Rachel completed a Masters of Divinity - Counselling Focus from Northwest Seminary and holds a certificate in Health and Human Services from the University of the Fraser Valley.

Rachel is passionate about working with people toward constructive change in a variety of areas, regardless of their faith background. She specializes in working with individuals and couples who are navigating issues related to trauma, marriage, parenting, interpersonal conflict, adoption, spiritual identity and the highs and lows of day-to-day life. Rachel has a particular interest in walking alongside individuals who have experienced or witnessed abuse in the past or present - also those struggling with pregnancy loss or abortion, divorce or separation, adoption or the blending of families.

Rachel has gained 3 years experience as an intern at Redemption Counselling. She also has experience as a Crisis Intervention Support Worker and Community Based Victims Support Worker.

Rachel has lived in the Shuswap area since 2006 and currently resides In Salmon Arm. Rachel serves alongside her husband, Spencer, in full-time vocational ministry. Together they are raising their six school-age children. Rachel strives to slow down for a moment each day to enjoy the beauty of creation and allow its mysteries to drive her toward worshipping God.

Rachel completed a Masters of Divinity - Counselling Focus from Northwest Seminary and holds a ce... Read More

NOTE: Steve can do ONLINE SESSIONS at other times - Please call to book. Currently Steve serves as the SCC Sorrento Campus Pastor and also as a chaplain in both hospital and sports team context here in the Shuswap. Over the years pastoral ministry has take Steve across Canada in a variety of pastoral roles including children, youth work, as well as university campus ministry and military chaplain roles. Coming in with a pastoral view of the redemption we find in Jesus, counselling with Steve focuses on beliefs, desires and fears of the heart and mind - while being guided by the truth found in Scripture. This process is to help understand the freedom found in gospel life, rather than in a life of religion’s rules and to do lists. The experiences Steve has had over the years has equipped him to ideally work with youth, couples and men. Having a heart for strong marriages - marriage couples and even premarital counselling is something that Steve is passionate about. Other areas of experience are navigating the difficult waters of parenting, conflict resolution, faith crisis, relationships, forgiveness, sexual issues, spiritual torment to name a few. Having been married 25+ years, with three children in their late teens and twenties, life is anything but simple or dull! You can find Steve with a strong coffee in hand and a book by a long dead author (like John Bunyan, JRR Tolkien and CH Spurgeon) - while sitting within view of the mountains on the side of a lake full of fish.

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Sylvia attended University of Calgary and Foothills Christian College graduating with an integrated degree in Religion and Psychology. She holds a certificate in Applied Counseling from Kelowna College of Professional Counseling. She has also completed a certificate in Indigenous Cultural Safety through the BC Provincial Health Services Authority.

Sylvia works with individuals and couples dealing with issues related to marriage, parenting, loss and grieving, addictions, trauma, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, crisis of faith, or just needing some support on their life journey. She has a particular passion for working with individuals who are embarking on a mental health journey or who are struggling with the difficulties of growth and transition as a result of change, whether the change is a choice or imposed by another. Sylvia has over 20 years of experience working in lay ministry settings and has been enjoying life in Sicamous for the past 3 years.

Sylvia’s personal journey of changes and transitions began 34 years ago when she married her bush pilot husband, Wes. Through 20 moves in 12 locations, Wes & Sylvia raised two sons and continue to enjoy many adventures together.

Sylvia attended University of Calgary and Foothills Christian College graduating with an integrat... Read More