Kristen Holbrook, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Kristen Holbrook (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC #13101) and the Founder of Kristen Holbrook Counselling. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Since establishing her private practice in 2016, Kristen has supported adults, youth, and couples in navigating life’s challenges, healing from difficult experiences, and developing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Kristen’s approach to counselling is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s needs. She recognizes that people seek counselling for many different reasons, whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, self-esteem, or relationship difficulties. Sometimes, life circumstances leave us feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from ourselves; at other times, we may recognize patterns we want to change but feel unsure how to move forward. Kristen works alongside her clients to better understand these experiences, identify what may be keeping them stuck, and develop practical tools and strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.

Drawing from Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Adlerian Psychology, and EMDR, Kristen adapts her approach to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. Her work may involve exploring the experiences and beliefs that influence how you see yourself, developing strategies to manage difficult emotions, processing unresolved trauma, or building greater confidence in navigating everyday challenges. She aims to create a space where clients feel understood and supported while also helping them gain insight, develop new skills, and make changes that extend beyond the counselling room.

Kristen also provides couples/marriage counselling, helping partners work through communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, and changes in intimacy. Drawing from the Gottman Method, attachment-based therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), she helps couples better understand the patterns that develop between them, recognize the underlying needs and emotions contributing to conflict, and communicate in ways that foster greater understanding and connection. Whether couples are hoping to repair their relationship after a difficult period, rebuild trust, or strengthen an already meaningful partnership, counselling offers an opportunity to work toward a healthier and more fulfilling relationship. Kristen has been recognized by ThreeBestRated among the top three marriage counsellors in Coquitlam for more than eight years.

Before transitioning into full-time private practice, Kristen worked in a variety of helping settings, including agency work supporting individuals who had experienced abuse and trauma and treatment-centre work with people navigating addiction and mental health challenges. These experiences continue to inform her understanding of the many factors that shape a person’s well-being and the importance of providing support that respects each client’s individual circumstances.

She remains committed to providing thoughtful, individualized counselling that helps clients move beyond simply managing their difficulties toward greater self-understanding, emotional well-being, and more satisfying relationships.

Kristen is an approved provider for the RCMP, ICBC and the First Responders allowing for direct billing (subject to approval before scheduling).

When Kristen is not counselling, she can usually be found spending time with her husband and children or pursuing her personal interests and hobbies including spending time outdoors, travelling around BC, and reading and writing.

Kristen offers both in person and virtual appointments. Schedule a free phone consultation or appointment with Kristen.