Tom Brooks, BA, RTC, MTC

Owner and founder of Solutions to Life Counselling

BA in Church Ministries with a Major in Counselling Psychology

I am a member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT – www.acctcounsellor.com) as a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC).

I am on the list of “approved counsellors” with many insurance companies including but not limited to: Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife, Sunlife and Canwest.

My counselling practice is influenced by several therapeutic approaches including: Values Mapping, Crisis Intervention Therapy, Gottman Marriage Therapy, Psycho-Educational Communication Training, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Goal Setting and Accountability Therapy and Gestalt Therapy Techniques.

My primary areas of practice in my work with young adults, individuals, married couples and families include: Sexual Addiction and Sexual Reconstruction, Values Support, Depression Management, Anxiety Awareness and Prevention, Cognitive Reframing, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Restoration through Empathy Reconnection.

I believe that ALL conflict comes from individuals wanting to support their values. Couples and individuals either fight for their values or they bury them. When you fight for them, you get intensely wounded and defend them. When you bury them you become an empty shell of a person and become unsure of who you are in your world or in a relationship. You may find yourself on the brink of separation in your relationship, through the mapping your values journey, you will grow to see how you can be strengthened through reinforcing your own values while also adopting your partner’s values.

I work with people who are stuck in relationships and believe they don’t have a voice. I work to empower people to believe in their inner resources and personal abilities in order for change to occur. Empathy is key to connecting with yourself and others.

I believe, People are not sick in need of a cure, what they really need is someone to come alongside them and give them a hand up.

Tom offers virtual and in-person session from his office in Mission BC. He is currently accepting new clients.

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MAPPING YOUR VALUES: FINDING YOUR WAY BACK TO YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF

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Elizabeth Campbell RTC

Expressive Arts Therapy/Trauma Therapy - Adults, Teens & Children

Hello, I'm Elizabeth, a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their healing journey. Using a holistic approach, I understand the profound impact of trauma on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to reclaim their self-worth and experience inner healing.

I recognize that trauma can shake one's sense of self and purpose, leaving individuals feeling disconnected and unworthy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and reframe negative beliefs. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, and I will be there to validate your emotions and experiences.

In our journey towards healing, I integrate elements of spirituality to complement our therapeutic work. Through seeking spiritual guidance rooted in faith, we can explore the intersection between your trauma, self-worth, and the teachings of your spiritual beliefs. Together, we can delve into the transformative power of forgiveness, grace, and finding solace through love and guidance on your healing journey.

I work to help you discover practical ways to cultivate self-compassion, develop resilience, and reconnect with your personal values. We may incorporate mindfulness, prayer, or other resources to deepen your spiritual connection and embrace a sense of purpose and meaning.

My commitment as a trauma-informed therapist is to empower you to rebuild your sense of self-worth, find renewed strength through your spirituality, and navigate the challenges posed by trauma. I believe that every individual has inherent value and deserves a safe and supportive space to heal. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey towards wholeness, self-acceptance, and spiritual growth.

Elizabeth offers virtual and in-person session from her office in Vernon BC. She is currently accepting new clients.

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Mary Hofstede RTC

Counselling- Adults & Teens

Hello, I am Mary, I am a mother to 3 daughters and two grandchildren. I live in Sicamous BC, and my passion is the joy of connection. I have found that when we live our lives in harmony with our true self we are at peace. When we hide our true self through addiction, we feel so lost. Sadness, anxiety, loneliness, stress, worry, depression, substance use, loss. The world is heavy, and that weight can be paralyzing. Feeling disconnected from others, or from the world, adds to the weight and the pain. If you could only break free from the self-doubt, learn to trust yourself, and live by your values.

Loss, abuse, neglect, unmet expectations, betrayal; these are some of the reasons why life hurts. How we cope with that hurt is what I hope to explore with you. Together we'll chart a course and help you unearth and reclaim the values, strengths, and dreams that make up you. Let me walk alongside of you, listen to you, and together we can work to define your emotions and understand what triggers them. Let's find out what you value, who you are, and what you want your life to be. Then, let's set some goals to building that life.

I love to help people find a path, a purpose, and a passion for their life. I believe it's not what we are experiencing but why we are feeling it that makes it matter. I like to give relevance to experiences of the past and honor how they have affected us while balancing this with learning our values, (our compass) to what is important and what we need to do to move forward leading a happy, healthy life.Life is a beautiful struggle; a kaleidoscope of emotions and we must be courageous to live it wholeheartedly. That is far from an easy thing to do when no matter how hard we try, we feel like it isn't enough. When grief stops the world from turning, or trauma has you wondering if you will ever trust again, let me provide a safe place to confront your pain, analyze your behaviors, and support you to live your best, beautiful life.

Mary offers virtual and in-person session from her office in Sicamous BC. She is currently accepting new clients. Click the link below to book with Mary.

Sabrina Hartman RTC

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Hello, my name is Sabrina. As a counsellor, I am passionate about utilizing therapy to help free individuals, couples or families from whatever challenges or conflicts they are experiencing and to empower each person to live the life they truly want to lead.

I am a Solution-Focused practitioner with an eclectic orientation and a Coaching Style. I incorporate Person-Centred theories, Existential perspectives, Gestalt techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I am interested in where you’re ‘stuck’ and how I can help you get to where you want to go. I will use whatever methods, techniques and tools I have in my ‘toolbox’ to help you and teach you strategies and tools you can use to facilitate your development.

Although many couples or families initially consult me to help with conflict resolution, couples and families often struggle with personal challenges, including depression or anxiety. Often, these feelings have their roots in unresolved childhood trauma, including unmet needs. I work with clients to identify their challenges and therapeutic goals and explore past experiences that could contribute to current challenges. I believe nothing needs ‘fixing,’ but rather, past or present experiences require healing: We often get stuck in areas where we’ve experienced the most hurt or fear. When these hurts, or fears are triggered, we (over) react, which frequently displays itself in the anxious responses of fight, flight or freeze. Much of my therapeutic style incorporates helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to understand better triggers, core beliefs, strengths, defence mechanisms, needs, values, hopes, and dreams. In turn, this helps people take a more active role in shaping their lives, allowing them to choose responses and environments that support their healthiest version.

Questions that can occasionally become overwhelming that we may dig into for clarity and direction may include:

What do you want?
What gets in the way of what you want?
Who are you?
How can you be or move toward your healthiest and most fulfilled self?
What do you need?

My goal is to help clients achieve whatever they want in their life. For my clients, this has included:

Freedom from negative thinking
Identifying self-limiting beliefs
Increasing self-worth
Better communication
Finding and utilizing one’s voice
Identifying and overcoming hurdles
Answering ‘Who am I?’
Making peace with the past
Acceptance of self and others
Freedom from fear of abandonment or rejection

I have been an RTC in Maple Ridge for over seven years and hold a Certificate in Youth and Family Work, a Certificate in Addictions, and a BA (honours) in Leadership from TWU. I am a member in good standing with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT). I am Government-approved to work with Autism Funding Units (ex. MCFD) and CVAP (Crime Victims). I regularly work with children, adolescents, and adults, including couples and families, who experience a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, ASD, OCD, eating disorders, Personality Disorders, grief & loss, anger, rejection, abandonment, self-hatred &/or neglect issues. I also work with clients who want to incorporate therapy as part of their Mental Health routine, who just have a few minor hurdles they want to talk about, or who are in the middle of an opportunity, challenge, or possible life transition and would like some guidance with decision making. Whatever brings you to this website, I hope I can help you!

Sabrina offers virtual and in-person sessions from her office in Maple Ridge, and offers potential clients a free initial 15 min phone appointments to connect. She is currently accepting new clients.

Scott Williams MC-NTCW

I have been working in the field for three decades as a mental health clinical supervisor, social worker, adoptions agent, group home director, youth and family counsellor, addictions specialist, and with special needs individuals and groups. I do public speaking on a regular basis for school districts, government agencies, and private enterprise.

My specialties include neurofeedback/biofeedback and brain mapping, counselling for trauma, mental health and addictions, existential and narrative therapies, relationships, and specialized counselling for individuals and families.

I enjoy canoeing, writing, good conversation, history, philosophy, astronomy and my grandchildren. I also serve as chair for Excel Martial Arts Inc., a recent business startup with 5 locations in the Fraser Valley.

Scott has worked as a counsellor and mental health worker with families and individuals of all ages. He has completed training in Core Addictions Practices (CAP) through Fraser Health, Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) for Addictions through the Justice Institute of British Columbia, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - Core ICS Foundation Training, and many others. Scott gives community presentations about mental health and addictions throughout the Fraser Valley, provides agency-wide and community training on mental health and personal wellness, and formerly worked as the designated mental health and addictions counsellor for Katzie First Nation for almost six years. While at Katzie First Nation he worked with community members, youth, clients with significant mental health and cultural concerns, and worked as a part of the integrated health team in various capacities.

Scott has worked in the addictions world for more than fifteen years and while working in Ridge Meadows spoke on behalf of Alouette Addictions Services 20+ times a year in schools and classrooms, prisons, city-wide events, regional engagements for school boards, various branches of MCFD and CMYH, senior grad classes, and civic events regarding addiction trends, homelessness, parent substance use forums (yearly in conjunction with civic and SD42 school board leadership), parent coaching, intervention strategies, and social media/dark web. He worked as the mental health and addictions liaison with the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment and accompanied officers on patrol weekly for almost five years. He served as the addictions counseling support worker at Connex Alternate School in Maple Ridge, working with the high school team and students, providing substance use support and training for SD42 staff. He has provided staff training at seven Maple Ridge SD42 ProD events and nine PAC city-wide presentations and community forums. Scott is also a naloxone trainer and teaches martial arts.

Scott offers virtual and in-person sessions from throughout the lower mainland and Fraser valley, offering in home brain mapping and neurofeedback sessions. He is currently accepting new clients.

Jennifer Loewen ECP1 BCP2

As an Emotion/Body Code Practitioner I am passionate about fostering harmony and balance within the body by identifying and releasing trapped emotional energy as well as addressing any energetic imbalances present in the body.

Developed by Dr. Brad Nelson, the Emotion/Body Code serves as a healing modality using muscle testing to identify trapped emotions within the body. These trapped emotions are intense feelings experienced at a point in one's life so impactful that they can imprint as stuck energy in the physical body. Think of it as a form of cellular memory, akin to a mental memory stored in the brain, but manifested as a ball of adverse energy lodged in the body, sometimes causing physical discomfort.

I collaborate with clients to uncover and release trapped emotions, allowing their energy to circulate freely. This newfound liberation often results in a feeling of lightness, heightened vitality, and improved emotional resilience. Clients frequently share positive outcomes, such as reduced stress, enhanced relationships, and increased self-confidence.

With a background as a certified personal trainer and a nutrition-educated enthusiast. My passion for health and dedication to maintaining a balanced body drive my work bringing a unique blend of compassion, knowledge, and holistic perspective to clients providing an understanding of the profound connection between emotional well-being and overall health.

I am thankful to call the beautiful North Okanagan my home and love to be out in nature as much as I can. I am currently taking clients via email sessions

Jennifer offers sessions via email and is current taking new clients.

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