Please note: Mahsa is not taking any new clients. Please schedule in with one of our other experienced Counsellors or contact counselling@kristenholbrook.com to have you matched.

Mahsa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She provides counselling to youth, individuals and couples.

Mahsa has extensive work experience supporting clients with diverse backgrounds facing a variety of mental health challenges, grief and loss, relationship issues, immigration challenges, parenting, addiction, trauma, and domestic violence. She also works with clients who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD.

She is a trauma-informed counsellor trained in a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Satir Transformational Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR.

Mahsa has specialized training in couples counselling and is deeply passionate about individual and relationship therapy, where she empowers her clients to explore ways to thrive individually and in their relationships. Her approach to counselling is rooted in the Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, which emphasizes open communication, self-awareness, and holistic healing. With additional training in sex therapy, Mahsa supports clients in exploring concerns around sexuality and intimacy.

Mahsa also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an effective treatment for processing trauma, stress, anxiety, difficult emotions and other mental health issues. EMDR can help you reframe difficult memories and improve emotional well-being. Mahsa offers EMDR both in person and virtually.

Mahsa provides counselling in English and Farsi.

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Kristen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Client-Centred Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, tailoring her approach to each client’s needs and goals.

Kristen works with adults, youth, and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, stress, self-esteem, anger, and relationship difficulties. Her work helps clients understand underlying patterns, develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions, and create meaningful changes in their lives.

In couples therapy, Kristen draws on attachment-based approaches, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method to help partners understand recurring conflict, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection. Together, couples can explore the patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, better understand each other’s needs, and build a more secure and satisfying relationship.

Kristen takes a collaborative approach to counselling, working with each client or couple to identify their goals and develop a treatment plan that reflects their unique needs. She offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross (PBC), Sun Life, and ICBC.

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Emily utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches such as dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion focused family therapy, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, somatic based therapies, and elements of internal family systems. Emily specializes in working with youth and young adults. She is available to see clients who are 11 years old and up- including individuals, couples, and families.

Emily has experience supporting individuals to process and build coping skills with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, personality disorders, family and relational conflict, and attachment ruptures. Emily works to build an environment of safety and works from a trauma and attachment-informed lens.

Emily can direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, CVAP, and ICBC.

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Nilo is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. She is dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for personal growth. Nilo supports adults, youth, and couples facing a wide range of life’s hurdles, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, life transitions, and family dynamics. To best serve her clients, she draws from a diverse toolkit of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help partners build deeper connections and safely navigate conflict. She also has a professional background in education supporting children and youth (ages 4-18) as a school psychologist, completing assessments, navigating complex emotional challenges, and supporting those with Autism and ADHD. Whether clients prefer the comfort of virtual sessions or the connection of in-person therapy, she is committed to supporting them every step of the way. She is fluent in Dari and English. Nilo can direct bill to ICBC and some insurance providers.

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Munny has worked in community mental health settings supporting children (10+), youth, young adults, and adults through life’s challenges. She aims to create a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients feel heard, validated, and supported in their journey toward healing.

Munny is an attachment-informed therapist, recognizing how early experiences shape the way we see ourselves, form relationships, and navigate emotions. She integrates Narrative Therapy, DBT, and CBT, tailoring her approach to meet your needs.

Whether you’re working through relationship struggles, life transitions, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection, she can provide a collaborative and empowering space to help you move forward.

Munny is able to direct bill Pacific Blue Cross if you have extended benefits with PBC. Please let her know in advance of the initial session.

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Kristin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC (#22812). She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors who are experiencing various presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia. Kristin also works with couples helping them work through challenges in their relationships and providing insight into how they communicate.

Kristin uses trauma informed Narrative, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems and Feminist approaches to analyze the personal and cultural factors of a client’s life. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to tackle more objective and short term issues. Kristin is also certified in EMDR.

Kristin provides direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, and ICBC.

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Gina is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and older adults in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, fostering healthy relationships, communication, transitions, chronic health conditions and pain management.

Gina believes in working collaboratively with her clients. She is able to incorporate several techniques and strategies during sessions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic approaches as well as Strength-Based approaches. Working collaboratively with one another, she is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment.

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Vivian Tsai is a Registered Social Worker providing counselling services to individuals, couples, and families. With extensive experience and specialized training, Vivian supports clients facing a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her practice is grounded in delivering personalized, respectful, and client-centered care. She offers virtual session in both English and Mandarin.

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