Kristen Johnston

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and effective approaches to mental health support. At Juniper Counselling, we use CBT with kindness, curiosity, and evidence-based expertise to help you navigate challenges and build lasting change. A Collaborative Approach CBT isn’t something “done to” you — it’s a collaborative process. In your

Finding Balance Through Life’s Transition At Juniper Counselling, we often meet women who feel like they’re “losing themselves” in midlife. They describe sudden mood swings, brain fog, irritability, or anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. Understandably, many worry something is “wrong” with them, or that they’re going crazy. Here’s the truth: sometimes what

At Juniper Counselling, we often meet clients who feel stuck swinging between two extremes: feeling “less than” (shame) and feeling “more than” (grandiosity). While they may seem like opposites, both are fuelled by the same energy—an inner spotlight that keeps us focused on how we measure up in the eyes of others. This constant self-evaluation

Many people turn to cannabis to help with sleep. While it can seem like a quick fix, the effects are more complex than they appear. Cannabis may help you fall asleep faster, but it can also disrupt the deeper stages of rest your body truly needs. At Juniper Counselling, we often hear clients wondering if

When many people think about counselling, they imagine someone in crisis—struggling with depression, trauma, or a major mental health breakdown. At Juniper Counselling in Port Moody, we see counselling differently. While therapy can absolutely support people during those hard times, it’s also a powerful resource for everyday life. Counselling isn’t only for people with a

In a world that often tells us comfort is the goal, it can be jarring to face hardship. Whether it’s anxiety, grief, burnout, or loss, we’re left wondering: Why is this so hard? Why am I not handling this better? But the truth is, you are handling it. You’re here, reading this, breathing through it.

As summer winds down and schedules become full again, many of us in Port Moody and the Tri-Cities feel the shift into September as both exciting and overwhelming. Returning to school, work routines, and community activities often comes with a burst of energy—followed quickly by stress and fatigue. One powerful way to navigate this transition

Middle school can be a mix of excitement, independence, and—let’s be honest—big emotions. As summer winds down, many kids feel a swirl of anticipation and worry. A new grade means new teachers, new classmates, and sometimes new expectations. For kids prone to anxiety, this change can feel overwhelming. Here’s how you can help your middle