Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Lake Country, BC
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Our life experiences—especially those marked by adversity, trauma, loss, or difficult relationships—shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. When painful experiences remain unresolved, they can contribute to anxiety, depression, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, persistent rumination, and deeply ingrained negative thinking patterns. Many people find themselves feeling disconnected from who they truly are, struggling to trust themselves, build healthy relationships, or find peace in the present.
My passion is helping individuals reconnect with themselves, heal from the impact of adverse life experiences, and cultivate a life guided by self-compassion, resilience, and authenticity. I understand that healing is not about "getting over" what has happened—it is about understanding how your experiences have shaped you, making sense of your emotional responses, and developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others.
I believe that much of our emotional suffering arises when we struggle to reconcile the gap between our lived reality and our expectations of ourselves, others, or life itself. Over time, this struggle can lead to self-criticism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and a sense of disconnection. Together, we can explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, helping you move away from surviving and toward genuinely living.
Whether you are coping with the effects of childhood adversity, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or a persistent inner critic, I will walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and respect. My goal is to help you gain clarity, strengthen emotional resilience, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and replace cycles of rumination and self-doubt with greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence.
I believe every individual is the expert on their own life and already possesses the capacity for growth and healing. My role is not to tell you who to become, but to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic relationship where your strengths, values, and inner wisdom can emerge. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you, honouring your experiences while helping you build practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and emotional balance.
I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Therapy is a space where you can bring your whole self—your fears, hopes, struggles, and strengths—and know that you will be met with compassion, validation, and genuine care. Healing is a journey, and you do not have to walk it alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Lake Country, BC
CFT
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Stay rooted deeply in the present moment, allowing your intuition, knowing, and being-ness to shine! These 1.5 hr. Expressive Arts Therapy sessions offer an eclectic approach to therapy. I have created a dynamic toolbox that can meet anyone where they are regardless of what topic you would like to explore. Combining mindfulness, talk therapy, somatic awareness, and creative approaches every session is unique depending on what is most nourishing for you on that specific day.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lake Country, BC
CFT
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Hi, my name is Kimberly. As I worked to heal my own trauma, I worked with several well meaning counsellors and therapists, who really didn't know or understand how to work with complex or developmental trauma. At worst, I was further hurt by their efforts to help me, at best it fuelled me to go back to school to get the education needed to fit this gap, for those who may need help in these areas as well. The impact of developmental & complex trauma on a person is enormous and impacts the entire person and all aspects of their lives. There isn't an area of your life that cannot be improved by healing your trauma. I work efficiently and thoroughly, as you have been through enough. Healing shouldn't be harder or longer than what you have already been through.
20 Years Experience
Online in Lake Country, BC (Online Only)
CFT
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
I provide a structured, trauma-informed therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, consistency, and psychological safety. As past experiences emerge and affect current functioning, I offer steady support, clinical insight, and evidence-informed guidance to promote understanding, emotional regulation, and integration. All work is conducted within a framework of confidentiality, respect, and client autonomy, honoring your readiness and capacity for healing at each stage of the process.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lake Country, BC
CFT
Colleen Vantol
Counsellor/Therapist, BA Psych. Masters Counselling Psychology,RCC
I offer a safe, non judgemental space for people to reconnect with themselves & explore vulnerabilities without reservation.
19 Years Experience
Online in Lake Country, BC
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Lake Country, BC Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Lake Country, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $153 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (97%), Depression (81%), and Stress (81%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$153
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 81% |
Female |
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| 19% |
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 |
| 81% | Depression |
| 81% | Stress |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |