About Rhiannan
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, spanning various community, supportive and clinical roles with children, adolescents, families and adults.
Originally from a small town in Northern Ontario, I spent four years in Calgary before moving to Kelowna in 2017 to complete my Master of Social Work. Drawn in by the beauty of the mountains and water, I chose to make Kelowna my home after graduating. Outside of my work, I enjoy hiking the beautiful trails of the Okanagan and throughout BC, getting lost in a good book, curating Spotify playlists, rewatching my favourite comfort shows, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Education:
Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization, University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo, 2010
Professional Registration:
British Columbia College of Social Workers, #14183
Approach to Counselling
I provide my clients a warm, trusting and accepting space where they feel safe to explore their feelings and experiences and grow through life’s challenges. I will meet you, your child or your family exactly where you are in your journey and help you feel understood, respected and supported. My counselling style is deeply empathetic and relational while also equipping clients with the tools and skills best suited to their unique needs.
The therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of client change and progress. With this in mind, I prioritize fostering a meaningful, positive and genuine connection with every client, whether they are a child, teen or adult. My practice is rooted in collaboration and flexibility, ensuring that we make decisions together in alignment with your goals for therapy while adapting as needed. While I provide compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies, I believe that clients should remain in control of their therapeutic journey.
I use an integrative approach by infusing my therapeutic work with the following modalities and frameworks:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Flash Technique
Internal Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing
Sand Tray Therapy
Synergetic Play Therapy
Theraplay
Circle of Security Parenting (trained facilitator)
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (trained facilitator)
Nurturing Parenting Program (trained facilitator)