List of Counsellors

Below is a list of local counsellors and psychologists who work with clients as part of the Counselling Assistance Program. Please speak to an Outreach Worker if you would like more information.

Michelle Chang

604-967-1178
michelle@freshlines.ca
www.freshlines.ca

Whistler, Spruce Grove

Registered Since 2010

Children, Youth, Young Adult, Families, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Eating Disorders, Coping Skills, Stress, Self Injury.

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s in Education in Counselling Psychology (2009)
  • Bachelors of Education in Elementary Education – McGill University (2001)
  • Narrative Therapy Certificate  – Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy (2010)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Certified Canadian Counsellor (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)

Greg McDonnell

Registered Since 2008

Youth, Young Adult, Adult Counselling, Addictions, Family Counselling, Anger Management, Grief, Stress Management, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, Abuse

EDUCATION:

  • Masters of Counselling (2008)
  • B.A. Simon Fraser University – (1996)
  • Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate Complete)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Counselling Association
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor

Nancy Routley

604-938-4484
nancyroutley29@gmail.com

Whistler, Function Junction

Registered Since 2001

Individuals, Relationships, Couples & Families, Anxiety & Depression, Grief, PTSD (post traumatic stress), Abuse in relationships, Anger management

EDUCATION:

  • B.A. Psychology (1995)
  • B.C. Registered Clinical Counsellor (2004)
  • Master of Education- Counselling (2002)
  • Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy (1999)
  • Certificate in Peer Counselling (1995)
  • Certificate in Addictions (1995)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Counselling Association

Lisa Rickli

Registered Since 2019

Youth and Family Counselling, Couple Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Parent-child/youth Conflict, Chronic pain/illness, Relationship issues.

EDUCATION:

  • Diploma of Professional Counselling 2018
  • Youth and Family Support Worker Certificate 2018
  • Counselling for Intimacy in Relationships Certificate 2018

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Professional Counsellors Association

Colleen Felgate

Registered Since 2020

Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationships, couples, self-esteem, women’s issues, communications issues, eating disorders, and chronic pain

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, specialized yoga and pilates instructor

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Christine Dennstedt

604-505-9183
Christinedennstedt@gmail.com

Whistler, BC

Registered Since 2020

Body image, addictions, grief, trauma, self harm and suicidal thinking, self-esteem, sadness, stress and anxiety management, shame and guilt, goal setting, fertility, relationships, LGBTQ identity

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
  • MA in Counseling Psychology
  • PhD in Social Sciences

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Alanna Ray

604-698-8601
alanna.m.ray@gmail.com

Pemberton, BC

Registered Since 2021

Nature-based, Adults and youth (12+), individuals, couples and families, trauma-informed and draws from attachment theory and humanistic principles. Training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, and mind-body practices.

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
  • MsC in Clinical Mental Health Counselling

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Sarah Jane Thomson

604-815-9554
info@sjtcounselling.ca

Squamish, BC

Stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, and perinatal anxiety and depression. ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness to support the goal of increasing psychological growth and wellbeing. 

EDUCATION:

  • A graduate from UBC in Biopsychology and City University in Counselling Psychology

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Lana Lutke

Registered Since 2015

Anxiety, Stress and Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Couples Counselling, Trauma and PTSD, Addictions (alcohol, internet/gaming, sex, love/codependency), Intimacy/Sexual issues, Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationship, Sex Abuse, Sexuality and Gender Confusion, Sexual Disfunctions and Disorders.

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Therapeutic Counsellor through the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) (2015)
  • Diploma of Professional Counselling (2015)
  • Board Certified Sex Therapist (2022)
  • Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Sexology

WORK EXPERIENCE:

8 years in private practice “Life Beyond Limits Counselling” based in Whistler and in Vancouver since October 2015.

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) in good standing since 2015. Registered in the province of BC – ID 2101.

Kayla Benbow

Registered Since 2017

Youth (14 and up), Young Adult and Adult, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationships and Sport Performance. 

EDUCATION:

  • B.A. Psychology and Sociology, University of Victoria (2007)
  • Performance Level Coach, (2013) CSCF/NCCP
  • High Five-Principles (2013)
  • Masters in Counselling Psychology (2017) Athabasca University

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Tanya Richman

Registered Since 2017

Adolescents, Adults, Children (6-10) and (11-13), Grief and Loss, Relationships

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s of Arts, Counselling Psychology – University of Seattle 2006
  • Bachelor of Education – McGill University 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – Dalhousie University 1992

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2008
  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors since 2015

Jules Ku-Lea

Registered Since 2016

Youth and Adults, Anxiety and Depression

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) since 2016

Kristin Trotter

Registered Clinical Counsellor

604-848-4076 
info@kristintrotter.com 
www.kristintrotter.com

Squamish, BC

Sex-positive therapist and Sexual Health Educator, 2SLGBTQ+ teens and young adults, cognitive behaviour therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, self-compassion, and trauma-informed care. 

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Masters in Counselling.

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Stress Management, Burnout, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, ADHD, Anger Management, Men’s work, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychedelic Integration, Substance Use, Grief/Loss

EDUCATION:

  • Trained in Existential Analysis, Narrative Therapy, Body-based mindfulness, and 300 HR Yoga Teacher.

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Ryan Payne

Registered Clinical Counsellor

604-848-8066
ryanelliotpaynecounselling@gmail.com

Squamish, BC

Client centered, Individual therapy (adolescent and adult)

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Masters in Counselling Psychology

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Heather Quamme

Registered Clinical Counsellor

604-240-9166
Hqhealth1@gmail.com

Pemberton, BC

Children, Youth, Adults, Families, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, relationship issues, substance use, Vocational Rehabilitation and career/post-secondary exploration

EDUCATION:

  • Masters in Education in Counselling Psychology (UBC) – specialty in Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Bachelor of Education (UBC)
  • Master of Fine Art (NSCAD)
  • Bachelor of Fine Art (UVic)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Candace Postal

Grief and loss, perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal thinking.

EDUCATION:

  • Masters in Counselling (2005)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Jade Honce

604-849-2949
 
Squamish

Virtual Only, working with adult women who suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression. Experience working with acute, chronic or complex trauma and PTSD, relationships, EMDR, CBT

Counsellor with FNHA.

EDUCATION:

  • M.A. in Creative Arts Therapies, special focus Drama Therapy
  • B.A. Psychology

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Andrea Zimmering

Adults, Young Adults, Youth, Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Relationship concerns, Self-confidence and Self-esteem, Career exploration, Body image and Disordered eating.

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
  • MA in Counseling Psychology, 200-hour Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Ian MacLeod

Young adult, Adult Counselling, Couples Counselling, Addictions, Sex Addiction, Family Counselling, Grief, Stress Management, Trauma, Abuse, Anxiety & Depression.

EDUCATION:

  • Masters of Child and Youth Care with a Specialization in Counselling and Psychology
  • B.A. University of Victoria (2016)
  • Registered Social Worker (2016)
  • B.C. Registered Clinical Counsellor (2021)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Julie Paquette

Registered Clinical Counsellor
 
(604) 848-1188
 
Squamish

Youth (10 +) and adults, anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, self-esteem/assertiveness, emotion regulation/coping, managing transition, relationship issues. CBT, SFBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed. Speaks French and English.

EDUCATION:

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
  • Masters of Science in Psychoeducation (2013)
  • Bsc. In Psychoeducation (2006)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Jenilee Losie

Individuals, Relationships, young adults, anxiety and Depression, Trauma, emotional regulation, self-esteem, increasing personal growth, sexuality, communication issues, stress management, attachment theory, mindfulness practices.

EDUCATION:

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (2023)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Victoria (2011)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Certified Canadian Counsellor (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)

Nina Fields

Anxiety, Trauma, Addictions, Depression, Teens & Parenting Support, Meditation/ Mindfulness, One-One, Couples, and Group Therapy.

EDUCATION:

  • BA in Psychology
  • Certified Parent Consultant and Course Facilitator for the Neufeld Institute

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
  • Accredited with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada

Children and adults, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Insomnia, EMDR, Nature-Based Therapy, Multicultural and Culturally Responsive Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy.

EDUCATION:

  • M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, UBC (2023)
  • Ph.D. Human Geography, UBC (2012)
  • B.A. Peace & Conflict Studies, UC Berkeley (2001)

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Liliana Bolanos

(email only)
 
Whistler

Collaborative, empathetic, developmentally sound, trauma-informed & culturally sensitive. Warm and supportive. Offering online sessions or ‘walk & talk” within Whistler.

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s of science

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Nature based therapy and healing. Approaches therapeutic work through somatic, mindfulness body based, trauma-informed humanistic and experiential lens.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in Outdoor Pursuits from the University of Calgary
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Complex trauma, childhood abuse, anxiety, depression, interpersonal, marital & parenting concerns, challenges due to neurodivergence including ADHD, substance misuse, grief, life transitions & infidelity.

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s degree in counseling psychology
  • Diploma in child & youth care & social service work
  • Bachelor’s degree in child & youth care

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Individual counselling, families, couples, adolescent, and trauma therapy. Neuroscience, evidence-based approaches, somatic experiencing. Addictions, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief and loss, LGBTQ2, post trauma stress, relationships.

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s in Counselling program at UBC

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors