Welcome!
“We wait for the magical moment - sometime in the future - when everything will be as we want it to be. However, Life is available only in the present moment” ~ Thich Naht Hanh
Counselling & Coaching in Vernon BC
Brent Enridge,
MSW, RSW
Registered Master Social Worker, practicing clinical counselling in Vernon, BC
I believe we can live our lives inspired, empowered and with a sense of peace. At Valhalla Counselling, we identify your needs and use different approaches to cultivate the life you imagine for yourself. In a safe space we can explore any limitations you may be experiencing and how your best self can emerge. We often finish sessions with empowerment and grounding techniques (and maybe even some humour), so that you can leave feeling calm and more capable than when you arrived.
I offer in person and online (telehealth) counselling sessions
Book your free 15 minute consultation today ~
What is Counselling?
Counselling at Valhalla is a regulated profession, executed by a Masters Level Clinical Social Worker. This is a comfortable space where you are welcome to express your emotions and concerns, at your own pace. It is a personalized and customized experience, where after assessing your individual needs, we can set goals and decide which approach best addresses your needs. We use EMDR, Mindfulness & Meditation, Somatic work, Parts Work, CBT and Family Systems. You will discover ways to manage stress, solve problems, notice patterns, challenge negative thought patterns and identify changes you'd like to create. Something doesn't have to be "wrong" to seek out counselling. It can also be used to explore ideas, help propel you forward in life and reach goals that you are seeking. It is a great modality for true self care and wellness.
Valhalla has taken on several meanings (depending on which super-hero you ask), but for me and my Nordic roots, it is a symbolic place of mental and emotional well being that is a result of processing our experiences and resolving fears - a reward for a life well-lived. With guidance and encouragement, we can heal our fears and traumas, allowing ourselves the opportunity to experience peace of mind, reconciliation and joy.
Mountains are also used in mindfulness to represent stability, quietude and the state of being unmoved by turmoil and external circumstances.
~ I Can Work With You On...
~ Addictions
~ Athletic Performance & Fitness
~ Anxiety
~ Depression
~ Emotional Regulation
~ Focus & Concentration
~ Goal Setting & Achieving
~ Grief
~ Mental Health Disorders
~ Mindfulness
~ Motivation
~ PTSD
~ Reactivity
~ Self Awareness
~ Trauma
~ Understanding your thoughts & behaviours