About Alicia

My counselling office is a place to navigate trauma, chronic pain, a medical condition, injury or disability — and it’s a place to grow, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels meaningful on your own terms.

I work with adults across many stages of life, from early adulthood (21+) through later adulthood (70+). I value the range of experiences and perspectives that people bring across the lifespan, and the depth this brings to our work together.

I can help you with:

• Anxiety and depression
• Feeling misunderstood or mistreated
• Chronic pain, medical conditions, injury or disability
• Trauma and difficult experiences
• ADHD, Autism and AuDHD
• Work-life balance
• Personal growth and self-understanding
• Mental health and emotional well-being
• Life transitions
• Caregiving and parenting
• Changes in relationships
• Rebuilding identity and finding meaning after loss

I am particularly passionate about working with people living with chronic pain, a medical condition, injury or disability. Together, we can explore ways to honour your health needs while staying connected to the relationships, activities, and values that matter to you. As someone who lives with chronic pain, I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to our work together.

I provide counselling and psychotherapy both in person and virtually. In-person sessions are held in a fully accessible space in downtown Kamloops, BC. Virtual sessions are available across Canada through Jane App’s secure video platform.

Therapeutic Approaches

My primary therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside other trauma-informed, disability-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

ACT can help you develop new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, build self-compassion, and reconnect with what matters to you — all while honouring your individual needs and pace of growth.

When working with clients living with a medical condition or disability, therapeutic activities and approaches are chosen collaboratively, with accessibility and individual accommodation needs in mind.

Professional Development

I regularly participate in continuing education, workshops, and clinical case consultation to support thoughtful and ethical practice.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certificate — In Progress

Wilfrid Laurier University - Expected completion 2027

84 hours of live training covering applications of ACT, including trauma-focused counselling, brief therapy, and culturally responsive and inclusive care.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for ADHD

Psychwire - Dr. Russ Harris - July 2026

12-hour professional training.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Autism

Psychwire - Dr. Russ Harris - May 2026

16-hour professional training.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners

Psychwire - Dr. Russ Harris - March 2024

16-hour professional training.