Find the team member that best suits your needs.
Kiya Giesbrecht, MC, RCC
High Risk Youth / Youth Adults / Families / Clinical Supervision
Kiya has a master's degree in counselling psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Kiya joins Currents Counselling with a passion for working with children, youth and young adults in conjunction with their families. Kiya is welcoming to all and supports LGBTQIA2S+ with a person-centred approach & curiosity. She specializes in trauma and crisis intervention for high-risk youth & families, including suicide intervention and rebuilding hope. Working with parents and their children/adolescents, Kiya facilitates a safe environment for scary conversations, often utilizing an emotion-focused model. Kiya practices from a trauma-informed lens to create a safe space that holds room for insecurities, empathy & compassion. She often utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support those struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and trauma. She is also skilled in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Kiya values a transparent dynamic in the therapeutic relationship to foster positivity, trust, and hope.
Kiya offers virtual appointments with some in-person availability in Merritt.
Amy McKibbon, MAMFT, CCC
Children / Families
Amy’s passion and area of specialty is in working with children, youth, and families. She has over 10 years’ experience in providing therapy. She sees the family as a whole and understands that one person struggling effects the entire family system. Amy approaches children and their families with kindness, empathy and curiosity. She also understands the need for play and the healing it can bring.
Amy has training in expressive therapies including play therapy training from the Institute of Child Psychology. Her approach is trauma informed, neuro-affirming, and nonjudgmental. Amy has extensive experience as a Clinician and Team Leader with an Aboriginal delegated agency. She understands the complexities of the systems families navigate.
Amy supports young people and their families with a range of concerns including depression, suicide ideation, and family conflict. Amy hopes to help facilitate healing and help each person see their intrinsic value. She holds a master’s degree and is working on her registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor.
Amy offers virtual appointments with some in-person availability in Merritt.
Christine Arndt MACP
Children (over 8 years) / Youth / Young Adults / Adults
Christine is passionate about supporting youth and young adults, offering a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel heard, understood, and validated. She takes a person-centered approach, working collaboratively with clients to explore their challenges and strengths. Christine is dedicated to creating a warm and collaborative environment that honours each individual’s unique lived experience.
She is especially committed to helping clients uncover their confidence and resilience. Her belief in each person's capacity for growth and healing fosters a renewed sense of hope and possibility.
In addition to using a person-centered approach, Christine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in acknowledging and sitting with difficult emotions, thoughts, and sensations, while also encouraging value-based action to a meaningful life. She also integrates elements of expressive arts interventions, somatic awareness, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to meet each clients' unique needs.
Christine has a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology.
Christine offers appointments virtually and in-person at our Kamloops and Merritt locations.
Nicole Arnould, RSW, RCC
Individuals / Families / Group Consultation / Clinical Supervision
Grounded in a feminist framework, Nicole is a social justice-oriented, anti-oppressive practitioner committed to providing dignity-driven, person-centred care through an anti-violence lens. Her approach integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Hakomi, EMDR, CBT, Aboriginal Family Systems, and specialized expertise in assessing and treating intimate partner violence.
Nicole practices on the traditional, unceded territories of the Secwepemc Peoples. Having spent most of her life in Kamloops and adolescence in Iqaluit, Nunavut, she has cultivated a deep connection to the land and the diverse communities that have shaped her.
With over 30 years of experience, Nicole brings a comprehensive approach to therapy that includes one-on-one client support, family counselling, clinical supervision, and group facilitation. Nicole’s expertise spans risk assessment for violence, working with adjudicated high-risk offenders and supporting victims of violence. Holding dual designations in Social Work and Clinical Counseling, Nicole has also dedicated 15 years to senior leadership roles within the nonprofit sector. She has excelled in developing responsive programs, fostering practice groups, and implementing evidence-based, results-driven practices. Her work is rooted in empowering individuals and creating meaningful, sustainable change.
In addition to client work, Nicole is passionate about practitioner development. She offers case conceptualization, consultation, clinical supervision, and leadership development while supporting structural and organizational change to foster client-centred services. Nicole also focuses on treating compassion fatigue and promoting work-life balance for professionals in helping roles.
Nicole offers in-person availability in Kamloops and Merritt as well as virtual availability
Jacob Cowan, Master’s of Counselling Intern
Children (over 10 years) / Adults / Couples and Families
Jacob’s journey to becoming a counsellor is marked by 24 years of witnessing the diverse needs of students and families in educational settings. These experiences ignited a passion for providing more direct support. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education in School Counselling. This will complement his existing Master's in Educational Administration and Bachelor's degrees in Arts and Education.
While eager to gain experience across various counselling areas, Jacob is particularly drawn to a person-centred approach that empowers individuals to discover their own solutions. He believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients of all ages, whether individuals or groups, can explore their concerns and work towards positive change.
As a naturally kind and calm person, Jacob strives to bring empathy and attentive listening to every counselling session. His aim is to facilitate self-discovery and growth by helping clients tap into their inner wisdom and resilience. He believes in a collaborative and warm approach, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding.
Driven by the conviction that everyone has the potential to leave a positive mark on the world, Jacob is deeply passionate about supporting others to lead fulfilling lives.
Jacob offers appointments virtually and in-person at our Merritt location.
Melody Isvik
Office Manager
Melody is the Office Manager for Currents Counselling. She has diverse experiences that include legal administration, sales, owning her own business and working with vulnerable populations. In her work with vulnerable populations Melody has supported elderly and those with unique needs and abilities, including neurodivergent individuals.
Melody has a kind and compassionate approach to life and understands the importance of being kind while supporting others whether in an administrative position or working one-on-one with individuals who require patience, kindness and compassion. She has a passion for helping others who experience barriers and is eager to find new ways to make life more enjoyable for those with unique needs and abilities.
Melody works virtually and offers flexible working hours.
