Kevin Paterson (Intern)

He is completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and volunteers with provincial and national suicide crisis phone and chat lines, including the 988 service. His work in crisis response has shaped his approach, with a focus on meeting people where they are, slowing things down, and supporting clients in finding more workable ways of navigating distress.

Before transitioning into the field of mental health, Kevin spent over 15 years working as a mineral exploration geologist across Northern BC, Yukon, and Alaska, after completing his undergraduate degree in Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria. Working in remote and resource based settings, he saw firsthand the mental health, substance use, and relationship challenges that many people were carrying, often without meaningful support or practical ways forward. That recognition, alongside his own personal and professional growth, led him toward a career in counselling.

Kevin brings a grounded and thoughtful perspective shaped by his path across disciplines. His background in Earth and Ocean Sciences continues to inform how he observes patterns, tolerates uncertainty, and works with complex, interdependent systems. In counselling, this supports a steady, curious approach that makes room for complexity and change.

He is particularly interested in working with adults experiencing stress, emotional overwhelm, anger, and life transitions, including those from blue collar or resource based industries. Kevin aims to offer a steady, collaborative space where clients can better understand what is happening for them and begin building practical, sustainable ways forward.