Our Team

Sarah Ripley

MSW, RSW

Hi, I’m Sarah! Growing up in Saskatchewan and attending university in Toronto gave me a broad perspective on how everyone is shaped by their unique experiences. Throughout my adolescence and young adulthood I trained and competed in national-level trampoline gymnastics, which shaped both my passion for movement and my interest in supporting athletes with their mental health.

After completing my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Toronto, I moved into mental health and social services, which led me to pursue a Master of Social Work at UBC Okanagan. Over the past five years my experience has included school-based counselling, mental health and substance use counselling, and family-based resource navigation.

Aside from counselling, I love spending time outside and being active, most often both at once. You’ll probably find me out for a run, at a Pilates class, on a hike, or sipping a matcha at a local coffee shop.

My Approach

I take a collaborative, values-based approach to help you build tools and self-awareness as you navigate life transitions, relationship changes, and self-discovery. I view you as the expert of your own experience; my role is to encourage reflection, exploration, and clarity as you work towards your goals.

Our sessions will mainly be talk-therapy based, with skills-based practices woven in so you walk away feeling more confident navigating life’s challenges. I draw from CBT, ACT, and DBT, alongside an understanding of the nervous system and polyvagal-informed approaches.

Areas of Focus

• Youth (15+) & Adults
• Life Transitions & Identity
• Relationship Challenges
• Stress & Anxiety
• Perfectionism & People Pleasing
• Boundaries & Communication
• Emotional Regulation
• Nervous System Regulation & Burnout
• Athletic Performance & Sport Psychology