About Authentic Connection Counselling
🌿 Core Values
At Authentic Connection Counselling, my work is guided by the belief that meaningful healing happens through connection—connection with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.
Connection
I believe we are deeply connected—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. When we nurture those connections, we open the door to greater balance and inner peace.
Compassion and Growth
I believe that every person is doing the best they can with the tools they have right now—and that everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and change with the right support.
Inner Capacity for Healing
I trust that each person already carries the capacity for healing within themselves. My role as a counsellor is to help you uncover that strength, offering guidance, knowledge, and a safe, supportive space for your journey.
Lifelong Learning
I believe in lifelong learning and personal growth—for both myself and my clients. Healing is not a single destination, but a continual process of self-discovery and connection.
Meet Rena
Hello, I’m Rena Koon, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the founder of Authentic Connection Counselling in Prince George, BC.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years as a teacher and school counsellor, which gave me a deep understanding of the stress, pressure, and emotional challenges people face—both in the classroom and in everyday life. That experience shaped my belief that connection and compassion are essential to healing.
My counselling approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and collaborative, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Narrative Therapy. I also incorporate grief work, complex trauma support, and mind-body awareness to help clients process experiences and move toward healing.
I work with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, moral injury, and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with yourself, find balance, and create meaningful change.
I believe that every person has the capacity to heal with the right support. My role is to walk alongside you—to listen, to guide, and to help you rediscover your strength and resilience.
I offer direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Green Shield, FNHA, ICBC, and CVAP, making counselling more accessible and stress-free.
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to reach out for a free introductory session. Together, we can explore whether we’re a good fit and create a plan that supports your unique needs and goals.
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.