Kelowna Counselling
What happens when your life isn’t what you hoped for?
In life, we hold so many hopes and dreams for ourselves: a great job; amazing family and friends; the big house with a white picket fence; the perfect life.
What happens when the life we are living is not the life we had hoped to live?
The difference between expectations and reality is difficult to come to terms with. It’s in these moments that we have a choice to choose hope. When we find ourselves scared, uncertain, or disillusioned due to challenging times, we often give up hope, rather than using hope as the light to help us to see new possibilities and move through the challenge in front of us.
Without hope, we cannot trust ourselves to navigate life’s challenges, or take the steps needed to continue to pursue the life we want. As the saying goes: “We only live once, but if we live well, once is enough.”
It’s never too late to create the life you want if you take the time to learn HOW!
Grief Counselling
I offer specialized Kelowna grief counselling services, as well as options for online counselling to fit the schedules and location needs of my clients. I am dedicated to providing personalized support to help you navigate through the difficult terrain of grief.
Anxiety & Depression
Creating a safe and nurturing space for your healing and growth. Dealing with depression and anxiety is a unique and personal experience. I specialize in providing individualized depression counselling and anxiety therapy to address your unique needs.
Relationships
Providing compassionate relationship counselling to support couples through the complexities of love, whether it involves strengthening an existing bond or navigating the challenges of separation and divorce.
Body & Confidence
Embarking on a path to a healthier body and enhanced self-esteem signifies a deep commitment to your overall well-being. My specialization lies in offering empathetic counseling rooted in the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size®.
Crisis Counselling
Trauma Therapy is an integral part of our crisis counselling services. Whether you are dealing with job loss, infertility, or coping with chronic illness, trauma-informed therapy provides a framework for healing.
Decision Making
Navigate the crossroads of life with assurance. Empower your decision-making process, receive support through life transitions, and guidance on managing burnout. Attain clarity, resilience, and purpose on your journey toward a more fulfilling life.
Counselling Restores Hope & Reveals New Possibilities!
Katharine Hansen Counselling is a private practice business located in Kelowna, British Columbia.
I offer both in-person and online counselling for women, men, and families who are struggling to find and utilize hope to lead them through the struggles of day-to-day life.
So often in life things don’t work out the way we had hoped, and for so many of us we have not been taught how to face these difficult feelings and struggles, so we often shut down and withdraw from life.
During these difficult times, it is so important to face the challenging emotions, overcome barriers, and find the meaning within the struggle. My entire practice is focused on finding and utilizing hope as a life skill to move through adversity.
Hope is the resource that shines light into darkness, allowing you to expand your awareness and see all the possibilities and options available to you. Every healing journey requires courage, willingness, an open mind, and an open heart.
The gift of hope allows us the resilience and enthusiasm needed to see and embrace the new possibilities that we so deeply desire and deserve. The gift of counselling shows you HOW!
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7 Reasons Why Counselling is Essential for Stress Relief
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The Benefits of Online Counselling
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How Bereavement Counselling Can Help You Heal After a Loss
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Healing Wounds: How Counselling Can Repair and Rebuild Relationships
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A Kelowna Counsellor
At Katharine Hansen Counselling, I provide comprehensive support for individuals navigating various personal and emotional challenges. My Kelowna therapy services include Kelowna grief counselling, helping you cope with loss and find a path to healing. For those struggling with anxiety and depression, I offer tailored therapy aimed at restoring your balance and well-being. If you’re experiencing relationship issues, my relationship counselling can help improve communication and resolve conflicts, strengthening your connections, with options for in-person or online sessions for your comfort and convenience.
In addition, I address body image and self-confidence issues through Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® principles, promoting a positive relationship with food and body. For those dealing with trauma, my crisis counselling offers immediate support and strategies for recovery. I also provide guidance for decision-making during significant life transitions, helping you navigate changes with confidence.
Sessions are available both in-person and online, ensuring you have flexible access to care that suits your needs. My approach centers on fostering hope and resilience, empowering you to overcome adversity and achieve personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for you to heal and thrive.
“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.”
– Louis L’Amour
Are you ready to accept your gifts?
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