Kelly Archer
(pronouns: she/her/hers)
Kelly is a clinical counsellor with over 15 years of experience working in the social services field with children, youth, adults, and families in outreach, community, school, and clinical settings. She is an energetic and engaged therapist with a strong passion for supporting people in improving their mental health and overall well-being.
Kelly provides individual counselling for young people with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, and identity exploration. In addition to individual counselling, she also specializes in providing counselling to transition age youth & young adults (e.g. ages 17-30) and working with parents. She provides parent consultations for families with children of all ages, helping caregivers navigate behavioural, emotional, and relational challenges. She also has a particular interest in supporting mothers through the transitions of parenthood, including perinatal mental health.
Kelly recognizes that starting counselling can feel intimidating, especially for those who may have had a negative experience in the past. Kelly prioritizes building a strong & trusting therapeutic relationship and creates a welcoming space where clients feel supported, empowered, and understood.
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CERTIFICATION
Kelly completed her Bachelor of Arts at UBC Okanagan and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC#11907) and Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Kelly has received training in providing Standard, Trauma, and Eating Disorder-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Motivation Enhancement Therapy (MI), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE Program). Kelly also has advanced training and experience in supporting clients with Perinatal Mental Health. Additionally, she is a registered counsellor with the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP).
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Kelly is a wife and mother of two energetic girls. When she is not working or spending time with her family, you can likely find her walking with her Dog “Elsa” on the local trails, skiing, eating sushi, spending time with friends over a delicious meal, or curled up with a book or a juicy tv show.
LANGUAGES
Kelly provides therapy in English. She also has training and experience working with interpreters/translators and the hearing impaired.
SERVICES
Please note Kelly currently operates her sessions virtually and is available for bookings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). In-person sessions are not available at this time.
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