About Me
Savina is a counselling therapist with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association in British Columbia. She specializes in attention-deficit hyper-activity (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cognitive-emotional development.
As a trauma-trained therapist with a focus on neuropsychology, Savina is skilled in helping people manage a range of problems associated with emotional dysregulation. These difficulties can look like mood swings, heightened irritability, sleep disturbances, impulsivity or emotional volatility, leading to rumination and intrusive thoughts or flashbacks.
Working with Savina, you can expect to increase your emotional regulation positively and develop healthier coping strategies to lessen the impact of trauma and stress more effectively. You will experience greater self-esteem, a stronger sense of self-worth, and the confidence to build trusting relationships through value-driven choices.
My Story
I have always been fascinated by human development and the influences that shape behaviour. This passion led me to study neuropsychology, a branch of psychology that examines how a person's thoughts and behaviour connect to the brain and the rest of the nervous system. My interest ultimately guided me toward a specialization in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of colonization.
My extensive experience spans 30 years and has given me a unique insight into how biological, environmental, and family systems can play a factor and impact a person's self-worth, emotional well-being and mental health. I have learned that therapy empowers people to engage in their lives actively, leading to better internal regulation, awareness, and consistent happiness.
Counselling is an essential tool that we should use to fortify our minds, just as we would use healthy food to nourish our bodies. Working with a therapist is more than discovering our cognitive health; it is critical in helping us find our purpose and establish a sense of belonging in this world.
Credentials
CERTIFICATION
Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dialectical-Behaviour Skills Therapy
Human Brain Development Neuropsychology
Applied Counselling Psychology
Applied Neuroscience and Psychology
BGS Arts and Science Psychology
Master Practitioner Herbalist
MEMBERSHIP
Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) and Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) #4400
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, BC
