Amethyst Therapy Inc

09/14/2026

We are honoured to be nominated for this award 💜

09/06/2026

There's a sentence I hear more in September than any other month: "I'm functioning, but I'm not actually okay."

If that's you this week, I wrote something for you. It's about why the most capable people are often the ones running closest to empty, why "just rest" doesn't seem to work, and the three things I actually suggest instead. Nothing fancy. No checklist. Just an honest explanation of what your nervous system is doing right now and why it makes sense.

Functioning Is Not the Same as Okay https://www.amethysttherapyinc.ca/blog/functioning-is-not-the-same-as-okay

PS. If you don't have time to read it: once a day this week, ask yourself "Am I revved up, shut down, or somewhere in the middle?" Just notice. That's the whole first step.

You look fine. You're getting it all done. So why are you exhausted? A counsellor explains high-functioning anxiety and what actually helps.

08/25/2026

“Part of me is fine. Part of me is not.” Both can be true and both deserve a seat at the table. 💜

This way of working (Internal Family Systems–informed therapy) is gentle, respectful, and often surprising in the best way. Questions? The free consult exists exactly for that.

08/24/2026

The clients who tell me “I don’t even know who I am under the mask” are asking one of the best questions there is. Finding out is slow, kind work — and it doesn’t have to happen alone. 💜

Save this for someone who’s always “fine.”

08/19/2026

George and I chat about CBTi today for insomnia

08/18/2026

The truth: I picked this book because it’s the one I’d hand every person who keeps saying “I’m fine, just tired.” 💜

Our first-ever book club starts Sept 16 — free, virtual, capped at 20 readers so it stays cozy. Details and registration at the link in bio.

08/13/2026

Hey, I’m Kourtney 👋 I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with Amethyst Therapy, and I work with teens, students, and young adults all over BC — online, which my clients tell me is exactly how they’d prefer it.

A lot of my work is with neurodivergent folks: ADHD, autism, the “found out at 22” crowd, and everyone still in the wondering stage. And I specialize in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ clients — q***r, trans, questioning, all of it, no explaining-yourself required. Also: big feelings, complex trauma, school stress, identity of every kind.

My style is collaborative and genuinely non-judgmental — you’re the expert on you; I bring the tools (I’m DBT-certified, which means practical skills for when emotions hit 10/10). No fixing, no pathologizing, no pretending eye contact is a virtue.

Let’s connect (or reconnect if we used to meet in person 💜)Camera on or off, stim freely, bring your comfort item — my (virtual) door is open across BC

08/11/2026

Our internet is down today. Please contact us via email [email protected]

08/11/2026

Hello, I’m Parminder 👋 I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with Amethyst Therapy, and I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

I work with adults carrying grief, old wounds, anxiety, and the weight of big life changes — the losses everyone can see, and the quieter ones nobody makes casseroles for.

My approach draws on Internal Family Systems, EMDR-informed work, and Emotionally Focused Therapy — which is a long way of saying: we go gently, at your pace, and you will never be rushed or judged in my office.

I offer in-person sessions in Williams Lake and online counselling anywhere in BC, with Tuesday spots currently open.

If something here lands, my bio and booking link are at the link in bio — and a free consultation is just a conversation. 💜

04/24/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals day to Jen, we are so thankful for all that you do 💜