Jennifer Kirkbride Counselling
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About Me

         ​I have lived in Kelowna for the past 25 years.  I graduated from UBC-Okanagan with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Masters of Arts Degree in Counselling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. I have been practicing as a counselor for 10 years, working for Child and Youth Mental Health and at a treatment center for high risk youth.  I am now available in private practice.
     
     I am a Certified Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC designation).  Members of this association are Masters level counselors who must meet a strict set of standards, including education, ethics, and experience. 

My Approach

​     I practice from a person centered approach, emphasizing the need for a strong therapeutic relationship.  I hold non-judgemental, unconditional positive regard for each client. I believe clients are the experts on their own lives and, when given the appropriate resources, support, and strategies, they can and will thrive.   
     
     I am integrative in providing treatment, that is, I draw from several research based theories and techniques, depending upon the client’s needs. I regularly employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills to address such concerns as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, emotional disregulation, and high risk behaviors.  I use motivational interviewing techniques to assist in addressing substance use/ abuse. 
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Jennifer Kirkbride Counselling
p. 250-215-0822
e. jennkirkbride@shaw.ca
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