Counselling for Penticton, BC
Our Kelowna-based team works with South Okanagan clients regularly, mostly online, with the option to come in when in-person makes more sense for you. You choose your therapist and use a free consultation to check the fit first.
In-Person in Kelowna
Online Across BC & AB
Registered Clinical Counsellors & Social Workers
Currently Accepting New Clients
What Working With Us Looks Like from Penticton
Distance shouldn’t decide who you end up working with. Here’s what that looks like in practice for clients coming from Penticton:
- Online sessions built around your actual schedule, not a drive down Highway 97. Most Penticton clients work with their therapist entirely online.
- An in-person option at our Kelowna office, about 40 minutes north through Summerland and Peachland, for clients who’d rather be in the room for some or all of their sessions.
- A local Okanagan practice where you choose the clinician you’d like to work with and start with a free consultation.
- Caseloads kept deliberately manageable, so an “accepting new clients” status on a therapist’s profile means real, current availability.
The Route from Penticton
Our office is in Kelowna, roughly 40 minutes north of Penticton along Highway 97, past Summerland and Peachland. It’s a scenic, mostly lakeside drive if you’re coming in for an in-person session.
If the trip doesn’t fit your week, online sessions give you the same clinician and the same care from home.
#210, 1715 Dickson Ave, Kelowna, BC
8am – 8pm 7 days a week
About Thrive Clinical Counselling
Thrive Clinical Counselling is a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers offering thoughtful, personalized support for a wide range of concerns. We create space to talk honestly about what you're experiencing and find an approach that fits your needs.
Our clinicians work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, relationships, life transitions, and more. Whether you meet with us online or in person, counselling is built around where you are and what you need.
Book Your Free ConsultationWhat Penticton Clients Come to Us For
Some of what regularly brings South Okanagan clients to our team, online or in person:
For racing thoughts, avoidance, or a body that won’t settle down.
For past experiences still shaping how you move through your days now.
For loss, worked through at whatever pace fits you.
For low energy, flatness, or motivation that’s hard to find.
For partners working on how they talk to each other.
For the point where coping stopped actually working.
For change, chosen or not, that’s thrown things off balance.
For anyone in BC who’d rather begin from home.
Not sure which one fits? That’s what the free consultation is for. You don’t need to self-diagnose before reaching out.
Two Ways to Start, Same Team Either Way
Online, from Penticton or Anywhere Nearby
Same registered clinicians, same approach, delivered over a secure video platform. This is how most Penticton clients work with us, especially on weeks when the drive doesn’t make sense.
In-Person at Our Kelowna Office
Some clients prefer starting face-to-face, or want a dedicated hour away from home. Our office is calm and unrushed, and the 40-minute drive up Highway 97 is a reasonable one if that’s what works better for you.
Clients move between the two formats depending on the week. Whichever you pick to start, you can change it later.
What We Believe
We believe good counselling starts with feeling safe, understood, and comfortable enough to be honest about what's going on. You don't need to have the right label or everything figured out before you reach out.
We also believe the right fit matters. You choose the clinician you'd like to work with, use your free consultation to see how it feels, and decide together what comes next. Therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around.
Book Your Free ConsultationHow It Works: Free Consultation & Choosing Your Therapist
Pick the Clinician You're Drawn To
Have a look through our team page and choose based on focus areas, approach, whatever stands out to you. The booking is yours to make.
Use Your Free 20-Minute Consultation to Check the Fit
This call is where you share what’s going on, ask anything you want to ask, and get a feel for how that clinician actually works. You and they assess the fit together, right there.
Continue Together, or Get Pointed to Someone Better Suited
When it feels right, you book your first session and get going. When it doesn’t, your clinician will personally connect you with another therapist on the team whose approach might suit you better.
Set a Pace That Fits Your Life
Weekly or biweekly is where most clients start, adjusting as things shift. The plan follows what you’re working through, not a set program.
Therapists Who See Clients from Penticton
Finding the right fit matters more than finding a therapist. Choose whoever you’re drawn to below, and use your free consultation to see how it feels.
Kea Fox, MACP, RCC
Anxiety, Self-Doubt, Life Transitions, Grief, Trauma, Personal Growth, Adults & Couples
Karis Hand, MSW, RSW
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, ADHD, Grief, Youth & Young Adults (13+)
Why Penticton Clients Work With Thrive
Registered, Insurable Care
Every clinician on our team is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Registered Social Worker (RSW), so sessions are typically covered under extended health plans that include counselling.
You Choose, Nobody Assigns You
You pick your clinician and confirm fit together during a free consultation. If it’s not the right one, they personally help you find who is.
The Same Team, Wherever You're Logging On From
Penticton clients get the same clinicians, availability, and approach as anyone booking from Kelowna, online or in person.
Take the First Step, Your Way
Take the First Step, Your Way
Book a free consultation with the therapist you pick, log in from Penticton or make the trip up Highway 97. Either way, you decide who you work with.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counselling for Penticton Clients
Do you have an office in Penticton?
No, our office is in Kelowna at #210, 1715 Dickson Ave, about a 40-minute drive north via Highway 97. Most Penticton clients see their therapist online, with in-person sessions available for anyone who'd rather make the trip.
Is online therapy a real substitute for in-person sessions?
For most clients, yes. You work with the same registered clinician, over a secure video platform, with the same approach as an in-person session.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Start with our team page and go with whoever you're drawn to, based on their focus areas and how they describe their approach. Your free 20-minute consultation is where you and that clinician confirm the fit together. If it's not right, they'll help connect you with someone else on the team.
What does counselling cost, and does insurance cover it?
Individual sessions run $150–$170 for 50 minutes, depending on the clinician. Most extended health plans that cover RCCs or RSWs will apply. Check our Fees & Benefits page for current details.
Is the free consultation actually free?
Yes. No cost, no obligation to continue. It's there so you can check the fit before committing to anything further.
Do you see clients from other towns near Penticton?
Yes, alongside Penticton, we work with clients from Summerland, Naramata, and across the South Okanagan, online or at our Kelowna office.
How soon can I get an appointment?
It varies by therapist, but we keep new-client openings current on each profile, so you can see real availability before booking.
Do you work with teens as well as adults?
Yes. Several of our clinicians work with youth 13 and older, alongside adult and couples counselling.