Generations Counselling
Vernon, BC
Est. 2017
“It’s not weak to speak”
Youth
Teens
Adults
Generations Counselling can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, and many more related emotional and mental struggles. I support clients of all ages including children 10 years and older, teens, young adults, adults and seniors. I am conveniently located in downtown Vernon on Main Street directly above the Towne Theatre.
With the help from both clinical and holistic therapeutic approaches, my mission is to help my clients identify their negative coping strategies and learn more effective ways in dealing with their problems. We work on increasing your cognitive awareness in regard to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. You will learn skills on how to better regulate your emotions, slow down your reaction time, and we will work on the act of vulnerability. I aim to provide you with insights and tools on how to overcome your past and current struggles. I invite you to call today to discuss your needs. Appointments are available between 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday.
Consultations For:
Anxiety
Depression
Substance Abuse
Autism Spectrum Disorder
OCD
ADHD
Trauma
Teen Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Family Counselling
Meet Joel Brazier
Master Level Professional Counsellor
I hold a Masters in Psychology in which I graduated with Honours. My expertise with youth has come from many years of working with NOYFSS, the Vernon School District, and the BC Interior Health Authority. In addition, I have volunteered for 10+ years as a basketball coach for multiple Vernon teams including elementary, high school, and Okanagan clubs. My goal is to help address your concerns clearly and with compassion. I teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life.
Testimonials
This is my first time using a professional, and in my first session with Joel, I felt completely comfortable to be myself. He provides a safe, non-judgemental space for me to explore all my thoughts and ongoing feelings. Above all, the most valuable take-away from our sessions has been the new knowledge I’ve been learning about my feelings and personal relationships. Thanks for everything Joel!
My son and I have been seeing Joel on a regular basis now. He is truly patient, kind, funny, warm, inviting and provides a safe space for all ages. His ability to tap in with an outside perspective and listen to some tough conversations I was needing to have has really been eye opening for me and has led me to a better understanding of myself. His work with my son helped get to the root of the problem and that was anxiety which was affecting and causing sleep issues. His practical and valuable suggestions have played an important role in my day to day and overall self-awareness and my son’s anxiety management. I can’t say enough about him and highly recommend his services.
My wife and I were looking for a good therapist that could help us reconnect. I was suffering from a high level of anxiety and was really wondering whether our marriage of 35 years could continue. Joel really brought us together so that we could identify root causes issues. He redefined our approach to communicate that was a real game changer. We were able to confine our ‘regretful’ feelings and put them in perspective. It allowed us to clearly look forward on building new. Joel is a real pro. He made us feel safe and allowed us to be vulnerable again. Thank you Joel!
Aidan Shepherd2024-01-22Awesome guy. Makes each session feel laid back and comfortable.Candice Pawlik2024-01-22My family and I have been seeing Joel for the last couple of years and could not be happier. He has defiantly been a huge support through my own emotional journey, discovery, development and growth. Joel creates a safe, warm, welcoming space and I find our conversation is always easy, flowing and enjoyable. In addition to myself he has also worked with both my children ages 8 & 13 on separate occasions. His laid back approach and way of engagement got them to open up in a way I had not been able to do with them both and it helped us get through some walls. Thanks Joel!!Jordan Flynn (OkanaganKid)2024-01-20I was quite nervous about seeing a councillor for the first time until I had my first appointment with Joel. Relatable, practical, and considerate are just a few of his many qualities that allow me to recommend him as a councillor to anyone looking for support. Thank you Joel!Kate Ferguson2024-01-19Joel was originally recommended by a friend, and boy do I ever thank that person over and over for the recommendation. We are parents to a neurodiverse 9 year old boy and we always felt we were slipping through the cracks of government funded help and never getting anywhere. We were always being bounced from one program or person to another and never really got the help we needed as a family….. When we started taking our mental health into our own hands….we hired Joel to council our family, life changed for the better in many ways. We have learned a lot of life long skills through this work, and have gotten stronger as a family. Joel sees the whole picture of our lives and this constant support means real progress for our family.Jordan Troidl2024-01-19Terrific counsellor and a great guy. Cheers JoelJacob Tarr2023-11-28Joel not only is a good human being, but also an amazing councillor. He has helped my family and I, and for that I am grateful. His approach treats you as an equal as he leads you towards discovery of yourself and your values. Rather than a cold approach he enables you to realize what you must do to make your situation well again. He takes a genuine interest in his patients. He also has experience working in the mental health field.Brody2023-02-12Great for setting goals, but also supporting you where you're at. Joel creates a very welcoming atmosphere where you can feel safe to share what you need to. It was also fun at times without becoming unprofessional. Just all around great work.
I Believe in Holistic Therapy
A holistic approach in counselling is where we consider a person’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. I integrate what is learned into a comprehensive treatment plan. With each session, maneuvering through self-exploration and self-awareness. I have found that holistic counselling moves beyond managing the symptoms, towards deeper, more transformative changes.