Kirsten Brinks, BA, Psychology Intern, is a smiling woman with short brown hair, wearing a dark green cardigan over a white checkered top, seated on a gray couch with a yellow patterned pillow and a floor lamp behind.

Kirsten Brinks, B.Ed

Available Virtually or In-Person

Psychology Intern

Hi there, I am Kirsten, I’m glad you are here.  I get how daunting it can be to find a therapist that feels like a fit and is familiar with your area of concern.  I am a daughter, sister, partner, mother, auntie, friend, recreational athlete and volunteer.  I share this because I believe the person I am impacts our work together.  I am completing my final year of a Master of Counselling and am a student intern, under the supervision of Kingsley Moyo.  I provide counselling to teens, young adults, adults and couples.

Maybe you are experiencing anxiety, grief or depression that keeps following you around and robbing your joy. Whether you are feeling upended during a life transition, navigating difficult family dynamics, fighting burnout or feeling overwhelmed we will face it together.

People are wonderfully intricate, and therapy should reflect that.  I practice person-centered care and craft our time to meet your unique needs.  I draw from attachment theory, narrative therapy, systemic therapy, psychodynamic therapy and internal family systems.  I tend to all the facets that make you who you are, including spirituality, which is welcomed, but never assumed.

We all face hard things.  You have taken the courageous step of searching for support.  Whatever tough you find yourself facing, I would be honored to walk with you as you find your way through it.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Master of Arts in Counselling (In Completion) - Briercrest Seminary

Bachelor of Arts in Education - University of Alberta

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & LICENSURE

Gottman Method Level 1 & 2

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Training

Betrayed Families: Support for Children and Families

Pastoral Sex Addiction Candidate

MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATION

Student Member of the Canadian Association of Couples & Family Therapy

Student Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapist Association

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AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Betrayal and Infidelity

  • Compulsive Sexual Behaviours

  • Pornography Addiction

  • Intimacy Concerns

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Life Transitions

 
 
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APPROACHES IN THERAPY

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Gottman Method

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Polyvagal Therapy

Whether you’ve been burdened by trauma, secrets, shame or guilt, whatever you are going through, you will be met with warmth, acceptance and understanding.

 

I am committed to fostering a relationship where you feel seen, heard, and safe to explore all the parts of yourself.  I bring my authentic self, with empathy and compassion.  I am a collaborative practitioner, partnering with you as we explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover patterns and reconnect with your resilience as we work towards your goals at a pace that feels right to you.