Who are we?

We are passionate about seeing the whole 'you' and working alongside you to reach your goals for personal growth and healing.

We all have a history of some things that didn't go our way - life is like that. Some of us carry more burden, but each of us carries some. Change, loss, grief, disappointment, trauma, rejection, abandonment, neglect, humiliation and other experiences can change our brains, and thus create patterns in our thoughts, emotions and behaviours that can be helpful in some instances, and problematic in others.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees each person as having lots of 'internal parts' that together make up the whole person. (The movie Inside Out is a great example of some of the many parts that each of us has!) Sometimes these parts come into conflict with one another, and that is what is happening when we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to move forward. Let us help!

You can learn more about IFS on the IFSI website, where Kristin is listed as a CERTIFIED THERAPIST.

We want you to feel seen, heard, understood and supported.

Our approach is authentic, welcoming, non-judgemental and warm, and helps clients regain a sense of Self in their lives and find the calm, connection, clarity, self-compassion, confidence, creativity, courage, curiosity and choice they have lost touch with.  

Kristin enjoys the outdoors when she is not geeking out on IFS research. You can find her on her quad, paddling her kayak, riding her motorcycle, hiking on a trail, reading a good novel, or enjoying time with her friends and family.

"I, too, have faced the challenges of depression, anxiety, negative self-talk, traumatic losses, and grief in my personal life. I also experienced the chaotic and distressing cycle of emotions from an eating disorder. Mental health issues affect everyone. I have had the opportunity to work with various psychologists, counsellors, coaches and consultants myself. If you are anything like me, you may have had an experience with a counsellor or coach who didn't get you the results you were expecting and maybe thought this whole process wasn't for you. But I always kept searching until I found the right fit because I knew that I wanted that feeling of inner peace."

If you are thinking about a change, but not sure where to begin, we are here to help! We invite you to book a free consultation and ask a few questions to see if this might be the right fit for you! 

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Kristin has over 20  years of proven experience in working with individuals, teams and organizations to optimize organizational performance and support personal growth and healing. 

Before making a career change to pursue a dream of becoming a psychologist and counsellor, Kristin worked for decades in the field of organizational psychology, helping organizations and their employees.

Kristin specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and uses a variety of other approaches and therapies that complement IFS beautifully. She is also trained in EMDR S.A.F.E., EFT for couples, and IFIO for relationships.

Professional development and certifications:

• IFS Certified Therapist
• IFS Level I Trained
• IFS Level I Program Training Assistant
• IFS Level II Trained (IFIO for relationships)
• IFS Level II Program Training Assistant
• EMDR S.A.F.E. Trained
• EFT for Couples training
• MC in Counselling Psychology
• BA in Behavioural Science

Professional Designations, Certifications and Registrations

• Registered Psychologist (CAP effective September 2023)
• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA effective October 2022)
• Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC effective October 2023)
• Adult Educator certificate
• Change Management Professional (Prosci)
• Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Throughout her professional career, Kristin has had the opportunity to bring her expertise to support a variety of projects and teams:

• Mental health counselling and support
• Psychometric assessments
• Organizational effectiveness and culture transition
• Mediation and conflict resolution
• Critical incident response counselling
• Motivational speaking
• Certified change management specialist
• High-performance teams training sessions
• Executive leadership coaching
• Risk mitigation and policy review