Kirsten
EATING DISORDER & ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
Kirsten is a dedicated coach with lived experience in eating disorders, ADHD, and trauma. Passionate about guiding individuals toward self-empowerment and personal growth, she helps clients navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate and holistic approach.
Coaching Approach
Understanding that self-improvement and recovery from disordered food and body behaviors is a complex process, Kirsten provides structured support to help clients establish a life aligned with their authentic selves. Her coaching approach focuses on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, addressing limiting beliefs and unhelpful coping mechanisms.
While coaching can be an effective tool, Kirsten is not a therapist or medical professional. Her methods are rooted in mindfulness, meditation, nervous system regulation, accountability, somatic embodiment techniques, and spiritual development.
She aligns with philosophies such as Intuitive Eating, All Foods Fit, Anti-Diet, HAES, and Bottom-Up approaches to healing.
Clients receive practical tools to navigate triggers, build resilience, and show up in life as their most authentic selves.
Certifications & Training
Kirsten has completed extensive training in addiction recovery, trauma-informed care, eating disorder coaching, and somatic practices. Her qualifications include:
Basic Addiction Counsellor Certificate (BACC – ACCSA) (CPD training, not practicing as a counselor)
Polyvagal Informed Felt-Sense Model (FSPM) for Trauma & Addiction (Polyvagal Institute, Jan Winhall)
Peer Addictions Recovery Coach (U-ACT)
Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT) Bronze Level (Dr. Dorie EDIT)
Life & Wellness Coach (TriFocus Academy)
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (Return to Presence, Candice Clark)
200hr YTT Yoga Teacher (Yoga Renew)
Advanced Special Populations Group Personal Trainer (TriFocus Academy)
Additional Training:
🔹 Understanding & Managing ARFID, PDA, and PICA Disorders (NEDDE)
🔹 Supervision Group for FSPM: Applying the Model in Practice (Polyvagal Institute)
As a BAPSA member, she upholds ethical standards in her field and is committed to ongoing professional development, including personal therapy, counseling supervision, and continued education.
Final Thoughts
Recovery is not easy, but it is worth it.
For those willing to put in the work and remain open-minded, Kirsten believes they are well on their way to a healthier, happier life.
Ready to take the first step?
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