Hi, I’m Jen, and I’m excited to be part of the team at IBSI. I have many years of experience in the human services and social services fields, and am honoured to be part of someone’s experience through counselling. I know that asking for help can be complicated and sometimes scary, and having support to navigate stressful life circumstances can make a big difference.

I am a person-centred, inclusive practitioner, and use a variety of modalities including narrative therapy, solution focused brief therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential therapy. My approaches will be tailored to meet your needs, focusing on your goals, values, and beliefs.

I look forward to making connections and being part of your growth and healing.

Hi, I’m Jen, and I’m excited to be part of the team at IBSI. I have many years of experience in t... Read More

Hi, I’m Beth! I am a Social Work masters level student counsellor. I have a long history of work in the human services and social services world and have spent the past ten years working in the criminal justice field. I take great pride in walking with others on their journeys and meeting them where they are at on that journey. You can expect to be met with a calm, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment when working with me. I understand that counselling is a big first step for many people and am grateful to my clients for allowing me to join them in their deeply personal work.

I approach counseling from an anti-oppressive person-centred lens and integrate narrative therapy and trauma informed practice in my work. I am open to working with you to find a path that will best serve you in our work together if these approaches don’t fit. Life can be hard, and I have always believed that the key to long term wellness is working together with the right team to process the challenges we come up against and intervene with the best therapeutic approach to help you live the life you want.

I have experience in grief and loss, with a focus on child and infant loss, complex relationships, and extensive personal and professional experience working with children. I will be providing individual counseling, couples counseling, and working with children through play therapy. Play therapy is a modality of counseling which acknowledges that children often cannot express themselves through words in the way that adults can, so we allow them to communicate in the best way that they know, through play.

I look forward to having the opportunity to work together in a calm and inclusive environment that puts your personal growth at the forefront of our journey together.

Hi, I’m Beth! I am a Social Work masters level student counsellor. I have a long history of work ... Read More

Hello, I’m Ashton, a dedicated and compassionate Registered Social Worker with a passion for making a positive impact. With two years of hands-on experience, I have worked across diverse areas within the field, including supporting seniors, navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system, assisting youth, and addressing challenges related to substance misuse.

I believe in the power of human connection and the importance of creating a safe space for individuals on their unique journeys. I am excited about the opportunity to meet you, understand your needs, and provide the support you require. Let’s embark on this journey together, as I am committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve.

Hello, I’m Ashton, a dedicated and compassionate Registered Social Worker with a passion for maki... Read More

Hi, I’m JJ!

I believe that we were not meant to do life alone. I take a relational approach to counselling. I prioritize authentic connection with each client, as I believe that healing and growth happen best within supportive, trusting relationships. I am committed to honouring each individual’s story, valuing the paths they’ve walked and the experiences that have brought them here. I believe in meeting people where they are and creating a safe space to sit with them in their current experiences without judgment or expectation.

I approach counselling through a person-centred, systemic, and critical feminist lens. This means that I prioritize understanding you as an individual while considering the broader social, cultural, historical, and relational contexts that shape your experiences.

I have my Level 2 certification in Observed Experiential Integration Therapy (OEI), a trauma-focused therapy designed to help individuals process difficult or traumatic events from their past. Evolving from EMDR therapy, OEI uses your visual pathways (eyes) to connect both hemispheres of the brain, helping to reduce trauma symptoms. Research demonstrates that OEI is effective in addressing numerous symptoms and difficulties, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, addictions, eating disorders, negative self-talk, and more.

I look forward to being a part of your counselling journey and holding space for you.

Hi, I’m JJ! I believe that we were not meant to do life alone. I take a relational approach to c... Read More

Hello and welcome. My name is Terresa McKenzie, and in addition to being a pretty fabulous person (my special people tell me this anyway) I am also a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW), and the clinical director of Inner Balance Solutions (IBSI).

With over a decade of experience and education in my field, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life in various ways. I work with people of all ages, and I’m happy to work with individuals, couples, and families.

As an RCSW, I’m comfortable and qualified to diagnose many mental health conditions and often do this in collaboration with a client’s existing health team.

I am currently not accepting new clients but we have an awesome team to chose from.

Hello and welcome. My name is Terresa McKenzie, and in addition to being a pretty fabulous person... Read More

Coneitia McKim, RCC, Indigenous Art Therapist

Coneitia is a compassionate and intuitive Registered Clinical Counsellor and Indigenous Art Therapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journeys. With extensive experience working with Indigenous communities, Coneitia integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Adlerian principles to create a sense of belonging and empowerment for her clients.

Her approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and rooted in cultural healing practices. She participated in specialized training, such as ‘Project Making Medicine’ at the Indian Country Child Trauma Centre in Oklahoma to enhance her ability to support youth facing challenges like anxiety, depression, self-harm, and intergenerational trauma.

Coneitia provides a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore healing through art therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices. She believes in the power of connection and creativity to foster resilience and growth.

Coneitia McKim, RCC, Indigenous Art Therapist Coneitia is a compassionate and intuitive Register... Read More

“I like to use a collaborative approach to counselling, where you are in control of where counselling takes you.

Being solution focused means that we will look to find the path towards the goals you set.”

“I like to use a collaborative approach to counselling, where you are in control of where counsel... Read More

I am Tammy Pope, a registered Social Worker (RSW) and counsellor. I have a great deal of life experience and education. I feel honored to support people during challenging times in their lives. Navigating life can be stressful. I value the therapeutic relationship and seek to help empower clients. I have been described as approachable and relatable. I have supported youth, adults, and seniors, and I have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. I am an inclusive practitioner. I work from a person-centered lens, anti-oppressive practice, and evidence-based practice. I am a member of the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) and the British Columbia Social Workers Association (BCASW).

I am Tammy Pope, a registered Social Worker (RSW) and counsellor. I have a great deal of life exp... Read More

I am a warm, culturally competent, trauma-informed helping professional with experience in domestic and family violence counselling, youth counselling, crisis counselling, grief counselling, and emergency mental health.

I support those who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual trauma, relational abuse, and those affected by serious and persistent mental health challenges and/or substance use.

I take a strength-based, person-centered approach and am well versed in various evidence based therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, polyvagal-informed therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

I help clients discover and acknowledge their unique set of strengths and abilities, aiding them to develop more compassion and empowerment to embark on their healing journey and restore vitality and well-being.

I believe in the healing power of warmth, deep connection, care, and open-hearted presence, by creating therapeutic conditions that offer safety, refuge, and hope and encouragement.

I would be honored to support you in your mental health recovery.

Let’s connect, collaborate and recover.

I am a warm, culturally competent, trauma-informed helping professional with experience in domest... Read More