Student Counsellors
Stacey Arnoldus
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Stacey Arnoldus is from the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and is a registered social worker. As a student at Yorkville University, Stacey is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program. Stacey utilizes different theories, such as cognitive behavioural, narrative, and solution-focused therapies.
Stacey is available for accessible and affordable counselling while completing her practicum at Yorkville and will be with us until December 2025.
Sara Farrow
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Sara is excited to be joining Living Bridges Therapy Collective as a practicum student! She is a Certified Leadership Coach and is currently finishing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Sara has decades of experience working with people of all ages on teams and individually, and she brings this collaborative approach to therapy.
Tamara Lawrence
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Tamara is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is thrilled to be joining the Living Bridges Collective team as a counselling student. Tamara is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. She brings warmth, empathy, and a strength-based lens to her work, drawing from her own diverse life experiences and a deep commitment to supporting others in their healing journeys.
Kuvan Parhar
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Kuvan Parhar is a student counsellor currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education and has a few years of experience working as an elementary school teacher. Through her work in education, Kuvan has supported children with diverse learning needs, mental health challenges, and social-emotional struggles. She has also taught adult students from various countries, backgrounds, and cultures, each with unique lived experiences and needs.
Jennifer Zahn
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is currently completing her Master’s in Social Work with a specialization in Trauma-Informed Practice through the University of Calgary. With a career rooted in community mental health and acute care hospital settings, Jennifer brings a compassionate, grounded presence to her work with individuals navigating complex life experiences.
Desiree Raposo
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Desiree is a practicum student counsellor in Athabasca University’s Master of Counselling program. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. Desiree offers a warm, grounded, and holistic approach to counselling. With a background as a massage therapist and yoga instructor, she brings a whole-person perspective to her work with clients.
Jason Englisch
(he/they)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (psychology major – Thompson Rivers University), Social Services Worker Diploma (Northern Lights College), Certificate in Haven Counselling Skills (The Haven Foundation), and is currently completing their Master of Counselling degree with Athabasca University. Jason has an extensive career in the human services field, primarily in the community living sector, supporting people of various ages in home, community, school, group, and individual settings.
Julia Bronk
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Julia Bronk is a practicum student from City University, completing her Master of Counselling. Julia completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Simon Fraser University and has spent several years supporting her community in various roles. These experiences have shaped her belief that healing begins with being heard, understood, and met where you are at. At the heart of Julia’s philosophy is a profound respect for the therapeutic relationship. She believes that authenticity, connection, and trust are the pillars of effective therapy.
Darragh Hill
(he/him)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Darragh is from Vancouver, B.C., and is currently completing his Master of Counselling Psychology at City University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics but followed his passion of mental health advocacy while working in student housing at various universities in Canada. He has years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds through mental health challenges and difficult life transitions.
Small Seeds Grow Tall
Mary pioneered the addressing of grief and loss in that little room and from those humble seeds we have grown into an entire group of caregivers dedicated to wellness and mental health in Kamloops, BC. We use a unique companioning model of holistic care with each one who comes our way. This means we advocate for your mental health and whatever you may need to build a living bridge to your own strong tomorrow.
If you’re unsure who on our team would be best suited to support you, please allow our Admin team to find a match for you. Every counsellor, associate, and staff member is committed to your healing.