Vanya is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Internal Family Systems trained and a Certified Hakomi Practitioner.  Vanya’s basket of skills weave together mindfulness, a body-centered and trauma-informed approach, along with deep nature connection. She holds a deeply compassionate and nourishing space for her clients that is both gentle and grounded. Clients feel welcomed and valued in Vanya’s calm, supporting presence. 

Vanya is a highly competent and respectful counsellor who holds kindness and curiousity as her gold standards. She is committed to honoring the unique qualities of each individual and helping them discover their own innate resources for well-being. Whether you are healing from a trauma, anxious about this stage in your life, or adapting to a changing world, working with Vanya can help you cultivate a more meaningful life and develop skills to navigate the challenges.

Vanya is currently working with individual adults, families and children age 6+. Her sessions take place online, in person on Fridays (office near Quadra Village), as well as out in nature in public parks/trails *mostly Beaver Lake/Elk Lake.

Vanya also runs groups and workshops and provides consultation/supervision services from an anti-oppressive, somatic approach.

Vanya offers a free 15-minute Q & A call by phone, video or in person to see if you would be a good fit to work together or to inquire about counselling services for yourself, child or family. Or set up a 30 min meet and greet to discuss longer questions and get to know her before doing a full session.

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