#104-347 Leon Ave, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 8C7
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Elena Day
Elena is a compassionate Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) dedicated to supporting youth (12+), adults (18+), and elders (65+). She fosters an inclusive, affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in culture, gender, and identity.
Her integrative and collaborative approach is rooted in trauma-informed, person
Elena is a compassionate Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) dedicated to supporting youth (12+), adults (18+), and elders (65+). She fosters an inclusive, affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in culture, gender, and identity.
Her integrative and collaborative approach is rooted in trauma-informed, person-centered, harm reduction, and strength-based methods, with branches in narrative therapy, trauma-focused CBT, feminist perspectives, existential exploration, and family systems models. She also integrates holistic healing through ecotherapy, art expression, somatic awareness, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation.
With over a decade of experience as a counsellor, educator, and youth care worker, her primary areas of practice include:
-Trauma, grief and loss
- Life transitions and aging
-Substance use and addiction
-PTSD and complex PTSD
-Disordered eating and body image
-Depression and anxiety
-Dissociative disorders
-Self harm and suicidality
-Identity exploration and self-worth
-Meaning, purpose, and personal growth
Elena has extensive experience supporting individuals with disabilities, including autism, Down syndrome, chronic illness, and brain injuries. She also assists with advocacy and system navigation, such as return-to-work planning, disability support, and court preparation.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on teaching from the University of the Fraser Valley and a Master’s in Education in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia.