Meet Niquita, your dynamic ally on your journey to holistic well-being. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in total body wellness, Niquita’s transition from physical wellness to psychoeducation was driven by the undeniable link between the two.

In her therapeutic approach, Niquita integrates solution-focused therapy, somatic work and explores different attachment styles, offering a safe and judgement free space to work towards realistic goals. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, symptoms of ADHD, or navigating a mid-life crisis, Niquita provides personalized support tailored to meet your needs with respect to your autonomy.

For those struggling with body dysmorphia, negative self-image, or unhealthy relationships with food, Niquita offers a compassionate space to explore and heal. Additionally, couples facing communication challenges find clarity and kindness in her therapeutic space.

Thrilled to welcome clients from all walks of life, Niquita is committed to guiding you toward a happier, healthier life.

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Josh is a dedicated clinical counsellor at Vernon Counselling, with a passion for helping individuals achieve their mental health goals. He’s excited to be a part of your journey towards personal growth and holistic well-being.

Josh graduated from the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling, obtaining a Diploma in Applied Psychology: Specialization in Professional Counselling. His approach to counselling is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic theories and modalities to create a unique and effective approach tailored to your needs.

Josh’s top priority is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can feel valued and heard. Building a strong therapeutic alliance is essential, and he aims to foster trust and authenticity in his sessions. This atmosphere of trust enables you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly, knowing you are supported and understood every step of the way. Whether you’re facing life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or navigating difficult emotions, Josh is here to accompany you on your journey towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

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Lauren has spent more than 12years supporting clients recovering from childhood and adult traumatic experiences, C-PTSD, and work-related trauma, including burnout, and stress. Lauren also has experience working with outreach and front line employees, the LGBTQ+ community and has a unique understanding of the challenges that these populations face, including vicarious trauma. Lauren works through an emotional and attachment lense, developing a wholistic approach of trauma-informed therapy, drawing from CBT, DBT, neuropsychology and EMDR.As a certified EMDR therapist, Lauren focuses on emotional and physical recovery from trauma symptoms, anxiety and depression from an attachment-focused lens. Lauren uses EMDR because she is consistently amazed by the changes she sees in clients, especially when they have been trying therapy over and over without getting the healing that they are looking for. Lauren builds relationships with her clients through her compassionate approach, supporting them in finding their own strengths and moving towards their goals.

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Kessa has spent the last 20 years working with yoga and movement therapeutics. Her experience working with all demographics has given her a sense of what it means to connect with everyone uniquely. She understands everyone is different and uses an integrated style to adapt to specific needs. You can expect an authentic, caring quality from Kessa.

Kessa graduated from the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling with Honours, obtaining her Diploma in Applied Psychology specializing in Professional Counselling. Her focus class was Child & Youth Counselling, emphasis on Play Therapy.

She completed her practicum with the Canadian Mental Health Association in Crisis Intervention and The Shuswap Family Center in Community Counselling. Kessa is expanding her practice at Vernon Counselling to include individuals, couples, youth and families. When Kessa is not at Vernon Counselling, you can find her as Intensive Family Preservation Worker at the center and tending to her loving family.

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Tina is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental environment for her clients. She received her first degree in Physical Education, with a minor in psychology, and later went on to receive an Honours Diploma in Applied Psychology and Counselling. It was her dream to become a psychologist, as she has always been passionate about helping others and listening without discrimination. Through her years of coaching, guiding and parenting, she formed a strong foundation for her counselling career. She is now an experienced counsellor and has her Master Therapeutic Counsellor designation. Although she specializes in CBT, she has a very integrated approach and draws from various techniques and modalities to adapt to each individuals needs. She is a registered member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada, and has a very flexible schedule to adapt to the needs of her clients.

**PLEASE NOTE: I am currently only doing online sessions. If you don’t see a time that works for you in my schedule, please call to book.

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