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Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc

Krista Giilck

Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
19-1710 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1W
Let's Connect (431) 341-4104
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Are you or someone you know struggling with substance abuse or unresolved trauma? Do you experience mood swings or low mood? Do you cope with distress and negative emotions by engaging in unhealthy behaviours like alcohol abuse, overeating, avoidance or self-harm? If so, you're in good hands. How we experience, and respond to, stress varies between person to person. Depending on our upbringing and past experiences, we might become distressed more easily than others and engage in self-defeating behaviours that do us more harm than good. The goal of our sessions will be to foster resiliency and gain healthy coping strategies.
My role is to help you understand these reactions with compassion rather than judgment, and to guide you in slowly rebuilding trust in yourself—with steadiness, care, and someone who truly understands the chaos beneath the surface. I use an integrative approach tailored to meet individuals' needs, as there is no "one size fits all" in therapy.
Being vulnerable with a new person takes time. As a therapist who brings warmth, compassion, and validation into each session, I strongly believe in co-creating a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space. Reach out for a free 15-min consultation to see if we will be a good fit, I would love to hear from you!
Call or Krista Giilck now for a free 15 minute consultation - (431) 341-4104

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Into the Storm Counselling

19-1710 Ellis Street

Kelowna, BC V1W map

(431) 341-4104

Into the Storm Counselling

Vancouver, BC V5Z

I offer therapy sessions in-person (Kelowna) or online video and I am registered in BC and Ontario so I can see clients in either province.
I specialize in Addiction, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I know how scary it can be to attend counselling with someone new, so I am offering a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Krista Giilck
Let's Connect (431) 341-4104
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Into the Storm Counselling

19-1710 Ellis Street

Kelowna, BC V1W map

(431) 341-4104

Into the Storm Counselling

Vancouver, BC V5Z

I offer therapy sessions in-person (Kelowna) or online video and I am registered in BC and Ontario so I can see clients in either province.
I specialize in Addiction, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I know how scary it can be to attend counselling with someone new, so I am offering a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Krista Giilck

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • First Nations Health Authority
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If you are First Nations, you may be eligible for up to 22 hours of free counselling through FNHA. Please contact for more details to see if you are eligible.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104
"
If you are First Nations, you may be eligible for up to 22 hours of free counselling through FNHA. Please contact for more details to see if you are eligible.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20439 Krista Giilck
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Yorkville University, MA Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario 19370 / 2025
  • Membership with British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors 20439 / 2024
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I have worked in various settings including group homes, emergency shelters and addiction treatment centers and I am involved in a clinical research study for treatment-resistant depression. I received my addiction studies extension certificate in 2017 and graduated with an MA in 2024.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104
"
I have worked in various settings including group homes, emergency shelters and addiction treatment centers and I am involved in a clinical research study for treatment-resistant depression. I received my addiction studies extension certificate in 2017 and graduated with an MA in 2024.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Binge eating
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I use a trauma-informed approach working with all clients, and specialize in working with clients struggling with addiction, substance use, trauma and emotion regulation difficulties. As addiction and substance use are complex issues, much of our sessions include skills-building, relapse prevention, identification of triggers and addressing underlying issues like depression, stress and anxiety.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104
"
I use a trauma-informed approach working with all clients, and specialize in working with clients struggling with addiction, substance use, trauma and emotion regulation difficulties. As addiction and substance use are complex issues, much of our sessions include skills-building, relapse prevention, identification of triggers and addressing underlying issues like depression, stress and anxiety.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104

2 Endorsements

Bryanna MacLaren
Bryanna MacLaren
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
After learning Krista had opened her own practice to further support individuals experiencing addiction and related adversities, I was delighted. Krista's overall energy, warmth and non-judgemental approach is a true gift to the mental health field.
Jessica Alderliesten
Jessica Alderliesten
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
I highly recommend Krista for anyone seeking support with substance use. She has a truly warm and relational approach that makes you feel comfortable and safe. She helps clients work through underlying trauma and understand the root of their challenges.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I tend to rely on Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for individuals who have experienced trauma. I rely heavily on CBT when working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress and who have experienced trauma. I use DBT to assist clients who struggle with "big emotions," anger issues, stress and self-harming behaviours and emotion focused therapy when working with couples.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104
"
I tend to rely on Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for individuals who have experienced trauma. I rely heavily on CBT when working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress and who have experienced trauma. I use DBT to assist clients who struggle with "big emotions," anger issues, stress and self-harming behaviours and emotion focused therapy when working with couples.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 341-4104

Location

Primary Location

Into the Storm Counselling

19-1710 Ellis Street

Kelowna, BC V1W

(431) 341-4104

Additional Location

Into the Storm Counselling

Vancouver, BC V5Z

(431) 341-4104

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy sessions in-person (Kelowna) or online video and I am registered in BC and Ontario so I can see clients in either province.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call for a free consultation now - (431) 341-4104
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person (Kelowna) or online video and I am registered in BC and Ontario so I can see clients in either province.
Photo of Krista Giilck, Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Krista Giilck
Counsellor, RCC, RP(Q), MA, BSSc
Call for a free consultation now - (431) 341-4104