Diana Svenda

Therapeutic Perspective

I am a registered Clinical Counsellor (#22777) and hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. I provide compassionate care for individuals and couples tailored to meet their unique needs and experiences. I offer my counselling services both online and in person at our downtown Vancouver location. I believe there is no one size fits all approach to therapy; which is why my approach is holistic and recognizes that our cultures, environments, society, and relationships shape our experiences in life. My practice is grounded in the belief that we all possess unique strengths that help us navigate our lives; however, certain experiences can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected from ourselves and our relationships. Having a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where you feel both challenged and accepted to show up as your authentic self is where healing and change begins.

It is my belief that effective therapy must go beyond just addressing immediate concerns to healing the roots; so together we can co-create sustained growth and meaningful change. I aim to provide a counselling experience that is relational, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and encompasses cultural humility.

To ensure you receive the personalized care you deserve, I draw from a combination of evidence-based practices such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectal Behaviour Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.