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My work is: Relational & trauma-informed Attachment-focused & body-based Neuro-divergent affirming My training includes: Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP Levels 1 & 2, ongoing) Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy (Bringing the Body into Practice) Existential Analysis Complementary relational, somatic and cognitive approaches While these approaches differ in language, they share a common thread: meaningful change becomes possible when we stay close to what’s true, feel met in our experience, and move at a pace that honours our system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/80bce82d-c4be-4af6-bc70-467415d0f00c/IMG_3570.jpeg About Kristin Konieczny Before completing my MA in Counselling Psychology, I earned a degree in Physical and Health Education. Much of my early life was shaped by sport. I played rugby through my teens and young adulthood, representing Canada at the U19 and U23 levels. Those years immersed me in: High-performance environments Training culture and selection dynamics Injury and return-to-play The pressures and identity shifts inherent in sport My graduate research on athletes’ experiences of shame revealed how deeply vulnerability, identity disruption, and relational pressures shape athletes’ emotional lives — both in and out of competition. This research now informs how I support athletes to move through shame without judgment, reconnect with their values, and build psychological and relational resilience. 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SHOP NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/b8217862-ec10-462c-b831-fc277ac7f3f2/Cennia+KK+Image.png Online Counselling & Athlete Support in British Columbia - meet KRISTIN KONIECZNY MA, CCC, CCS I’m a counsellor and supervisor offering a steady, compassionate presence for adults and athletes who feel deeply and long to understand themselves more fully. Grounded in relational, trauma-informed, attachment-based, and body-aware practices, my work invites curiosity, connection, and care. Together, we slow down, listen inward, and honour the pace at which healing and change naturally unfold. https://www.cennia.ca/athlete-counselling-bc daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771009066972-M1JKUAKKHABLUK9DB930/unsplash-image-9M5toDm24Tw.jpg Athlete Counselling in BC - From the Back Row to the Therapy Room Rugby shaped me in profound ways. I was an open-side flanker and represented Canada at the U19 and U23 levels. The sport gave me confidence, grit, belonging, and empowerment at a young age. It also brought one of my hardest losses — an ACL tear that ultimately ended my competitive career. I know what it feels like to train hard, to push through pain, to carry responsibility on the field — and to suddenly face uncertainty when your body or role changes. I understand how deeply identity can become woven into performance, and how disorienting transition can feel. In my graduate research, I explored how athletes experience shame — not just as a momentary emotion, but as something that can shape how you see yourself, your body, and your relationships when performance feels personal or exposing. That understanding now guides how I sit with athletes: not just attending to performance challenges, but the behind-the-scenes emotional landscape that can underlie pressure, setbacks, and identity shifts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771009294287-T0EIGFTARRYG808MXHNS/unsplash-image-Pf6e3o0GL4M.jpg Athlete Counselling in BC - Counselling for Athletes I offer relational, trauma-informed counselling for athletes navigating the emotional and psychological demands of sport — and life beyond it. I work with athletes navigating: Performance anxiety and pressure Injury and rehabilitation grief Career-ending or season-ending loss Burnout and overtraining Leadership stress and team dynamics Identity shifts and retirement from sport Body image and self-worth Relationship strain connected to training or competition This work goes deeper — exploring how your nervous system, relationships, and life experiences intersect with confidence and performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771009427843-MUDT8AHJVM11R8E9RE82/unsplash-image-P3gP2dZ5rnk.jpg Athlete Counselling in BC - This may be a good fit if you are… A competitive or elite athlete A student athlete balancing sport, academics, and identity Recovering from injury or preparing to return to play Navigating burnout, performance pressure, or performance anxiety Exploring emotional disconnection, self-judgment, and shame — especially when performance feels like identity — and learning compassionate ways to respond. Redefining yourself beyond sport or after retirement A high-performing individual seeking both growth and emotional steadiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771009462142-0SQE8WORXJMQ6K7ONJTZ/unsplash-image-A9VpotrPr1k.jpg Athlete Counselling in BC - Whole-Person, Performance-Informed Care My work integrates relational, attachment-informed therapy with body-based nervous system regulation and performance psychology principles. I believe sustainable performance grows from emotional steadiness, secure relationships, and a sense of identity that extends beyond sport. Athletes are often taught to push through. In our work, we build capacity — not just endurance. We strengthen regulation, clarity, and confidence that can hold under pressure, in competition and in life. I pay particular attention to the emotional experiences beneath performance — especially patterns of self-criticism, exposure, and shame that can arise in intensely evaluative sport environments. When performance feels personal, setbacks can feel defining. Together, we work to understand these moments with steadiness and curiosity, so they become places of integration rather than collapse. Whether you’re competing, recovering from injury, or navigating transition, this is a space where the whole person is welcome — not just the athlete. https://www.cennia.ca/faqs daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://www.cennia.ca/book-now daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://www.cennia.ca/new-page daily 0.75 2026-02-13 https://www.cennia.ca/clinical-consultation daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1745435866310-9CB7RLL806FVFR8GXYI5/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049794+%281%29.jpg Clinical Supervision & Consultation in BC - Why Consultation Matters Early clinical work can feel both meaningful and disorienting. You may find yourself holding complex cases, navigating uncertainty, or questioning your instincts. Even strong academic training does not always prepare you for the emotional depth of sitting with another person’s story. Consultation offers space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of your clinical process — not just what to do, but how you are showing up in the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771110806131-XVT18KBV2RDSY20XFAWK/unsplash-image-iJ2IG8ckCpA.jpg Clinical Supervision & Consultation in BC - How We Work My consultation style is deeply relational and reflexive. We attend not only to the client’s story, but to your experience of the work. I am particularly curious about how you are moved by the people you sit with — what happens in your body, where you feel pulled, activated, protective, uncertain, or steady. We explore parallel process, attachment dynamics, and nervous system responses. This awareness is not about self-critique; it is about expanding capacity. I offer perspectives informed by attachment-based, somatic, and experiential/existential approaches — always as invitation rather than prescription. Suggestions become choice points. 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When you are holding things together on the outside, but internally feel tired, uncertain, or quietly overwhelmed. You may not be in crisis — but you know something is shifting. Individual counselling offers a steady place to land. A place where you do not have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or carry it alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771109840873-RJZYU01BZC3YXD7U4ZYV/unsplash-image-I3GuNBeDerI.jpg Individual Counselling in BC - How we work My work is deeply relational and grounded in attuned presence. We move at a pace that honours your nervous system and your story. Rather than rushing toward solutions, we pay attention to what is unfolding — gently making sense of patterns, relationships, and the parts of you that have learned to stay strong for a long time. You do not need to be articulate or certain to begin. You only need to arrive. My approach is attachment-informed and trauma-aware, drawing from relational and somatic therapies including AEDP, somatic attachment work, and existential analysis. These frameworks inform our work without overriding your lived experience. Therapy is not about applying a model to you — it is about discovering what helps you feel more steady, connected, and alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771114153171-FGQNY7CQCV48XJZ0ZQ6H/unsplash-image-u7uOnkXqws4.jpg Individual Counselling in BC - This may be a good fit if… You are carrying more than you show You are navigating a transition — in life, work, or relationships — and feel unsteady You long for a place where you can soften You are tired of being the capable one You are recovering from injury, burnout, or pressure to perform You want to understand yourself more deeply You need steadiness more than advice https://www.cennia.ca/sport-workshops-bc daily 0.75 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771377877285-I91Q5ZUTXGGM01YMY76J/unsplash-image-V4xrOvVXowg.jpg Sport & Performance Workshops in BC - For Coaches & Sport Organizations Understanding the Emotional Climate of Performance Competitive sport is an intensely evaluative and relational environment. This workshop explores how shame, exposure, identity pressure, and feedback dynamics shape athletes’ emotional experience — often quietly, beneath the surface. Grounded in research and clinical practice, this workshop helps coaches: Differentiate accountability from humiliation Recognize signs of shame responses (withdrawal, anger, perfectionism) Foster resilience without eroding relational safety Create environments that support sustainable performance Available as 60–90 minute sessions or half-day trainings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68093cd4c9d8cb156979570d/1771378039305-6XL683PPOIAS2308DOB1/unsplash-image-R6kaaHsvNe4.jpg Sport & Performance Workshops in BC - For Athletes & Teams The Private Life of Performance Performance happens in public. Emotional experiences often unfold in private. This workshop explores the emotional realities of competitive sport — including shame, identity shifts, injury, performance slumps, and the pressure of visibility. Athletes are offered language and tools to understand what happens internally when performance feels personal. Sessions focus on: Moving through setbacks without collapse Understanding self-criticism and shame cycles Rebuilding identity during injury or transition Developing steadiness under pressure Designed for competitive teams, high-performance athletes, and transitional stages in sport. Workshops are tailored to the developmental stage, competitive level, and goals of your team or organization. Sessions are available virtually across BC or in person by arrangement. Please reach out to discuss format, availability, and pricing.