81/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Therapists And Counselors in Vernon, BC (2026)
39 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Vernon: Tidal Elements Healing Arts Studio, RP Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Bron Johnson | Relationship Coach + Wedding Officiant, 95 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Vernon therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated practices.
Top 10 therapists and counselors in Vernon at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tidal Elements Healing Arts Studio | 81 | 4.9★ (85) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Generations Counselling | 81 | 5.0★ (55) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Hope Blooms Counselling | 80 | 5.0★ (27) | Vernon | — | — |
| 4 | Interactive Counselling Vernon | 80 | 5.0★ (32) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Balanced Life Counselling | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | OK Clinical Therapy Group - Vernon Counselling | 79 | 4.7★ (26) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Vernon Counselling | 79 | 4.9★ (18) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Nurse With a Horse - Equine Therapy - Equine Facilitated Wellness - NWAH | 79 | 5.0★ (16) | Vernon | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Ten66 Recovery - Addictions Counselling | 79 | 5.0★ (9) | Vernon | — | — |
| 10 | Interior Crisis Line - Vernon Site | 78 | 1.0★ (4) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 39 best therapists and counselors in Vernon, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Based in Vernon
81/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
80/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
80/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
80/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
79/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
79/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
79/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
79/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
78/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
78/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
78/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
77/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
76/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
76/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
74/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
74/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
73/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 The Health Nest
Based in Vernon
73/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
72/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
72/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
72/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
72/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
72/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
72/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 39 therapists and counselors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Freedom Counselling Vernon | 71 | 4.6★ (5) | In Vernon |
| 27 | Valhalla Counselling Services | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | In Vernon |
| 28 | Core Connections Counselling | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | In Vernon |
| 29 | Vernon Trauma Therapy - Brian Howard | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | In Vernon |
| 30 | Vernon Counselling - Bethesda Family Counselling | 71 | 4.3★ (6) | In Vernon |
| 31 | A Path of Heart Counselling Services Vernon | 71 | 4.6★ (10) | In Vernon |
| 32 | John Charlton Counselling Services | 71 | 4.7★ (3) | In Vernon |
| 33 | Vernon Downtown Mental Health and Substance | 71 | 4.4★ (7) | In Vernon |
| 34 | Live Happy Counselling | 71 | 4.5★ (8) | In Vernon |
| 35 | Miranda Montgomery Counselling Services | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | In Vernon |
| 36 | Canadian Professional Counsellors Association | 71 | 3.5★ (8) | In Vernon |
| 37 | Becky Muller Counselling | 70 | 5.0★ (6) | In Vernon |
| 38 | Family Resource Centre | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | In Vernon |
| 39 | Meridian Rehabilitation Vernon | 59 | 4.6★ (15) | In Vernon |
Also serving Vernon
20 more therapists and counselors within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Bespoke Counselling | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Adele Pretorius Clinical Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Bonnie Ross Confidential Counselling Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Context Counselling | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Cross Roads Creek | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Dr. Janus Steyn, Psychiatrist | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Dr. Phebe-Jane Poole | 4.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Elemental Family Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Fedy Ross | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Lifeshine Counselling Chris Bader | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Lifespan Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Lisa Stevenson Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Lotus Counselling | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Mindful Matters Counselling Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| New Beginnings Christian Cnsln | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Nicole Arnold Counselling | In Vernon | |
| Sprout Counselling | In Vernon | |
| Sunoka Counselling & Consulting Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Vernon Counselling - Brian Howard | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Vernon Mental Health and Substance Use | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
How we ranked Vernon therapists and counselors
We scored 39 Vernon therapists and counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Vernon data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask a therapist
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How often do you work with concerns like mine?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Therapists and counselors in Vernon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best therapist in Vernon?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Vernon, BC is Tidal Elements Healing Arts Studio with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Generations Counselling (#2) and Hope Blooms Counselling (#3) follow. We ranked 39 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many therapists and counselors are there in Vernon?
RankedPsychologists ranks 39 therapists and counselors serving Vernon, BC. 39 of them are based in Vernon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which therapists and counselors in Vernon work on weekends?
14 of 39 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tidal Elements Healing Arts Studio (#1), Generations Counselling (#2) and Interactive Counselling Vernon (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Vernon therapists and counselors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated therapists and counselors in Vernon is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Bron Johnson | Relationship Coach + Wedding Officiant has the most, 95 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?
Each therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do therapists and counselors outside Vernon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Vernon city centre, our service radius for therapists and counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can therapists and counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are therapists and counselors in Vernon ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?
No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.
Can I see a therapist online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for Vernon
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 39 therapists and counselors serving Vernon.