Tanya Switucka
M. Ed, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Are you struggling to be the best version of yourself? Are you seeking tools to manage life in a way that allows more enjoyment and contentment? I offer a direct and action-oriented approach utilizing primarily, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My goal is always to capture a client’s inner wisdom and strength, even when they don’t realize they possess these qualities.
A little about me...
I hold a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology (counselling) from the University of Victoria, as well as undergraduate degrees in Women’s Studies and Child and Youth Care. I have also completed extensive training in a variety of therapy modalities as listed below. My experience includes providing counselling in schools, community based settings and mental health organizations.
My Therapy Appoach
I have training and experience in the following modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy/Skills (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Areas of Expertise
I work from a trauma informed approach with adults, families, and youth who wish to better understand themselves, or who simply need a safe and compassionate place to connect. My treatment experience includes but is not limited to: Anxiety (including OCD, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors and Panic), low mood, self injury, suicide ideation, low self-esteem, exploring identity and sexuality, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, substance misuse and grief and loss. I am also an approved Autism service provider.
Rates and Services
$150 Plus GST per Session
In person , telephone or virtual sessions available
I do not provide third party billing to health care providers. I do however, provide an invoice and receipt to be submitted for reimbursement. Counselling services are covered by some extended benefits plans.
The best way to determine this is to call your insurance provider and ask if they cover the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Contact Me
I am happy to provide a 15 minute free telephone consultation to help you determine if I may be the right fit for your needs. I am currently accepting new clients with no wait list.
1006 Russell Street
Victoria, BC
V9A 3X9
My practice is located at The Child and Family Therapy Centre. If my skills are not quite what you are looking for, I feel confident that another member of our team may suit your needs. https://childtherapyvictoria.com/
