About Elana
My qualifications
- Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia (2005)
- Bachelors degree with Distinction in Psychology from the University of Alberta (1996)
- Graduate level diploma in Art Therapy from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (2000)
- 10 years of experience providing counselling to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families
- Member in good standing of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Published author and experienced public speaker
Areas of experience
- Infertility
- Postpartum Adjustment
- Anxiety and Depression
- Relationships and Intimacy Issues
- Personal Growth and Self-Esteem
Approaches used
The counselling methods I choose to use are informed by my experience of you and your therapeutic goals. Some of the theoretical approaches I draw from are:
- Family Systems Therapy
- Attachment and Relational Theories
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy