Who are we?

We are passionate about seeing the whole 'you' and working alongside you to reach your goals around immediate crisis, balance, relationships, communication, trauma, attachment, identity and values.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees each person as having lots of 'parts' that together make up the whole person. Parts can be thoughts, opinions, emotions, feelings, sensations, behaviours or actions, which can have healthy roles or more 'extreme' roles. But at their core, they are all well-intentioned, and they all want the best for us - to feel good and to avoid pain. However, over time these parts start to do their jobs so well that they unintentionally start to sabotage us. That is where our unique approach comes in and we help these parts return to a more natural and helpful way of being. An example would helping a part that needs to overthink all the time return to its natural state of creative problem solving, or a part that wants to fight all the time return to its natural state of being courageous. If you are curious about learning more, contact us today!

We believe that you are the expert in your own life and we work within a highly collaborative, non-pathologizing framework to support you on your journey toward your goals and healing. Kristin offers a variety of research-based modalities to support clients as they move beyond what keeps them from feeling their best. 

Kristin specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and EMDR S.A.F.E., and has also completed Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

She understands everyone has different parts of their personalities that come out in different situations that help and hinder us due to past interactions that maybe didn't go our way. Grief, trauma, rejection, abandonment, disappointment, neglect, humiliation and other experiences can create patterns in our thoughts, emotions and behaviours that we need help fully understanding so we can step outside the pattern and experience more inner calm and confidence.

Her 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, or enjoying the company of 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 a better life. I'd ask you to trust me on this, but I'd rather you decide for yourself. You can stay stuck where you are, or you can book a free consultation and ask a few questions to see if this might be the right fit for you! 

- Kristin Munro

Kristin has over 25 years of proven experience in working with individuals, teams and organizations to optimize organizational performance and personal well-being. 

Her extensive experience includes the following:

• Mental health counselling and support
• 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
• Psychometric assessments
• Organizational effectiveness and culture transition

Professional development and certifications:

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

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)