Something Has to Change
Some chapters don't end the way we planned. A relationship falls apart. A loss arrives without warning. Work becomes unbearable. You find yourself waking up each morning with a weight you can't quite name, moving through days that feel like they belong to someone else's life.
You've probably tried to push through it. You've told yourself it'll pass, that you're fine, that other people have it worse. But the anxiety keeps coming back. The grief hasn't moved. The version of yourself you're waiting to return to isn't showing up.
Counselling isn't about having it together before you walk in. It's about finally having a place to not have to.
What Is Counselling, and Is It Right for You?
Counselling is a collaborative process where you work with a trained clinician to understand your patterns, process your experiences, and build new ways of responding to what life brings. It's not advice-giving, and it's not crisis management, though it can help with both.
Good counselling meets you where you are. It's most helpful for people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and the quieter struggles that don't have an obvious name.
A Counsellor Who Understands from the Inside
Paige Mathison is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and over 10 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse, before transitioning to full-time private practice. That clinical background shapes everything: she understands how bodies hold stress, how institutions affect mental health, and what it actually takes to help someone shift, not just cope.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and clinically rigorous. She draws on somatic experiencing, trauma-informed practice, and strength-based methods, always tailoring the work to the person in front of her.
Paige works with individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and major life transitions. She also offers specialized support for healthcare workers and first responders. Learn more about Paige's background and credentials.
What To Expect at Your Counselling Session in Kelowna & Online
Reach Out & Chat
Start Where You Are
Build From There
What Changes When You Have the Right Support
- Anxiety that once felt unmanageable becomes something you can navigate
- Grief and trauma stop running in the background of everything you do
- You reconnect with a version of yourself that feels steady, present, and capable
In-person sessions in Kelowna. Online counselling available throughout British Columbia. Learn more about all counselling services at Another Chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Counselling in Kelowna
RCC sessions may be covered under extended health benefits plans. Paige provides official receipts for reimbursement. Check with your employer's benefits coordinator or insurance provider for your specific coverage.
No. You can contact Paige directly to book. No doctor's referral is required.
Yes. Paige offers secure virtual counselling for anyone in British Columbia, not just Kelowna. If you're in the Okanagan or elsewhere in BC, online sessions work exactly the same way.
It depends entirely on what you're working on. Some people come for 6-10 sessions around a specific issue. Others find ongoing support valuable for longer. You and Paige will discuss what makes sense for your goals.
Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?
Another Chapter Counselling is located in downtown Kelowna, BC, and offers online sessions throughout British Columbia. Paige is currently accepting new clients and would be glad to hear from you.
