Barbara Kates
Address : 3001 Tutt Street #312, Kelowna, BC V1Y2H4
Profession : Registered Clinical Counsellor
EMDR designation(s) : EMDR Basic Training
Other Cities : —
Language(s) : English
Population(s) served : Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Email : barbarakatesrcc@gmail.com
Phone : —
Website : barbarakates.com
Registering association : BCACC
I am educated and trained in a broad range of physical and mental health approaches, and I have over 20 years of experience as a healthcare professional. After a degree in human nutrition and a brief foray into medical school, I trained as a dietitian and pursued further graduate study in eating behavior and health psychology. My interest in psychotherapy led me to complete another graduate degree in counselling psychology. Becoming a registered clinical counsellor has deepened my knowledge and skill base, particularly in dynamic, systemic, and expressive approaches. I have family therapy experience and a certificate in traumatic stress studies. In addition to EMDR, other approaches I draw from include relational/dynamic, sensorimotor, cognitive, mentalization, and mindfulness therapies.