Welcome to Nova Rain

BCACC, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Tarra, the founder of Nova Rain Therapy, holds a Master of Counselling from Adler University and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. She practices relational therapy, focusing on helping clients navigate difficult emotions and align their actions with their values. Her approach is grounded in existential-humanistic principles and incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inner Child Work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy. Tarra also focuses on the somatic experiencing (sensations within the body) that inform and heal various mental health conditions. Tarra specializes in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, offering a safe, non-judgmental space for clients.

Transitioning from a decade in corporate accounting, Tarra brings a wealth of lived experience to her practice, understanding the complexities of the human experience. Her personal therapy journey was transformative, giving her the courage to reclaim herself. Tarra is deeply committed to guiding clients on their journeys and feels honoured to be part of their process.

Originally from Spruce Grove, Tarra now enjoys life in Kelowna, exploring the city with her husband and daughters. She loves travelling, nature, and laughter.

BCACC, Registered Clinical Counsellor,  Canadian Certified Counsellor with CCPA

Lina holds a Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with CCPA. She uses a range of approaches to support each client’s unique needs, including Compassion-Focused, Emotion-Focused, Narrative, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems therapy.

Lina brings deep empathy and insight to her work, shaped by her own lived experiences. She helps adult clients explore the lasting effects of early family dynamics and attachment injuries – often connected to feelings of shame, guilt, and emotional disconnection. With a holistic approach, Lina helps clients navigate life’s challenges, build self-compassion, and develop strategies for managing and regulating their emotions.

As a first-generation South Korean immigrant with over two decades of life experience in Canada, Lina deeply understands the challenges faced by international students and workers. She recognizes the emotional strain of homesickness, long-distance relationships, and the anxiety that can arise during the adjustment and immigration process. Lina is conversational in Korean and fluent in English.

BCACC, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Young is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping clients overcome emotional challenges and build healthier relationships. With certifications in trauma therapy and training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), she provides tailored support to individuals and couples in a calm, reflective space. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Counselling from Adler University, she helps clients reconnect with their authentic selves and find solutions to life’s challenges.

Her approach combines Existential-Humanistic philosophy, Attachment Theory, and Mindful Self-Compassion, working with multicultural, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive clients. She also incorporates Internal Family Systems to help clients understand and transform emotional responses with empathy.

Specializing in adults who feel “out of place,” including Asian and Korean-speaking clients, Young addresses issues like shame, perfectionism, and social anxiety. For couples, she offers therapies to improve communication and emotional regulation, empowering clients to move forward with confidence.

저는 어린 시절을 캐나다와 한국에서 보내면서 캐나다와 한국 문화의 접점에서 성장했습니다. 한국에서는 대원외고를 나와, 연세 대학교 정치 외교학과 학사 졸업 후, 한국과 싱가포르에서 회사 생활을 년간 하면서 다양한 인생 경험을 쌓을 수 있었습니다. 사회 생활을 해 나가면서도, 자기가치, 자존감, 그리고 타인과의 진정성 있는 소통에 대해 고민해 왔습니다. 심리 상담사로 활동하면서 내담자가 자신을 깊이 이해할 수 있도록 도와 드리는, 개인적으로 의미 있는 일을 통해 세상에 기여할 수 있게 되었음에 감사하는 마음입니다.