Welcome
Ryan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20906) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), offering remote therapy services across British Columbia. Based in Kelowna, he takes a compassionate, detail-oriented approach to support clients in understanding their mental health journey.
Many people prefer virtual counselling for the comfort and privacy of connecting from home—without the worry of running into their counsellor in the community.
Registered Clinical Counsellors are often covered under extended health benefits. Please check with your provider to confirm your eligibility. 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, Pacific Blue Cross, and Medavie Blue Cross. Other service providers like Canada Life and Sunlife 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 we all have the capacity to improve our relationships, make meaningful changes at work, communicate more effectively, and live fulfilling lives aligned with our values. Our unique life experiences—especially those from childhood—shape how we see the world. Often, the emotional triggers we experience today are rooted in moments when we had little control.
Understanding our triggers allows us to build healthier relationships, particularly with family, and to respond more mindfully in challenging situations. Gaining insight into our emotions is empowering—it helps us break free from negative cycles and make space for lasting change.
Ryan is here to help you unpack these patterns and support you on your path to a more intentional, values-driven life. What will our first session look like: Opening up to a stranger can feel intimidating at first, but Ryan works hard to make the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible. You decide what issues to explore, and Ryan offers guidance based on what may be most effective in bringing relief—always with your choice at the center. He provides options tailored to what arises in session, but you remain in control of the direction you take. 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.
Many people prefer virtual counselling for the comfort and privacy of connecting from home—without the worry of running into their counsellor in the community.
Registered Clinical Counsellors are often covered under extended health benefits. Please check with your provider to confirm your eligibility. 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, Pacific Blue Cross, and Medavie Blue Cross. Other service providers like Canada Life and Sunlife 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 we all have the capacity to improve our relationships, make meaningful changes at work, communicate more effectively, and live fulfilling lives aligned with our values. Our unique life experiences—especially those from childhood—shape how we see the world. Often, the emotional triggers we experience today are rooted in moments when we had little control.
Understanding our triggers allows us to build healthier relationships, particularly with family, and to respond more mindfully in challenging situations. Gaining insight into our emotions is empowering—it helps us break free from negative cycles and make space for lasting change.
Ryan is here to help you unpack these patterns and support you on your path to a more intentional, values-driven life. What will our first session look like: Opening up to a stranger can feel intimidating at first, but Ryan works hard to make the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible. You decide what issues to explore, and Ryan offers guidance based on what may be most effective in bringing relief—always with your choice at the center. He provides options tailored to what arises in session, but you remain in control of the direction you take. 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 . He has worked in education for the last 13 years and still works within the system in a counselling role. Ryan and his spouse are happy to call Kelowna home and are super excited to share our adventures with our baby boy.
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https://kerluckcounselling.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1
Online Location: Kelowna, BC
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Phone: (778-875-8105)
Email: kerluckcounselling@gmail.com
Working Hours
Mon 4:30-7:30pmThurs: 4:30-7:30pmSat: 9:00-11:00am