Valentina Chichiniova, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Valentina Chichiniova, MA, RCC, CCC
EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist & EMDRIA-Approved Consultant
Psychedelic Integration Therapist- all medicine day sessions are IN PERSON
I provide virtual sessions in BC, SK, NT, NU, YT, MB, NL
It has brought great deal of meaning to my life to work with people in the way that I do. I am honored to walk with others through both their pain and triumphs.
Valentina Chichiniova
Hello and Welcome!
Counselling is a journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and transformation. I recognize how challenging it can be to begin the therapeutic process, and I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where you can let your guard down. In this secure environment, you are free to speak openly about any issue and still feel respected, accepted and- most importantly- hopeful. Hopeful that there is more to life than the pain or challenges you maybe facing, whether those feelings are overwhelm, stress, sadness, or simply feeling stuck.
My Therapuetic Approach
I work in collaboration with you, drawing on your unique strenghts and inner resources to help you meet life’s challenges. Using a client-centered, experiential approach, I will guide you through discussions and activities aimed at identifying, understanding, and reshaping rigid or unhelpful thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and memories. The goal is to help you reconnect with your life in a way that trully works for you- empowering you to move forward with grater resilience, awerness, and well being.
Education & Experience
I have advanced training in trauma and complex trauma therapy, and I hold a certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy from Vancouver Island University. I am commited to ongoing professional development, engaging in continuous education and consultation hours to provide the highest level of care for my clients.
I work with adults supporting them through challenges such as trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, psychedelic integration, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, everyday life stress and more.
I previously served as a Practicum Supervisor for a Masters of Counselling program and sat on the executive board of the International Association for Counselling as the North American representative.
I look forward to being part of your journey toward growth and healing.
Why You Might Work With Valentina
Modalities
Works With
- adults
Professional Memberships
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Certified EMDR Therapist and member of the EMDR Canada and EMDRIA associations.
It takes strength and courage to confront painful life experiences and I consider it a great privilege and honor to walk with clients as they pursue personal growth and healing.
