Healing is a process of understanding our life experiences, not only through the mind, but also through the language of the body, emotions, and inner world. I offer trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, life transitions, and a desire for deeper self-understanding.
Meet Kristen
I'm Kristen McCarthy, a clinical counsellor, somatic therapist, and yoga teacher based in Vancouver, BC. I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach to clinical counselling that draws on somatic therapy, mindfulness, and depth-oriented perspectives to support healing and personal growth. Together, we create a compassionate and collaborative space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and inner world with curiosity and care, cultivating greater self-awareness and a deeper connection to yourself.
A Holistic Perspective
Create a safe space for healing and personal growth through a somatic approach to clinical counselling.
Body
Connect with your body’s innate wisdom to release tension and stress and restore your natural capacity to self-regulate and heal.
Mind
Explore patterns of thoughts, emotions and core beliefs to transform your perception of self, others and the world around you.
Heart
Cultivate the self-compassion to gently process your life experiences and reconnect with the inner knowing of your heart.
My Integrative Approach
​​​​​Trauma-Informed Counselling creates safety and self-compassion, helping us build the inner resources and resilience to recover from trauma and PTSD. ​​
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Somatic Therapy is a body-centred therapy that releases emotional stress and trauma from our nervous system and restores our capacity to self-regulate and heal. ​
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Depth Psychology looks beneath the surface at the inner parts, patterns, images and symbols that shape your life, supporting your natural movement toward wholeness
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Mindfulness grounds us in the present moment, allowing us to observe our thoughts and feelings, and connect with the inner wisdom of our heart.
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