The Process Of Change In Kelowna: Contemplation
Contemplation is marked by the first (and often ongoing) complaint, curiosity, stab, or whisper which marks growing awareness that a change might be needed (and wanted?). People acknowledge the challenge and begin thinking about possible solutions, yet they remain ambivalent; torn between paths. They might research options, talk about change, or imagine a different future […]
The Process of Change in Kelowna: Pre-contemplation
Change is rarely linear, and no two people are the same. I’ll often tell people this phrase “It’s one thing to walk a mile in another person’s shoes, but As a counsellor in Kelowna supporting clients through anxiety, sadness, feeling stuck, and I often draw on the stages of change model to help people make […]
Some Thoughts & Perspectives On A.I. From A Kelowna Therapist
This very blog that you are reading was written with the help of A.I. and no, that doesn’t also mean that it is automatically just cookie cutter, predicted words either. I count myself grateful to be in this profession, as part of the role of a counsellor in my view is to be somewhat philosophical […]
Subtle Signs That Therapy In Kelowna Is Working
If you are considering therapy or have already begun counselling sessions in Kelowna, you may be wondering “how do I know if it is actually working? If it is actually worth my time, energy, and money!?”. Many people feel unsure about what progress “should” look like, hence, why I’ve taken the time to construct this […]
Why Do Therapy Clients in Kelowna Struggle to Follow Health Protocols, Despite Wanting Change?
The Gap That Breaks Every Practitioner’s Heart Clients arrive motivated, eyes full of hope, swearing this time they’ll follow through, they are ready for change, fed up with the way things have been, and excited for a better tomorrow. Weeks later? Crickets, excuses, repeated set-backs, all leading to no or minimal changes, discouragement, and stopping […]
Losing Something You Never Had
This is a little stream of consciousness from the mind of Kelowna therapist Tim Lamont. These thoughts and reflections are loosely organised, in hopes that someone in Kelowna who is experiencing loss or grief can come to this and take away what they want. Everyone will experience loss at some point, and just to know […]
Affordable Mental Health Therapy in Kelowna: The Unyielding Access Program
Affordable mental health therapy in Kelowna is now more accessible than ever through the Unyielding Access Program. For just $90 per 50-minute session, Unyielding Health & Wellness provides quality therapy from our compassionate Kelowna therapist Tim Lamont. No extended health insurance required. This program is designed for individuals who do not have coverage for mental […]
Finding Hope & Taking Back Control With Therapy
Many people in Kelowna experience helplessness and hopelessness at different times in life; One at a time, and other times, both at once. These feelings can make everyday tasks feel impossible and drain the joy from things you once loved, and have you stuck in a stagnation or backwards sliding in life (real or perceived; […]
Mastering the Endless To Do List: From Overwhelmed to Efficient and Effective Decisions at Each Step
Do “to-do” lists ever really get “done”? They seem to always be in constant flux. Things on the list change faster than our priorities do (or is it the other way around?) in Kelowna’s fast paced world, managing an endless to do list can feel like an uphill battle. Whether it’s a local ranch, vineyard, […]
What is Walk and Talk Counselling? Discover the Benefits and Get Started
Walk and talk counselling, also known as walk and talk therapy, presents an alternative to traditional, indoor counselling sessions.
