Our Mission

Serving the heart of Kelowna, BC, with compassion and science-based expertise.

Welcome to Safe and Sound Therapeutics – Your Trusted Partner in Holistic Mental Health Care


At Safe and Sound Therapeutics, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and compassionate healing environment for individuals and families seeking professional mental health support. Our team of highly trained therapists and clinical supervisors honor every client and practitioner as a unique expression of innate human potential.

We specialize in trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and relational supervision rooted in empathy, authenticity, and presence. Our clinic is a trusted resource in British Columbia for those navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, and emotional overwhelm.

Guided by a holistic and humanistic approach, we recognize the mind-body connection and the power of co-regulation within therapeutic relationships. Whether you’re looking for individual counselling, family therapy, or clinical supervision, our dedicated professionals are here to support your healing journey.

We believe in the transformative power of emotional connection, nervous system attunement, and soul-aligned growth. At Safe and Sound, love, wisdom, and service flow freely — allowing healing to unfold naturally.

Explore trauma-safe, neurodiversity-informed therapy in Kelowna and across BC. Join our community of care and discover a space where you can feel seen, supported, and truly safe.

👉 Book a session with one of our compassionate Kelowna counsellors today — in person, online, or walk-and-talk.

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Take the First Step Onto Your Most Meaningful Path

Embracing your journey with personalized care and support.
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Evidence‑based Therapy

ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, trauma‑informed and mindfulness‑based therapy—helps you navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions and find peace within yourself and with others.
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Focused Growth

Values‑Driven Goal Planning
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Community & Connection

Supportive Groups & Workshops

Meet the Heart Behind Safe & Sound Therapeutics

Wholehearted, evidence-based counselling in Kelowna and online — rooted in compassion, integrity, and human potential.

At Safe & Sound Therapeutics Inc., our team is united by a shared mission: to offer meaningful, inclusive care that honours the full complexity of being human. Whether you're navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, grief, or personal growth, we’re here to walk beside you — with presence, science-backed tools, and unwavering respect.

Each member of our Kelowna-based and BC-serving team brings their own blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and deep emotional intelligence:

  • Lea Ivanitz, RCC draws from ACT and CBT to help individuals navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions with clarity, self-compassion, and courage.

  • Katie Stevens, RCC specializes in trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, and nervous system regulation, supporting clients in cultivating safety, self-connection, and empowerment.

  • Helen French, RCC offers grounded, strength-based counselling that supports clients through burnout, self-doubt, and identity shifts using integrative, mindfulness-informed therapy.

  • Brittany Nickel, RCC, CCC uses emotion-focused and relational therapy to help individuals and couples process trauma, navigate relationships, and rebuild connection.

  • Telka O'Donoghue, RCC blends CBT, mindfulness, and a person-centred approach, supporting neurodivergent individuals and others seeking emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-worth.

  • Shauna Paynter, MA, RCC, our founder and clinical supervisor, brings over 20 years of experience in ACT, positive psychology, and neurodiversity-affirming practice. She ensures every client receives care rooted in both clinical excellence and soulful connection.

We believe therapy is not just about symptom relief — it’s about reclaiming your life, reconnecting with your values, and becoming who you are meant to be.

If you're looking for counselling in Kelowna, BC or online across British Columbia, we invite you to connect with one of our compassionate therapists.

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Begin Your Healing Journey with Safe & Sound Therapeutics

This is how we walk beside you
The path begins with a single, supported step.

The path begins with a single, supported step.

“The path begins with a single, supported step.” We begin by getting to know you — not just your symptoms, but your story, your strengths, and what truly matters to you. In this first conversation, we hold space for your emotions, honour your lived experience, and explore what wellness means to you. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, neurodivergent, or lost in transition — you’re not alone.
Personalized Care Plan

Personalized Care Plan

“Therapy tailored to your nervous system, your values, and your pace.” With compassion and clarity, your therapist will design a care plan based on your goals, needs, and unique nervous system. Drawing from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic practices, mindfulness, and family systems work, we’ll co-create a path that helps you move toward healing, empowerment, and integration.
Embrace Wellness

Embrace Wellness

“Come home to yourself — grounded, empowered, and aligned.” As therapy unfolds, you’ll build emotional flexibility, reconnect with your core values, and strengthen your capacity to meet life with courage and compassion. With consistent support, you'll cultivate not only symptom relief, but meaningful growth, renewed confidence, and a deeper sense of wholeness.

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