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Couples Counselling Therapists In Nelson, BC

Couples Counselling Therapists in Nelson, BC Photo of Shannon M Murphy, MA, RCC, Counsellor

Shannon M Murphy

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

Waitlist for new clients

I work with individuals, couples and families from my home base in Nelson, BC.

As we collaborate, I offer engaged, competent support to make lasting changes within a reasonable time frame, whether you are in acute distress or simply want to move towards a more rich and fulfilling life. Counselling sessions will be co–created with you and tailored to your needs. I offer you a healing experience that is sensitive to your strengths as well as your pain. Entering into counselling is an act of courage as it takes commitment to create a healthy life and to integrate difficult experiences. I am trained in a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Hypnotherapy.

I work with individuals, couples and families from my home base in Nelson, BC.

Cheryl Smith

Counsellor, RPC

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

Life can be unsettling, overwhelming, even traumatic at times. Self-esteem can waiver, relationships can be difficult, we can become anxious, depressed, experience guilt, loss and sadness. All are normal parts of the human experience, yet not always easy to navigate on our own. My belief is that through a dialogical relationship with a compassionate other, while listening to the information our body provides, healing is very possible. I aim to create an environment which assists couples in acquiring skills to strengthen communication and connection. Individual uniqueness is celebrated as are an understanding of individual needs.

Amber Wolf Moon

Pre-Licensed Professional, RTC, RST

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

I support individuals and couples to heal relational patterns, resolve trauma and feel deeper embodiment. My expertise is being able to hold big emotions and traumatic experiences that need a professional to regulate and repair the parts that are wounded and suppressed. Trauma happens in relationship and trauma heals in a safe, supportive relationship that we would cultivate through my compassionate, caring, authentic way of relating and supporting. I work with a somatic lens woven with Part's Work to befriend the different parts of who we are and how they show up in the physical body keeping the nervous system regulated.

I offer a person-centered, holistic approach to supporting people to connect with their innate wisdom to heal, grow, and thrive. Honouring the unique context of peoples' experiences, I support people on their transformational path through anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, loneliness, depression, healing trauma & creating resilience. My focus is to create a safe, warm, inclusive atmosphere where the fear & shame that often hold us back from healing can soften through an experience of compassionate acceptance & deeply attuned therapeutic support.

Alyssa Favro

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

I offer individual and relationship therapy (this does not only include romantic relationships).

All the things that make us feel alone, connect us. At our very human core, we crave real connection over the one thing we all have in common...Living! With all that encompasses life: the harsh realities, the moments of joy, grief, fear, confusion, laughter. In our therapeutic relationship, I want to provide you with the freedom and space to be exactly who you are, because within that acceptance of self, your awareness increases, you see things more clearly, and you can cultivate deeper connection to others. Together we can work through inevitable blindspots and life's challenges, continuing to grow the life you want to live.

I offer individual and relationship therapy (this does not only include romantic relationships).

Photo of Sandy Maclean MA Rcc, BSc, MA, RCC, Counsellor

I am a Clinical Counsellor (BCACC) working in person and online helping couples and individuals with: relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders and chronic pain. I have been in practice for 16 years with extensive training and experience in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Addictions Recovery. I help people resolve problems with thoughts, emotions, reactions and habits. I am launching a relationship course for couples to work through from home (with live support) to turn things around when difficulty starts before therapy.

Steve Brewster

Counsellor, MA RCC, MEd

Verified Verified

1 Endorsed

Nelson, BC V1L

My adult male clients are men from Mars; they are dealing with marriage or relationship challenges at the same time as their work life is increasingly a challenge. Neuro atypical clients need help navigating the conflict between their hyper focused interests and relationships with people that do not understand them at all well. Anxiety control is always an issue with so many clients and somatic or attentional treatment of mood is a specialty for me. Married couples are trying to build excitement and connection back into their adult lives.

Photo of Nicole Ripley - OK Clinical Therapy Group - Nelson & Castlegar, RSW, RCC, CCC, Counsellor

Welcome to our group practice, where we are a group of compassionate master's level counsellors dedicated to supporting our community. We specialize in addressing a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction and couples therapy, and more. Our priority is ensuring that every client finds the best fit with a counsellor who understands their needs and is familiar with their presenting concerns. We offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches tailored to individuals and families, providing personalized support and effective strategies for healing and personal growth.

Sara Kammerzell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Sara Kammerzell, M Ed, RCC, CCC

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

In-person, Video and Walk and Talk. My passion in life is people, and my personal and professional motto is "Live true. Love deep". I'm ever intrigued and inspired by the precious and unique journey of each unfolding person—galvanizing that movement towards wholeness and connection is my raison d'être. To this purpose, I bring a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, 20 years of experience, and advanced studies and certification in Relationships, Recovery, Trauma, Deep Sexuality, and Transpersonal psychology. I work with individuals, couples, and groups to reclaim their full human potential and live their deepest truth.

Matt Lowe

Counsellor, RTC, BS

Verified Verified

2 Endorsed

Nelson, BC V1L

As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC, with Relational Life Therapy (RLT) training in couples counselling, I'm excited to bring the laser focussed approach of RLT to couples in need.

There are times in life when we feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, stuck, overwhelmed. We can't find a feeling of ease and contentment within ourselves. We need someone to listen empathically and without judgement, to see us for who we truly are. I'm here to help you connect to your inner knowing and heal old wounds, make sense of confused states, soothe anxiety and sadness, resolve trauma, and appreciate life again. Men in our culture require attention to how their feeling selves have been repressed. Couples, in trouble, often have a deep yearning to become relational and connected while maintaining their authentic selves.

As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC, with Relational Life Therapy (RLT) training in couples counselling, I'm excited to bring the laser focussed approach of RLT to couples in need.

Photo of Vanessa Dowell - Vanessa Dowell Counselling, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker

Vanessa is Masters trained Clinical Social Worker located in Nelson BC. Clients may be experiencing various stressors, mood concerns, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma and inter-personal relationship struggles that they are seeking support for. Vanessa also specializes in counselling individuals and their families during their journey with fertility, perinatal mental health and birth trauma. Vanessa is a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) practitioner with Advanced and Enhanced certification in this modality. Please contact to book.

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Andrew Phillipps

Counsellor, RCC

Verified Verified

1 Endorsed

Nelson, BC V1L (Online Only)

Bringing in curiosity and compassion to the painful patterns that seem to repeat in life is a great first step in building a new relationship with yourself, where you become your own ally.

If you are feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain about life, you will find a safe space with me to explore your challenges in life with a supportive, empathic listener. Modern living is inherently stressful, and many resort to using unhealthy coping strategies that can get you stuck; by getting curious about the stuck-ness together, we can work together to untangle the knots and shift back into your natural state of wholeness. If you have lost your centre, feel reactive or unbalanced by the demands of life you will benefit from counselling. I will help you return to your core Self and find passion and purpose in life.

Bringing in curiosity and compassion to the painful patterns that seem to repeat in life is a great first step in building a new relationship with yourself, where you become your own ally.

Emily Zabel

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

I offer an open, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for you to address mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues that are impacting your life in negative ways.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship, and navigate life changes such as the blending of two families, divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I have additional training in working with clients with ADHD.

I offer an open, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for you to address mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues that are impacting your life in negative ways.

Liz Babcock

Counsellor, RTC, RST, RYT

Verified Verified

1 Endorsed

Nelson, BC V1L

I bring over 25 years of supporting clients and bring a passion to my counselling work with individuals and couples. We all need support in life wether for loss, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting struggles or more serious issues like addiction or depression. I want to you to feel safe, validated and hopeful. Counselling can bring relief and possibility to what feels unmanageable and you can learn new ways of living that fundamentally change the cycles and patterns that often leave one stuck and unhappy.

Photo of Vince Marcelle Wishart, RTC, NLP, Counsellor

Life can be difficult sometimes and it's hard to work through deep issues when you're in survival mode. I have been supporting people in healing for 17 years. As a counsellor, I offer compassionate, person-centred, therapeutic support, with an integrative approach to safely support you in your healing journey through Anxiety, Relationship difficulties, Religious Oppression, Trauma, Grief & Loss. My passion for therapeutic work stems from my own healing of deep traumas. I know the courage it takes to meet the challenges of healing & solid support makes all the difference as you move toward your goal with clarity and purpose.

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Carla Duda

Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCP

Verified Verified

Nelson, BC V1L

If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, shame, relationship concerns, grief, confusion, low motivation, numbness, rumination, or another painful state, I am here to support you.

'Hearts are not the burdens they carry; but the burdens they carry can drive their extremes' (Richard Schwartz, 2018). There are times when we feel truly burdened: exhausted, confused, immobilized, distressed, anxious, in relationship discord or overwhelmed. As challenging as these experiences can be, we can grow our strength and grow our courage in our willingness to approach them. I work with clients to assist in living with more calm, courage, compassion, meaning, and deep connection.

If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, shame, relationship concerns, grief, confusion, low motivation, numbness, rumination, or another painful state, I am here to support you.

Geoff Purdy

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Verified Verified

3 Endorsed

Nelson, BC V1L

In couples counselling, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to delve into communication patterns and relationship dynamics comprehensively.

As a dedicated counsellor with extensive experience working with adults, youth, couples, and families, I understand the unique challenges each group faces. My approach is compassionate and client-focused, helping individuals navigate personal struggles, relationship conflicts, and family dynamics. Whether you're a young person dealing with life transitions, a couple seeking to strengthen your bond, or a family striving for harmony, I offer a supportive space for growth and healing. Together, we can work towards building healthier, more fulfilling relationships and a balanced, happier life.

In couples counselling, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to delve into communication patterns and relationship dynamics comprehensively.

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I support couples to find new ways to connect, communicate, and deepen intimacy.

Hi! I'm Amanda Erickson. I have been providing individual therapy and couples therapy for 17 years now. I hold a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Nelson, BC. I have been in the field of social services for 25 years. I work with clients to improve well being in day to day life. I provide support for people around issues like relationships, emotional regulation, communication difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, attachment issues, substance use, and grief and loss.

I support couples to find new ways to connect, communicate, and deepen intimacy.

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If you are struggling with a particular issue, feeling lost in a relationship; intimate or professional, worrying and lacking the motivation to put ideas/thoughts into action, or just generally feeling stuck, I'm glad you are here. Life is complex and doesn't come with clear and definitive guidelines. No wonder we can feel overwhelmed! Sometimes it can just feel like it too much to manage alone. Working in a therapeutic relationship where you are the focus can help you find ways to learn, grow, and heal.

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Couples Counselling Does couples counseling work? Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years. When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other's trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn't sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.

Rain Eases Fire Fears But Drought Continues In Northeast B.C.

After several months of historically low levels, the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers in Prince George has more water as historic drought levels ease due to recent wet weather. (Nicole Oud/CBC)

A historic drought plaguing northeast B.C.For more than a year has been downgraded due to recent wet weather, but adverse impacts are still possible, forecasters have warned.

Drought in the northeast has been at or near Level 5 since the fall of 2022, affecting food and power production in the region, which also powers much of the province.

On Thursday, the B.C. River Forecast Centre updated its drought watch, downgrading the Fort Nelson and North Peace watersheds from drought Level 4 — the second-highest level possible — to drought Level 3.

The East Peace and South Peace regions, which include Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, meanwhile, are at drought Level 4. That is a downgrade for the East Peace, which has been at drought Level 5, the highest possible, since November 2023. The South Peace has been at Level 4 since record-keeping resumed in May, after also being at Level 5 in the fall of 2023.

CBC science communicator Darius Mahdavi said while the downgrade is some "much needed good news," it is important to remember that a Level 3 drought still indicates serious conditions.

The B.C. Government classifies a Level 3 drought as one where "adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are possible," while a Level 4 is one where adverse conditions are "likely" while at Level 5, they are "almost certain."

"I don't want to put a damper on things, but ... As we saw this time last year, a couple hot, dry weeks is all it takes to send us right back into exceptional drought," he wrote.

Drought conditions have eased across much of the province but remain high in parts of B.C.'s northeast. (B.C. Government)

Still, he said, provincewide, "we're in a much better spot than we were a year ago."

Ongoing drought has had a particular effect on agricultural and energy production in the province's north. Roughly 80 per cent of B.C. Grain production occurs in the Peace, according to provincial figures, while oil and gas operations in the area are also highly reliant on water for fracking and other aspects of production.

WATCHA farmer and a fisher in northern B.C. Talk about impacts of ongoing drought: How long-term drought affects B.C. Farms and fishing 4 months ago

Duration 5:11

As some parts of the province are still experiencing wintry weather, drought conditions persist, and it's changing the way British Columbians live, work and source their food and power. Two people in northern B.C. With a vested interest in groundwater levels tell us how they're managing.

It's also affected energy production and dams in the region, forcing B.C. Hydro to import power from other jurisdictions.

The ongoing dryness has also posed a challenge to wildfire fighters, with multiple blazes that started in 2023 resurfacing this spring and posing a threat to nearby communities — as well as creating conditions ripe for new fires to take hold.

That was particularly evident in Fort Nelson earlier this year when a downed tree hit a wire and forced more than 4,500 residents to evacuate for more than two weeks.

Mayor 'still nervous' after Fort Nelson evacuations

In an interview with the Canadian Press, Mayor Rob Fraser said the community is feeling more comfortable after a week of wet weather and a downgraded drought threat, but that doesn't mean they're blind to the risk of wildfires that still exist in the region.

"We're still nervous. If you look at the fire maps, you can see that the whole northeast corner up here is just one big red blob. So there's lots of fire on the landscape," Fraser said. "Still makes us nervous.

"But the fact that the drought level is coming down, we're getting some rain, is making everybody feel a little bit more comfortable."

Fraser says plumes of smoke are still visible on hot days, and residents know that a stretch of hot, dry weather would be enough to increase fire behaviour again.

WATCHHow Fort Nelson was protected from approaching wildfire: Fighting the flames: how a community rallied to save their town 1 month ago

Duration 2:43

A resident in Fort Nelson, B.C., who helped fight the wildfires that threatened the community speaks about making a fire break to stop the flames.

The mayor says the hot spots are burning "in the black," meaning they are within the charred boundaries of previous fires and not spreading.

Fraser says the community is going ahead with Canada Day festivities this weekend, and tourists have been returning since the evacuation ended.

"I think those people, they just held off and now they're coming. We see our campsite full, we're seeing people walking around town; the museum is full of people," he said.

"So we're pretty optimistic as we look over our shoulders at where these fires are burning."

Province urges caution ahead of Canada Day long weekend

Thursday's numbers from the B.C. Wildfire Service show that 79 of the 91 active wildfires in British Columbia are burning in the province's northern region, known as the Prince George Fire Centre, including five that have started in the last 24 hours.

B.C. Wildfire spokesman Forrest Tower told reporters Thursday that the southern part of the fire centre, which includes Prince George, has received "pretty significant precipitation," while the same cannot be said for the northern portion including Fort Nelson.

B.C. Wildfire spokesman Forrest Tower and provincial Minister of Emergency Management Bowinn Ma speak to reporters in Prince George on July 27, 2024. (Nicole Oud/CBC)

"Looking into the next several weeks, probably going into the month, it looks like it's going to continue to be hot and dry. So a large amount of our resources right now are up in the Fort Nelson/Fort St. John area," he said.

"We likely will still see some pretty challenging fire behaviour and conditions, especially in the northeast of B.C. But just this bit of window where we aren't seeing fire everywhere else, that really allows us to put a large amount of our resources on those pretty significant fires in the northeast of B.C."

Minister of Emergency Management Bowinn Ma told the news conference that it's fortunate that resources are able to be directed to the north.

"But let me be clear, even though we have seen a significant amount of precipitation over the last several months, snowpack levels are still very low," she said.

"And when those rains cease, we are still at risk of severe drought in many parts of the province."

The government is asking residents and visitors to be prepared for potential wildfires this long weekend and check for road closures, alerts, evacuation orders and other prohibitions before travelling.

Sadrack Nelson

Sadrack Nelson is a native of Haiti. Before coming to Boston College as a doctoral student in the Hebrew Bible, Sadrack has completed a Th.M. In Hebrew Bible at Emory University, an M.A. In Religious Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University, and a B.Th. In Theology at the Séminaire Théologique Nazaréen d'Haiti.

His research focuses on Mesopotamian imperialism in the experience of ancient Israel/Judah. He is interested in exploring questions related to Israel/Judah's historical, intellectual, and cultural engagement with Mesopotamian empires, as reflected in the biblical prophetic corpus more specifically.

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