In life, we have experiences that profoundly shape our body, mind, and heart. At times, these experiences can create a sense of disconnection from vital parts of ourselves. My counselling practice offers a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs and reconnect with the quiet wisdom of your heart. My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed counselling, somatic therapy, and mindfulness. I draw inspiration from both Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, honouring the wholeness of the human being. My life’s journey has been shaped by a love of natural wellness, movement, and meditation. My background as a yoga and meditation teacher, combined with my own healing journey through chronic pain, has profoundly deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection over the past two decades. I believe the heart of our therapeutic relationship lies in cultivating self-compassion, a gentle light to guide you through times of crisis, challenge, and change. In our sessions, I invite you to explore the interplay of physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts to support nervous system regulation and a deep sense of safety and connection within your body. This somatic approach naturally weaves together with cognitive, dialectical, and psychodynamic therapies. Rooted in the East Vancouver community, I value the richness that comes from diversity, inclusion, and the importance of finding support that feels safe and affirming for who you are. If you’re curious to learn more about my approach and whether I’m the right counsellor for you, please book a free 20-minute consultation. I’d love to hear from you. How I Can Support You? Through counselling and somatic therapy, I support your body, mind, and heart in: - Navigating major life changes, challenges, and crossroads where you feel stuck. - Regulating your nervous system from patterns of fear, anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, or depression. - Healing from trauma and adverse childhood experiences that have impacted your well-being. - Coping with the uncertainty of chronic pain, illness, grief, and loss — physically and emotionally. - Unravelling emotional, relational, and familial patterns while cultivating new possibilities and potential. - Moving through spiritual crises and seeking greater meaning and authenticity in your life. - Deepening your connection to yourself, others, and the world around you. My Integrative Approach - Trauma-Informed Counselling creates safety and self-compassion, helping you build inner resources and resilience to recover from trauma and PTSD. - Somatic Therapy is a body-centred approach that releases emotional stress and trauma from the nervous system, restoring your capacity to self-regulate and heal. - Psychotherapy methods like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) help transform how you perceive yourself, others, and the world. - Psychodynamic Therapy explores past experiences, bringing unconscious patterns to light for deeper insight, integration, and self-understanding. - Mindfulness grounds you in the present moment, allowing you to observe your thoughts and feelings, and connect with the quiet, guiding wisdom of your heart. Wherever you are on your journey, I welcome you exactly as you are. I'm here to walk alongside you as you uncover your deeper strength and capacity for healing. email: kristenmccarthycounselling@gmail.com website: www.kristencounselling.com
Prior to starting counselling it is valuable to feel things out and assess if you feel you connected and safe enough with me. A 20 minute consultation gives us some time to get to know one another and see if we could be a good fit.
Please email Kai directly to book a virtual consultation at sunwatercounselling@gmail.com. Prior to starting counselling it is valuable to feel things out and assess if you feel you connected and safe enough with me. A 20 minute consultation gives us some time to get to know one another and see if we could be a good fit.
Please email Kai directly to book a consultation at sunwatercounselling@gmail.com. Prior to starting counselling it is valuable to feel things out and assess if you feel you connected and safe enough with me. A 20 minute consultation gives us some time to get to know one another and see if we could be a good fit.
Please email Kai directly to book a virtual consultation at sunwatercounselling@gmail.com. Prior to starting counselling it is valuable to feel things out and assess if you feel you connected and safe enough with me. A 20 minute consultation gives us some time to get to know one another and see if we could be a good fit.
At the first session we will spend some time going over the intake paperwork, then I will gather more detailed information about what brings you to counselling and your hopes/goals for participating in counselling. I want to get to know who you are and will ask a number of questions about your background, interests, challenges, and strengths.
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At the first session we will spend some time going over the intake paperwork, then I will gather more detailed information about what brings you to counselling and your hopes/goals for participating in counselling. I want to get to know who you are and will ask a number of questions about your background, interests, challenges, and strengths.
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Please only book a counselling session if you have already had an initial assessment session.
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Video/telehealth counselling is often a convenient and effective way to engage with a counsellor. Many patients find it helpful to meet from the comfort and convenience of their own home or office. **Online booking is available for in-person services only. Additional times/dates are available for online sessions. Please contact me directly to book video sessions. The Jane system automatically provides the Tonume phone number - please, instead, use the following email to contact me about video services - tonume@heidigraypsychotherapy.com.
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Video/telehealth counselling is often a convenient and effective way to engage with a counsellor. Many patients find it helpful to meet from the comfort and convenience of their own home or office. To book a video counselling intake/assessment session please email Kai and indicate you are a Tonume patient. (sunwatercounselling@gmail.com)
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You can call Tonume or email Kai directly to book a video/telehealth counselling session if you have already had an initial intake/assessment session. (sunwatercounselling@gmail.com)
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Online booking is available for in-person services only. Additional times/dates are available for online sessions. Please contact me directly to book video sessions. The Jane system automatically provides the Tonume phone number - please, instead, use the following email to contact me about video services - tonume@heidigraypsychotherapy.com.
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This is the first session for couples. An 80 minute intake session where we get to go over the intake paperwork and I will gather more information about what brings you to counselling.
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This is the first session for couples. An 80 minute virtual intake session where we get to go over the intake paperwork and I will gather more information about what brings you to counselling.
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Clinical consultation provides support for clinicians who wish to engage in deeper clinical exploration of clinical issues in a one on one setting.
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Prior to starting counselling it is valuable to feel things out and assess if you feel you connect and feel safe with me. A free consultation gives us some time to get to know one another and see if we are a good fit for working toward your goals.
Prior to starting counselling it is valuable to feel things out and assess if you feel you connect and feel safe with me. A free consultation gives us some time to get to know one another and see if we are a good fit for working toward your goals. **Online booking is available for in-person services only. Additional times/dates are available for online consultations. Please contact me directly to book a video consultation. The Jane system automatically provides the Tonume phone number - please, instead, use the following email to contact me about video services - tonume@heidigraypsychotherapy.com.
At the first session we will spend some time going over the intake paperwork, then I will gather more detailed information about what brings you to counselling and your hopes/goals for participating in counselling. I want to get to know who you are and will ask a number of questions about your background, interests, challenges, and strengths.
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At the first session we will spend some time going over the intake paperwork, then I will gather more detailed information about what brings you to counselling and your hopes/goals for participating in counselling. I want to get to know who you are and will ask a number of questions about your background, interests, challenges, and strengths.
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