"Kindness begins with understanding we all struggle.”
- Charles Glassman
Kelowna One Counselling is owned and operated by Alexandria.
ONLINE & IN-PERSON COUNSELLING AVAILABLE - Accepting New Clients!
Alexandria
Alexandria completed her Bachelor of Social Work Degree at UBC Okanagan in 2006. She is a Registered Social Worker that has an extensive range of work experience, education, and life experiences which enable her to deliver an in-depth counselling experience. Alexandria believes that fostering an environment for her clients full of empathy and unconditional acceptance is essential to the therapeutic alliance between the counsellor and client.
Alexandria has lived in the Okanagan her entire life. She worked at the Kelowna Women’s Shelter for over 14 years supporting women and children involved in or leaving abusive relationships. She has extensive experience with this matter. Alexandria has always had a passion for helping others. She realized at a young age that she is naturally intuitive, and had high emotional intelligence and clear communication skills. Thus the counselling field was an excellent fit. Alexandria possesses a natural ability to draw people out of their comfort zone and assist them in acknowledging and understanding their personal information. She believes people are the experts in their own lives therefore they need to be involved in formulating their decisions. Alexandria demonstrates empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard for her clients. She will be your guide through whatever you are facing.
Alexandria’s hobbies and activities include hiking, reading, baking, fashion and riding her pink cruiser bike.
Areas of Focus
Specializes in working with individuals with or affected by Personality Disorders such as borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder as well as sociopathic and psychopathic disorders.
Abusive Relationships: helping individuals contemplating or wishing to leave an abusive relationship whether it be a spousal, family, roommate, or work relationship.
Supporting Individuals with Anxiety and/or Depression.
Supporting Individuals with Addiction Issues.
Supporting Individuals with Commitment Issues.
Divorce and Separation.
Self Esteem Issues.
Stress Management.
Grief and Loss.
Infertility.
Couples Counselling: supporting couples to improve communication skills, set healthy boundaries, develop closer emotional intimacy, connection and support each other through life’s transitions in a caring and constructive manner.
Alexandria only works with individuals 19+ and older.
Alexandria feels many individuals and/or counsellors do not truly understand the magnitude of the damage and the devastating effect on others that personality disorders create. Through personal experience, she has gained a greater understanding and compassion for those impacted.
Alexandria’s Specializations Include:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Sociopathic Disorder
Psychopathic Disorder
Supporting Individuals leaving abusive work environment and abusive relationships
Infertility
Therapeutic Frameworks Utilized with Clients:
Alexandria’s goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to help empower and assist each client to reach their full potential. Alexandria utilizes an integrated and individualized approach for each client, drawing upon numerous theories such as strengths theory, client-centred theory, psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioural theory, solution-focused theory, narrative theory, as well as motivational interviewing/stages of change theory. She is happy to work with individuals and with couples.
Education/Credentials and Recent Professional Work Experience:
Bachelor of Social Work Degree with Child Welfare Specialization:
University of British Columbia Okanagan (2006)
Counsellor at Interactive Counselling, Kelowna – 2019 to 2021
Full Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Counsellor at the Kelowna Women’s Shelter - 2005 to 2019
Offered individual, relationship, and family counselling.
Supporting women and children in abusive relationships.