Helping You Overcome Life's Challenges and Become the Best Version of Yourself.
🤝 Why Work With Me?
Over 25 years of experience working with people
Vast life experience beyond the counselling profession
Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology (B.Kin.), Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed.)
Specialties include males, individuals, ADHD and trauma.
Based locally in Kelowna - offering face-to-face, virtual or hybrid options
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About Brent
I’m Brent Hayter, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Kelowna, BC,
specializing in helping my clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re facing stress, relationship struggles, emotional burnout—or just feeling stuck—my approach is practical, empowering, and down-to-earth.
I’m a compassionate and experienced counsellor with over 25 years of diverse experience as a teacher, coach, collegiate level hockey player, power skating instructor, small business owner and strength and conditioning specialist. As a father of three adult children, a husband, and a professional with decades of real-world and relational insight, I strive to bring humility, authenticity, and grounded wisdom to my counselling work.
With a background spanning athletics, education, and business, I strive to connect meaningfully with clients from all walks of life. My rich personal and professional journey—combined with deep empathy and curiosity about the human condition—shapes a therapeutic practice that is both practical and profoundly human.
I work from a humanistic, culturally sensitive, and client-centred lens. I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), to help clients explore and process their emotions safely and supportedly.
Informed by a trauma-sensitive perspective and licensed in Somatic Attachment Focused EMDR, I understand how early experiences, relational injuries, and unprocessed emotions can shape the way we think, feel, and engage with the world. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people already possess the inner strengths they need to heal and grow.
I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and feel truly heard. I see counselling as a relational process rooted in trust, presence, and mutual respect.
We’re all human. We all face struggles. But we also carry the tools to grow, connect, and thrive. It’s a privilege to walk alongside my clients on their path to healing and self-discovery.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or major life transitions, I tailor my approach to support your unique goals, values, and experiences. If you’re seeking clarity, personal growth, or simply a place to be yourself, I offer practical tools, emotional insight, and steady guidance.
I’m deeply committed to helping my clients heal, grow and progress with resilience, purpose, and self-trust.
1.
Individual Counselling
Gain clarity, emotional strength, and practical tools to move forward.
Common issues: stress, confidence, anger, depression, or major life transitions.
2.
Trauma Work
Using an integrated approach including Somatic Attachment Focused EMDR to help my clients work through trauma.
3.
Men's Issues
Support for men navigating stress, anger, relationship strain, fatherhood and identity, in a space where you don't have to have it all figured out.
Top Specialties
Men's Issues
Anger
Depression
Anxiety
Treatment Issues
ADHD
Anger Management
Men's Issues
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Our Services
Individual Counselling or Therapy
Counselling is a collaborative process between a trained therapist and a client that aims to facilitate emotional and psychological healing. It provides a safe and confidential space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings, gain self-awareness, and acquire valuable coping skills.
Therapy is a broader term that encompasses various therapeutic approaches, including counselling. Therapy is effective for addressing mental health issues, improving relationships, and fostering personal development. Our skilled therapists employ evidence-based techniques to help you achieve your goals.
Couples Counselling
Strengthen Your Relationship
Relationships can be challenging, and couples counselling can provide the support and tools needed to strengthen your bond. Our experienced couples therapists work with you to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
Reconnect and Rekindle
If you're facing difficulties in your relationship, whether it's due to communication breakdowns, trust issues, or other concerns, couples counselling can help you reconnect and rekindle the love and intimacy you once shared.
Pre-Marital Counselling
Preparing for marriage is an exciting journey, and pre-marital counselling can equip you with essential skills for a successful partnership. Explore your expectations, values, and potential challenges to ensure a strong foundation for your future together.
Teen Therapy
Suitable for ages 14-17
Supporting the Next Generation
Navigating adolescence can be a turbulent time for both teenagers and their parents. Our youth counselling services provide a safe and empathetic environment for adolescents to express their concerns and develop essential life skills.
Addressing Adolescent Issues
Teenagers often face unique challenges, from academic stress to peer pressure and mental health issues. Our youth counsellors are trained to address these issues and guide adolescents toward a brighter future.
If you are reading this form and you are a child under the age of 19. A child is someone under the age of 19 years in British Columbia. Under the Infants Act and the common law, a child with sufficient capacity to make their own decisions is empowered to give legally binding consent to clinical counselling without the need for additional consent from a parent or guardian. Such a child is called a mature minor.
S.A.F.E. EMDR - Somatic Attachment Focused EMDR
S.A.F.E. EMDR is a form of therapy utilizing Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) - usually in the form of eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones in order to accelerate the brain's capacity to process and heal a troubling memory, thought, feeling, phobia, etc. BLS stimulates the same eye movements, which occur during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) or dream/sleep. BLS causes two parts of the brain to work in conjunction in order to reintegrate a memory. EMDR is effective in alleviating trauma-related symptoms, whether the traumatic event occurred many years ago or yesterday. It often yields desired results with little talking, without the necessity of pharmaceuticals, and does not require 'homework' in between sessions.
Attachment-Focused
S.A.F.E. EMDR recognizes that attachment patterns developed in early childhood can significantly impact an individual's ability to regulate emotions, connect with others, and process trauma.
Somatic Awareness
It emphasizes the body's role in processing trauma, incorporating somatic techniques and mindful awareness to help individuals become more attuned to their physical sensations and responses.
FAQ
Q: Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, I offer both in-person sessions in Kelowna and secure online counselling to clients across BC and Western Canada.
Q: How do I know if I need counselling or coaching?
If you're struggling emotionally or mentally, or want to understand and heal what's underneath, counselling is likely the right fit. If you're wanting more direct advice, structure and accountability, coaching may be a better choice than counselling. We'll figure it out together in your first session.
Q: Do you work with women or families?
While I specialize in my work with men and couples, I do have many female clients and experience with families.
Q: Is this covered by insurance?
Yes, many extended health plans in BC—and across Canada—cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Since I hold both designations (RCC and CCC), most insurance providers in BC and other provinces are likely to cover my sessions.
That said, it’s always best to check directly with your provider to confirm your specific coverage.
Q: Do you do direct billing ?
No, while my services are covered by most insurance companies (Blue Cross, Greeshield,Telus,Sunlife, Manulife, ICBC etc.) clients are required to pay for their appointments up front and submit their receipt through an app to their insurance company for reimbursement. For most insurance companies reimbursement takes a couple days
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