Matthew Reimer

Registered Social Worker

Please note, Matthew is only taking couples and families at this time*

FNHA approved provider*

Matthew is a Registered Social Worker in Kelowna, British Columbia with over a decade of experience working as a mental health professional. He has a passion for helping people and wants to see people reach their full potential.

Matthew strives to create a safe and empathetic place to heal, where clients can build insight and coping skills to empower their life. Matthew practices from a client-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based framework that is rooted in attachment, systems and intersectionality theory. Matthew is skilled in emotional-focused therapy(EFT), cognitive behaviour therapy(CBT), solution-focused(SFBT) and motivational therapy.

Whether you are seeking help as a couple, or as a family, Matthew strives to make you feel heard in a supportive, warm and sensitive manner as you discuss, explore and develop deeper insights into your current challenges.

Those who have been fortunate enough to meet Matthew Reimer can attest to being immediately captivated by his extraordinary interpersonal skills. He approachable, positive, patient, and cheerful.

When he isn’t working, you will find Matthew hiking, enjoying the lake, and salsa dancing

I am confident that you will feel that you are working with a counsellor who hears what you are saying and understands how to support you and be with you as we collaboratively co-create your change. My hope in serving you is to offer you skills, experience, wisdom and a real connection.

    Enjoys Working with:

• Adults

• Child & Youth

• Families 

• Couples

*Please note: Matthew is only taking couples and families at this time.

Greta Joy

Registered Clinical counsellor

Greta Joy is a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Kelowna and West Kelowna. BC. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University,

2012 following a successful career in early childhood education and family development while residing in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta of 30 years. She is also a mother of two young adults and a canine mama. Working from the attachment-based lens of healing trauma and creating healthy relationships,

Greta works closely with individuals who are experiencing interpersonal struggles Including, anxiety, depression, life changes and relationship challenges. Guiding you to develop resources throughmindfulness, cognitive-behaviour-somatic therapy, reflection and EMDR.

The counselling field has recognized that a one-size-fits-all is a myth; together we will utilize your unique strengths to develop a plan that will help you achieve your goals, at a reasonable pace. Counselling is a collaborative journey that must involve the clients’ priorities.

Greta also uses experiential methods to explore the inner concepts of Self and integrate your unique life story into the treatment plan through using skill development from Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Sandplay ® (Jungian therapy) From simple and complicated early life experiences, Greta has been able to make sense of adversity to develop a strong work ethic in helping people where they feel the need, at their pace and place.

 Enjoys Working with:

• Adults

• Child & Youth

• Families 

• Couples

Angie Dirksen

Registered Clinical counsellor

Angie Dirksen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a Bachelors Degree of Education and a Masters of Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University.

Angie is a dedicated educator and counsellor whose training and experience span almost 35 years. Her greatest desire is to see lives change for the better and to provide every individual and family with hope as she partners with them on their journey to healing.

Angie can offer wisdom, support and care as you seek a safe space to understand your experiences and find ways to overcome your challenges. Angie loves laughter and joyfully celebrates with you when obstacles are overcome.

Modalities such as: DBT, CBT, Attachment Theory, Act, Mentalization and techniques for somatization symptoms are drawn from to help support all clients overcome challenges in their lives. Angie has worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, including indigenous people, neurodivergent individuals, international students, and people who come from a faith-based community.

Areas of treatment include:

anxiety, depression, addictions, anger management, trauma and ADHD.

  Enjoys Working with:

• Adults

• Families 

• Couples