Into the Storm Counselling

Into the Storm Counselling Krista is a registered clinical counsellor who has been supporting individuals for nearly a decade.

Specialties include PTSD, Substance abuse, BPD, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, loss and bereavement and low self-esteem.

Did you know that the CVAP helps support victims of crime right here in BC?The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) pr...
02/20/2026

Did you know that the CVAP helps support victims of crime right here in BC?

The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) provides financial assistance to eligible victims, immediate family members, and some witnesses of violent crime in British Columbia.

đź’› What can CVAP help with?
✔️ Counselling and trauma therapy
✔️ Medical and dental expenses related to the crime
✔️ Protective measures (like safety planning)
✔️ Income support if you’re unable to work
✔️ Funeral expenses in cases of homicide

CVAP is meant to reduce the financial impact of crime and support healing and recovery. You don’t need a lawyer to apply, and in many cases, you don’t need a conviction for support to be considered.

If you or someone you know has been affected by violent crime, it may be worth exploring this resource. Healing matters, and support is available. 💬✨ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits

As a registered psychotherapist (qualifying), I am now able to see clients who reside in Ontario! So please like, share ...
05/12/2025

As a registered psychotherapist (qualifying), I am now able to see clients who reside in Ontario! So please like, share and let your friends and family know!

While psychotherapy is a regulated profession in Ontario, it’s not yet regulated in BC. This means you must meet hold a minimum of Masters degree, have a minimum number of direct clinical contact hours and be supervised for a portion of them before you can call yourself a psychotherapist.

In unregulated provinces, anyone can call themselves a counsellor and provide psychotherapy without any education, experience or supervision. Check that your therapist has a registration number and is part of an association (BCACC, CCPA, CRPO) before seeking their services. While BC isn’t regulated, if your therapist is registered with an association it means that they do meet the minimum requirements to qualify as such.

Yesterday I celebrated another year sober. While I wasn’t an everyday drinker, I abused alcohol nonetheless. I consider ...
04/01/2025

Yesterday I celebrated another year sober. While I wasn’t an everyday drinker, I abused alcohol nonetheless. I consider myself fortunate, having been able to stop drinking without admitting myself into a treatment center which carries a financial burden, along with time spent away from work and family. I did, however, connect with a counsellor and was engaged in trauma therapy (EMDR) for over a year.

This was life changing for me and I’ve been living a sober life ever since. It wasn’t easy and I still find some days challenging, especially because alcohol is such a pervasive part of our society.

Everyone’s journey is different. Relapses and slip ups are bound to happen and you’re not going to get it right the first time, or even the first ten times, that’s just part of the process. See each slip up not as a failure but as a learning opportunity and KEEP TRYING.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, connect with a therapist who specializes in both trauma and addiction. Very rarely will you find someone struggling with addiction that isn’t rooted in trauma. There are resources in your community ranging from treatment centres, AA/NA meetings and social support groups. If you don’t know what’s available, shoot me a message and I’ll see what I can find in your area.


When we started planning this trip a few months ago, my partner said he wanted to do this hike called Angel’s Landing. T...
03/18/2025

When we started planning this trip a few months ago, my partner said he wanted to do this hike called Angel’s Landing. The last half mile of this trail consists of sharp drop offs and narrow paths (not for the faint of heart). I said absolutely not (people have died doing this hike).

Long story short, we’ve been together over two years and he had no idea that I have a fear of heights. It’s not something that I allow to interfere with the activities I want to pursue, unless of course the fear is rational. I did complete this hike and I’m so glad I faced my fear (I never let go of that chain I promise you that 🤣).

I know so many people (clients, friends and family members) living in a constant state of fear, worry and doubt. People become stuck in their comfort zones, catastrophizing about the “what ifs.” What if I get rejected? What if I move away and don’t like it? What if people judge me for going back to school?

According to recent studies, approximately 91% of what people worry about will never come true, and when people’s worries did come true, the outcome was better than expected.

What does this mean? It means that the worries you have are likely never going to come to fruition and if they do, you’ll more than likely be able to cope with the outcome.
Stop living your life in fear, and start living your life. Get out of your comfort zone and start taking risks. Learning, growth, confidence - these aren’t developed in the comfort zone.

Anxiety can be debilitating, but it doesn’t have to be with the right support and skills to manage symptoms. Avoiding feels safe, but it actually does more damage because people don’t learn that their fears don’t come true. Instead of learning ways to cope, they avoid. Start taking risks and see what fears come true.

03/06/2025

If you aren’t familiar with the 5-point check-in give it a try! Mind, body, breath, emotion and energy - what body are you living in today? Is there something you’d want to change and if so, what can you do for yourself right now (yes, RIGHT NOW) to improve even just by 1%.

Is anyone else a recovered night owl? Once upon a time I wasn’t getting out of bed until 9:30-10:30am. When I started my...
03/03/2025

Is anyone else a recovered night owl? Once upon a time I wasn’t getting out of bed until 9:30-10:30am. When I started my Masters I began setting my clock for 5am, just so I could finish schoolwork (with decent grades), work my full time job and still have a life. Now, I look forward to getting up at 4-5am every day. I get a few hours in the mornings to work on whatever project I’m working on that day, without having it interfere with any work or social events I might want to partake in.

If you’re not part of the 5am club already, I encourage you to give it a try. It’s not easy at first, but really, what is? Do the schoolwork, go to the gym, work on that project, practice journaling and meditation and read that book you never find time for. Invest in yourself.

As a provider who is registered with the Health Benefits Program through First Nations Health Authority, I can provide u...
12/24/2024

As a provider who is registered with the Health Benefits Program through First Nations Health Authority, I can provide up to 22 hours of counselling services (at no cost to you) if you are a First Nations person with status.

Please contact for pre-determination to see if you are eligible prior to our first session.

https://www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health

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Tuesday 7am - 7pm
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