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Hi, I'm Krista (she/her)
Owner & Director of Tough Stuff Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist
 MACP, BA, BFA

My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment where you can express yourself, share your story, and learn to use your inherent strengths and skills to make changes in your life.

 

I value collaboration and believe in developing a strong therapeutic relationship where we work together to create a plan using evidence-based practices and incorporating your specific goals, cultural traditions, spiritual beliefs, life experiences, and strengths.

My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, feminist, 2SLGBTQ*-affirmative, and sex-positive. I take an eclectic approach to therapy which is narrative-based, client-centred, using empathy, self-compassion, and humour.

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I trained as an artist and received a Bachelor of Fine Art from NSCAD University in Halifax. I have also pursued training in psychology and gender studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Saint Vincent University. I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. As a researcher, I have worked in many psychological research areas, including positive psychology and neuropsychology. I have also spent the past four years working within a research team focused on Indigenous mental health, resiliency, and the intergenerational effects of trauma. I believe my diverse educational and research experiences help to inform my holistic therapeutic approach to mental health and wellbeing.

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I understand finding a therapist you fit well with can take some exploring. I am more than happy to connect with you and answer any questions you might have or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss what it might be like to work together.

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  • Harm-reduction

  • Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)

  • Attachment theory

  • Existential therapy

  • Mindfulness

My practice is informed by many theories, philosophies, and modalities:

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Trauma-informed practice

  • Relational cultural therapy

  • Feminist therapy

  • Queer theory

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Tough Stuff Counselling acknowledges our presence on the traditional territories of the Erie, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Mississauga, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation land. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Questions? see our FAQ's page

​© 2022 Tough Stuff Counselling

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