Hello, my name is Michelle. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have approximately 20 years of experience working in mental health and have been a practicing counsellor since 2017. Theoretical frameworks that I work with are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based Approaches, Trauma-informed Practice, Narrative Therapy and Person Centred. I am also in the process of completing a designation of Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist.

My experience includes a wide range of concerns that include anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, panic attacks/disorder, substance use and life transitions.

My goals in session are to create a sense of safety and a space where you and I can connect and build rapport and trust.

My interests include spending time at my lake spot during the summer months where I get to enjoy various water sports, connect with nature and have regular self-care. During the winter months, my self-care includes cross training at her local gym, spending time with family, playing with her cats and enjoying a good book. When opportunity allows it, I enjoy travelling abroad.

Hello! My name is Ali Kazemian, and I graduated from UNBC with a bachelor of science in psychology. I will be your first point of contact for Counselling Services. I help students book and manage appointments with our great counsellors. Your comfort will be my priority, and I will ensure that you will have the best possible experience with our services. Thank you for reading!

Meet Olivia McEwen, a registered clinical counsellor with over ten years of experience in mental health. Olivia is dedicated to helping clients identify their strengths, embody their values, and develop practical tools to achieve their goals. Her passion lies in supporting clients with body image issues and disordered eating, empowering them to reclaim their connection with mind-body-soul so that they can live a fulfilling life. Olivia's approach to counselling is person-centered and trauma informed, rooted in principles of somatic healing (mind-body connection), intersectional feminism, and mindfulness. She prioritizes safety, compassion, and non-judgment in every session, collaborating with each client to create practical tools and strategies that empower them to reclaim their personal power and live a fulfilling, authentic life. Olivia is deeply invested in supporting clients on their healing journey and is committed to destigmatizing mental health and promoting social justice and awareness. She works with a diverse range of clients, including QTBIPGM+ (Queer + Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority) non-binary individuals, and people of all backgrounds.