Find a Therapist in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Building a trusting client-counsellor relationship takes time and is the key to successful work in counselling. Being able to talk about pain, difficult memories and relationships in a secure place is a crucial component on the road to growth and wellness. In counselling you can feel seen and heard without the judgement that can come in personal or work relationships. Hearing feedback that is compassionate, kind and constructive creates an environment that makes transformation possible. Move beyond limiting beliefs and "stuck points" and give yourself permission to say yes to your own needs and no to others, when necessary. Saying things out loud, confidentially, can really help.

My approach to therapy is inspired by the teachings of Carl Rogers, who believed that the most effective way to help individuals was through a warm, empathetic, and understanding relationship. I create a safe space for my clients to be open, honest, and vulnerable, allowing them to work through their challenges and find their own answers within themselves.  I use a holistic and integrative approach, drawing from a range of therapies, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), ego states theory, somatic approaches, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, resonance and more.

Patterns of self-sabotaging behavioural, disorganized thinking and overwhelming emotion make life very difficult. How can we move forward when our bodies seem to betray us and we just need a break from the buzzing anxiety or the numbing of depression? What you may not know is all these symptoms are the imprint of our unfinished business, stuck in the body and just begging to be seen, cared for and accepted. Working with me means looking with curiosity, compassion and an educated-eye at how old wounds of betrayal, abandonment and rejection show up to block living your best life. You are not alone and there is hope.

James Hillman once said, "We've had a hundred years of psychotherapy and the world is getting worse." While there are many occasions where the validation and listening endemic to psychotherapy makes sense, there are times where we over assume that "feeling better" and "changing behavior" are the same. Grey Matters International, Inc. goes after the forgotten brain laws to behavior change that therapists miss when processing hours and hours of dialogues with people. Utilizing a cutting edge technology to facilitate the emotional process of change, we can make the therapy process way more effective, faster, and with less money spent. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative and empathetic space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect, serving as a foundation for the transformative process of self-discovery and healing. Drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches, I tailor my methods to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. By fostering a non-judgmental environment, I aim to empower clients to openly express themselves and work towards understanding the underlying factors influencing their behaviours.

Counselling and psychotherapy provide essential avenues for individuals to navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. These therapeutic processes offer a confidential and empathetic space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive environment. Through various therapeutic techniques and approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Talk Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, individuals work collaboratively with therapists to gain insight into their concerns, develop coping strategies, and create positive change. By addressing underlying issues, reframing perspectives, and fostering self-awareness, counselling can really help.

Struggling with anxiety, anger, addiction, or trauma? You’re not alone. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeless is tough, but it doesn't have to be permanent. I'm here to help. With specialized techniques and a compassionate approach, we can work together to find relief, gain control, and rediscover joy. Imagine a life where you feel calm, empowered, and in control. Book your free 15-minute consultation today to take the first step towards healing. Let’s turn your pain into strength and reclaim the life you deserve. Schedule now and start your journey to a better tomorrow.

We all have yearnings in our lives that make up the core of who we are. Bettina helps individuals and couples discover or uncover our deepest wants and needs within ourselves and in our relationships so we can live the life we truly want. The need to feel loved, appreciated, needed, wanted, purposeful, and a sense of belonging, are some of the driving forces in our life. Exploring these yearnings on a deeper level creates growth in ourselves and in our relationships. Sometimes trauma or emotional childhood experiences can negatively affect our ability to achieve our core yearnings. EMDR helps heal the wounds of trauma and helps remove the barriers blocking us from attaining our yearnings.

To go deeper into one's psyche is to discover hidden potential. And yet people often find it difficult to look at what is hidden within us. Especially if their are unresolved issues that we would rather not revisit. From experience, counselling people about presenting issues often leads to a deeper layer of work. I value helping people who are courageous enough to go deep within themselves. To be a guide to such work is an honour.

Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore unhelpful relational patterns and obtain feedback that can promote more satisfying interactions. Oftentimes we re-create many of the same limiting dynamics with our therapist that we do with family and friends, and therapy can be that relational space where, when we feel deeply understood and respected, we can experiment with new ways of interacting and overcome the constraints that we have often placed on ourselves. Effective psychotherapy helps clients fully experience and accept their feelings, thoughts, as well as other aspects of themselves that they have turned away from out of feelings of guilt, shame or a sense of basic unworthiness.