Lupine Counselling and Wellness

08/22/2026

A wonderful free resource

Are you a new parent looking for wellness support?

Enjoy Your Baby is a free 5-session course that provides the resources and support you need as you navigate the first year with baby. 👩‍🍼

You’ll learn how to build your confidence as a parent, feel closer to your baby, manage low mood, and connect with other parents in your community, led by a certified facilitator. Join our next course starting September 8th online. Sign up today! https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/enjoy-your-baby-090826/

08/17/2026

Lupine Counselling and Wellness is excited to offer a FREE Post Partum Support Group Series starting this September facilitated by Sarah Westnedge!

Groups will be on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm at Lupine Counselling and Wellness. Clients must register and must plan to attend all 4 groups of the register (can repeat if desired). Space for 8 clients a session so please register asap.

Series date:
Sept 16-Oct 7, 2026
Oct 28-Nov, 18 2026
Jan 13-Feb 3, 2027
Feb 24-March 17, 2027

Adjusting to life with a new baby is
hard — you don't have to do it by
yourself. Join other mothers or mother
figures in a warm, judgment-free space
to share, listen, and be reminded that
what you're feeling is normal. Learn
tools to support your mental health and wellbeing in the postpartum period.

We kindly ask that babies be with an
alternate caregiver. Please inquire if you need support with or resources for arranging care.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have! And please share so we can reach those who would benefit from this resource!

06/26/2026

Lupine’s Low Fee Counselling Program has returned starting July 7!

Sara will be with us until April 2027. Please help us spread the word.

Sara Westnedge is offering low cost counselling to our community under the supervision of Vanessa Dowell MSW, RSW.

Sara specializes in helping individuals and families navigate deep emotional terrain, major life shifts and unique identities.

Sessions are available days, evenings and weekends using a sliding scale of 0-$75. Appointments available in person or on line.

Please book through our bio, website or by scanning the QR code.

06/10/2026

ADHD symptoms often intensify during pregnancy and postpartum. Hormonal shifts (a sharp drop in estrogen which impacts dopamine) increased cognitive load, and major sleep disruption can make previously manageable symptoms feel overwhelming.

Add the nonstop demands of caring for a newborn, and many parents experience more inattention, emotional dysregulation, and executive‑function challenges than ever before.

we have an experienced and skilled counsellor Andrea Onofrio who is trained in supporting clients with ADHD (and other neurodiversity) and she is accepting new clients!

Please visit us at www.lupineclinicalcounselling.com to book a session with Andrea.

05/26/2026

It’s Lupine season! This is a capture from Lupine Clinical Counselling founder Vanessa Dowell’s garden!

Lupine are wildflowers that signal growth and renewal, they represent resilience. Lupine thrive in some of the most adverse conditions, blooming against all odds. Lupine grow in clusters representing the connection in relationship we need to thrive.

If you’d like share your Lupine sighting photos in the comments!

05/03/2026

Lupine Clinical Counselling is excited to welcome you to our expanded, beautiful, quiet and renovated space at 607 B Front Street tomorrow! Parking with meters on street or free parking on Lakeside Drive.

04/29/2026

Lupine Clinical Counselling closed its doors today to its offices at 402 Baker Street. We have mixed emotions about this move but are very excited to welcome you to our beautiful, renovated and quiet off space at 607 B Front Street! More details coming soon! ❤️

04/09/2026

Join Kootenay Kids Society and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Nelson for our Spring Mother Goose session beginning this Friday April 10, noon-1 at the Family Resource Centre, 312 Silica St in Nelson.

04/06/2026

We are excited to welcome you to our new beautiful, quiet and renovated space on May 1, 2026! More pictures of our space and location coming soon!

We are seeking Clinical Counsellors, Social Workers and complementary practioners interested in joining us in a collaborative, holistic practice which specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health and trauma, relationship challenges and early parent child relationships. Please contact [email protected] to discuss this exciting opportunity!