About
Hi, I’m Kelsey, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), and I’m deeply passionate about helping people learn more about themselves and move toward living their best lives. I believe as humans, we are all meant to live authentic and fulfilling lives, yet so much of how we think, feel, and behave is shaped by unspoken expectations that we often absorb without even realizing. Part of my passion is supporting clients in becoming aware of these unconscious patterns so they can begin living more intentionally and consciously, in ways that truly align with their values, beliefs, and desires.
Sometimes we just need the right environment to uncover what genuinely matters to us. Therapy can be that environment. I believe healing and growth happen within a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel emotionally safe, valued, and truly seen for who you are. It’s my priority to offer a space grounded in compassion and understanding where you can explore your experiences and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels best for you.
I have always been deeply passionate about working with people, and my professional journey began in education as an elementary school teacher. It was through this work of walking alongside children and families that I discovered my true passion for helping people better understand themselves and uncover their true potential. I consider it a true honour and great privilege to be part of each person’s unique journey of growth and healing.
Outside of the therapy room, I find joy in the outdoors, whether hiking, skiing, snowboarding, or biking. I also love losing myself in a good book or tapping into my creative side through various hobbies and connecting with the people in my life.
Approach
My approach to therapy is grounded in a humanistic perspective that honours your unique lived experience, with a strong emphasis on deepening and improving the relationship you have with yourself. I believe that our relationship with ourselves is arguably the most important relationship we will have in our lives, and that the ways we relate to others often reflect how we relate to ourselves.
We begin by building a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship, where collaboration and trust are central. From there, our work is shaped by your needs, goals, and what feels most helpful for you. I draw from a range of therapeutic tools and ways of working, thoughtfully adapting our sessions to support you in the way that fits best. Throughout this process, you remain in the driver’s seat, guiding the pace, focus, and direction of our work together.
Approaches and Modalities I draw from include Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiences, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Approaches.
Areas of Practice
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Grief
- Anger
- Shame
- Relationships
- Self-Worth
- Communication Skills
- LGBTQIA2+ Issues
- Trauma
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
- Life Transitions
- Self-Advocacy
- Personal Growth
- Suicidality/Self-Harm
Land Acknowledgement
Headwaters Therapy acknowledges that your therapeutic journey and our work together takes place on the unceded traditional territory of the Ts'msyen People, home to the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations. I honor the land, its history, and the continued relationship the Ts'msyen People have with this special place.
Decolonization is a priority and core value at Headwaters Therapy. As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and action to challenge colonial systems within therapy and beyond. This includes recognizing how these systems impact mental health and working toward creating spaces that center respect, equity, and cultural safety for you, the client.
I extend my deepest gratitude to the Ts'msyen People for their stewardship of this land and hold a deep intention to align my work with practices that support healing, inclusivity, and reconciliation.