Change Patterns, Find Peace
Queer-affirming, neurodivergent-friendly therapy for anxiety and overwhelm
If you feel like you’re riding a roller coaster you can’t get off, or your world feels like a tangled ball of yarn you don’t know how to begin to untangle—you’re not alone.
Therapy can help you slow things down, find clarity, and feel more grounded in yourself.
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You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to shift—no matter how much you think things through. Maybe your nervous system feels constantly on edge, or you swing between shutdown and overwhelm.
For many queer and neurodivergent folks, these experiences are deeply connected to trauma—especially the impact of growing up feeling misunderstood, unsupported, or like you had to adapt to fit in. Over time, these patterns can shape how you relate to yourself, your body, and others.
Therapy can help you:
Understand your anxiety and emotional responses in a deeper way
Work with your nervous system instead of against it
Make sense of protective patterns like masking, people-pleasing, or shutdown
Build a greater sense of safety, self-trust, and regulation
You don’t need to push yourself harder to feel better. Healing often starts with understanding—and having a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your experience.
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I work with adults who are:
LGBTQIA+ (including queer, trans, nonbinary, questioning)
Neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, highly sensitive, or exploring)
Navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, or life transitions
Struggling with identity, relationships, or self-trust
You might resonate with this work if:
You’re tired of feeling “too much” or “not enough”
You’ve spent years adapting to fit into environments that don’t fit you
You want a deeper, more authentic connection with yourself and others
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.
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I offer a few different approaches to trauma healing that support deep, lasting change. We decide together what will work for you. Options include:
Parts Work (Inner Parts Therapy)
We explore different aspects of you—like inner critics, protectors, and more vulnerable parts—with curiosity and compassion.Somatic Therapy (Body-Based)
We work with your nervous system to support regulation, reduce overwhelm, and build a felt sense of safety in your body.Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
A gentle, neuroscience-informed approach that helps process trauma at its roots—without needing to relive or retell everything.We move at your pace. Nothing is forced or rushed.
Hello, I’m Christina
I’m Christina Kinch (she/her), Registered Clinical Counsellor. I help queer, neurodivergent and anxious people heal from impacts of trauma, chronic stress, and overwhelm—so daily life feels more manageable, grounded, and even joyful.
Clients I work with often notice:
Calmer, more regulated nervous system responses
Less chronic pain, migraines, and emotional reactivity
Coping skills that actually stick
Healthier relationships and clearer boundaries
Better sleep, focus, and energy
Long-term nervous system and brain changes, so you don’t have to “try harder” all the time
With extensive training and experience working in trauma healing, I support you in building resilience from the inside out—helping you create practical, lasting changes you can feel in everyday life.
Counselling Options
If you’re looking for traditional weekly or biweekly counselling, this option is for you. Offered in person in East Vancouver or by phone. Learn more here.
If you’re looking for spaciousness that allows you to slow down and accelerate your healing, this option is for you. Offered on Bowen Island Wednesday-Friday. Learn more here.
For therapists looking to consult on experiential therapy with queer, neurodivergent and chronically ill clients. Learn more here.