
About Hailey Kanigan, RCC
EMDR Therapist & Consultant in Kelowna
Therapy That Helps You Move Forward
I’m Hailey, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant based in Kelowna.
My work is rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens when we understand the why behind what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms themselves.
I take a warm, direct, and goal-oriented approach to therapy. Together, we focus on helping you feel better in your day-to-day life while also working through the deeper patterns, memories, and nervous system responses that may be keeping you stuck.
Why I Specialize in Trauma Work
I specialize in trauma work, supporting people in understanding and working through the experiences that have shaped how they feel, relate, and move through the world. These experiences can live in the nervous system, influence relationships, and show up as patterns that feel hard to shift on your own.
As an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant, EMDR is a central part of my work. I use it alongside other approaches to help process experiences at their root—so we’re not just talking about what’s happening, but actually creating meaningful, lasting shifts.
Therapy with me is supportive, direct, and focused on real change. I don’t see myself as someone who “fixes” you, but as someone who helps you understand yourself more clearly—so you can move through life with more confidence, clarity, and self-trust.
Our work may include EMDR therapy, nervous system regulation, exploring relational patterns and attachment, and practical tools drawn from approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Everything we do is paced in a way that feels manageable and aligned with where you’re at.



A Bit More About Me
Outside of the therapy room, you’ll often find me spending time outdoors—hiking, getting out to the lake, or exploring Kelowna with my dog, Luna.
Luna occasionally joins sessions as a gentle, grounding presence, and many clients find her calming to have nearby.
I also care deeply about reducing stigma around mental health and making therapy feel more approachable and empowering. I’m the co-host of the local podcast Therapy Talks and the author of several guided journals designed to support reflection and growth outside of sessions.

Training & Credentials
I bring both clinical training and ongoing professional development into my work.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
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EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Advanced Professional Developement
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EMDR Basic training (2020), EMDR Certified (2022), and currently is a EMDRIA Approved Consultant (2025)
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Introduction to Dissociation and the MID: Definitions and Foundations for Assessment (2022)
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Greasing the Wheels for EMDR: Practical, Ethical, and Safe Target Planning (2024)
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The Soul of Dissociation, EMDR Training (2023)
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Somatic Integration and Processing, EMDR Training (2023)
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Minding the Body: Somatic Interventions to Enhance EMDR Effectiveness (2022)
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EMDR in the Treatment of Depression - EMDR DeprEND Protocol (2024)
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Neurodivergent Informed EMDR (2024)
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Clearing Chronic Pain, Long Covid, Tinnitus, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (2026)
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EMDR with Complex Trauma Training, by Thomas Zimmerman (2026)
