted or Long Term Care
- Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Injury Recovery
CO-PARENT COUNSELLING SERVICES & PARENT COACHING
- Conflict management
- Improving communication
- Creating & managing parenting plans
- Reunification counselling
- Parent education
- Healthy discipline strategies
- Building healthy parent/child connections
- Repairing relationships
- Focused on best interests of the child
CHILD/YOUTH & PLAY THERAPY
- Child Play Therapy
- Self Esteem and Confidence Coaching
- Anxiety and Depression
- Career Exploration with Youth
- Dealing with Separation and Divorce from the child and parents perspective
- Helping parents and children with strategies to deal with ADHD and ADD
- Assessments for Autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder
PARENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCACY AND MEDIATION
- Access to Assessments and Diagnosis
- Psycho-Educational, Autism, ADHD Testing
- Referral to local Psychologists for Assessments and Testing
- Referral to local Behavioural Consultants and Creating a Behavioural Intervention Team
- Mediation with School Districts and IEP Planning
- Access to 3rd party Funding and Ministry of Children and Family Case Workers
- Completing government and agency paperwork to obtain funding, therapy and resources
- Family Planning at transitional ages: birth, school age and adult
COUPLES COUNSELLING KELOWNA SERVICES
- Help couples develop & strengthen the proper tools and skills for properly handling any situation that may arise
- Common struggles for couples include conflicts around communication, finances, parenting challenges, loss of emotional safety and infidelity
- Learn to reconnect and truly hear each other
- We use emotion-focused couples therapy (EFT), Gottmann and family systems therapy. We also use strategies drawn from other therapies and tailor our approach to each unique couple we work with
KELOWNA GROUP THERAPY & SUPPORT
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Anger Management
- Depression support groups
- Anxiety support groups
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Couples Workshops
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Anxiety Workshops for Children, Youth and Adults
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Rebuilding your Relationship after
a Break Up -
Working with Teens who are entering the New Millenial World
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Special Needs Work Shops
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Book Club and Vision Board Nights
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
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English
- French
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Hebrew
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Punjabi
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Mandarin
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Cantonese
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Malay
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
At Crossroads Collective, we believe that financial constraints shouldn’t stand in the way of receiving quality counselling in Kelowna. That’s why we offer flexible payment options, including a sliding scale rate, to accommodate families in need.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us to explore a payment arrangement that aligns with your budget. We’re also pleased to offer direct billing options for Autism funding, CKNW Children’s Charity, Variety Club, and other private grants to further ease the financial burden.
Clinical Counsellors
Lisa Moore, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor, Play Therapy Program Supervisor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Special Needs Advocacy and Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counselling, Addictions, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal Issues, Grief
Amanda Morazain, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, Group Therapy, Seniors
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Music Integrated Therapy, Play Therapy, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Trauma, Mindfulness Based Techniques
Domonique Murdoch, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children (Over and Under 6 years old), Youth, Adults and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Neurodivergence, Autism, ADHD, Behaviour Support and Service Coordination, 2sLGBTQIA+
Social Workers
Darlene Mathews
Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW) & Virtual Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Individuals, Youth, Parents, Couples, Groups
SPECIALTIES: Life Transitions, Parenting, Divorce/Separation, Anger management/Conflict resolution, Grief/Loss, Depression/Anxiety, Trauma or abuse, Personal Development
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Amanjot Gill, MSW
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Families, Couples
SPECIALTIES: Mental Health Crisis Management, Advocacy, High Conflict Separation/Divorce, Resist/Refuse Dynamics, Hear the Child Reports
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Tara Anton
Masters of Social Work (RSW, RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Adults, Couples, Teens, Children
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, ADHD & Neurodiversity, Relationships, Behaviour Issues, Women’s Issues, Parenting Support, Self-esteem/Self-worth, Self-harming, Coping Skills, Trauma, Grief and Loss
LOCATION: Langley, BC
Associate Counsellors
Gurdeep Patara, RPC, CT
Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling
DEMOGRAPHIC: Toddler, Child, Youth, Adult, Adults 65+ Individual and Groups
SPECIALTIES: Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Low self worth, Confidence Relationship and couples, Physical and Mental abuse
Rubynoor Sohal, MFT
MA-Marriage and Family Therapy, Pre-Licenced Psychotherapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Couples, Children, Adults, Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Relational Issues (Couples, Parental, Etc.), Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Autism, Pre/Post Natal Issues, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Behavioural, Emotional Regulation, Intimacy Issues
Virtual Counsellors
Lisa Moore, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor, Play Therapy Program Supervisor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Special Needs Advocacy and Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counselling, Addictions, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal Issues, Grief
Marianne Cottingham, MA
Clinical Counsellor (CCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Adults, Couples, Families, Co-parents, Groups
SPECIALTIES: Conflict Resolution, Parent Education, Blended Families, Divorce/Separation, Anger Management
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Tejinder Sandhu, MC
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Adults, Couples, Parents, and Families
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Personal development, Grief, Life Transitions, Suicidal Ideation, Anger, Abuse, Addiction, Conflict Resolution, Divorce/Separation, Boundaries, LGBTQ, Family member with Chronic illness
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Ritu Khajuria, MC
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, and Couples
SPECIALTIES: Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Cross-Cultural Barriers, LGBTQIA+
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Darlene Mathews
Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW) & Virtual Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Individuals, Youth, Parents, Couples, Groups
SPECIALTIES: Life Transitions, Parenting, Divorce/Separation, Anger management/Conflict resolution, Grief/Loss, Depression/Anxiety, Trauma or abuse, Personal Development
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Colleen Vantol, B.A.
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Family dynamics, Parenting, Self-harm, Self Confidence
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Loretta Thorgeirson
Clinical Counsellor, RCC
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children (10 years and up) & Youth and Adults
SPECIALTIES: College and/or Career Planning, Communication, Relationship Building, Neurodiverse Individuals including Children & Youth (as well as supporting Parents), Self-Regulation, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse, Phobias, Wellness, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Self-Esteem Building
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Intern Counsellors
Breanna Hagley
Intern Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth and Adults
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety and Depression, Gender Affirming Care, Justice Involved Youth, Parenting Support, Divorce and Seperation, Grief, LGBTQ2S+ Allyship
Katerina Medina, MLA
Intern Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Individual and couples counselling, Personal development, Chronic Disease Counselling and Grief, Co-parenting counselling and blended families
Eleanor McAlpine
Intern Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Personal Development, Assertiveness / Boundaries, Adult ADHD tools/support for suspected diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Relationship and Couples Counselling, Pre-Marital Counselling, Life transitions, Issues Facing Older Adults, Grief Counselling – Group and Individual
Play Therapists
Lisa Moore, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor, Play Therapy Program Supervisor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Special Needs Advocacy and Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counselling, Addictions, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal Issues, Grief
Amanda Morazain, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor, Play Therapist, Trauma-Focused CBT Therapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults and Couples Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Trauma, Neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Emotion Regulation, Career Counselling, Grief, Separation and Divorce, High Conflict
Gurdeep Patara, RPC, CT
Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling
DEMOGRAPHIC: Toddler, Child, Youth, Adult, Adults 65+ Individual and Groups
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Neurodiversity, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Low self-
worth, Self-Confidence, Physical and Mental abuse
Domonique Murdoch, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children (Over and Under 6 years old), Youth, Adults and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Emotion Regulation, Queer-Allied, Neuro-Affirming
Rubynoor Sohal, MFT
MA-Marriage and Family Therapy, Pre-Licenced Psychotherapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Couples, Children, Adults, Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Relational Issues (Couples, Parental, Etc.), Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Autism, Pre/Post Natal Issues, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Behavioural, Emotional Regulation, Intimacy Issues
Breanna Hagley
Intern Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, young adults, adults
SPECIALTIES: Gender Affirming Care, Justice Involved Youth, Play Therapy, Parenting Support, Anxiety, Divorce, Grief, LGBTQ2S+ Allyship
Katerina Medina, MLA
Intern Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counselling, Addictions, LGBTQIA+, Grief
Eleanor McAlpine
Intern Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Self esteem and confidence coaching, Anxiety, Depression, Career and Strengths, Exploration, Dealing with separation and divorce from the child and parents perspective, Strategies for Success with ADHD
Behavioural Consultant
Francine de los Reyes, MEd
MEd in Special Education, BCBA, MA Counselling Psychology, Clinical Counselor Pre-Licensed
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults
SPECIALTIES: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioural Management, Boundary Setting, Burnout, Career Counselling, Children and Youth, Emotional Regulation, Educational Counselling, Family Dynamics, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Self-Esteem Sexuality, Special Needs, Stress, Relationships
Behavioural Programmers
Mansi Parekh
MA Counselling Psychology, Clinical Counselor Intern
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Young Adults, New Moms, Families
SPECIALTIES: Play therapy, Art therapy, Special needs, Anxiety, Fear, Self-esteem, Behaviour Intervention, School and academic related challenges, supporting parents with
Autism/ADHD/ADD/ODD diagnosis
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
High Conflict Team
Marianne Cottingham, MA
Clinical Counsellor (CCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Adults, Couples, Families, Co-parents, Groups
SPECIALTIES: Conflict Resolution, Parent Education, Blended Families, Divorce/Separation, Anger Management
Talia Spear, C.CFM C.FRM, C.NWFF
Certified comprehensive family mediator
DEMOGRAPHIC: Adults, Elders (65+), Couples, Family, Groups
SPECIALTIES: Comprehensive Family Meditation, Facilitated Discussions, Child-inclusive Family Mediation, Pre-Mediation Coaching, Co-parent Coaching, New Ways for Families Coaching, Parenting Plan Development, Parenting Time Supervision
Amanda Morazain, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, Group Therapy, Seniors
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Music Integrated Therapy, Play Therapy, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Trauma, Mindfulness Based Techniques
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Darcie Clarke, MC
Clinical Counsellor (CCC)
SERVICES OFFERED: Family Systems Therapy, Individual Counselling, Co-parent Counselling, Resistance and Refusal Intervention, Parent Coaching, Therapeutic Parenting Time Supervision, Child/Youth Counselling, Child/Play Therapy
Colleen Vantol, B.A.
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Family dynamics, Parenting, Self-harm, Self Confidence
Couples Therapists
Amanda Morazain, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, Group Therapy, Seniors
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Music Integrated Therapy, Play Therapy, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Trauma, Mindfulness Based Techniques
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Gurdeep Patara, RPC, CT
Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling
DEMOGRAPHIC: Toddler, Child, Youth, Adult, Adults 65+ Individual and Groups
SPECIALTIES: Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Low self worth, Confidence Relationship and couples, Physical and Mental abuse
Eleanor McAlpine
Pre-Licenced Clinical Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Personal Development, Assertiveness / Boundaries, Adult ADHD tools/support for suspected diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Relationship and Couples Counselling, Pre-Marital Counselling, Life transitions, Issues Facing Older Adults, Grief Counselling – Group and Individual
Rubynoor Sohal, MFT
MA-Marriage and Family Therapy, Pre-Licenced Psychotherapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Couples, Children, Adults, Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Relational Issues (Couples, Parental, Etc.), Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Autism, Pre/Post Natal Issues, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Behavioural, Emotional Regulation, Intimacy Issues
Art Therapists
Ana-Maria Comia, DVATI, RTC
Art Therapist & Play Therapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Families
SPECIALTIES: Depression and Anxiety, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Substance Use and Addiction, Trauma, Illness
Saloni Sagar, RTC
Play Therapist, Art Therapist & Virtual Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Teens, Families
SPECIALTIES: Expressive Arts Therapy, Play Therapy, Autism, ADHD, Supporting Parents, Emotional Regulation, Personal Development.
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Music Therapists
Liana Savard, B.Mus, M.Mus, ARCT
Musical Director
DEMOGRAPHIC: Toddlers, Children, Youth, Young Adults
SPECIALTIES: Coming Soon
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Amanda Morazain, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, Group Therapy, Seniors
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Music Integrated Therapy, Play Therapy, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Trauma, Mindfulness Based Techniques
IN PERSON
Clinical Supervisors
Darlene Mathews
Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW) & Virtual Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Individuals, Youth, Parents, Couples, Groups
SPECIALTIES: Life Transitions, Parenting, Divorce/Separation, Anger management/Conflict resolution, Grief/Loss, Depression/Anxiety, Trauma or abuse, Personal Development
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
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