INTERACTIVE COUNSELLING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Counsellor

Amy Mosset is a member in good standing of the Canadian Professional Counsellor's Association, and has completed her schooling through the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling. She is extremely passionate about supporting people through times of difficulty and hardship.

Job Titles:

• Kelowna / Vernon Counsellor
• Registered Clinical Counsellor

Kelly MacKenzie is a Kelowna/Vernon Counsellor and a member of good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (#13912) and has her MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She also has a Bachelor degree in social work from the University of Calgary. My journey started out with trying to understand my own thoughts and feelings and eventually expanded to wanting to understand human behavior. Human behavior had always fascinated me, but it was even more so when my children's well being counted on me being educated in a skill set that supported their challenges. When my children were diagnosed with Autism/schizophrenia and ADHD, I received amazing support from social workers and child psychiatrists which helped shape my decision to go to school for my Bachelor of Social Work and my Master in Counselling Psychology. While taking my degrees I worked in a variety of areas that helped me open my mind to new and different perspectives from people struggling with life's challenges, but still full of hope and gratefulness; people who were accessing wet shelters, safe shelters (domestic violence), and group homes (cognitive disabilities). I have held "frontline" positions as well as leadership roles which furthered my knowledge of the dynamics and skills required to build and grow a strong, cooperative team. These experiences directly impacted my move from social work to therapeutic counselling so I could pursue my passion in supporting and teaching others to find their right path. I have experience working with:

Kiran Grewal has her Master's in Educational School Counselling from the University of Seattle, Kelowna. Kiran is an extremely passionate educator, and now counsellor, who has been teaching and learning for over 7 years. Not only is Kiran proficient in English but can also provide support in Punjabi.

Melissa July has her Masters in Counselling from Gonzaga University, Kelowna campus. Melissa has spent the past 8 years working with trauma and addictions. She is passionate about working with people to achieve peace and happiness in their lives. Providing different approaches to individuals through a client centered approach, based on assessment of needs. Melissa works with youth, young adults, adults, individuals and couples. She believes that everyone has the ability to heal and grow, all it takes is determination. Melissa works with a variety of issues including but not limited to: • depression • anxiety • complex trauma and abuse • grief and loss • comorbid mental health diagnoses • unhealthy habits and coping • relationship difficulties • codependency • parenting • foster and adoptive parenting

Job Titles:

• Certified Clinical Counsellor With the Canadian Counselling

Robyn Cowper is a Certified Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Robyn and her family recently relocated to the Okanagan from the Yukon where she has been counselling children, youth, adults, and families since 2010. She has her MA in counselling psychology from Yorkville University, as well as her BA in psychology and sexuality, marriage, and the family from the University of Waterloo. Robyn has a natural gift of connecting with people of all ages, including youth and vulnerable populations. She has experience working with many different areas, across the lifespan including: • depression • anxiety • complex trauma and abuse • grief and loss • comorbid mental health diagnoses • unhealthy habits and coping • relationship difficulties • codependency • parenting • foster and adoptive parenting Robyn is a mom of two very busy teenage boys and two fur babies. When not at the rinks, or driving to and from, you will find her out exploring everything the Okanagan has to offer. Yukon born and raised, she loves camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. She can't wait to experience longer summers With a life full of action and activity, Robyn has been adopting new ways to balance and relax. For self-care, she practices mindfulness, meditation, dancing, and yoga. She has recently completed her Level 2 Reiki Certification. Sometimes the best place to be is in front of her fireplace, with a warm blanket, binging her favorite shows.