Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Since 2013, she has gathered extensive experience in both the non-profit and health sectors, working with individuals, families, and groups to address a wide array of challenges.

Her professional philosophy is rooted in the belief that each person is the expert of their own experiences. Andrea is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their authentic selves and embark on their healing journeys. She understands that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one, and she strives to foster trust and openness in her relationships with clients. This commitment to a person-centered approach has allowed her to appreciate the unique narratives of those she works with.

Andrea adopts an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on various modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. Her particular interests include trauma, mental health, substance use, relational conflict, and life transitions. She believes in tailoring her interventions to align with each individual’s goals and experiences, which enables people to navigate their challenges more effectively.

In addition to her extensive experience, Andrea is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a powerful technique for addressing trauma and distressing memories. She also draws from a range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Response-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Furthermore, she has completed Levels One and Two of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, allowing her to support couples in improving their relationships through research-based strategies.

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Thompson River University, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. In addition, I am a Registered Massage Therapist, and have achieved my 3000-hour diploma from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy. Furthermore, I have over 20 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Hockey Trainer, and a Yoga Instructor which gives me a different perspective regarding the mind-body connection.

I can appreciate that today’s world is full of challenges, hardships, adversities, and numerous stressors. For some people who aspire to high performance, pressure can be a valuable source of positive motivation; for others, pressure and stress can be a source of significant frustration, causing negative consequences. My goal is to clinically explore individuals from a biopsychosocial perspective looking at the interconnections of biology, psychology, and social aspects. Humans do not function in isolation but are a part of a larger system. I specialize in helping clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and survivors of physical and sexual abuse. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Creative Strategies.

My objective as a counsellor is to assist you to effectively navigate obstacles and overcome discomfort by developing innovative strategies and acquiring mental strength to not just exist, but to thrive. I am honoured to be on this wellness journey with you so let’s get started.

A little bit about me… When I am not working, I enjoy playing a variety of sports such as tennis, racquetball, pickle ball and curling. I love canoeing, rowing, paddle boarding and mountain biking. I have backpacked extensively through the United Kingdom, North, Central and South America, parts of China and a couple of countries in Europe. I absolutely love animals and currently have 2 amazing rescue dogs and 2 wonderful rescue kitties. I volunteer at several animal rescues in the lower mainland where I currently reside. I am excited to be able to work with Lindsay and Jenny at Soulstis Therapeutic Counselling with the eventual goal of moving back to the Okanagan.

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Lindsay is currently on a waitlist. Please call to join waitlist. Lindsay has a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Sociology, minoring in Psychology, and a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology. She has been involved within the field of counselling, mental health, and behavioral consulting since 2006. Her experience has afforded opportunities to work with both individuals and groups in a variety of therapeutic settings.

She thrives within the capacity of client centered treatment methods, for both adolescents and adults, which encompass a non-judgmental approach rich in both compassion and empathy. Lindsay is extremely passionate about trauma informed methodologies, and employs a variety of therapeutic techniques into her practice. These include: Mindfulness based approached, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Empirical evidence and research supports the effectiveness of these methodologies in the treatment of a variety of issues.

Her areas of interest include trauma (recent and historical), trauma as it pertains to the mind/body connection, sexual assault, abuse, intimate partner violence, codependency, addictions, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, grief, and divorce. She is a strong advocate within the anti-violence sector and has served as a past provincial board member for the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVA BC).

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