Welcome
Ryan offers remote therapy services to individuals in British Columbia. With his compassionate approach and attention to detail, Ryan helps his clients understand their mental health journey. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20906) who is registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. He is located in Kelowna, BC and he finds that many people prefer virtual counselling due to the comfort of meeting from their own home and you never have to worry about running into your counsellor in the community you live in. Many employers extended benefit packages include meeting with Registered Clinical Counsellors, please check with your service provider to see if you are eligible for coverage.
New in-person option:
If you are located in Kelowna or West Kelowna and would like in person counselling. Please call 1-877-215-7759 to book with Ryan through Orchard Valley Counselling Services. His rate there is $150 per 60 minute session.
Direct Billing update:
Telus Health has recently begun working with clinical counsellors and is allowing them start direct billing. We are happy to share we can now direct bill for the following inusrance providers:
Manulife, Beneva, Adjudicare, Equitable, Johnston Group, Industrial Alliance, The People Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, RWAM, ESC, BPA, Coughlin, Cowan, Maximum Benefit, CINUP, First Canadian, Alberta Blue Cross, and Medavie Blue Cross.
Other service providers like Pacific Blue Cross ane Canada Life reimburse for sessions but the client must submit their receipt to their provider.
You can check his virtual availability here:
https://kerluckcounselling.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1
Ryan's Areas of Focus
Anger Management AnxietyCouples Coping Skills Depression FamiliesGrief Life Transitions
Men's Issues Parenting Perfectionism People PleasingRelationship Issues School IssuesSelf Esteem Stress
Trauma
Ryan's Approach to Counselling:
Ryan believes that there is always a way we can improve our relationships, make changes at work, better our communication with others, and still live a fulfulling life based on the values that are important to us. Every individual has a unique perspective based on our life experiences, they shape the way in which we view the world. Many of these formative moments took place during our childhood when things were out of our control. In certain moments, we wonder why we become triggered or have an emotional response in a particular situation, the research suggests that in many cases our past holds the answer to these questions. It is important to determine our own triggers so that we can have a healthier relationships with everyone around us, especially our own family. Learning more about our own feelings and emotions is also so empowering. It gives us the ability to not get hooked in certain moments that we want to let go. It is quite easy to get caught in negative feedback loops where things never seem to change. Ryan is here to help you unpack these moments and is here to support you on your journey towards a life that you want to live.
What will our first session look like:
At first, talking about with your issues with a complete stranger can be terrifying! Ryan works hard to make your experience as less stressful as possible. He allows clients to decide what issues they would like to discuss in our time together. He always provides clients with an outline of what he feels may be most effective to bring you relief while still providing the client with choice. He always provides options based on the issues that surface, but the client makes the final choice on what direction they would like to go in.
His Perspective on Being your Counsellor:
He feels that it is a honour to be allowed into the world of another individual and his role is to help you navigate all the difficult thoughts, feelings, emotions, and stressful situations that we find ourselves in. He is here to be alongside you on your difficult journey and his kind, caring, and empathetic approach make him easy to talk to.
Experience
- Ryan has worked with hundreds of clients in the years he has been working in private practice. Many of his clients have had much success and have improved their relationships with others, have moved out of unhealthy relationships, have learned to set healthy boundaries with others, and are now living a happier and healthier life. He has experience working with couples and families and his strength is to determine the negative pattern they are caught in.
- He primarily works with adults between the ages of 19-65 in individual and family counselling sessions. Most recently he has worked at a private practice in Kelowna where he did in-person sessions as well as virtual session. He recently started up his own virtual private practice and is taking on new clients right away. Another benefit to working with Ryan is that you don't have to wait months to get in for initial session, he has spots open within days!
- Ryan offers a free 20 minute phone or telehealth (virtual) consultation where you can see if he is a good fit for you. It's important that clients are comfortable with who they are working with. (To book a free consultation please click the link at the bottom of the website, you do a quick sign-up through Jane App and there is no pressure to actually go through with an appointment. Ryan does not pressure clients to book a bunch of sessions or to carry on, it is the clients choice.
SERVICES
Virtual Counselling Sessions
All sessions are offered through a secure and confidential remote booking system for clients to discuss their emotional and mental health.
Ryan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20906) so most people with extended health benefits will have coverage. Be sure to check with your service provider to make sure you have coverage beforehand.
Psychotherapy
Ryan helps clients to build better coping strategies to manage their mental health challenges.
Multiple therapeutic modalities
- Modalities Used:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-centred Approach
Mental Well-Being Coaching
Ryan creates an actionable plan to help his clients build a plan for mental wellbeing strategies.
More about Ryan
Ryan has spent much of his free time travelling the world seeing many beautiful places and meeting many amazing people. He has visited over 25 countries which has helped him develop a unique perspective on life. He spent one year living in Cairo, Egypt and was able to visit different places in Africa .
In the past, he has taught Economics, Geography, Social Studies, Leadership, Social Justice, Law, and Physical Education classes at the High School Level. He loves coaching and currently is a volunteer coach at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Book a free consultation or appointment by clicking the link
Click here for free consultation booking or to book your first appointment...
https://kerluckcounselling.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1
Online Location: Kelowna, BC
Feel free to call or email Ryan to help with a booking or leave your details in the chart on the right -->
Phone: (778-875-8105)
Email: kerluckcounselling@gmail.com
Working Hours
Mon 5:00-8:00pmWeds: 5:00-8:00pmFri: 4:00-7:00pmSat: 10:00 am-12:00pm