About Alicia

My counselling office is a place to heal from trauma, learn to live with chronic pain or injury, and to engage in self-care - and it’s a place to grow, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels meaningful on your own terms.

I work with clients from all walks of life, and welcome individual clients who are in early adulthood (21+) to late adulthood (70+). Seeing clients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages adds depth and perspective to the way in which I approach our work together.

I can help you with: - anxiety and/or depression - the pain of being misunderstood or mistreated - the daily challenges of living with chronic pain, injury, or disability - medical trauma - creating a work life balance - discovering more about yourself - increasing or maintaining mental health - life transitions - caregiving dynamics & parenting - shifting relationships - rebuilding identity & hope after loss.

I am passionate about equipping people who have chronic pain, a health condition, or a recent injury with the tools they need to live a vibrant life that balances their medical needs with a full life. As someone who lives with chronic pain, I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to the work we do together.

I provide a mix of in-person and virtual appointments. In-person sessions are held in a fully accessible space in downtown Kamloops. Virtual sessions are available throughout Canada, via Jane App’s secure video platform.

Therapeutic Approaches:

I often utilize a range of tools from a variety of therapeutic approaches; the approach I use most often is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you manage emotions, build self-compassion, and reconnect with what matters – while also honouring your own unique pace of personal growth.

When working with clients with a physical condition or disability, therapeutic tools or activities are carefully chosen in conjunction with the client to ensure accommodations are met.

Licensure & Degrees:

Certified Canadian Counsellor (#10009058) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (since August 2022)

Masters in Counselling Psychology

BA in Psychology

Professional Development:

I frequently attend short workshops or lectures (including ‘lunch & learns’) on a variety of topics. I consult with peers, and have a bi-weekly consultation with a senior clinician who is a registered supervisor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I’ve taken the following major workshops and training events:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certificate (in progress)

Wilfred Laurier University; Led by various mental health clinicians; Expected certificate completion in 2027

• 84 hours of live online training
• Seven separate courses; each consists of two days of live online training
• Courses include ACT for groups, as a brief therapy, and for trauma focused counselling
• 4 of 7 courses completed

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) For Beginners Pyschwire; Led by Dr. Russ Harris; March 2024

• 16 hours of asynchronous online course-based learning over 6 weeks

Counselling Ethics: Writing Ethical, Useful, and Efficient Session Notes (Intermediate Level)

Dawn Psychological Services; Led by Dawn L. McBride, Ph.D.; May 2021

• Full day, live online workshop