Meet Counsellor & Mental Wellness Coach Shelley McInroy, RTC (ACCT)
A gentle, grounded space to breathe, feel, and begin again.
Feel more like yourself — softly, steadily, and at your pace.
“Clients tell me they feel safer, lighter, and more whole. My role isn’t to push you — it’s to walk beside you.” — Shelley
With Shelley McInroy (Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, ACCT; Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, CPCA – Provisional), you’ll find an attentive presence, practical tools, and a trauma‑informed approach that meets you where you are.
If you arrived here from our Quiz…
You likely indicated that you’re navigating things like anxiety, grief, burnout, or boundaries. You’re in the right place — this page gives you enough to feel into fit and book your first session.
Quick facts
- Designations: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (ACCT); Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling — Provisional (CPCA); Certified Mental Wellness Coach
- Format: Online or in‑person (East Kootenay Area, BC, Canada)
- Specialties: Anxiety • Grief & Loss • Burnout • Life Transitions • Boundaries • Self‑worth
- Style: Warm, empathetic, spacious, steady; practical tools without pressure
Who This Is For (and Not For)
You might recognise yourself if you’re living with:
- The long echoes of grief or loss
- Anxiety, overwhelm, or an overactive inner critic
- Burnout, people‑pleasing, or wobbly boundaries
- The tender disorientation of life transitions
- Feeling numb, disconnected, “too much,” or never enough
This is not the right fit if:
- You’re seeking emergency or crisis intervention (please contact local crisis services or 911).
- You require diagnosis, medication management, or psychiatric assessment.
What Changes First
In the first conversation: relief, a breath out, language for what’s been hard.
As we work: steadier nervous system, kinder self‑talk, clearer boundaries, practical ways to meet tough moments.
Over time: more self‑compassion, discernment, and a felt sense of “I’m okay. I’m me.”
Shelley’s Approach
Gentle. Collaborative. Trauma‑informed. No rushing, no fixing — you’re not broken.
- Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation – simple practices to steady body and breath when anxiety spikes.
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) – noticing and reshaping harsh, unhelpful thought patterns.
- Narrative Therapy – separating you from the story that says you’re broken; choosing a kinder script.
- Solution‑Focused Strategies – small, doable steps toward what’s working now.
- Somatic Techniques – listening to the body’s cues to process emotion and create balance.
Sessions may include guided visualisations, grounding exercises, quiet reflection, and moments of stillness. You set the pace.
How Sessions Work
- Request a Session
Share three time options that suit you (online or in‑person). We confirm within one business day. - Your First Session – The Free Consultation (50–75 minutes)
A free and spacious conversation to understand what’s happening, what you hope for, and what would help now. - Ongoing Support
Shelley offers deep listening, gentle challenge, and practical tools. Between sessions, you may receive optional prompts, meditations, or resources. It’s all about what you need and when. - Transitioning Out
When it’s time, you’ll leave with grounded tools and clarity. Referrals and follow‑ups available. We’re here to work ourselves out of a job. It’s always about you and what’s best for you — when you’re ready.
Shelley’s Signature Packages
🌿 Rooted
Therapy for the Deeply Feeling Soul
- 6 x 60–75 minute 1:1 sessions
- $650 CAD
- Trauma-informed support with optional email reflections
- Guided meditations or journaling prompts included
🪷 The Returning
A Therapeutic Journey to Self
- 10 x 60–75 minute 1:1 sessions
- $1000 CAD
- Custom therapeutic support & resourcing tools
- Integration practices between sessions
- payment plans available
🌼 One-Time Support Session
- 1 x 50–75 min session
- $115 CAD
- therapeutic coaching or counselling
Every Session Includes:
- 1-on-1 therapeutic support
- optional resources like journaling prompts, meditations, book recommendations, etc. as is appropriate.
- optional brief check-ins between sessions
- An integrative, client-centred approach tailored to you
What Clients Say…
I am so grateful that I had Shelley as a life coach for almost a year. It was life changing. She helped me not only increase my self worth but also encouraged my personal growth dealing with relationship challenges and setting boundaries. Shelley’s abundance of empathy makes it so easy to discuss the most difficult and uncomfortable topics. I trust Shelley wholeheartedly and I highly recommend her if you need an understanding, knowledgeable and nonjudgmental person to talk to.
-AH
I met Shelley McInroy at a very difficult time in my life after losing my mom to cancer. From minute one I felt her compassion and empathy. She created a safe space for me. Being in trusted hands, it allowed me to open up and share my feelings.
She gave me the tools for every thing that I felt was challenging. She has a gift to help people and guide them through their struggles.
She listens and makes you feel validated. She wants what’s best for you and checks in when you need it most. Anyone would be blessed to be supported by her. I know I am!
-MA
Hi, I’m Shelley
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (ACCT)
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling — Provisional (CPCA)
Mental Wellness Coach • Clinical Counsellor • Nature Enthusiast • Writer at ❤️
I believe healing is not just in words, but in the ordinary rituals that reconnect us to ourselves.
One of my oldest friends once said I’ve been on this path since I was thirteen. I’ve always felt things deeply. I didn’t always know why, but I could sense when someone was hurting.
Over time, I began to understand: I wasn’t here to fix pain—I was here to sit beside it. To honour it. To listen without urgency. To offer a steady presence in a world that often demands quick solutions.
That intention has guided all of my work—from supporting children and families, to walking alongside adults in moments of crisis or quiet transformation. This isn’t just my profession—it’s a calling, shaped by both personal and professional experience.
Frequently Asked
(and Quietly Wondered)
“I don’t want to dig up the past.”
You don’t have to. You’re in the driver’s seat. We can focus on the present and what’s possible now.
“I should be able to do this on my own.”
Humans are built for connection. Support is not weakness; it’s wise.
“I’m not sure therapy will help.”
You don’t need certainty to begin. We’ll check in together about what’s helping.
“I’m worried about cost.”
Even one session can help you regroup. Packages and payment plans make care more accessible. Ask about sliding‑scale options.
“Is this counselling or coaching?”
Shelley offers both. Counselling is a therapeutic service for processing and healing within a clinical, trauma‑informed scope. Mental wellness coaching focuses on skill‑building and forward momentum (boundaries, routines, compassion practices). If you’re unsure, discuss this with Shelley during your first session — She’ll begin in the safest container and adjust if appropriate.
Ethics, Safety & Consent
- Client‑centred, trauma‑informed practice.
- Confidentiality upheld within legal and ethical limits.
- Clear consent for any sharing of testimonials or anonymised stories.
- Not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis, call 911 or your local crisis line.
Designations: RTC (ACCT); Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling — Provisional (CPCA).
Ready When You Are
Request a session with Shelley
Share three time options that work for you. We’ll confirm within one business day and send next steps.
Prefer to start gently?
Download Shelley’s free guided nervous system reset to begin accessing calm in less than 5 minutes.
Counselling and coaching services are delivered by Shelley McInroy (Chosen Pathways Counselling) in professional partnership with BetterYou.coach. Coaching and counselling are distinct services; referrals within the BetterYou.coach network are available when a different support is a better fit. No content on this site constitutes medical advice. Confidential client files are maintained securely for 7 years by the individual coach/counsellor.