Helping Individuals, Couples, and Families Overcome Relationship and Personal Issues
Helping Individuals, Couples, and Families Overcome Relationship and Personal Issues
These are the main issues I can help you with:
I support individuals and couples navigating the challenges that arise in relationships — whether it’s rebuilding trust after infidelity or betrayal, rekindling emotional closeness, or learning how to communicate more effectively.
Many clients come to counselling seeking deeper connection, understanding, and a renewed sense of partnership. I also work with couples who are just beginning their journey together and want to establish a strong foundation for a healthy, fulfilling relationship.
As a Couples and Relationship Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, I provide a supportive and affirming space for all partnerships, including both heterosexual and same-sex couples. Together, we explore patterns, strengthen communication, and integrate practical tools to foster resilience, intimacy, and lasting change.
About Me
About Me
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). and a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). As well, I am an AASECTCertified Sex Therapist. I have been a professional counsellor for more than 20 years. I worked for the Kamloops School District as a Psychologist, District Behaviour Consultant and School & Family Consultant before I started my private practice, Smiling Spirit Counselling, in 2013.
Joyce A. Clarke, B.A. M.Ed. RCC, CCC, CST
RCC – Registered Clinical Counsellor (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors)
CST - Certified Sex Therapst (AASECT). American Association of Sex Educatore, Counsellors and Therapists)
CCC – Certified Canadian Counsellor (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
CST
I understand how difficult it can be to manage some of life’s difficult issues and complicated relationships. From time to time, we all need some support. I am committed to providing compassion and nonjudgmental therapy to help you work through those troubled times.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree – Washington State University
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
- British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Gottman Couples Therapy: Level I, II, III Complete
- Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT)
- Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner (ACTP)
- National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
- Psychologist, Behaviour Consultant, School & Family Consultant
- Kamloops School District
- School and Family Consultant – Behaviour Consultant
- Kamloops School District
- Private Practice - Smiling Spirit Counselling
