Kristen McCarthy is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, somatic therapist, and yoga teacher devoted to helping people reconnect to their mind, body, and heart. Her private practice integrates counselling psychology, nervous system healing, somatic therapy, and mindfulness to support long-term healing and personal growth.

The foundation of Kristen’s practice is the understanding that healing is both psychological and somatic. Rather than focusing solely on cognitive understanding, she supports clients in developing a deeper awareness of the body and nervous system as a source of intelligence, guidance, and healing. From this perspective, emotions, sensations, and patterns of activation are not problems to fix, but meaningful expressions of our lived experiences. 

Kristen works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Her approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in mindful presence. She supports clients in slowing down, noticing internal experience, and gently exploring the connection between thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.

Her work is guided by a deep respect for the wisdom of the body and the transformative power of self-inquiry. She sees therapy as a space where individuals can begin to listen inwardly, soften protective patterns, and reconnect with their authentic nature. 

Kristen’s background includes years of study in counselling psychology, somatic therapy, yoga philosophy, Buddhist meditation, Ayurveda and shamanic healing practices. She brings these influences together in a way that is practical, grounded, and attuned to the individual needs of each client.

Her approach is responsive and collaborative. She meets each client where they are, working at a pace that supports safety, trust, and nervous system regulation. This creates space for deeper emotional processing, increased capacity for presence, and greater self-awareness to emerge over time.

She offers both in-person sessions in Vancouver and virtual sessions for clients across Canada.