Hailey Kanigan
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
specializing in EMDR Therapy
Get to Know Me
Hailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and is an EMDR Certified Therapist. Hailey is a goal orientated Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) looking to welcome you to a balanced, healthy, and enjoyable lifestyle. Hailey’s experience is specialized in trauma (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-development. Collaboratively, the best therapies are chosen from to meet your specific needs such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), the Flash Technique, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness. EMDR can be super effective and as such, is Hailey's favourite therapy to use.
Hailey enjoys cooking, being with friends and family, and getting outside in the beautiful Okanagan with her dog Luna. Luna joins Hailey in session as a therapeutic support. Hailey recognizes that it can be difficult to navigate life with all the stressors, but taking steps towards your wellbeing will change the experience of the life you deserve. From your first session, you will be welcomed with a supportive and safe space that fosters your ability to achieve your wellness goals. Hailey believes in giving clients tangible suggestions to support their health, if you feel like past talk therapy has not worked, consider learning more about EMDR.
Hailey is also passionate about decreasing the unhelpful stigmas around mental health, and as such she is the co-host of the local podcast Therapy Talks., as well as the author of several guided journals. Check out 'Therapy Talks' on Youtube to hear an episode or click on the Books Tab for the guided journals. She looks forward to meeting you and empowering your journey that sparks joy.
Professional Development
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EMDR Basic training (2020), EMDR Certified (2022), and currently is a EMDR Consultant in Training (2023-present)
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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)