Christine Arndt

Christine is joining Currents Counselling with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree.

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 is now offering EMDR Intensives for adults as well as EMDR Early Intervention Treatment.

Shawna is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling. She works with children (10 + years old), adolescents, young adults, and families. Her work is grounded in compassion, connection, and curiosity, and is shaped by a strong belief in each person’s resilience and capacity for growth.

Shawna supports clients navigate a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, self-worth, shame, grief, chronic pain, and substance use. She also has experience working with individuals with neurodiversities.

Shawna’s approach is integrative and holistic, attending to the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. She brings warmth, grounding, and youthful energy into her sessions and adapts her work to meet the unique needs and identities of each client.

She specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and is currently completing her certification. Her practice blends EMDR with Polyvagal Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and creative modalities like play and expressive arts. She is a member of EMDR Canada and EMDRIA.

In addition to ongoing therapy, Shawna offers in-person EMDR Intensives—concentrated sessions designed for individuals looking to move through stuck points, manage transitions, or access early intervention after recent distressing events. Intensives are especially supportive for clients who want deep, focused work and may not be able to attend weekly sessions.

Shawna is also passionate about supporting the growth of emerging clinicians and is working toward her CCC-S designation as a clinical supervisor. As Clinical Lead in Kamloops, she supports a team of clinicians with a focus on trauma-informed care, professional development, and integrative practice.

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Amy is a clinical counsellor at Currents Clinical Counselling in Kamloops. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and brings over 17 years of experience working with children and adolescents as an educator and mentor. Amy has taught across a variety of settings in Montreal, Vancouver, and Kamloops, and currently teaches Theatre Arts and Film at South Kamloops Secondary School.

With a long-standing passion for supporting youth, Amy has a deep understanding of the developmental, emotional, and relational challenges that young people face. Her work is rooted in the belief that every individual holds inherent worth and the capacity for growth, and she creates a space where clients—especially teens and young adults—feel seen, respected, and encouraged.

Amy brings a warm, empathetic, and grounded presence to her counselling sessions, while also offering thoughtful challenge to support deeper insight and transformation. She draws from a range of modalities to best fit each client’s needs, with particular interest in narrative therapy, gestalt therapy, and group work. Her experience in the classroom allows her to connect authentically with youth and bridge the gap between emotional wellness, creativity, and identity development.

Amy is dedicated to helping her clients explore who they are, navigate life’s complexities, and build meaningful connections. She welcomes both youth and adults into a safe and collaborative therapeutic space.

Amy offers in-person and virtual availability from our Kamloops locations.

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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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