Growing Conscious Awareness
For Healthy Living
Welcome to Alive Mindfully – We’re Glad You’re Here!
Life is a mystery – filled with beauty, wonder, challenge and struggle. We all face difficult times in our lives. If you find that more of your energy is going into managing life’s challenges rather than enjoying life’s beauty, that is when the support of a skilled therapist can help.
What We Do
At Alive Mindfully we have over 40 years of clinical counselling experience. Our services include individual and couples counselling, group meditation retreats and online courses.What We Focus On
Our areas of expertise include depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, stress management, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and healthcare worker compassion fatigue. We use a range of counselling modalities that are strength-based, trauma informed, grounded in mindfulness practice, and tailored to your specific needs.When To Call Us
A good therapist is a trusted advisor and compassionate guide on your healing journey. If you feel there is meant to be more to your life, if you feel the time is right and are called to move beyond stuck patterns to greater freedom and generativity, if you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and awakening, we are here to help.Interested?
For a free 15 minute consultation contact us at maureen@nullalivemindfully.ca or dean@nullalivemindfully.ca, or click below to see how you can start the journey.
Dean is a professional with an amazing ability to understand what I couldn’t. Dean never did the work for me and he always seems to know what to say to help guide me towards making up my own mind and figuring out my issues. Having Dean as a counsellor is like having a caring knowledgeable friend help you through the hard times.
PK
Maureen Smith (MSW, RCSW)
Maureen Smith (MSW, RCSW) is a psychotherapist, Buddhist meditation practitioner and teacher. Passionate about what she does, she will guide you to a more alive, aware and mindful path of living. Maureen is a well-respected Cranbrook-based psychotherapist and educator.
Dean Nicholson, MA, RCC
Dean provides in-person counselling services in Cranbrook and virtual counselling services across British Columbia and Canada. He loves to work with people who are committed to their growth and unfolding, drawing on his experience and training in meditation, counselling and the natural world to help people live richer lives of meaning, joy and purpose.
I attended the mindfulness workshop, Come to Your Senses, with Dean and Maureen at the Naramata Center, located in the Okanagan valley. I was a little nervous about what to expect seeing as I had never attended a retreat of any kind. After meeting Dean and Maureen I felt at ease instantly. What I got out of this beautiful weekend was a sense of calm and roots dug a little deeper to become further grounded. I would highly recommend any and all retreats offered by Dean and Maureen if you need to take the next step on your journey.
Ed Hopkins
