Call/Text: 250-486-3008
Meet Our Clinicians
In-Person Counselling in Penticton and Virtual throughout BC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Amy Thain, MA, RCC
Specialty: Individual Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Trauma | Stress | Compassion Fatigue/Burnout
Modalities: Somatic | ACT | Mindfulness-Based | Neuroscience-Informed | Person-Centred | Strengths-Based
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Cheryl Jaggers, CCC
Specialty: Adult Individuals, Couples & Youth
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Stress | Trauma | Divorce | Grief & Loss | Narcissistic Abuse | Relationships
Modalities: Person-Centered | Trauma Informed | Solution-Focused | CBT | Emotion Focused | Gottman Method
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Christopher Kinman, MSC, PhD, ACS-RCC
Specialty: Individuals, Youth, Elders, Families & Clinical Supervision
Issues: Addictions | Anger Management | Conflict Resolution | First Nations | LGBQ2IA2S+
Modalities: Existential | Family Systems | Narrative | Strength-Based
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Social Worker
Deanna Buckner, BSW, RSW
Specialty: Adult Individuals & Couples
Issues: Trauma | Stress | Burnout/Compassion Fatigue | Grief & Loss | Divorce
Modalities: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) | Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) | Grief Treatment | Gottman Method | Integrative Therapy | Socratic Dialogue
Registered Social Worker & Canadian Clinical Counsellor
Jennifer Povoledo, MEd., RSW, CCC
Speciality: Child, Youth, & Families
Issues: Anxiety | Behavioural Issues | Trauma | Crisis Intervention | Parent Education | Separation/Divorce
Modalities: CBT | EMDR | Emotion Focused Family Therapy | Nature Informed | Mindfulness | Holistic Expressive Arts | Play Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Joanne Scofield, MPS, RP
Speciality: Individuals, Adults and Seniors
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Stress | Grief & Loss | Trauma | Spiritual Distress | Eco-Anxiety
Modalities: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) | EMDR | CBT | Narrative | Solution Focused
Registered & Canadian Clinical Counsellor
Lucy Stephens, MA, RCC/CCC
Specialty: Individuals, Couples, Children, Youth, & Families
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Eating Disorders Behaviour | Parenting Education School Problems | Stress |Trauma | Grief & Loss
Modalities: CBT | CBT-E | SFBT | Trauma Informed | Adlerian | Family Systems | The Couples Institute – Developmental Model | Mindfulness-Based | Polyvagal Theory | Person-Centred
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Maddy Maxinuk, MC, RCC
Specialty: Youth & Young Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | Disordered Eating | Body Image | Self-Esteem | Youth & Adolescent Issues
Modalities: Somatic Therapy | CBT | Mindfulness-Based | IFS | Person-Centered
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Nannette Hill, MEd, RCC
Specialty: Individuals, Children, Youth & Families
Issues: Trauma Recovery | Anxiety | Depression | Stress | Grief | Self-Esteem
Modalities: CBT | EMDR | Solution Focused Therapy | Emotion Focused Family Therapy | Mindfulness | Psychoeducation regarding the Neuro-Biology of Trauma | Narrative Therapy | Play & Sand Tray Therapy | Dialectical Behavioural Therapy | Internal Family Systems
Pre-Licensed Counsellor
Natalie Maxson
Specialty: Individuals, Couples, & Youth
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | LGBTQ2IA2S+ | Spirituality | Grief/Loss | Chronic Pain | Purpose/Meaning
Modalities: Existential | Mindfulness | Solution Focused | Feminist | Narrative
Certified Music Therapist
Sarah Kennedy, CMT
Specialty: Individuals, Youth, & Groups
Issues: Anxiety | Chronic Pain | Emotinal Disturbance | Grief & Loss
Modalities: Music Therapy | Expressive Arts
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sarah Krehel, MA, RCC
Specialty: Youth & Young Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Disordered Eating | Body Image | Self-Esteem | Life Transitions | Teen/Adolescent | Stress
Modalities: ACT | DBT | Person-Centered | Strength-Based | Emotion Focused Family Therapy | Mindfulness
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Canadian Certified Counsellor
Sheridan Clifford, CCC
Specialty: Adult Individuals
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | ADHD | Stress | Grief & Loss | Self-Esteem | Life Transitions
Modalities: ACT | CBT |Strength-Based | Trauma Informed
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Stephanie McAlister, MC, RCC
Speciality: Individuals & Youth
Issues: Anxiety | Trauma | Anger Management | Parenting
Modalities: ACT | CBT | EMDR | Gottman Method | Solution-Focused | Collaborative & Proactive Problem Solving
Student Interns
As part of South Okanagan Counselling's mission to make mental health support accessible we offer low-cost counselling through our Student Internship Program. Interns are Master's level trained students who are well supported and receive Clinical Supervision throughout their practicum.
Sessions are $50+gst.
Please note: intern sessions are not eligible for Extended Health Benefits coverage
Intern Counsellor
Gabrielle Krilow (she/her)
Specialty: Adult Individuals, Youth & Children
Issues: Anxiety | Behavioural Issues | Depression | Trauma | Self-Esteem | Stress | Family Issues | Parenting | ASD/ADHD
Modalities: Play Therapy | DBT | Emotional Literacy | Person-Centered | Trauma-Informed | Mindfulness
Mentored By Stefanie Iverson & Jennifer Povoledo
Currently Accepting Clients
Intern Counsellor
Sally Porter, M.Ed (she/her)
Specialties: Individual Adults, Children, Youth & Families
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | Neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD) | Self-Esteem | Life Transitions | Family Relationships | Parenting Support | Trauma | Grief & Loss
Modalities: Person-Centred | Attachment-Based |
Family Systems (Satir) | Sandtray | CBT | Mindfulness-Based | Solution-Focused | Polyvagel Theory | Strengths-Based
Mentored By Dr. Jill Taggart
Accepting Clients Mid-August 2024
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Intern Counsellor
Raeanne Ramsay
Specialty: Adult Individuals
Issues: Chronic Pain | Depression | Anxiety | Stress | Existential Concerns | Self-Esteem/Self-Worth
Modalities: Person-Centered | Motivational Interviewing | Pain Reprocessing Therapy | Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Mindfulness | Somatic Therapy | Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mentored By Dr. Jill Taggart
Accepting Clients September 2024
Intern Counsellor
Kiara Talman
Specialty: Adult Individuals, Youth & Children
Issues: Self-Esteem | Stress | Parenting | ASD | Anxiety | Behavioural Issues
Modalities: DBT | Emotion Focused Therapy | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy | Play Therapy
Mentored By Stefanie Iverson
Accepting Clients September 2024
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Intern Counsellor
Matthew Bunn
Specialty: Adult Individuals & Youth
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | Family Issues | Stress | Self-Esteem | | Life Transitions
Modalities: ACT | CBT | Solution Focused | Trauma-Informed
Mentored By Dr. Jill Taggart
Accepting Clients September 2024
Our Clinic Coordinator
Clinic Coordinator
Sanaz Busink
Hello you magical being, welcome!
My name is Sanaz and it rhymes with pizazz. “Sanaz” being a Turkish name means someone who comes your way once in a lifetime. I guess we are all unique in our own beautiful way.
Let me tell you a bit about myself. I naturally find my purpose in helping others through words of encouragement and inspiration, by creating paintings, and making pottery. If I am not at the office, you can find me in nature, at a yoga studio teaching movement and mindfulness or holding a safe space for clients as a Holistic Life Coach. Don’t be shy and say Hi.
Meet The Founders
Director of Clinical Operations & Practicum Supervisor
Stefanie Iverson, MC, RCC
Director of Marketing & Creative Engagement
Lucinda Bibbs, MC, RCC
