Healing Through Connection & Expression

Whatever stands in your way becomes the way - Marcus Aurelius

Hi, I’m Stephanie Kellett.

I help clients cultivate a greater sense of well-being, process trauma, expand their capacity for uncomfortable emotions, and deepen their awareness of body sensations.

With training in Somatic Focusing, Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, breathwork, and mindfulness meditation, I guide clients in developing self-compassion and navigating distressing emotions with greater ease. My approach is rooted in an understanding of the nervous system, the complexity of human nature, and the wisdom of the body.

My Journey

I grew up roaming the sage-covered hills of the Okanagan Valley, where nature became both my playground and my refuge. As a teenager, I found solace in the scent of wet sage after a summer rain, the hum of crickets, and the silent grace of deer moving through dry grass. Being outdoors gave me a deep sense of peace, and I often slept beneath the stars.

In 2009, I moved to the Kootenay region of British Columbia, intending to spend a winter in a cabin teaching myself to paint. That season turned into years as I fell in love—with the land, the community, and a former grizzly biologist who introduced me to the bears. I learned to read their patience, presence, and gentleness. They became my greatest teachers and a source of creative inspiration.

This connection to nature and creativity became essential medicine when I later navigated the dissolution of that long-term relationship. Healing led me to explore psychology and the nervous system, deepening my understanding of how we process pain and find resilience. I went back to school, completing a Diploma in Counselling, followed by certifications in EMDR Therapy and Peter Levine’s somatic techniques for trauma healing.

What to Expect in a Session

I offer one-on-one individual counselling online via Zoom or phone. Our first session will focus on understanding your concerns, clarifying your goals for therapy, and establishing a structure that works for you. In ongoing sessions, we will explore what is present for you in the moment—whether a recent experience or a recurring pattern. Everything that arises in a session is a doorway into deeper self-awareness and transformation.

Through our work together, you can expect to reduce anxiety, build self-trust and confidence, process grief, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being. Our sessions may include somatic focusing techniques to explore body sensations and nervous system responses, guided meditation, visualization, and ritual work to process emotions, or boundary exploration and narrative reframing to support personal growth.

The goal is to move at your pace, creating a sense of safety and trust in your unique process. Above all, my intention is for you to feel seen, heard, and deeply understood.