The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

I help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, addiction and life changes with quiet listening, curiosity and compassion. My goal is to support you on your path toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change — so you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and the life you want to create.

I am a Registered Professional Counsellor – Provisional (RPC-p) and Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) with a diploma in Applied Psychology with a specialization in substance-use disorders and behavioural addictions, and currently work as Administrator of a local Hospice Society. However, I work with a wide variety of individuals: 

• Families and individuals navigating end-of-life transitions and the healthy processing of grief

• Men and women experiencing anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges

• And couples wanting to meaningfully connect with their spouse or significant other

Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

I have lived in the West Kootenays of beautiful British Columbia since 2001, when I settled in the area with my wife and two children. As an avid hunter and enthusiastic angler, I have always felt a deep connection to the land, and today live on a farm with horses and beloved dogs. This lifestyle grounds my life and provides peace through the natural world — an influence that strongly shapes my approach to counselling.

I have a deep, personal understanding of the struggles many people face, because I have experienced loss, grief, addictive behaviours, and relationship challenges, too. My encounters, with trauma and adversity, and my journey into therapy, left me believing that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing and lasting change. This belief led my family to sell our small business, opening the door for me to return to school and complete my education in psychology, following the COVID lockdowns.

Please request a free 15-minute exploratory consultation with me. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel nervous—therapy is a process we’ll build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, one step at a time, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout. 

Kevin Goodwin