MY STORY
Hi, I'm Karen
The journey that led me to counselling has been shaped by real-life experience and a deep desire to support others well. Growing up on a farm and working in agriculture taught me the value of hard work and community—qualities that now help me build strong, trusting relationships with clients.
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Years spent as a missionary in Mexico deepened my empathy and strengthened my ability to walk alongside people through complex life challenges. That season of service made it clear that I wanted to help people more intentionally, which led me to pursue formal counselling training in 2017.
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Today, I blend lived experience with evidence-based approaches to support meaningful, lasting change. I believe healing begins when people feel truly heard, and I’m honoured to help clients explore new perspectives and rewrite their stories with hope.
Karen Wind-Vandenberg, MC, CCC
MY VALUES
Christian faith is central to how I live and work. It allows me to connect deeply with clients who share that belief system, especially those who have been hurt by the church. At the same time, I wholeheartedly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and beliefs. Authenticity, genuine care, and a nonjudgmental presence are guiding values in the space I create for clients to explore and grow.
Credentials & Affiliations
With a strong foundation in counseling and specialized training, I am dedicated to providing ethical, effective, and compassionate care to my clients.
MASTER OF COUNSELLING (MC) DEGREE
Comprehensive graduate-level education in psychological theories, ethical practice, and therapeutic techniques.
CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR (CCC)
Certification through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), reflecting adherence to national standards and commitment to ongoing professional development.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR (PACCP)
Recognition by the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists, emphasizing integration of faith-based principles within ethical counselLing practices.
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)
An evidence-based approach to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences, facilitating the uncovering and release of distressing beliefs rooted in trauma.
"Healing is not linear, but every step forward, no matter how small, is a step toward wholeness."
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