Michele Gardiner is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with 17 years of counselling experience spanning the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors of mental health and education. Michele has a lifelong passion for advocating and supporting individuals, families, and communities in the prevention and treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Concurrent Mental Health challenges, rooted in both personal and professional experience.

Since 2016, Michele has been working as a therapist in private practice at Elemental Psychotherapy & Support Services. Michele employs a collaborative, strength-based, and person-centred approach that integrates skill and compassion, firmly believing in humanity's ability to create meaningful change throughout life.

In her private practice, Michele focuses on supporting individuals with complex mental health challenges, including ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, BPD, and Depressive Disorders, with a particular emphasis on Complex-PTSD. This builds on her earlier experience in Addictions and Justice, where she supported adults, families, and youth dealing with Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Trauma, Severe Behavioural Problems, and Suicidal Ideation.

Having established a fulfilling and successful private practice since 2016, Michele has been honored with the Silver Award in the Best of Penticton 2023 Awards for Best Psychology/Counselling Clinic, a nomination for Volunteerism through the Women of Distinction Awards in 2009, and has built many excellent and meaningful connections across the community. Michele is now seeking new areas and opportunities to help.

If an organization is seeking an experienced, compassionate counsellor with a diverse background and a deep passion for people and relationships, Michele is excited to connect.