Kiya Giesbrecht, MC, RCC

Kiya has a master’s degree in counselling psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Kiya joins Currents Counselling with a passion for working with children, youth and young adults in conjunction with their families. Kiya is welcoming to all and supports LGBTQIA2S+ with a person-centred approach & curiosity. She specializes in trauma and crisis intervention for high-risk youth & families, including suicide intervention and rebuilding hope. Working with parents and their children/adolescents, Kiya facilitates a safe environment for scary conversations, often utilizing an emotion-focused model. Kiya practices from a trauma-informed lens to create a safe space that holds room for insecurities, empathy & compassion. She often utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support those struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and trauma. She is also skilled in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Kiya values a transparent dynamic in the therapeutic relationship to foster positivity, trust, and hope.

Kiya offers virtual appointments with some in-person availability in Merritt.

Kiya Giesbrecht, MC, RCC Kiya has a master’s degree in counselling psychology and is a Registere... Read More

Amy McKibbon, MAMFT, CCC

Amy’s passion and area of specialty is in working with children, youth, and families. She has over 10 years’ experience in providing therapy. She sees the family as a whole and understands that one person struggling effects the entire family system. Amy approaches children and their families with kindness, empathy and curiosity. She also understands the need for play and the healing it can bring.

Amy has training in expressive therapies including play therapy training from the Institute of Child Psychology. Her approach is trauma informed, neuro-affirming, and nonjudgmental. Amy has extensive experience as a Clinician and Team Leader with an Aboriginal delegated agency. She understands the complexities of the systems families navigate.

Amy supports young people and their families with a range of concerns including depression, suicide ideation, and family conflict. Amy hopes to help facilitate healing and help each person see their intrinsic value. She holds a master’s degree and is working on her registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor.

Amy offers virtual appointments with some in-person availability in Merritt.

Amy McKibbon, MAMFT, CCC Amy’s passion and area of specialty is in working with children, youth,... Read More