Christine Arndt MACP Intern

Christine is joining Currents Counselling as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) internship student.

Christine is interested in helping her clients through such modalities as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy. However, Christine is also open to working with other modalities that align with the client’s personality and needs.

Christine has experience providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for individuals in crisis situations. She takes a person-centred approach to help clients explore their struggles and strengths and focuses on creating a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help her clients feel respected and heard. Christine values the unique lived experiences of each individual and is passionate about uncovering confidence and resilience. Christine’s belief in the ability of individuals to overcome challenges and obstacles can help to instill hope in her clients.

During her internship, Christine will be supervised by experienced counsellors, who will ensure that she provides exceptional care to each of her clients. As an intern, Christine will offer services at no charge.

Christine offers appointments virtually and in-person at our Kamloops location.

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Grounded in a feminist framework, Nicole is a social justice-oriented, anti-oppressive practitioner committed to providing dignity-driven, person-centred care through an anti-violence lens. Her approach integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Hakomi, EMDR, CBT, Aboriginal Family Systems, and specialized expertise in assessing and treating intimate partner violence.

Nicole practices on the traditional, unceded territories of the Secwepemc Peoples. Having spent most of her life in Kamloops and adolescence in Iqaluit, Nunavut, she has cultivated a deep connection to the land and the diverse communities that have shaped her.

With over 30 years of experience, Nicole brings a comprehensive approach to therapy that includes one-on-one client support, family counselling, clinical supervision, and group facilitation. Nicole’s expertise spans risk assessment for violence, working with adjudicated high-risk offenders and supporting victims of violence. Holding dual designations in Social Work and Clinical Counseling, Nicole has also dedicated 15 years to senior leadership roles within the nonprofit sector. She has excelled in developing responsive programs, fostering practice groups, and implementing evidence-based, results-driven practices. Her work is rooted in empowering individuals and creating meaningful, sustainable change.

In addition to client work, Nicole is passionate about practitioner development. She offers case conceptualization, consultation, clinical supervision, and leadership development while supporting structural and organizational change to foster client-centred services. Nicole also focuses on treating compassion fatigue and promoting work-life balance for professionals in helping roles.

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Megan Bonnell MC Intern

Megan is joining Currents Counselling as a Master of Counselling internship student.

Megan is interested in Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy but is looking forward to working with a diverse team at Currents Counselling and exploring a range of modalities to learn what fits best for her clients.

Megan has experience working with parents in supporting children’s mental health and a passion for working with children, youth, adults, and families. Megan has been inspired to work in the mental health field for as long as she can remember and is excited to begin her journey as an intern counsellor with Currents. Megan carries an open and authentic energy and strives to meet her clients with a genuine presence, ready to listen, support, and empower them in their healing. Megan loves to bring a little bit of “human” into the space, recognizing us all for our uniqueness and diversity while embracing the non-linear path that is therapy.

During her internship she will be supervised by experienced counsellors, ensuring that she provides exceptional care to each of her clients. As an intern, Megan will be offering sessions at a reduced rate to her clients.

Megan offers appointments virtually and in-person at our Kamloops location.

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Ashley Broadfoot, B.Ed, M.Ed, RCC, CCPA

Ashley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education Counselling. For more than 10 years she has worked as either an educator or counsellor in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education systems supporting both students and families.

She has extensive experience working with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, generational trauma, stress, relationship conflict, parental support, and life transitional events. She uses a holistic model to support healing while providing a person-centered approach.

Ashley is a proud Indigenous Secwépemc woman from Secwépemc’ulucw and has a passion for supporting Indigenous people through adversity. She prides herself in providing an environment of curiosity and support to ensure all her clients feel heard and seen in their sessions with her.

Ashley is currently available for virtual appointments.

Ashley is currently offering virtual appointments

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Shawna’s speciality and passion is in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Shawna works with a range of concerns including self-worth, shame, anxiety, depression, trauma, violence, substance use, chronic pain, and grief. She also has experience working with youth and young adults with neurodiversities.

Shawna practices from a highly integrative and holistic approach which focuses on well-being – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Shawna offers a warm and youthful energy to her clients. Her work is adapted to the unique needs of each client.

Shawna is specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) with a blend of ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, play, and expressive arts interventions. Shawna has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Shawna is a Basic EMDR Trained Therapist and is completing the certification process and is a member of EMDR Canada & EMDRIA (EMDR International Association).

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Amy Fonseca MACP Intern Amy is joining Currents Counselling as a Master of Social Work internship student. During her internship she will be supervised by experienced counsellors, ensuring that she provides exceptional care to each of her clients. Amy has a BA and a BEd and has taught various age groups for the past 17 years in Montreal, Vancouver and Kamloops. She is currently a Theatre Arts and Film teacher with South Kamloops Secondary School.

Amy loves to work with people to promote growth, understanding and confidence. She is looking forward to exploring different modalities, and has a particular interest in narrative, gestalt and group therapies. Amy is empathetic and warm but also likes to challenge people. She believes in the recognition worth of every individual as a starting point for all relationships.

During her internship, Amy will be supervised by experienced counsellors, who will ensure that she provides exceptional care to each of her clients. As an intern, Amy will offer services at a reduced rate.

Amy offers virtual appointments with some in-person availability at our Salmon Arm location.

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Bria Gatien, MC, RCC

Bria’s specialty is in supporting individuals, and their families, in healing and creating meaningful change in their lives. This includes support for issues of violence, anxiety and depression, and trauma. Bria also has specialized experience supporting individuals and their families, who are neurodiverse or experience developmental disabilities. Bria understands that people are navigating hard things and their feelings and responses often make sense, and are a normal reaction to, their circumstances. It’s through exploring and understanding what her clients are experiencing, or have experienced, that she can best support them in feeling better. Bria utilizes evidenced based approaches that include working with the nervous system to regulate emotions and to support the brain in creating new neuropathways. Bria offers a highly genuine, kind, and individualized approach. She works with individuals aged 16 and up. Bria has a master’s degree in counselling and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

Bria is currently offering virtual appointments

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Christina Lang, MACP, RCC

Christina is experienced and passionate about supporting individuals and families! She has over 20 years’ experience in the field working with individuals and families as they experience and navigate complex challenges. Christina uses her extensive experience to understand behaviours linked to coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationships. She has a vast knowledge base in child development and neurodiversity and is trained in positive practices in behaviour support. She believes that behaviour is a form of communication and often significantly impacts relationships, sometimes leaving individuals, couples, and families feeling confused and disconnected from those they care for the most.

Her genuine, thoughtful approach puts clients at ease, creating feelings of safety and trust. Christina’s approach is individualized to her clients’ needs, values, and goals. She utilizes evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Method for Couples and Families, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Christina holds a master’s in counselling psychology. She is in process of obtaining her registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

Christina offers virtual appointments with some in-person availability at our Kamloops location

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Kasha is a passionate healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Counselling. Her roles as a bedside RN, Clinical Educator, Director of Care, and Mental Health Complex Behaviour Specialist, helped shape her socially just and person-centered approach. Through these experiences, Kasha has developed a deep sense of compassion and a profound understanding of the complexities people face.

As a driving force in developing policies and leading care initiatives, Kasha emphasizes the importance of recognizing intersectionality, intergenerational trauma, and acculturative stress. Her passion for education has led her to create core programs focused on trauma-informed practice and person-centered care. Her certification in health coaching sparked an interest in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), while her extensive work in palliative care has deepened her understanding of grief, loss, and existentialism.

Kasha is known for her vibrant energy and relational approach, creating an emotional environment that fosters trust, safety, and respect. She embraces a holistic biopsychosocial lens, ensuring that her clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Kasha’s commitment to service extends beyond healthcare; she is also a wellness advocate certified in yoga, fitness, meditation, and dance. She uses these modalities to support individuals in enhancing their physical literacy and mental health. Through her efforts, Kasha strives to empower individuals by guiding them toward meaningful growth.

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