I was first seeking counselling after being harassed and assaulted by a fellow student and for the next 3 years I went weekly or biweekly for sessions ranging from relationships and navigating being a teenager to helping me understand my family dynamics and help me understand why I work the way I do. Kristy is amazing and anyone who sees her I hope you find the same level of healing I was able to receive.

Kristy is a grounding, relatable, uplifting counsellor who had a really positive impact on me during my high school years. She has a real knack for normalizing experiences. Talking with her gave me perspective on how my quirks would serve me in the wider world, despite them causing anxiety in my teen years. She was also just a really good friend to me and simply having a positive relationship with an adult made me feel a lot less alone in the world during some tough years when I felt alienated from my parents and stressed by peer relationships.

I write this with tears of joy but When I found Kristy I was in the budding stages stages of my transition as a Trans Woman, It was such an en excruciating and painful time for me… Kristy helped me comprehend my feelings and my emotions were validated that was truly the first time in my life I didn’t feel so alone. Finally I had someone who didn’t just listen to what I had to say, it was more than that but my words were truly heard. During my time there weren’t really any resources to turn to, it felt as if we were cutting through thick dense rose bushes. Kristy was tenacious in aiding me find the right resources in my transition. If it wasn’t for Kristys warmth, patience, understanding and overall sense I wouldn’t be alive today. I cant thank her enough for everything she has and continues to do for me.

Ms Abel is a kind, lighthearted person with much to offer with counselling. Helping you get in touch with your thoughts and emotions, finding ways to handle difficult situations, developing good coping mechanisms, challenging you to become a better version of yourself, and being a friend/mentor to vent to are all ways her counselling has been of benefit. Appointments with Ms Abel always feel genuine and that you are well-looked after. Highly recommend!

I approached Kristy for counselling in 2012 after my boyfriend at the time was assaulted by a group of boys on our walk home from school. It was so traumatic for me I couldn’t walk anywhere with anyone. I could hardly leave the house without panicking. I remember she would do hour long sessions with me multiple times a week in the beginning because I was doing so poorly. She never judged me or made me feel like I was over reacting. I remember going over and over the same things and her consistently reassuring me and slowly poking me towards small challenges to help me eventually get back to normal. There was no limit to the number of times we could go over something. She was never bored or annoyed.  To this day she is the most personable counsellor I have ever worked with. A session with Kristy is more of a conversation with a wise and non judgemental mom or sister rather than the classic “and how do you feel about that” counselling. I wish I could just keep a mini version of her in my pocket at all times. Such a wonderful spectacular rare human.

I sought counselling due to a high-stress and abusive household in my youth, as well as uncertainty with my future. There weren’t many adults in my life that I could speak to about how I felt – negative emotions were not something my family, at the time, were very receptive to hearing. Kristy gave me the resources needed in my grad year to figure things out independently and an open ear and heart for me to vent to. She was amazing. It was a huge relief to be able to talk to someone who was so willing to listen and help you. I still remember her with fondness, even years later.

I started seeking counselling for my history of family trauma and my personal relationships when I was 16. Kristy was supportive, empathetic, had a wealth of experience, and was knowledgeable in resources for help. I saw her on a weekly basis for two years until I graduated in 2014. My sessions with Kristy allowed for me to take control of my life in challenging situations and in turn, set me up with a foundation for success in the years following my graduation.

i had started counseling because i was about 14 and dealt with quite a bit and was going through a lot of depression, and i felt like the only people i could truly talk to and trust at the time were children my age. Ms. Abel as i knew her, was recommended to me through my sister. she expressed so much love for her, and i figured she already knew so much about the behind the scenes of my family thru my sister it was worth a shot. i was so awkward and nervous, but she was so excited to see me! she provided such a positive environment and this girl matched my energyyyy yes queen! sometimes i went to her to just talk, because she was my safe and emotionally stable adult and i just needed to be around someone like that. she knew everything about me and i never felt judged, guilty or lesser. if i needed to hear something she’d tell me straight up, she knew how to communicate with me haha. she just helped me work through everything, but i felt like she was my best friend on this emotional journey. she helped me feel grounded. she was such a huge part of my high school experience and my growth. i still to this day talk about Ms. Abel. when kids don’t want to go to counselling i totally relate because i was the same way, until i walked into Kristy’s office, and i tell them all about my great experience with her

High school was less the ideal for me and it was quite honestly a very bumpy ride and I needed support. Mrs Abel taught me how to navigate through the hard times while also teaching me self respect, how to have healthy boundaries, and how to cope in healthy ways. She is very kind and treats people like humans unlike most councillors. She genuinely wants to know what’s going on but is willing to wait till your comfortable. She talks more ad a friend then someone who is just there. Overall the best councillor I’ve worked with!

Like every teenager i was trying to navigate school and my feelings. Kristy was there to listen and gave me some great advice. She gave me a different perspective on how i thought about things and made me feel safe. Kristy was wonderful to work with. She made me feel comfortable and i felt no judgment while i spoke to her. She was genuine and really wanted to help me.