Eveliene Eijsermans
Originally from the Netherlands and rooted in Fernie for over a decade, I am deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing of this community I love and am fortunate enough to call home.
My path into counselling has been shaped through work in victim services, youth care work, fitness coaching, and many years of volunteer involvement. These experiences have shown me both the beauty and the challenges within our community, and strengthened my belief in connection, prevention, and compassionate support.
My time in victim services shaped me profoundly as a counsellor and as a person. It taught me that I am not afraid to sit with the hard things in life; grief, trauma, uncertainty, and moments when life feels overwhelming or unfair. I have seen firsthand the resilience people carry, even in their most difficult chapters.
My own life journey has also shaped my perspective. Moving within my country at a young age, immigrating to Canada in my twenties, and navigating family changes and experiences of ambiguous loss have deepened my empathy for the complexity of being human. I understand how transitions, loss, and unmet expectations can impact our sense of belonging and identity.
I work with individuals (8+), couples, families, LGBTQ2+ individuals, and neurodiverse folks; navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, suicidality, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
My style is direct, genuine, and compassionate. I bring curiosity, warmth, and sometimes a quirky laugh into the room. I won’t shy away from gently challenging you, but our therapeutic relationship will always guide the work we do together. I take a holistic approach that honors the mind–body connection and recognizes the strengths each person already carries.
At the heart of my practice is a passion for community and a belief that everyone deserves a space where they can show up exactly as they are, and feel seen, heard, and supported.