Welcome to Stable Roots
Counselling & Neurotherapy
Rooted in Connection
Meet the Team
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Educator, Therapist, Author & Researcher
Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC
Neurotherapy Technician
Maria Bett
Office Manager
Neurotherapy Technician
Equine & Farm-based Therapy Facilitator
Andrea (Thu Pham)
Social Media Coordinator
Mijane Parker - Director of Counselling Services
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Equine & Farm-Based Therapist/Supervisor
Mijane Parker is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 15 years of experience working in the social services sector and private practice. As the co-owner and Director of Counselling Services at Stable Roots, Mijane is passionate about holding space for healing experiences through attuned connection, co-regulation, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey.
Mijane’s post-graduate research focused on innovative, trauma-informed approaches in mental health care, including social farming and equine- facilitated psychotherapy. These experiences shaped her commitment to integrating neuroscience, relational principles, and experiential therapies into her work. She enjoys supporting children, youth, adults, and caregivers.
Her approach is grounded in a neuro-relational framework that blends neuroscience with relational understanding. Mijane empowers clients by supporting them in understanding the “why” behind behaviour and equipping them with connection-based strategies to meet needs within themselves and with those whom they support.
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, fueling her dedication to helping others experience the transformative power of nature and animal-assisted healing.
Mijane has formal training in trauma-informed Equine Facilitated & Nature- based Counselling, EMDR, OEI, Somatic Therapies, Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Dr. Gordon Neufeld'ss Attachment- based Developmental Paradigm, Narrative Therapy and Polyvagal Informed Practice - she is a certified Safe & Sound Protocol Provider. Mijane is in the certification process as a Mental Health Professional with The Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness. She is also currently finishing her certification as a Neurofeedback Professional with Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA).
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.
Heidi is on maternity leave until January 2026.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Jenna Ewert
Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC
Jenna is a registered clinical counsellor who offers evening and weekend sessions with adults and teens. Jenna practices nature-based therapy, walk-and- talk sessions, and in-office appointments at Stable Roots. Over the last 15 years, Jenna has worked across private, government, and non-profit sectors, supporting individuals experiencing challenges relating to identity, relationships, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use. Jenna conceptualizes challenges and concerns from a systems lens, valuing the inherent complexity of human interactions, early experiences, and social responses. Drawing from an existential framework, Jenna's approach emphasizes our innate drive toward meaning and purpose. As a therapist. Jenna offers facilitation, co-regulation, exploration of individuals' unique experiences, and celebration of the profound resiliency of the human spirit. Jenna provides nonjudgmental support to those seeking growth, meaning, resolutions, and healing.
Jenna is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Jenna holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Education degree. In addition, Jenna holds a BC K-12 teaching certificate, a registered 200-hour yoga teacher certificate, and a certificate in music education. Occasionally, Jenna incorporates movement, music, and expressive arts into her therapeutic practice. Jenna pursues ongoing professional learning, and has completed additional training in ecotherapy, somatic trauma therapy, grief & loss, teen anxiety and depression, polyvagal informed therapy, and emotion- focused family therapy.
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.
Merly Bochnia, BSW
Equine & Farm-based Facilitator
Sabrina Broad
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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Neurotherapy Technician
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
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.