We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, who have cared for this land since time immemorial.
About Daria
- Somatic Work-Focused
- Trauma-Informed
- Neuroaffirming-Supportive
- LGBT Friendly
- Mindfulness–Oriented
- Radical Acceptance–Focused
Wow — you’re ready to explore change. I know how hard it can be to reach this point. In my world, vulnerability equals bravery.
I believe that within pain and difficulty lie doorways to healing, resilience, and profound insight—if we’re willing to enter them. As a collaborative ally, I aim to create the safety your nervous system needs to support healing and lasting change. With the right support, you can reconnect with your deepest inner capacities for growth.
The foundation of my counselling practice is mindfulness and meditation, woven together with somatic and relational work. By slowing down from the hectic pace of life and bringing awareness to your present-moment experience, you can begin to see the patterns and beliefs that shape your struggles. From that awareness, real transformation becomes possible.
Therapeutic Approaches
- Somatic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Gestalt and IFS parts work
- Neuroaffirming Practices
- Systemic Family Therapy
- Relational Couples Work
Degrees and Training
- BA in Psychology UBC
- MA Psychology Counselling City University
- Certificate in Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate
- MBCT, DBT, Hakomi & SFT
