Meet Kelly Schmidt

Kelly believes that everyone deserves a safe and compassionate environment to regain clarity, heal, and rediscover their confidence. Learn more about Kelly and her approach to counselling.

Nurturing growth from the ground up: healing trauma, rebuilding connections.

Hello & Welcome

Hello & Welcome to Lemon Yellow Counselling, a virtual counselling practice serving adults and youth across British Columbia. I provide compassionate, evidence-informed online therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, holistic, collaborative, and tailored to your unique experiences, creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing and meaningful change.

I believe a genuine therapeutic relationship, built on trust, authenticity, and acceptance, forms the basis of counselling. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking to understand yourself better, we will work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My goal is to help you develop practical tools, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with your inner strengths so you can move forward with greater confidence and hope.

If you’re considering counselling with Lemon Yellow Counselling, I invite you to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m committed to making the process as welcoming, supportive, and comfortable as possible from our very first conversation.

Lemon Yellow's Mission

Lemon Yellow's Counselling Values

Counselling Services Provided

I believe that counselling is a collaborative process built on trust, authenticity, and connection. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and work toward meaningful goals at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is client-centred, holistic, and tailored to your unique needs, recognizing that every person's story is different. I am committed to providing an inclusive, compassionate environment where you feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout your journey. You are the expert in your own life. Let me help you make it the best it can be!

I consider the connection between your mind, body, emotions, relationships, and life experiences to support your overall well-being.

Healing begins with a genuine, trusting connection where you feel safe, heard, and accepted.

I believe every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and creating a meaningful, fulfilling life.

Everyone is welcome, and I am committed to providing a respectful, affirming, and culturally sensitive space for all.

Areas of Counselling Offered

Therapeutic Approaches

• Trauma-Informed

• Person-Centred

• Culturally aware and inclusive

• Psychodynamic

• Internal Family Systems

• Somatic Interventions

• Compassion-Focused

• Attachment-Based

• Mindfulness-Based

• Emotion-Focused

• Cognitive-Behavioural

• Christian-based therapy available upon request

• Inner Child Work and Parts Work

• Individual

• Adults

• Teens

• Children

• Trauma and PTSD

• Relationship Difficulties

• Somatic Dysregulation

• Emotional Dysregulation

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Grief and Loss

• Life Transitions

• Stress and Burnout

• Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, and Confidence

• Communication

• Workplace Challenges

What to Expect in the Counselling Process

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