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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Kelowna
With over two decades of professional experience, I bring a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples achieve lasting healing and personal growth. My practice integrates evidence-based approaches with mindfulness and neurobiology, addressing the root causes of emotional distress while fostering self-awareness and resilience. As a Certified Relational Life Therapist, I specialize in transforming relationship dynamics through compassionate, skillful guidance.My personal journey of healing and transformation fuels my passion for creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where clients can explore their challenges and discover their innate capacity for growth. I continually refine my expertise through advanced training in child interviews for family law cases and mindfulness-based stress reduction, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse client needs.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Mindfulness Programs
Child Interviews
Non-evaluative Interviews
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in mental health therapy
- Our approach integrates mindfulness and neurobiology for deeper healing
- Certified Relational Life Therapist with specialized couples therapy training
- Personal experience with transformative healing journey
- Safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment
Associations and certifications
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (R.C.C.)
- Certified Relational Life Therapist
What people say
Life-changing
Wonderful instructor
Reduced stress
Improved relationships
Highly recommend
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma through evidence-based approaches. Combines neurobiological insights with personalized treatment plans to address emotional challenges and foster resilience. Focuses on transforming negative patterns through self-awareness and skill-building for lasting personal growth.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples experiencing conflict or disconnection. Utilizes Relational Life Therapy techniques to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional bonds. Addresses relationship patterns and fosters healthier interaction dynamics for lasting connection.
Mindfulness Programs
8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs teaching mindfulness techniques for emotional regulation. Includes guided meditation practices and experiential learning to develop present-moment awareness. Helps participants manage stress, anxiety, and chronic pain through evidence-based mindfulness training.
Child Interviews
Professional child interviews for family law cases, providing children's perspectives in custody matters. Uses specialized techniques to create safe environments for children to express views. Focuses on understanding children's experiences while maintaining professional boundaries and objectivity.
Non-evaluative Interviews
Conducts non-evaluative child interviews to understand children's experiences in family transitions. Provides insights into children's perspectives without making custody recommendations. Uses developmentally appropriate methods to help children express thoughts and feelings about their living arrangements.
People
Forster Counselling
Registered Clinical Counsellor
20+ year experienced therapist with expertise in mindfulness-based approaches and relational therapy. Specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome emotional challenges through evidence-based practices and neurobiological insights.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs for emotional healing and personal growth.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I offer both in-person sessions at my Kelowna office and online sessions via telemedicine platforms.
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?
MBSR is an 8-week evidence-based program teaching mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall well-being.
How can couples therapy help our relationship?
Couples therapy helps resolve conflicts, improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection through structured therapeutic approaches.
Do you work with children?
I conduct non-evaluative child interviews for family law cases but do not provide counseling services for children.
How do I schedule a therapy session?
Contact me through my website or phone number to arrange a free 10-minute consultation and book your first appointment.
Reviews (1)
Marysa Curtis
Nov 10, 2019
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Brenda has helped me with complicated grief, depression, and anxiety over the last several years. She has consistantly been attentive and caring during each session. She is knowledgable in many techniques of psychology but more importantly she truly listens to where I'm at -- and she leads me from there. I trust her to guide me to learn new skills at self-healing. For anyone feeling 'stuck' I would recommend trying a visit.
