Kirsten Kunau
Student Therapist - MACP (IN PROGRESS)
My name is Kirsten and I’m grateful that my life experiences as a mother, partner, student, volunteer and therapy client have brought me here, to being a counsellor. I believe that, as human beings, we can experience life as messy, beautiful, challenging, wonderful and confusing, sometimes all in the same day! I’ve always been curious about people and wanted to know more about them. Connecting with people in a meaningful way, understanding what is important to them, and supporting them as they move towards their unique goals is a passion of mine.
My goal is to help clients gain clarity, celebrate their strengths, and address challenges in ways that feel right for them.
We can connect virtually or in person
Whether you’re near or far, I can help you bounce back. We can meet in-person in a calming, quiet environment in our newly renovated office space in Dundas, Ontario. We can also meet conveniently online or via telephone, giving you more flexibility to choose a time and place that works for you and your busy schedule.
If you’re ready to start, book a free consultation with me below.
What Can I Help you with?
I have experience supporting adults, teens, and families. Do you need help with any of the struggles listed below? I can help!
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Women’s Issues
- Family conflict
- Coping Skills
- Relationship Issues
- Communication
- 2SLGBTQIA+
- Substance Use
- Self-Care and Burnout
- Grief and Loss
- Sense of purpose
- Emotion regulation
- Perfectionism
- Procrastination
- Personal Development
- Work-Life Balance
Don’t see your struggle on the list above?
Let’s chat in a free consultation to see if I can help you or if someone on the Rebound team would be a better fit.
Working with me
I strive for clients to leave sessions with me feeling seen, heard, supported and hopeful. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, celebrate their strengths, and address challenges in ways that feel right for them.
Worth mentioning
As clients decide who they want to work with for counselling, there’s lots to take into consideration! Here are some additional perks you should know of!
Building trust is a key part of my client-centred approach to therapy. I aim to create a space that feels safe, supportive and comfortable in which you can share and be open about whatever feels important to you.
We all go through difficult times. I offer compassion and encouragement during times of struggle, with a deep-seated belief that being vulnerable and reaching for help is an act of courage.
I offer morning, daytime, and evening sessions to ensure accessibility for clients with busy schedules. Booking with me is easy, fast, and convenient with our online booking system. I also offer affordable rates to make therapy more accessible.
What does a session with me look like?
I provide a space and a time that is just to focus on you and to get curious about whatever it is that brought you here. I believe in being open to the full range of human experience during therapy. Together we can explore positive, uplifting, and joyful emotions as well as face those that are daunting, negative or uncomfortable. The atmosphere of my sessions is warm, collaborative, and encouraging.
Q&A just for fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Both!! While I’m a life-long dog person, my adult kiddos were all recently chosen by their cats and I’ve been totally won over – they’re amazing.
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: Staying up too late, reading a really great, can’t put it down, book!
Q: Favourite Season?
A: Summer!
Q: Favourite Saying?
A: This too shall pass.
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: Socks that go missing in the dryer!!!
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: A lakefront cottage with family – sunny days spent on and in the water.
Q: Hobbies?
A: Home renos, camping, hiking, swimming, board games, eating great food.
Q: Big Dreams?
A: Eventually, I’d love to run a family business. And to spend as much time as possible with my family and friends. And do a coast-to-coast road trip across Canada.
My Approach
My approach to counselling is warm, encouraging and inclusive. I’ll work with you to explore your reasons for reaching out for support, gain insight into any ‘stuck points’ you might have and ensure I understand your goals for therapy. We will openly discuss all aspects of the counselling process, including different options for working towards your goals so that you can make choices that feel right for you.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness involves deliberately focusing the attention in the present moment, without judging our experience. This can help us to become more aware of what we are experiencing, and develop greater tolerance for difficult situations and feelings.
Strength-Based Therapy
Each of us uses our unique strengths in many different ways throughout our experiences, however, we don’t always realize what our strengths are. With this approach, client strengths are uncovered, highlighted and celebrated. Strengths can then be applied in new settings, to manage challenges and meet goals.
Solution Focused Therapy
This collaborative approach involves reframing how we think about problems. By focusing on goals and solutions in detail, we can work together to figure out a step-by-step path from where you are to where you want to be.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected. Unhelpful thoughts can block us from reaching our goals, have a negative effect on mood and lead to unwanted behaviours. CBT can help us recognize, challenge and change these unhelpful thoughts and their effects.
Credentials
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (in progress)
CCPA Student Number #
CRPO Registration #
Fees & Session Costs
Individual 50-Minute Session $90
Couples’ 50-Minute Session $110
Training Highlights
“We’re all made of strength and struggle” - Brene Brown
Interested in working with me?
As your counsellor I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space for help and healing.
When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re the right fit.