WHO I AM

My name is Emily Schild, and I'm a Registered Professional Counsellor – Provisional (RPC-P) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). I'm grateful to welcome you into a space of care, curiosity, and genuine connection.

What began as a personal path supporting survivors of gender-based abuse grew into a deep commitment to understanding what helps people heal. My early experience as a certified fitness trainer showed me how closely our physical and emotional well-being are connected. Through volunteering with individuals navigating challenge and change, I witnessed the quiet power of being truly seen—how compassion, presence, and the absence of judgment can create space for meaningful change.

That curiosity has continued to shape my work. Alongside completing my Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling through the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling, I remain committed to learning from a wide range of therapeutic approaches and perspectives. The more I learn, the more I appreciate that healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Each person's story, strengths, values, and experiences deserve to be honoured.

My practice is grounded in person-centred counselling and informed by somatic awareness, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive approaches. Together, these perspectives help us explore not only what's happening in your thoughts, but also how your experiences live in your body, your relationships, and your daily life.

At Schild Wellness, I offer counselling that honours the whole person. Whether we meet in person, online, or outdoors through walk-and-talk sessions, my role is to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity as we explore what healing, growth, and well-being look like for you.

My continuing education includes:

I am proud to be an approved PaRx Connector. 

• Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification

• Somatic Healing Certification

• Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification

• Therapeutic Models of Mindfulness Certificate

• Walk and Talk Therapy Certificate

• Coaching and Mentoring Training

I invite you to come as you are. Together, we can explore what balance, healing, and presence might mean for you.