Services We Offer
Specific Areas We Work With
Our team at Kootenay Women's Counselling & Wellness can support clients with many unique needs. We work with individual adults, youth, couples, and families. Below are some of the specific areas we work with.
Maybe you are wondering how counselling can help with something more specifically or wondering why you are struggling with something in particular. We are here to help answer questions, provide resources, and support you on your journey to better mental health.
Therapy for Depression
Depression can present itself in many different ways, from feelings of sadness and hopelessness to physical symptoms such as changes in appetite or sleeping patterns. Counselling can help to explore the underlying causes of depression and provide you with the tools to cope and manage your feelings. With the right support, therapy can help you to find hope and create a better quality of life.
Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety affects everyone differently, but it can have a huge impact on our daily lives and our relationships with others. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for women who are struggling with anxiety. We believe that therapy can be an effective tool in helping to manage anxiety and empowering individuals to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
Perinatal Counselling
Perinatal mental health encompasses everything from family planning, to fertility challenges, to pregnancy, to loss, to early parenthood, and postpartum. Our team is here to support you without judgement no matter what stage of your perinatal journey you are on. Whether you are going through something heavy and extremely difficult, or want to be proactive during life transitions, we are here to help
Eating Disorder Therapy
Eating disorders can present in a variety of ways, and can have a significant negative impact on a person's mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. Our eating disorder therapy service provides compassionate and individualized support to those struggling with these issues, helping them to work towards freedom from their eating disorder and start on their journey to recovery.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Trauma can come in many forms, from physical to emotional, and can affect people in different ways. Trauma and PTSD therapy can help you to understand and process your experience, and provide you with the tools to better cope with the effects of trauma. Our team of experienced therapists can provide compassionate support and guidance throughout the healing process to help you find a way forward.
OCD Therapy
OCD can have a huge impact on people's lives, causing significant distress and disruption. Counselling can help people manage the obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours associated with OCD, allowing them to live life to the fullest. With a supportive and understanding counsellor, OCD therapy can provide individuals with the right tools to help them take back control of their life.
Sex & Intimacy Therapy
Sex and intimacy counselling can help individuals and couples identify and address issues that may be affecting their sexual relationship. In a safe and supportive environment, therapy can help individuals and couples improve communication, trust, and intimacy in their relationships. With the guidance of a knowledgeable counsellor, individuals and couples can learn to navigate their sexual issues and build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
Family Counselling
Family counselling is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships within the family unit. It provides a safe and supportive environment to discuss issues and challenges families face, and helps to build strong communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Family counselling can help to improve relationships and create a positive and healthy home environment.
Grief & Loss Counselling
Grief and loss can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Loss can come in many forms, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job. Our grief and loss counselling services provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to process their loss and learn to cope with the grief that comes with it. Our counsellors can help you identify and work through the challenges and emotions associated with loss.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling is an invaluable tool to help couples in all stages of their relationship. It can help improve communication, understanding and trust, and ultimately lead to a stronger, healthier relationship. With the support of a trained counsellor, couples can explore their feelings, learn new ways of relating to each other, and build a more fulfilling relationship.
Birth Trauma
Our practice specializes in birth trauma counselling, which is a unique and complex area of counselling. Birth trauma can impact parents deeply, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Our experienced counsellors understand the unique needs of those affected by birth trauma and use evidence-based techniques to help them move towards healing and recovery.
Life Transitions Counselling
Life transitions can be difficult and overwhelming, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious when making big changes. Counselling can help you navigate these changes, from school, to new relationships, to parenthood, to a big move, to a career change and more. With the guidance of a counsellor, you can gain insight and understanding, build resilience, and ultimately make the most of the changes in your life.