About Us

Authentic Connection Counselling was established in 2021 by Rena Koon after graduating from UNBC with a Master’s degree in counselling. It is an independent business, which allows for flexible appointment times and a sliding fee schedule.

“Safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives“
Bessel Van der Kolk

Our Core Values

– I believe in connection. We are connected with others and with ourselves, mentally, physically and spiritually.
– I believe that every person is doing the best that they can right now and I believe that they have the ability to get better.
– I believe that each person has the capacity within themselves to heal, given the right knowledge and support.
– I believe in life long growth and learning for both myself and my clients.

Meet Rena

Rena offers an in integrative, person centered approach tailored to meet each client’s needs. She believes in the healing power of connection and relationship. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling from UNBC. Rena believes that professional learning is important in serving her clients to the best of her ability. She holds CCTP level 1 and level 2 certification (Certified Complex Trauma Practitioner) an ICS (Indigenous Cultural Safety) certificate, and has additional training in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Narrative Therapy. She is a registered provider with the First Nations Health Authority, a registered vendor for ICBC and is able to bill the Crime Victims Assistance Program.

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Let’s work together on your healing journey

Don’t hesitate to reach out to see if we may be a good fit to work together on your way to becoming the person that you were meant to be before life got in the way.