Welcome to Stable Roots
Counselling & Neurotherapy
Rooted in Connection
Meet the Team
Registered Clinical Counsellor
BCIA Certified in Neurofeedback
Maria Bett
Office Manager
Neurotherapy Technician
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Educator, Therapist, Author & Researcher
Equine & Farm-based Therapy Facilitator
Andrea (Thu Pham)
Social Media Coordinator
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Lead Neurotherapy Technician
Mijane Parker - Clinical Director
Registered Clinical Counsellor
BCIA Certified in Neurofeedback
Equine & Farm-Based Therapist/Supervisor
Mijane Parker is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, BCIA Certified in Neurofeedback, and Clinical Director of Stable Roots Counselling & Neurotherapy. With over 15 years of experience in the social service sector and private practice, she specializes in trauma-informed, neuro-relational approaches to support wellness and healing.
Mijane is particularly passionate about combining neurotherapy with animal-assisted therapy, nature-based approaches, movement, and other experiential interventions to support regulation, connection, trauma integration, and meaningful change.
Her post-graduate research explored innovative approaches to care, including social farming and equine-facilitated psychotherapy, which contributed to her interest in expanding mental health care beyond traditional office-based models.
Mijane’s passion for equine-facilitated and farm-based therapy is also deeply personal. Horses have been a profound source of connection and inspiration in her own life, fuelling her dedication to creating opportunities for others to experience the regulation, connection, and healing that can emerge through relationships with animals and the natural world.
As Clinical Director, Mijane leads the development of Stable Roots’ integrated counselling, neurotherapy, farm and nature-based services, with a focus on creating individualized pathways to healing that honour the interconnectedness of the brain, body, relationships, and environment.
Mijane has advanced training in EMDR, OEI, somatic therapies, Equine Facilitated and Nature-Based Counselling, Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, attachment-based approaches, Narrative Therapy, and Polyvagal-Informed Practice. She is also a certified Safe & Sound Protocol provider.
Kim Calder Stegemann - Director of Neurotherapy Services
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Certified Clinical Counsellor – CCPA
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Board Certified in Neurofeedback – BCIA
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Certified in QEEG (Diplomate Status) – International QEEG Certification Board
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Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., B.Ed.
Kim (or Dr. Kim as some of her clients call her) is an educator, therapist, author, and researcher. She has spent her professional career helping others to make positive changes in their lives and feel better about themselves. She does this through a wholistic approach; looking at brain activity, body functioning, external behaviour, social context, and a person's emotional well- being.
"What I love most is making a genuine difference in people's lives."
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For over two decades, Calder Stegemann taught at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and is an esteemed Professor Emerita. During her tenure at the University, Kim furthered her studies into counselling and neurotherapy because she felt there was a gap that needed to be bridged to understand the "whole picture" of a person. Kim went into private practice after retiring from fulltime work at TRU in 2016 to help people make a change in their lives-through education, therapy, and neuromodulation.
Now, starting in August 2024 with Stable Roots Therapy, Kim is both a co-owner and practitioner offering neurotherapy for clients who want a different approach than talk therapy. Her approach matches well with the other talented Stable Roots team who focus on the neuro-sequential aspects of development and growth. Kim is also a mentor of those who also want to incorporate neurotherapy into their counselling practices.
"Neuroscience isn't an exclusive club. Everyone should be able to access information on how their brain works. My goal is to be able to explain and share the information in ways that are understandable and useful for each person."
Heidi McSweeney
Heidi is a trained trauma and play therapist with over eight years of experience supporting children, youth and adults within a strength-based, trauma-informed clinical framework. As a counsellor, Heidi is deeply passionate about connecting people to themselves and their community by creating safety in relationships and promoting healing through a holistic wellness approach. Much of Heidi's therapeutic knowledge and philosophy stem from her extensive work with individuals who have experienced relational trauma, including sexualized violence, childhood sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence.
In addition, Heidi has worked with youth and young adults in a behavioural support role and has training and experience helping individuals struggling with various forms of trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, relationship and parenting challenges, family conflict, life transitions and anxiety. Heidi's goal is to meet clients where they are in their journey to build connection and nourish safe relational experiences using neuroscience-informed and attachment-based therapeutic modalities. Heidi offers play therapy, in-office, virtual, and walk & talk sessions.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Merly Bochnia, BSW
In her work, Merly incorporates a trauma-informed perspective, youth and adult learning principles, and relational horsemanship knowledge. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree, a certificate in person-centered counselling and is a certified Career Development Practitioner. Her professional background includes youth and family support work, career counselling, and facilitation of experiential and skills development workshops and coaching sessions.
Merly's life has been interwoven with horses from an early age and her relationship-centered approach to being with horses honours their capacity to form deep connections and show up as a conduit for healing, and growth for humans.
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She creates a safe space for relational processes between humans and horses, which allows for co-regulation, exploration of self, and development of skills. Merly has supported people and their horses for 5 years and is currently in the certification process as an Equine and Learning Professional through the Professional Association of Equine Facilitated Wellness.
Equine & Farm-based Facilitator
Sabrina Broad
Lead Neurotherapy Technician
Sabrina is a trained Neurotherapy Technician with a deep passion for holistic approaches to health care. She strongly believes in the integration of evidence-based practices with client-centred care and finds the brain's capacity to change and heal through Neurotherapy both inspiring and fascinating.
With a background in crisis intervention and support, Sabrina has developed a strong belief in the importance of safety as a foundation for growth and healing. Her dedication to mental health has led her to pursue ongoing education, and she is working towards obtaining a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. Sabrina hopes to apply her knowledge and experience in Neurotherapy to her future career while continuing to support others on their healing journeys.
On a more personal note, Sabrina has lived in Kamloops for four years and is an avid plant lover who enjoys exploring the local trails, attending hot yoga classes, skiing in the winter, and camping during the warmer summer months. She is also an avid traveller who loves scuba diving and trying new foods while abroad. Although she did not grow up in Kamloops, Sabrina has been continually inspired by the sense of community and vibrant engagement within the city.
She hopes to further contribute to the community through educational outreach by raising awareness about the benefits and potential of Neurotherapeutic protocols for brain healing.
Sabrina looks forward to making you feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported throughout your journey with Neurotherapy!
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Jaelle is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) at Thompson Rivers University, where she has developed skills in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and client-centred practice. Her education has enhanced her understanding of holistic health and strengthened her ability to support clients with empathy, respect, and professionalism.
Throughout her studies, Jaelle has gained valuable clinical experience working in a neuroscience and trauma unit and youth and family wellness centres. In these settings, she has applied her knowledge of holistic care, working closely with individuals facing mental health and neurological challenges.
Jaelle is passionate about the connection between neuroscience and mental wellness and aims to have a meaningful impact on her clients. She is proud to be part of a team that shares values in healing, connection, and personal growth.
Jaelle Oakley
Neurotherapy Technician
Thu/Andrea is responsible for visual content, social media and business headshots. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and intends to minor in Digital Media Studies. Her studies and experience as a Peer Mentor supporting and promoting student wellness with trauma-informed practice and consent have strengthened her ability to support others with compassion and professionalism. She contributes to promoting students’ wellness on campus through supporting outreach events, one-on-one peer support and creating health and wellness content and newsletters.
Thu/Andrea also prioritizes educating herself about intercultural awareness to cultivate a safe space for discussion. Throughout her volunteer experiences at The Salvation Army, Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops Immigrant Services, she believes kindness and empathy matter in this interconnected world, as she also receives KINDNESS from the Kamloops community.
Thu Pham (Andrea)
Social Media Coordinator
Join Our Team
Are you a clinical counsellor passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults? Stable Roots Counselling & Neurotherapy is seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team.
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Our clinic specializes in a trauma-informed, neurorelational framework, emphasizing safe, connection-focused experiences as the foundation of healing and growth. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment with unique therapeutic services, including neurotherapy, equine-assisted therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and nature-based approaches.