Tarryn Adam

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Tarryn (she/her) is a practicum student at Kelowna Trauma and Life Therapy, where she works with individuals under the supervision of a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She is a student member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and is currently completing her Master of Clinical Counselling degree through City University in Canada, and has completed all coursework toward this degree.

About me

What drives me most is my belief in the healing power of connection and safety, and in the importance of being truly seen. I know that life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, which can be incredibly lonely. My role is to walk alongside you in undoing that aloneness, helping you reconnect with yourself, make sense of your experiences, and move toward healing and growth.

One of my greatest strengths as a counsellor is creating a sense of safety. I am often described as warm, empathetic, and deeply attuned to the experiences of others, and I take pride in offering a space where people feel genuinely heard and free of judgment. I bring a relational and holistic approach to my work with a strong belief that healing happens in connection and involves the whole person.

I value collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and adapting my approach to honour each client’s unique needs and lived experiences. I also hold a deep belief in resilience, self-compassion, and the possibility of transformation. My hope is to support you in moving through suffering with greater understanding, empowerment, and connection to your own inner resources.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy adventures with my dog Lu, spending time in the forest or near water, and collecting plants and mushroom-inspired décor.

Areas of counselling interest

With over half a decade of experience providing community mental health and substance use services across the province, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals in diverse settings as they navigate a wide range of challenges and life experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Trauma

  • Life transitions

  • Burnout and stress management

  • Nervous system and emotional dysregulation

  • Mind-body connection

  • Grief and loss

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Substance use

  • Relationship challenges

  • Sex and sexuality

  • Identity exploration

  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy integration

Therapy modalities Tarryn uses in her counselling practice

I believe that each client’s healing journey is unique, and because of that, I use an integrative and collaborative approach tailored to each individual’s specific needs and goals.

My work is rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-informed, anti-oppressive, and nervous-system informed care. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic approaches, mindfulness-based practices, and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) integration.

Education and professional development

  • Master of Clinical Counselling (in progress), City University in Canada

  • Bachelor of Counselling Psychology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  • Student Member, British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

  • San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Clinical Training for Healthcare Providers

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