Karen Walker, RCC
About Karen
Their own wordsKAREN IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. ANY NEW CLIENTS WHO BOOK WILL BE CONTACTED TO DISCUSS ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm Karen.
I live in Fernie with my husband and our three kids. If you're trying to balance a demanding career while raising a family, I understand how relentless that juggling act can be. Like a lot of people, I'm sometimes thriving and other times just trying to remember why I walked into the kitchen. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company.
I've spent more than 20 years working at the intersection of education and counselling. Along the way, I've learned that people make a whole lot more sense when someone takes the time to really understand their story. Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting boys and men with ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, and school-related struggles, as well as the families who love them.
One of my greatest passions has been working with boys who have hated school since Kindergarten. You know the ones? Bright, hilarious, endlessly creative, and somehow always in trouble. The kids with enormous hearts who often spend more time hearing what's "wrong" with them than what's wonderful about them. I love these kids. Over the past two decades they've taught me just as much as I've taught them.
Do you live with one of those boys? It can be exhausting, confusing, and incredibly lonely to love a child who seems to be misunderstood everywhere they go. I've spent two decades listening to these kids, advocating for them, and helping families understand how to build confidence and resilience in a world that isn't always designed for the way they learn and experience life. I'd be honoured to share some of what I've learned with you.
Maybe you were one of those boys?
The one who couldn't sit still. Who was always told to "try harder," "pay attention," or "apply yourself." Maybe school left you believing you were lazy, difficult, or never quite enough.
Those boys grow up. Many become adults who are bright and capable but constantly second-guess themselves. They may struggle with relationships, anxiety, anger, or turning to alcohol or drugs to quiet minds that rarely slow down. None of that means there's something wrong with them. More often, they've spent years believing they were "too much" or "not enough." The strategies that helped them survive childhood don't always serve them as adults, but they can change.
While I work with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of life's challenges, I have a particular passion for supporting boys and men who have spent too much of their lives feeling misunderstood. My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Counselling doesn't have to feel clinical or intimidating. Sometimes it looks like laughter through tears, honest conversations, practical strategies, and having someone beside you while you figure things out.
I also have the privilege of providing clinical supervision to helping professionals. If you're a newer counsellor, you may have discovered that graduate school teaches theories, diagnoses, and treatment models but it doesn't always prepare you for the moments that keep you awake at night.
A 14-year-old tells you they're suicidal. A 16-year-old trusts you enough to disclose an eating disorder but begs you not to tell anyone. You're trying to balance ethics, risk, relationships, and your own self-doubt all at once.
After more than 20 years of this work, I don't pretend there are easy answers. What I do offer is a place to think deeply, reflect honestly, strengthen your clinical judgment, and become the kind of counsellor who responds with both confidence and compassion. Supervision isn't about having all the answers; it's about learning how to ask better questions and trust yourself in the process.
Whatever brings you here, I believe change begins when people feel understood rather than judged. Whether you're seeking counselling or clinical supervision, my hope is that you'll find a space where you can show up exactly as you are. No perfection required.
Basecamp: Support group for youth entering grade 7
“Basecamp is a supportive 4-week summer
group designed to help neurodivergent
youth build confidence, connection,
emotional regulation skills, and practical
tools before returning to school.
DATES: Aug 4, 11, 18, 25.
The fee for this program covers all four group counselling sessions.
**To register, please book only the first session online.** Once your registration is received, our office staff will automatically enroll you in the remaining three sessions and send confirmation of your complete schedule.
If you have any questions, please contact our office before booking.”FNHA Individual Counselling Session
“If you are a client of the First Nations Health Authority, please select this service to book an individual counselling session.”2 optionsFree consultationNew patient
“Free 15 minute phone or virtual consultation to help new clients get to know the counsellor and discuss their goals.
This is not a counselling session but rather a chance for you to briefly discuss your presenting concerns and ask any questions you might have about the counselling process.”Homewood Health EAP Counselling Session
“If you have been referred by Homewood Health Employee Assistance program, please select this service to book your session.”2 optionsCVAP Individual CounsellingNew patient
“Please select this service if this is your first appointment.
Individual counselling sessions to assist victims, immediate family members of victims and certain witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime. You must have a claim number issued by CVAP to use this service.”4 optionsCouples Counselling Session orNew patient
“Couples counselling for adults (19+). Please select this service if this is your first appointment”2 optionsFamily Counselling Session orNew patient
“Please select this service if this is your first appointment family counselling appointment.
This session is intended for parents or caretakers who would like support to work through family issues, such as family conflict or family changes.
The intake session must be completed before bringing children to a family counselling session.
The session can take place in-person or virtually.”2 optionsIndividual Counselling SessionNew patient
“Individual counselling for youth and adults (16+). Please select this service if this is your first appointment.”4 optionsTelus Health Counselling Session
“This service is for clients who have coverage through Telus Health Employee Assistance Program.
You must have an approved referral from your provider.”2 optionsDyad Clinical Supervision/Consultation orNew patient
“This service is for helping professionals only.
Supervision is better together!
Choose your own partner and experience the benefits of a collaborative supervision environment. This format blends professional insight with peer connection, giving you the chance to both receive support and learn from someone walking a similar path.
In these sessions, you can expect thoughtful case discussions, shared problem-solving, fresh perspectives, and those “aha” moments that only happen when ideas start bouncing around the room. It’s a space to grow your confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and feel a little less alone in the work.
Perfect for clinicians who enjoy connection, curiosity, and learning out loud.”Group Clinical Supervision/Consultation orNew patient
“This service is for helping professionals only.
Group sizes are a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6.
Supervision is better together!
Choose your own group and experience the benefits of a collaborative supervision environment. This format blends professional insight with peer connection, giving you the chance to both receive support and learn from someone walking a similar path.
In these sessions, you can expect thoughtful case discussions, shared problem-solving, fresh perspectives, and those “aha” moments that only happen when ideas start bouncing around the room. It’s a space to grow your confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and feel a little less alone in the work.”Individual Clinical Supervision/ConsultationNew patient
“This service is for helping professionals only. Please select this service if this is your first appointment.”4 optionsOpenings checked 20 min ago · prices come straight from the clinic — never marked up
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