I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, NS and also hold an undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph, ON.

I returned to graduate school to expand my knowledge and competencies after an extensive career in corporate sales/business development, where my core strength was identified as my natural ability to listen and authentically connect with others. Clinical counselling has passionately called to me allowing for personal growth, while being a resource to others to help navigate life’s challenges. Continuing education and personal development are central to my value system.

I believe that all people possess the strength to push through even the most difficult times, learn from their past experiences, and reach a positive state of flourishing.

My intention as your counsellor is to be a compassionate companion, walking alongside on your journey of healing. I am in my office when you need me, as well as offering the option to walk and talk, telephone sessions, or virtual video-counselling.

I promote a warm and non-judgmental environment, safe for self-exploration and free from blame, and where collaboration is highly valued to identify and encourage the development of your personal strengths. My goal is to offer an understanding of your presenting concerns through a compassionate lens, respecting your core values and beliefs.

About Kirsten Reid

Kirsten Reid is a certified clinical counsellor. She currently holds a professional designation as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC#19471) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Kirsten enjoys the outdoors hiking with friends, spending time with her blended family, boating on the Sunshine Coast, skiing at Whistler, and an active mindfulness and yoga practice.

Kirsten is passionate about expanding her skills and knowledge in mental health by engaging in ongoing professional development.

Kirsten offers flexible appointment times with in-person sessions at her North Vancouver office and secure online therapy available across the province of British Columbia.

Theoretical Orientations

Empirically-supported perspectives guide my practice including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Individual, Couple and Family Therapy (EFT/EFCT/EFFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based Therapy (SBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Positive Psychology. I believe in the potential for healing associated with somatic work and mindfulness-based practices. A combination of these theories allows me to tailor therapy for each individual I meet to support short-term, vital skill-building interventions coupled with more in-depth, experiential approaches.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) Intensive Training Course: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan with Dr. Russell Barkley and Dr. David Nowell
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT/EFFT) Individual, Couple, Family
EFT: Attachment Science in Practice (Dr. Sue Johnson)- 6 Week Course
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety - 4-Day Ex/RP Workshop
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Rapid Recovery from Depression: New Treatment Strategies for Feeling Great
The Narcissism and Gaslighting Summit: Clinical Strategies for Navigating Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control, and the Path to Recovery
(PESI) - 2 day event
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Feeling Great, David D. Burns, MD – training and book club review of “Feeling Great” – the Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety – 12 Week Group
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR/Palouse Mindfulness) – ongoing 8 Week Course
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT/EFFT) Individual, Couple, Family
EFT: Attachment Science in Practice (Dr. Sue Johnson) - 6 Week Course
The Gottman Institute: Couples Therapy Training
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 & Level 2 (ongoing since March 2025)
Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS)
Crisis Line Worker/Intakes - Violence prevention & intervention including safety planning to provide care and emotional support to women experiencing domestic violence.
Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS)
Caring calls to clients (seniors, individuals & families).

Client Testimonial

Over a period of 10 years I had seen multiple therapists to address issues relating to stress and anxiety. With invariably unsatisfying results, I was extremely skeptical about seeing another therapist: my skepticism proved unfounded. Kirsten really helped me recognise and identify my embedded patterns of negative and self defeating thoughts, which proved essential in enabling her to then work with me to develop practical coping strategies.
She is patient and compassionate while being proactive and constructively challenging when she needed to be. I found this combination of empathy and robust testing of my negative perceptions immensely helpful.
Client Testimonial

Working with Kirsten was a really positive and transformational experience. She was kind and thoughtful and through incisive questioning she helped me change the way I thought about so many things. My sessions with Kirsten not only helped me gain understanding of my old habits and patterns but she also gave me the tools to not only break these habits, but to form new, empowering and positive habits!

Kirsten Reid is a certified clinical counsellor. She currently holds a professional designation as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #19471) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

A Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) is a professional designation held in the province of British Columbia that is reserved for practitioners with a counselling-related master's degree who meet the specialized academic, clinical and professional requirements, in addition to being committed to continuing education and practice according to an ethical code of conduct and standards of practice set by BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
*Check with your benefits provider to confirm that an RCC is covered with an annual value that is covered for clinical sessions.