Lakeside Clinical Counselling

02/02/2026

Meet Bryn- Offering Low-Cost Counselling at Lakeside Clinical Counselling

Bryn is a master’s-level intern completing her Master of Clinical Counselling at Yorkville University, offering affordable, compassionate support with a focus on sports performance and mental wellness. Using a strengths-based approach, Bryn helps athletes and active individuals build confidence, manage pressure, and perform at their best- both in sport and in life. Sessions are $45 per hour, making counselling more accessible.

👉 Book your session here: https://lakesideclinical.janeapp.com/locations/kelowna/book #/staff_member/15

01/27/2026

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Starting counselling for the first time can feel intimidating. You might be wondering what you’ll say, whether you’ll cry, or if your struggles are “serious enough” to deserve help. If that’s you, take a breath, you don’t need to have the perfect words to begin. You just need a place whe...

01/12/2026

At Lakeside Clinical Counselling we make finding support accessible and affordable for everyone.

Visit lakesideclinical.ca to book a session with an intern (your first session is free, and subsequent sessions are $45) or connect with an associate therapist (sessions are $145 and billable to insurance).

Email hello@lakesideclinical.ca
Text or Call 250-258-2696
Best Fit Form: https://www.lakesideclinical.ca/best-fit-form

Located at 204-1462 Saint Paul Street Kelowna, BC.

01/01/2026

Free & Low-Cost Counselling Program at Lakeside Clinical Counselling

We’re excited to introduce our free and low-cost counselling program at Lakeside Clinical Counselling, offering accessible support for adults experiencing burnout, anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Sessions are available with Caroline Tucker, a graduate-level counsellor completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and working under supervision as she completes her clinical hours toward RCC designation. Caroline brings a warm, practical, and deeply compassionate approach shaped by both advanced training and lived experience.

Counselling with Caroline can be booked online here: https://lakesideclinical.janeapp.com/locations/kelowna/book #/staff_member/14

Or by filling out our Best Fit Form here: https://www.lakesideclinical.ca/best-fit-form

If you have questions or would like help with booking, feel free to call or text 250-258-2696 or email info@lakesideclinical.ca

11/23/2025

Lakeside Clinical Counselling at the West Coast Women’s Show in Abbotsford. A great opportunity to connect and share about mental health. 💜 Grateful to share this experience with Melanie Bennett (). Come visit us!

11/18/2025

When Everything Feels Like Too Much

Overwhelm is not a sign that you are weak. It is a sign that your nervous system is doing its best to protect you.
When too much stress builds up, your body moves into survival mode - fight, flight, or freeze. You might feel restless, shut down, anxious, or unable to focus.

Your body is not the enemy. It is communicating that it needs safety and rest before it can re-engage.

Start small. Slow your breathing. Ground through your senses. Focus on one gentle step at a time.
You do not need to force yourself to push through. You can help your nervous system settle first, and the clarity will follow.

Lakeside Clinical Counselling helps you understand and regulate your nervous system so life begins to feel manageable again.

11/16/2025

Welcome, Cheryl Koressel, MA, RMFT!

We’re thrilled to welcome Cheryl to the Lakeside Clinical Counselling team! Cheryl is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through ADHD, anxiety, parenting stress, and life transitions.

She brings a warm, down-to-earth approach- helping clients build confidence, find balance, and strengthen their relationships. Cheryl offers in-person and virtual counselling and is currently accepting new clients.

Learn more or book a free consult: https://lakesideclinical.janeapp.com/locations/kelowna/book #/staff_member/13/bio

11/14/2025

Is Endless Scrolling Your Go-To Coping Mechanism?
You’re not alone.

When life feels overwhelming, stressful, or emotionally heavy, our brains reach for anything that gives quick relief. For many of us, that ends up being:

✔ Mindless scrolling
✔ Checking notifications
✔ “Just one more” TikTok
✔ Avoiding the feelings underneath

But while scrolling can distract us for a moment, it often leaves us feeling more anxious, more disconnected, and more overwhelmed in the long run.

Counselling can help you understand why you reach for your phone - and give you healthier ways to cope, regulate, and reconnect with yourself.

At Lakeside Clinical Counselling, our team helps with:

✨ Stress & burnout
✨ Anxiety & overwhelm
✨ ADHD & emotional regulation
✨ Trauma responses
✨ Relationship stress
✨ Coping skills & healthier habits

If you've been struggling with stress, distraction, or feeling stuck in a loop, the right counsellor can make all the difference.

Find your best match:
Fill out our “Find the Right Counsellor” form and we’ll recommend who’s the best fit for you:
https://www.lakesideclinical.ca/best-fit-form

Or book a free 15-minute consult:
https://lakesideclinical.janeapp.com/

11/13/2025

Kind Words About Melanie Bennett, RCC

We’re so grateful for the thoughtful feedback we receive from clients who work with Melanie Bennett, RCC.

Melanie is known for her compassionate, practical approach - helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.

If you’ve been thinking about starting counselling, Melanie offers sessions for individuals and families online across BC.

Book a free consultation: https://lakesideclinical.janeapp.com

11/12/2025

How to Book Counselling Through Our Best Fit Form

Starting counselling can feel overwhelming, but finding the right counsellor shouldn’t be.
At Lakeside Clinical Counselling, our Best Fit Form helps you get matched with the counsellor who best fits your goals, preferences, and schedule.

You’ll share a few details about what you’re looking for—such as the type of support you need, your availability, and any preferences for counsellor style or specialization.
Our intake team reviews your information and connects you with the right therapist to ensure a comfortable, supportive fit.

Visit www.lakesideclinical.ca
and click Best Fit Form to get started.
Your first step toward feeling supported can begin today.

11/12/2025

How Counselling Can Help Teens with ADHD

ADHD isn’t just about focus - it can affect emotions, motivation, confidence, and relationships, too.

Counselling helps teens:
✨ Understand how their brain works
✨ Build strategies for organization and focus
✨ Learn emotional regulation tools
✨ Strengthen self-esteem and resilience
✨ Improve communication with parents and teachers

At Lakeside, our counsellors (like Janaya, ADHD specialist) create a space where teens feel understood, accepted, and supported - not judged or “fixed.”

Every ADHD brain has strengths — we help teens discover theirs. 💛

Lakeside Clinical Counselling – In-person in Kelowna & online across BC
Masters-level counsellors specializing in ADHD and teen mental health
Book Here: https://lakesideclinical.janeapp.com/locations/kelowna/book #/staff_member/10