Find an intern counsellor offering guided support at a reduced rate.
Phoebe Lazier, MACP Intern
Youth / Individuals / Families
Phoebe is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She brings a strong foundation in community engagement, research, advocacy, and policy work, with a focus on improving equitable access to healthcare in rural communities.
Phoebe brings a warm, engaging presence to her work and is deeply passionate about supporting youth and young adults. She is known for her genuine energy, curiosity, and ability to connect with others in a way that feels both natural and meaningful. Clients often experience her as approachable, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to, helping to create a space where they can feel comfortable being themselves.
Her approach is person-centred and strengths-based, with a focus on collaboration, safety, and trust. Phoebe is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore challenges at their own pace, build insight, and develop confidence in themselves and their relationships.
Phoebe works with clients of all ages and backgrounds, with a particular passion for supporting youth and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem.
Outside of counselling, Phoebe enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, reading, and cooking.
Phoebe is offering in-person session in Merritt, BC as well as virtual sessions throughout BC. She offers sessions at a significantly reduced rate and sliding scale.
Nadia Sorban, MACP Intern
Adolescents / Adults / Families
Nadia is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education, and Master of Education. Before entering the counselling profession, she spent more than 20 years as an educator, supporting adolescents and their families through learning, growth, and life many transitions.
Having lived and worked in Brazil, Paraguay, Singapore, and Canada, she brings an appreciation for the ways culture, identity, and life experiences shape how people see themselves, connect with others, and find a sense of belonging.
Nadia brings warmth, curiosity, and a calm presence to her counselling work. Grounded in person-centred and strengths-based approaches, she strives to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and accepted. She integrates solution-focused and narrative therapies to help clients build on their strengths, explore what matters most to them, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Nadia is open to working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, identity exploration, relationship and peer challenges, school stress, life transitions, and the challenges that can accompany immigration, relocation, or settling into a new community. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to creating inclusive and affirming environments where people feel seen, valued, and respected. She brings that same commitment to her counselling practice, welcoming 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and people from diverse cultural backgrounds into a space where they can feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves. Outside of counselling, Nadia enjoys spending time outdoors, making music, exploring new places, and spending time with her dog.
Nadia is offering in-person sessions in Salmon Arm, BC, as well as virtual sessions throughout
Tanner Berardi, MACP Intern
Individuals / Young Adults
Tanner is presently completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from Thompson Rivers University. Tanner is passionate about mental health advocacy, working with diverse populations, and community engagement.
Tanner brings a genuine, approachable presence to his counselling work. He is passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges and creating a safe space where clients feel understood, heard, and accepted without judgement. His calm, down-to-earth approach helps create a comfortable environment where clients can be open and work toward meaning ful change at their own pace.
He takes a person-centered, strengths-based, and narrative approach to counselling, recognizing that each client brings their own unique experiences. Tanner strives to work alongside each client to help them move toward greater confidence, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
Tanner works with clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds, with a particular passion for supporting young adults through life transitions and identity formation.
Outside of counselling, Tanner enjoys sports (primarily hockey and football), video games, TV shows, and spending time with his dogs.
Tanner offers in-person appointments in Kamloops, as well as virtual sessions, and is currently accepting new clients. As part of his Masters in counselling Tanner offers sessions at no cost.
