As Farmers and Ranchers, we pride ourselves in our ability to be resilient. To go through tough times and not be beaten by them. Resiliency is built by experiencing and successfully enduring until the difficulties come to an end. All tough times - eventually - come to an end. But while we are enduring our resiliency is slowly wearing away. If we do not tend to ourselves with the care and attention we give our animals and crops we will be left with nothing. This is why mental health is so important. We need to give ourselves the time and space to recoup our resiliency so that we can continue supporting our communities and families for generations to come.

Agriculture is a community, we pull together to help those in need - but who helps us? You are not alone. Please reach out and see if counselling may be right for you, we can help process past events that are still lingering and help prevent future struggles. Please give me a call.

Are you finding yourself anxious, overwhelmed, hopeless, and struggling as you continue to work so hard and feel as though you’re getting further and further behind? You are not alone.

Agricultural struggles are struggles of the heart; it’s a piece of your soul, of your past, present and future. It’s your dreams, your hopes for what can be. It’s the smell of the air, the warmth of spring sun on your face, the feeling of that hay crop you worked tirelessly for against bare skin. It’s watching calves run around in the sun, and the miracle that is new life. It’s embedded into your being; it’s who you are. It’s generations of farming, a family history deeply interwoven. It’s a first-generation farmer, fighting tirelessly to keep a dream alive in a tumultuous time. No matter your story, the truth remains the same: you are tired. We were not meant to do this alone.

Shya is a Registered Social Worker (RSW# 15701) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC# 21507) at Haven Counselling Services in Prince George. She and her husband and two children live on a large acreage with cattle, pigs, pasture and hay land. Shya’s main role is to create a space of safety, trust and non-judgment for you to explore and understand your story in ways that allow you to see your own strength and resilience while also offering opportunities for alternative perspectives. Shya works from a compassionate Person-Centred and Trauma-Informed perspective, with a foundational belief in people’s capacity for change and recognition of the barriers of trauma, hurt and mistrust. Shya recognizes the importance of culture, spirituality and ways of knowing in comprehensive care, as well as the systems surrounding the individual.

My philosophy is to see all challenges as opportunities for greatness and growth. I am particularly skilled in the areas of: life transitions, relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, grief, loss, and personal growth/development. I am a certified counselor with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and want to help individuals and couples/families work through difficult moments and stay connected, I have been doing this since 2007. I am a Gottman Trained Level 3 therapist and I continue to enhance my skills by taking courses and staying current with new research. I am passionate about what I do!

My commitment is to provide a safe, genuine, empathetic, therapeutic environment, where you are honored, and feel empowered to explore your emotional and spiritual world. Collaboratively, we will determine therapy goals, and implement techniques and strategies which will promote positive effective change.

I have a diverse background that includes years of working as a health care social worker, prior to that I was working as a social worker in the child development center. I have a passion for working with people and helping them achieve their full potential.

I am a registered social worker (#09127) and hold a masters degree in Social Work. I am passionate about quality of life and quality of care, and my thesis research focused on that, here is a link to my work.

I have been working in the Salmon Arm community since 2007. I live in the beautiful Shuswap with my husband and two children.

I consider it a privilege to join clients in their pursuit of positive mental health and well-being.

Merel's connection to agriculture: Merel and her husband own and operate Crimson Maple Farm in Salmon Arm.  Prior to attending university Merel went to Olds College and completed the Equine Business Diploma.   Merel's office is located directly on their beautiful farm.  Merel is passionate about regenerative agriculture and sustainability.  Merel offers in-person and on-line counselling.  Merel's practice consists of individual and couples therapy

I bring my over 30 years of experience with counselling to you, offering culturally safe, trauma informed and evidence based treatments. We will build on your skills and strengths, working together and drawing from community to obtain the results you want from counselling. I am influenced by a number of therapeutic modalities, but my approach is based on being person-centered, meaning that I strive to understand the client’s point of view, and create a relationship that is caring, genuine and non-judgmental. I have specialized training in Trauma/PTSD treatment, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification(C-DBT), ACT.

I work with youth and adults, focusing on treatment of Trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, stress management, anger management, women's issues, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and career issues. I have specialized experience and training working with people who are neuro-divergent.

I was born and raised on a 5^th generation cattle ranch on the shores of Shuswap Lake, living there for over 50 years. I have a strong interest and passion for supporting people working in agriculture.

I am registered with the B.C. College of Social Workers and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. The relationship with a counsellor is where the greatest potential for change begins in therapy. This relationship is important so to explore if I would be a good match for you I offer a free 15 minute consultation.

Tammy is a farmer and experienced trauma counsellor in private practice in Salmon Arm, BC. Tammy specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), working with children ages 3+, families, adults and sibling groups including family therapy. Tammy has a specialized counselling program that is farm-based, offering equine-assisted counselling, nature-based therapy and her office is a peaceful cabin surrounded by trees and horse corrals.

Tammy is married to husband John, a logger and experienced sawmill owner/sawyer: they have three grown children and two grandchildren. Their family works together on their multi-generational farm.

Tammy is proud to offer a high-standard of counselling care to families in small rural areas. She also provides consultation to colleagues around the province and internationally for EMDR and is an equine-assisted therapy mentor.

I had the privilege of growing up in the North Thompson Valley on a family run multigenerational sheep ranch. I learned many values including hard work, respect for the land and that healthy relationships are paramount for health and joy. I learned about the challenges and hardships of funning a family farm including the necessary but difficult passing down the responsibilities to the next generation.

I had many challenges in childhood due to an undiagnosed learning disability and having Attention Deficient Disorder (ADD).

I struggled in school and wondered why it was so difficult. My self-worth suffered, no matter how much my parents reassured me that I simply learned differently than others.
Fortunately, later as an adult, I had the courage to go to college. It was there that I was diagnosed with ADD. The diagnosis helped me understand why so many things seemed more challenging for me than for others.

With determination, I made it through graduate school and received a Master’s degree in Social Work. I currently am registered with the BC College of Social Work and the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

I received a lot of feedback on my aptitude for counselling, which motivated me to keep going…and here I am today! I continue to pursue training and use the evidence-based approaches to best support the those I support in the counselling.

My counselling practice was formed between a career working for the Canadian Coast Guard and the influence of growing up in a family whose multi-generational experiences of addictions, mental illness, sexual and physical abuses cultivated a deep desire to meaningfully respond to emergencies of all types.

I started my counselling practice as I joined a family and multigenerational farm, 8 years ago, in Penticton BC.  I have noticed a  remarkable level of stress and uncertainty on agricultural families and workers' experience; seemingly without reprieve. My practice focuses on how we can help your brain and body shift out of overwhelming stress. My clients often come in experiencing physical pain, sleep disturbances, mood swings, difficulty feeling settled or relaxed, uneasy, along with relationship challenges.  You can expect me to be available outside of the standard office hours of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

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, breakdown 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.

I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (Registered Professional Counsellor #3564) with over 20 years of counselling experience. I'm a senior practitioner in Mind Body Attunement Therapy which is an attachment and trauma focused therapy. This approach works toward restoring your capacity to regulate which allows you to access healthy coping strategies.

I have a background in agriculture, specifically cattle ranching, but am well versed in all sectors of agriculture.  Clients describe me as straightforward and down to earth. My approach is one of discretion, compassion and non-judgment.

Aman holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia in the Okanagan, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of the Fraser Valley. Currently, he is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and is also a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Aman has
extensive experience in the fields of mental health and developmental disabilities, having previously worked as a community support worker and as a vocational counsellor.

Aman uses an integrative and holistic approach to counselling, centered on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Grief Counselling, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy and Systems Theory. A firm believer of the phrase “being hopelessly inquisitive,” Aman subscribes to the idea that there will always be room to learn, grow and challenge oneself, especially in the pursuit for knowledge and an enhanced sense of well-being.

As an Indo-Canadian born and raised in the lower mainland, Aman believes in providing culturally competent care and is committed to unpacking long-standing cultural stigmas surrounding mental health, interpersonal relationships and intergenerational trauma. Additionally, Aman helps clients delve into the avenues of academic or life stresses, emotional regulation and grief. Aman offers services in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

Areas of Focus :

• Anxiety and Depression
• Grief, Loss, and Mourning
• Trauma/Intergenerational Trauma
• Family Dynamics
• Self-Care/Self-Esteem
• Emotional Regulation

Balroop achieved her Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, New Brunswick. The initiation of her career began to advocate the importance of mental health within all age groups. Balroop has worked with children and adults by assisting them in overcoming their emotional and cognitive challenges. While working with children in a school setting, she achieved her Child and Youth Care certification from Sheridan College, Ontario.

Balroop has an integrative approach; therefore, her methodologies are derived from multiple frameworks, such as Internal family systems, Cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT- dialectical approach, ACT- Acceptance and commitment approach, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and motivational interviews. She acknowledges the importance of self-confidence and encourages a collaborative perspective to proceed towards goal achievement. Balroop intends to provide a safe, judgement-free, empathetic, and trustworthy environment that enhances therapeutic relationships and results in growth through an insightful journey.

Balroop’s commitment to mental health advocacy spans across all age groups, stemming from her early career experiences. Her dedication shines through in her work with children and adults, where she assists them in navigating emotional and cognitive challenges. With a Child and Youth Care certification from Sheridan College, Ontario, Balroop brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. Her integrative approach draws from various frameworks, ensuring tailored support for her clients. Through a collaborative and empathetic environment, Balroop fosters growth and empowerment, guiding clients on insightful journeys toward healing and self-discovery.

Areas of Focus :

• Children 5+, Youth, Adults, & Families
• Emotional Dysregulation
• Prenatal Stressors/Postpartum
• Anxiety
• Self-Harm
• Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion

Maureen (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor at OK Clinical, bringing a wealth of experience and education to her role. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, alongside a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Minot State University. Maureen’s journey began on a ranch in North Dakota, where she supported struggling men and women dealing with substance use-related challenges. Returning to Saskatchewan, she served as an Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor within Saskatoon’s Health Region, working with both youth and adults across outpatient and inpatient settings.

With expertise honed as a Family Counsellor for the Okanagan’s complex-needs individuals, Maureen’s approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based, creating a secure foundation for her clients. She seamlessly blends empathy with evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness practices. These methods are tailored to resonate with each individual, fostering a sense of being genuinely heard and understood.

As a dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor, Maureen offers custom counselling services, ensuring therapy’s accessibility. Maureen’s adept skills and heartfelt approach guide clients toward positive change and holistic well-being.

When not working at the clinic, Maureen enjoys reading, biking, crafting, outdoor activities with friends, and spending time with her two cats, Spock and Uhura.

Areas of Focus :

• Addiction
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management

Olivia (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling Psychology Association and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has completed training in Compassionate Communication, Mediation, and Grief Counselling. Olivia is also trained to provide Hormone Readiness Assessments and Reports.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Olivia strongly desires to uplift the marginalized and provide her clients with a safe space of caring and non-judgment. She has an eclectic solution-focused approach that helps build hope and optimism. Her goal is to walk alongside her clients as they discover strengths, build resilience, and create manageable goals. Olivia draws on modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and more.

At home, Olivia adores her chickens, dogs, and humans. She is an active volunteer with a variety of animal rescues and often has fosters. Olivia appreciates all kinds of humour and believes laughter really can be some of the best medicine. With a previous career in archaeology, Olivia retains a passion for the preservation of culture and is sensitive to issues of social justice. Olivia thankfully acknowledges that she lives and works on the lands of the Syilx Peoples.

Areas of Focus :

• Parent Support
• LGBTQIA2S+ and relationship diversity
• Learning Differences
• Depression
• Anxiety

I’m Maiya Robbie, an Expressive Arts Therapist and a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor.

My approach to my work is compassionate, curious, resourcing, and informed by my particular constellation of interests and experiences within the field of psychotherapy.  I utilize a blend of central modalities in my work with clients; Expressive Arts Therapy, Hakomi ( a mindfulness based somatic psychotherapy in which I am currently training toward certification), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I am dedicated to helping folks navigate through difficulty. Sometimes this looks like stuck-ness, or feeling at a standstill...experiencing grief, overwhelm, depression or anxiety.  It may look like navigating your identity and growth, and sometimes it just feels like a shifting.

I'm here to help. I consider my role to be a 'bridge keeper’. I stand with you at the in-between to help find your direction(s).

Working in agriculture is unlike any other industry — the stakes are higher, the margins are thinner, the seasons never pause, and the responsibility is constant. For many people in this sector, stress doesn’t come from one place — it comes from carrying the weight of the farm, the business, the family, the legacy, the weather, the labour shortages, and the unpredictability of everything you can’t control. It’s a unique kind of pressure that most people outside the industry don’t fully understand.

Before becoming a clinical counsellor, I spent years working in business leadership, agriculture-related operations, and industrial expansion. I’ve seen firsthand the toll that long hours, financial risk, succession challenges, generational expectations, isolation, and burnout can take — especially when you’re the one others rely on. That lived knowledge shapes the way I work with agricultural clients: with respect, practicality, and an understanding that mental health support has to fit the reality of the lifestyle, not the other way around.

In my counselling work, I support farmers, agri-business owners, seasonal labour managers, multi-generational family farms, and those in rural communities navigating stress, overwhelm, grief, identity strain, and the invisible load of always having to “push through.” You don’t need polished words or emotional language to start therapy — just a willingness to not carry everything alone.

If you are in the agricultural sector and are feeling stretched thin, worn down, or unsure how much longer you can keep operating at this pace, you don’t have to wait until breaking point to reach out. There is support available from someone who understands your world.

Nicola is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through mental health challenges, grief, and life transitions. She holds a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle and an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow.

Her approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s needs. Nicola draws from ACT, CBT, DBT, and existential therapy, and has a special interest in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-harm, and family dynamics. She also supports couples and individuals experiencing grief, loss, and identity transitions.

Ben Garrett is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who holds both an MSc and Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. With over a decade of experience across British Columbia and the Canadian North, he has worked as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, men’s counsellor, clinical supervisor, and currently serves as Director of Counselling and Training at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre.

Ben’s approach is holistic and integrative, rooted in existential therapy and supported by CBT, DBT, solution-focused, attachment-based, and somatic frameworks. He supports youth, adults, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, neurodiversity, and life transitions. Ben is committed to providing inclusive, culturally attuned care and has extensive experience working with Inuit youth and families in Nunavut.

Andrew is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He aims to provide a warm, accepting and calm space for clients to mindfully explore their challenges with life in a secure, non-judgemental environment. Andrew feels a calling to help people journey through life in a way that alleviates burdens and reduces the sense of isolation. Using a systemic approach known as Internal Family Systems that connects you to different parts of yourself in order to feel whole, loved and accepted, we can work together to change your relationship with your own emotions, and connect to a more balanced, healing perspective.

Andrew also incorporates a mindfulness approach. Increasing awareness of one’s own behavioural patterns can be a driver of personal transformation. Andrew’s speciality lies in treating anxiety and stress related disorders, making sense of and accommodating neurodiversity, healing from past trauma, finding purpose or working through existential angst or depression, and anything related to self-actualization or exploring one’s shadow self.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Andrew uses experiential interventions and designs a treatment approach that is tailored specifically to you and your unique system of parts. No matter who you are or where you come from, Andrew’s therapeutic presence will ensure that you feel seen, heard and understood while guiding you to explore and connect with your Core Self in deeper ways.

Areas of Focus :

• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
• EMDR
• Mindfulness and Personal Transformation
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Neurodiversity and Trauma Healing
• Self-Actualization and Shadow Work

Molly completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, supporting youth, couples, families and adults with diverse needs and abilities. She works from a trauma-informed perspective, using both somatic and cognitive behavioural modalities to help her clients move forward at their own pace. With a keen interest in the principle of neuroplasticity, Molly provides non-judgmental support to those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, injury, violence, loss, anger, or navigating the demands of parenting. This spring and summer, Mary will complete the first year of her Somatic Experiencing training and begin her training in Internal Family Systems.

Areas of Focus :

• Anxiety and Depression
• Trauma
• Parenting
• Neurodiversity
• Somatic Work
• Voice Work
• Individuals, Couples, Families
• Children (10+), Youth, Adults

The experience of growing up with family members who are farmers as well as previously living within a farming community for many years has developed within me a familiarity and understanding of the challenges and stresses that face farmers. With whatever arises, I believe each person is capable of healing and producing growth and transformation in their life.

I will journey alongside you through the highs and lows as you work through challenges and take steps toward change. You can expect genuineness, compassion, empathy, and laughter throughout this process. My approach to counseling does not involve telling you what to do but is rather about partnering with you to discover and bring about the growth and new direction you long for.

Sophia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and has over ten years experience providing mental health support to individuals, families, communities, and organizations. She is trained in suicide awareness and suicide prevention (through ASIST, CIST, safeTALK), is a trained traumatic loss + grief facilitator, with additional credentials and experience in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), collaborative, single session therapy (through Houston Galveston Institute in Texas) and narrative therapy.

Sophia is entering a third year of providing ongoing mental health services to the province and Emergency Management BC (EMBC) staff through virtual/phone/in-person 1:1 counselling, in person at the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre, weekly Wellness group workshops, small counselling team sessions, event debriefings and presentations and consultation to Leadership.

Sophia has been a BC Disaster Psychosocial team member for over 9 years (deployed throughout BC and to High River, Alberta), is on the DPS provincial Board, is a trained facilitator to deliver psychological first aid. She deployed to Lytton, Kamloops, Merritt and First Nations communities in response to the 2021 fire events, continues to provide support to those impacted by the floods and all events of 2021. Part of this has included providing group and individual support to staff at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Health Emergency Management, and many volunteer responders.

Sophia was the first and only Crisis Counsellor for the First Nations Health Authority often deploying in response to crises, to Indigenous communities (rural, remote, and urban) throughout Vancouver Island. She is currently the Clinical Counsellor for the Kwagiulth First Nations in Fort Rupert, has completed specialized substantial cultural awareness training (including San'yas) and is a proud Métis with family roots in Lytton, BC.

If you, your spouse or children as individuals or your couple or family as a whole are looking for someone to help facilitate change, I would be happy to help. I have been working in social services for 14 years and counselling or consulting for counsellors for approximately 8 years. I have training in and am working on certification and registration in nature-based therapy and horticultural therapy and also offer walk-and-talk sessions. I am certified in EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol, a listening therapy, both of which are more body-based therapies with less emphasis on talk, for those who prefer that. With kids, I use creative and play-based approaches to make counselling developmentally appropriate. My approach to counselling is to understand the client's needs and preferences and match the best fit of interventions that are effective, being adaptable and integrative. If outdoor sessions or movement can help facilitate therapy, I love to incorporate these. If an office setting is more comfortable, that is also an option in two locations within Nanaimo. I can also support people with virtual or phone counselling if that is what makes access possible for you. I am flexible.

My family were grain farmers in Saskatchewan and raise animals to this day. I have volunteered at a Community Supported Agriculture project and at a WWOOF homestead. I have seen the hard work, challenges and resilience in the people who work in agriculture. I also know that it is not necessarily easy to ask for help and that sometimes the great attributes of independence, strength and pride can interfere with us getting what we need.  There are very real costs in not taking this step as well as enormous potential benefits to our wellbeing, our partners, families, businesses and communities when we have the tools, skills and support we need. Genetics, life experiences, physical health and stress all impact our mental health. Skilled professionals can help unburden and empower us to feel the best we can, improve our lives and situations.

Please feel free to reach out and book a session or a free, online consultation.

Pamela Richardson, PhD, RCC, is an experienced psychotherapist who integrates mindfulness & compassion practices with established Western therapeutic approaches, such as, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Feminist Counselling, and Family Systems Therapy. She has 20+ years of experience in the fields of trauma therapy, depth psychology, relational psychotherapy, somatic & arts-based approaches.

She works with adults, couples, & families both in person and online, and also facilitates groups. She welcome clients who are LGBTQIA2S+ and clients who are neurodivergent. She has been in private practice in Victoria, BC since 2018.

Martin and his wife are the parents of 4 sons and together with their respective partners are grandparents of 11 grandchildren. Martin and Wanda began their family journey in 1980 when they ventured off of Martin’s family farm to start their own dairy farming journey in Agassiz. In 1989 they sold Marwabar Holsteins Ltd and after a year of transitioning moved to Jamaica to do community development work for three years with Mennonite Central Committee.

Upon returning Martin attained a masters degree in Theological Studies in Counselling and has been in Private Practice as a Family Therapist since 1996. He has also worked extensively with the Ministry of Children and Family Development both as a Team Leader for Child and Youth Mental Health Services and as a Director of Operations. Martin is also an adjunct professor at Trinity Western University in the Counselling Psychology Department. As part of his practice, he supervises Master’s level intern’s who assist in providing therapeutic services.

Martin and his wife Wanda currently live on acreage which was part of Martin's farming homestead in Agassiz where Martins’ private practice is located providing a range of therapeutic services identified above.

Kylie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in nature and equine assisted therapy. She often works in non-traditional counselling settings to help clients develop practical skills for reaching goals and increasing resiliency. Kylie uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to work with issues such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder / Neurodivergence
• Trauma
• Grief / Loss
• Disaster Response
• Parenting / Family Issues

Chelsea supports individuals who have faced significant challenges, pain, and loss, helping them find healing, growth, and a sense of wholeness. She focuses on fostering safety, connection, and self-appreciation while guiding clients toward living authentically in alignment with their values. With both professional training and lived experience, she offers deep understanding and compassionate support throughout the healing process.

Sessions Offered: Young Adults, Adults, Other Counsellors

Pardeep understands the challenges of life transitions firsthand, having moved from India to Canada as a teenager. She takes an empathetic and client-centered approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to support individuals navigating change. Her goal is to build a trusting relationship and empower clients with the skills needed to explore, heal, and grow into a healthier mindset.

Sessions Offered: Young Adults, Adults, Couples

Kelly's journey began in corporate management, where a passion for helping others led them to coaching and, ultimately, clinical counselling. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and in control of their own healing process. With a client-centered approach, she fosters self-exploration, encouraging individuals to share at their own pace while gaining new perspectives and possibilities.

Sessions Offered: Youth, Young Adults, Adults, Couples, Families

Sarah Unrau grew up in rural Kneehill County, Alberta, spending her childhood on equine facilities and later her family’s own farm. This upbringing gave her a deep, lived understanding of agricultural life—the hard work, long hours, weather challenges, equipment failures, isolation, and the resilience that farming communities embody.

Her firsthand experience with the emotional and physical demands of rural living continues to shape her work as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Sarah brings a grounded, culturally informed approach to supporting individuals connected to farming and ranching, offering care that is both empathetic and practical.

With her strong roots in agriculture and her professional training as an RCC, Sarah provides support that truly aligns with the realities of rural life.

Beginning the journey to take care of ones mental and emotional health can be daunting, but well worth the effort. Many individuals who chose to journey inwards report increased energy, joy, relational capacity and improved confidence in daily experiences. My hope for you is that in saying yes to accessing therapeutic support you feel the relief and benefit that can come from having a skilled counsellor walk along side you on this journey.

Sarah Wright is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with kids, teens, and young adults on a five acre farm in South Langley. Her goal is to make a space that people feel relaxed and comfortable while being surrounded by animals.

As a counsellor who was born and raised in the lower mainland and exposed to work picking berries on our local farms, I have a small understanding the hard work that takes to work in the fields. Not only does that work create stress, it spills over into our personal life, family, relationships, and livelihood in general. Coming from a lineage of people who farmed in Punjab, I hope to establish a connection with clients to further understanding their struggles coming from agricultural work and otherwise.

My work is focused on helping you discover both the "why" and "how" about your struggles and your strengths. Through establishing a safe space, trust, and empathy, my philosophy is to form a therapeutic relationship between us to the benefit of your mental health.  My approach involves tailoring counselling to what suits you and I am careful in recognizing that every individual has their own unique needs. Some styles of counselling I am fond of are CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, and spiritually-focused approaches.

As a counsellor, I have been privileged to work with individuals and families with a wide array of issues and concerns. The beauty of counselling is that you don’t need to be entirely sure of what is it that is causing you distress - we can discover that together. So let's connect so we can work together to achieve your goals and create change for the best!

Audrey provides a non-judgmental, compassionate space for clients navigating pain and life challenges. With a focus on psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy, she explores how early relational experiences shape present struggles. Her integrative approach blends various trauma-focused techniques to foster deep, lasting healing while helping clients uncover their values and meaning in life.

Sessions Offered: Young Adults, Adults

With over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults in various settings, Cindy is passionate about supporting individuals and families facing mental health and personal challenges. Using a collaborative approach, she incorporates person-centred, cognitive behavioural, dialectical behavioural, and strength-based therapies to help clients achieve their goals, develop self-understanding, and navigate life’s challenges.

Sessions Offered: Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults, Couples, Families

Esther works with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, and major life disruptions — especially when those challenges are made heavier by the demands of farm life, family expectations, and the pressure to keep going no matter what. She integrates somatic and trauma-informed approaches to help clients reconnect with their emotional footing, rebuild a sense of safety in their bodies, and regain stability during difficult seasons.

With a warm and grounded presence, Esther meets people where they are — whether they are coping with loss, chronic stress, burnout, or the invisible emotional load that comes with caring for land, livestock, and family. Her work is practical, compassionate, and deeply respectful of the realities of rural and agricultural life. She creates a safe space for clients to reconnect with themselves, feel supported, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with their values.

The past several years have been hard on us all. But the challenges that have hit the agricultural community have been completely overwhelming and devastating for so, so many.

It's not easy to talk about our struggles. Trust me--I've been there. And I've also experienced the relief that comes with sharing, knowing that I am no longer alone.

Everyone processes traumatic experiences at their own pace. If you're wondering whether counselling may be helpful for you, I'm here.

Adam provides a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, relationships, and personal challenges. With a gentle and curious approach, he tailors therapy to each individual’s needs, integrating practical coping tools with deeper exploration of past experiences. His goal is to support lasting healing and empower clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and authenticity.

Sessions Offered: Young Adults, Adults, Couples

Areas of Focus:

• Anxiety & Depression
• Trauma & Shame
• Attachment & Family of Origin
• Relationship Issues
• Men's Issues
• Emotional Regulation
• Self-Esteem

I have extensive experience working with individuals and families in the agricultural sector, supporting the mental health challenges that come with farming life — long seasons, uncertainty, family dynamics, financial pressure, and limited downtime. My work has focused on helping men and families manage stress, burnout, and isolation while staying connected to what matters most at home and on the land. I bring a practical, down-to-earth approach that fits the realities of rural life and the demands of the industry.

Kelsey Harris is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who specializes in chronic pain and illness, as well as a trauma. She grew up around agriculture as her maternal grandparents worked in agriculture, and two of her uncles currently still do. Kelsey uses Somatic Experiencing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients reach their goals and improve their mental health.

Hola! Soy Trini. Soy originalmente de Sudamérica (Chile) y soy consejera clínica (atiendo online).

Sé que a veces puede ser difícil priorizar nuestra salud mental/emocional, ya sea por falta de tiempo, por falta de energía, o porque no sabemos si una terapia realmente nos puede ayudar. Muchas veces creemos que el enfrentar las cosas sin apoyo nos hace más fuertes, pero en realidad el poder pedir ayuda muestra mucho coraje.

Yo pienso en la terapia como un espacio seguro y sin juicios en que puedes hablar de lo que sea. Además, creo que debería ser un proceso colaborativo, en que podemos ponernos de acuerdo con un plan -adecuado a tus necesidades- para trabajar en tus metas.

Si estás insegurx de empezar una terapia, o si tienes dudas acerca de esta, siéntete libre de contactarme. ¡No estás solx, y me encantaría acompañarte en tu proceso!

Richard Marquez is an immigrant of Mexican American heritage, and the proud grandson of Mexican agricultural workers in the United States, bilingual English/Spanish speaker, and a trauma-trained and cognitive behavioral therapist. Richard has been in the helping profession for over 20 years as a practitioner in mental health, social work, and public health. Richard has extensive experience working with diverse communities and a variety of clients, including individuals, couples, and families from various professional, social, racial/ethnic, and immigrant in Canada and the United States. Richard also has significant knowledge and experience serving diverse groups, including health providers, people of color, First Nations individuals, couples and families, residential school and Sixties Scoop survivors, first responders, healthcare professionals, and those in criminal justice and social welfare, as well as addressing their unique challenges and overcoming trauma.

Richard holds a BA in Social Sciences and an MPH in Public Health and Behavioural Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as an MSW in Clinical Social Work from California State University, San Francisco. Richard is a Registered Social Worker and a member of the British Columbia College of Social Work (Reg #10206), the Canadian Association of Social Workers, and the Ontario and Alberta College of Social Workers.