Individual Therapy
Supporting Your Journey Through
Trauma, Grief and New Diagnosis of Autism and ADHD
Online in BC and
In-Person in Kelowna
Grief Therapy in Kelowna: Finding Your Way Through Loss and Life Changes
Your Loss Matters, and Your Story Matters
Grief is the natural response to losing something meaningful. While many people associate grief with the death of a loved one, grief can come from many types of loss: the end of a relationship, changes in health, retirement, loss of independence, the death of a beloved pet, changes in family roles, or the loss of the future you imagined.
If you are searching for grief counselling in Kelowna, you may be carrying a loss that others do not fully understand. You may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
There is no "right" way to grieve, and there is no timeline for healing.
Grief Changes You
When something important is lost (a job, a role, a marriage, a friend, a relationship) life can feel unfamiliar. The shock of the loss sometimes feels like the world has stopped and nothing makes sense anymore. You may find yourself asking:
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"Who am I now?"
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"How do I move forward when life has changed?"
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"Why do I still feel this pain?"
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"Why does everyone else seem to be moving on?"
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"How do I find meaning again?"
Healing Does Not Mean Forgetting
Many people fear that feeling better means leaving someone or something behind.
Healing from grief is not about forgetting. It is about learning how to carry love, memories, and meaning forward while creating space for a new chapter.
Together, we can explore your grief with compassion, understand how your loss has affected your emotions and identity, and find ways to move toward greater peace and connection.
Next Step:
Vibe Check - Book a free 15 minute call to see if Eleanor is the right person to help you.
Trauma Therapy in Kelowna
Healing From the Experiences That Changed You
Many people come to trauma therapy feeling like their past is still affecting their present.
You may notice:
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Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly on alert
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Difficulty trusting yourself or others
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Strong emotional reactions that seem bigger than the situation
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Relationship patterns you want to change
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Feeling disconnected from yourself or your body
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Carrying shame, guilt, or memories you wish you could leave behind
These responses often make sense when viewed through the lens of trauma.
Trauma therapy helps you understand your story, build emotional safety, and develop new ways of responding. You are the expert on your experience. My role is to support you as you reconnect with your strengths, your values, and the life you want to create.
Next Step:
Vibe Check - Book a free 15 minute call to see if Eleanor is the right person to help you.
ADHD and Autism Therapy in Kelowna: Understanding Your Neurotype and Discovering Your Strengths
Unloading Shame and Skilling Up to Meet Your Life Goals
You might have heard messages like:
"You're too sensitive."
"You just need to try harder."
"Why can't you be more organized?"
"You have so much potential, but..."
Over time, these experiences can create a painful belief that something is wrong with you.
Neurodivergent therapy begins with a different understanding: your brain is not a problem to be fixed. Your brain has its own way of processing information, regulating emotions, focusing attention, experiencing the world, and connecting with others.
Moving From Shame to Self-Understanding
I provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy and also complete contract consulting work with the Adult ADHD and Autism Centre, supporting individuals in understanding their neurotype and developing strategies that work with their unique strengths.
Many adults discover their ADHD or autism later in life, often after years of feeling misunderstood. A diagnosis or deeper understanding of your neurotype can bring relief, but it can also bring grief as you look back and recognize how much energy you spent trying to fit into environments that were not designed for you.
Therapy can help you move from:
"Why can't I just do this?"
to:
"What does my brain need in order to thrive?"
Many neurodivergent adults bring qualities such as:
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Deep curiosity and creativity
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Strong problem-solving abilities
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Intense focus on meaningful interests
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Pattern recognition and innovative thinking
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Authenticity and a unique perspective
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Deep empathy and commitment to others
The goal is not to erase your differences. It is to understand them well enough that they become tools you can use.
Next Step:
Vibe Check - Book a free 15 minute call to see if Eleanor is the right person to help you.