Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Fernie, BC
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Virginia Purcell
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CCC
I help busy professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders define success their way while reducing feelings of burnout, high functioning anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism and relationship issues. My background in corporate leadership coaching , Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology plus 8 years experience counselling high achievers provides the perfect secret sauce to help you achieve your goals and feel more centered, happy and fulfilled.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Fernie, BC
Online in Fernie, BC
CFT
Mindful Connections Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, and when you're stuck in the same patterns, it's hard to see a way forward. This is a space where that changes. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling lost, you'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space here to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and begin moving toward something better. The goal isn't just to cope, it's to genuinely understand yourself, replace what's holding you back with habits that actually nourish you, and reconnect with what brings you peace and fulfillment.
Our approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, drawing on evidence-based therapies that target both symptom relief and deeper lasting change. We specialize in working with trauma, brain injuries, and ADHD, and have built my practice around helping clients in these areas feel truly understood. Together we'll work not just toward insight, but toward real, meaningful change, so you leave sessions feeling more grounded, more connected to yourself, and more equipped to navigate your life and relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Fernie, BC
CFT
Kim Alscher
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC
As a highly sensitive therapist, I offer a warm, attuned presence and a deep capacity to notice the subtleties of a client’s emotional world. I tend to process information thoughtfully and reflectively, which allows for a patient, mindful approach that helps people feel genuinely seen, understood, and safe enough to explore vulnerable parts of their experience. Most of my therapeutic focus areas are intentionally chosen—they reflect experiences I understand personally and have spent years studying, integrating, and applying in meaningful ways. Because of this you can be assured that I am able to meet you where you are at, with sincerity and a dose of genuine humour, listening deeply, noticing subtle patterns and shifts, and encouraging steps forward in a gentle but challenging way.
17 Years Experience
Online in Fernie, BC
CFT
Joel Mayer
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv
Specializing in anxiety and OCD! Do you feel stuck in your anxiety? Are intrusive thoughts or memories bothering you and getting in the way of your life? Perhaps your anxiety is also affecting your ability to be present and to function in the ways that you would like to in your relationships, work, or school life. Maybe you have coping strategies that used to work in the past but are no longer as effective for you now. If this is the case, do these issues then lead you to experiencing feelings of shame, wondering if there is something wrong with you, or questioning if things will ever get better?
You are not alone and change is possible! Anxious thoughts and feelings do not have to dictate your life and relationships. Together, we will work on learning skills to help you decrease your anxious feelings, get unstuck from your thoughts, develop more helpful coping strategies, and get back into the relationships and activities that matter to you.
My commitment is to come alongside you with compassion and care to offer direct, practical support that can make a difference now. I utilize a mindful, values-based approach to help you get back to meaningfully engaging in your life – whatever that looks like for you! I would be honored to work with you as you seek to live your life more fully.
8 Years Experience
Online in Fernie, BC
CFT
Carol D.B. Whaley Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Choosing a Counsellor or Psychotherapist is a very personal process. It can be difficult to take that first step, even if it is not your first time in therapy. I am a Vancouver based Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice. I offer both in person and online sessions. I also offer 15 minute free telephone consults to help you decide if you feel the connection you need to enter into this very vulnerable and personal relationship.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC College of Social Workers, and have my Master of Social Work (MSW) from UBC; a Bachelor of Arts (BA), in Psychology; and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), both from McMaster University.
I have over 22 years of extensive clinical experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, families and groups. I work with all ages on any issues that are getting in the way of the client experiencing life to its fullest in the very personal way they want to live.
42 Years Experience
Online in Fernie, BC
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Fernie, BC Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Fernie, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $151 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (97%), Depression (80%), and Stress (80%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$151
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 97% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Christian |