Tara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), holds a master’s in counselling psychology, and is currently a PhD student.

Tara works with adults and couples. She is experienced working with clients dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict, infidelity, immigration/cross cultural challenges, work life balance, grief, relationship deterioration, decision making, and academic or career distress. For therapeutic techniques she draws on various approaches such as CBT, DBT, Adlerian therapy, Solution focused therapy and Narrative therapy as she sees fit to cater to the unique needs of each of her clients.

Through a collaborative and strength-based approach Tara’s intention is to help her clients move forward, find solutions, gain new perspectives, and find inner peace. She offers tools, coping strategies and sometimes suggests exercises outside of sessions to support her clients in their healing. Her aim is to equip her clients with long term strategies that they can use in various situations.

Please note: Tara is not taking any new clients at this time. New clients can schedule in with one of our other experienced Counsellors.

Tara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), holds a ma... Read More

Elisabeth is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. She provides counselling to youth, young adults, and adults in the areas of anxiety and stress, mood changes, eating concerns and body image, substance use, work-life balance, academic stress, and self-esteem.

Elisabeth aims to create a safe and non-judgmental space for self-exploration by applying a strength-based approach. She will work collaboratively with you while drawing upon a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Somatic approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness.

Elisabeth has worked with youth and young adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, low mood, and stress management. In addition, she has experience working with client’s that struggle with disordered eating, self-esteem, and body image concerns; as well as youth and young adults who have been impacted directly or indirectly by substance use.

Please note: Elisabeth is not accepting any new clients. New clients are encouraged to schedule in with one of our other experienced Counsellors.

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Kristen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and has graduated with her Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and EMDR. Kristen works with adults, youth, and couples dealing with a wide array of challenges including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, stress management, trauma, interpersonal conflict, anger, addiction, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Together we will discuss your goals and come up with a treatment plan to reach those goals that best suits your needs.

Kristen will be offering in person and virtual appointments Monday and Tuesday at the Austin Heights location and Wednesday through Friday at the Anson location.

*Please note: Kristen will be away from April 8th to the 20th. If you need an appointment during this time, please schedule in with one of our other experienced Counsellors.

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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.

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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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Munir Velji (He/Him/His) is both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. Having worked with people for 29 years and in many areas of counselling including mental health, substance misuse, crisis management and relationships, he has learned that everyone has resilience and inner strengths. He is comfortable working with adolescents, families, couples, adults and BIPOC/Indigenous people. He is client centred and utilizes many modalities including CBT, Family Systems, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. In addition to Thursday evenings, Munir offers virtual appointments throughout the week which can be scheduled by emailing counselling@kristenholbrook.com.

Munir Velji (He/Him/His) is both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker.... Read More