Looking For Counselling in West Kelowna?
Reaching out to a counsellor can feel like a big step, especially when you are not sure what to say or where to begin. NEXT Clinic offers counselling in West Kelowna with Melissa Selka, a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with youth, young adults, and adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety and stress, low mood and emotional well-being, emotional regulation, relationships and communication, life transitions, self-identity, and finding meaning and purpose.
Sessions take place online by video, so you can meet from home or another private space. Melissa's style is warm, curious, and respectful. You set the pace, and you do not need to have anything figured out before your first conversation.
What Is Virtual Counselling?
Counselling is a series of conversations with a trained professional who listens and asks thoughtful questions. Together you make sense of what you are going through. It gives you room to talk about your thoughts, feelings, and relationships without being judged.
At NEXT Clinic, sessions happen by telehealth only. You join a video session from your phone, tablet, or computer, and Melissa meets you there. Many people find it easier to open up from a familiar place, and it saves the drive and the waiting room.
This is a different kind of care from medical treatment. It does not replace your doctor, and Melissa can point you toward other supports when they would help.
Who Can Benefit From Counselling?
Counselling in West Kelowna suits people at many ages and stages. Melissa works with youth, young adults, and adults, and her specialty is youth.
Youth and teens
Growing up brings pressure from school, friends, family, and social media. Youth and adolescent counselling gives a young person a space of their own to talk with someone who is not a parent or a teacher. Sessions can explore emotional regulation, identity development, peer relationships, social pressures, school-related stress, self-esteem, and the transitions of adolescence.
Young adults
Leaving home, starting post-secondary or a first job, and building new relationships are all big changes. Sessions can help you sort through choices, explore who you are and what matters to you, build confidence, and find your footing.
Adults in a hard season
Life transitions, family challenges, relationship changes, grief and loss, and ongoing stress or worry can wear on anyone. Counselling can also be a place to work on communication, boundaries, and a sense of meaning and direction. You can book for yourself at any point, without waiting for things to reach a breaking point.
This is not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. In Canada, you can also call or text 9-8-8 at any hour to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Areas of Focus in Counselling
Melissa supports youth, young adults, and adults with a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and Stress Management
Depression and Emotional Well-Being
Youth and Adolescent Counselling
Self-Identity and Personal Growth
Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
Relationships and Communication
Life Transitions and Stressors
Meaning and Purpose
Signs You May Benefit From Counselling
You may notice one or more of these:
- Worry or low mood that lingers for weeks instead of passing
- A teen who has pulled away, or whose sleep, school, or friendships have shifted
- Feeling stuck after a breakup, a move, a loss, or a change at work or school
- Snapping at people you care about, or finding frustration and anger hard to manage
- Crying more easily than usual
- Putting everyone else's needs first, or finding it hard to say no
- Questions about who you are, what you value, or where your life is heading
- Trying to push through alone and still feeling weighed down
- Thoughts that keep circling when you try to rest at night
These experiences are common, and they do not mean something is wrong with you. Sudden or severe changes, or physical symptoms you are unsure about, are worth checking with your doctor as well.
How Counselling Can Help
It may help you understand your feelings, build self-awareness, and find practical ways to move forward. Many people find that simply being heard changes how heavy things feel.
Melissa works alongside you to understand your experiences and identify next steps that suit your life. Depending on what you bring, sessions may focus on understanding and managing emotions, building coping strategies and mindfulness skills, practising healthy communication and boundary setting, or exploring your values and sense of purpose.
Some sessions focus on a specific worry. Others make room for a bigger conversation about who you are and what you want. Everyone's experience differs, and no outcome can be promised.
What to Expect From Counselling
Book your first session
Share at your own pace
Shape what comes next
Our Approach to Counselling
Melissa's approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect. She aims to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you feel safe, heard, and supported as you explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change.
She sees every person as someone with their own strengths and needs, and she builds each plan with you. Melissa also keeps learning. She takes part in regular professional development to deepen her understanding of different therapeutic approaches, so the support you receive stays thoughtful and current.
Meet Counsellor Melissa Selka
Melissa Selka is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). She holds a Master of Counselling degree from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Her specialty is working with youth, and she also supports young adults and adults with anxiety and stress, low mood, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, self-identity, and questions of meaning and purpose. Away from work, Melissa enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring the Okanagan with family and friends.
You can read more about her on the NEXT Clinic team page.
Virtual Sessions, Billing, and Booking
- Format: All appointments are virtual, by telehealth. You do not need to visit the clinic.
- Direct billing: Direct billing is available for most insurance plans. Coverage differs between plans, so check your own benefits for registered clinical counsellors before you book.
- ICBC: Melissa is completing her ICBC credentialing.
- Booking: Pick a time on the online booking page.
Why Choose NEXT Clinic Counselling?
NEXT Clinic is a female-founded, multi-disciplinary clinic based in Westbank, the part of West Kelowna along Louie Drive. Founder Dr. Cara Curtis has practised since 2013, and the team spans chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and more.
Counselling in West Kelowna is part of that wider team. You are choosing a local clinic that has served the community for years. Melissa is a registered counsellor who works with youth and adults.
Related Services and Resources
Looking after your mind and body together can make a difference to how you feel day to day. These related services at NEXT Clinic may suit you:
- Massage therapy for physical tension that builds up during stressful stretches
- The infrared wellness pod, a wellness and recovery option for quiet, restful time
- Chiropractic care for aches and pains, including care after a motor vehicle accident
Common Questions Before You Book
Book Counselling in West Kelowna
Take the first step at your own pace. Choose a time that suits you, and meet with Melissa by video for counselling in West Kelowna. A first conversation is a good place to start, and you do not need to have the right words ready.
This page is general information and not medical advice. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome can be promised.
NEXT Clinic - Virtual Counselling
3041 Louie Drive, Unit 519West Kelowna, BC
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