Counselling for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families in Duncan, BC and Online Across British Columbia

Name: Arukah Counselling and Wellness
Address: 80 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M4, CA
Telephone: (250) 710-2264

Supportive, compassionate counselling for life's challenges, relationships, parenting, trauma, and personal growth.

Book a Session Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation

A Compassionate Space for Meaningful Change

Healing and growth begin with feeling understood.

I believe counselling is built on a strong therapeutic relationship - one where you feel safe, respected, and accepted exactly as you are.

For over 20 years, I have worked with children, youth, adults, couples, and families in community organizations, schools, family support programs, and counselling settings. These experiences have shown me that every person's story is unique, and that meaningful change happens when we create space for curiosity, compassion, and connection.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, neurodivergence, or a major life transition, we will work together to find an approach that feels right for you.

Franya Jedwab, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

How I Can Support You

Parenting & Family Support

Parenting can be rewarding, exhausting, beautiful, and challenging - all at the same time. Together we can explore practical tools, strengthen relationships, and create more confidence in your role as a parent or caregiver.

Child & Youth Counselling

Children and teens often communicate their struggles differently than adults. Through developmentally appropriate approaches, I help young people explore emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills.

Couples & Relationship Counselling

Relationships naturally experience seasons of challenge and change. Counselling can help improve communication, deepen understanding, and strengthen connection.

Trauma, Anxiety & Mental Health

Past experiences can continue to impact the present in ways that feel confusing or overwhelming. Counselling provides a space to process experiences, develop coping tools, and move toward healing.

Neurodiversity Support

I enjoy working with individuals and families navigating ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergent experiences. Together we can build understanding, self-compassion, and strategies that support daily life.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Support

Arukah Counselling welcomes and supports people of all identities and backgrounds. My practice is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, youth, and families.

A Collaborative, Supportive Approach

Connect

Our work together starts with creating a safe and confidential space where you can share your concerns, goals, and experiences at your own pace.

Explore

From there, we'll work collaboratively to better understand what's happening, identify areas for growth, and explore practical tools and strategies that support lasting change.

Grow

There is no "right way" to do counselling. Every person, family, and relationship is unique.

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What Clients Are Saying

The counselling relationship is built on trust, compassion, and connection. I'm honoured to have been part of these clients' journeys.

I've been seeing Franya for many years and I can't recommend her strongly enough. She helped me through the hardest chapter in my life and I'm not sure I would have ever had the strength to get through without her help.

I will be eternally grateful for her caring and compassionate support over the years.

~K

I've been seeing Franya for a few years now. She has been compassionate, patient, and genuinely supportive every step of the way. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where I feel heard, understood, and encouraged to grow. Her insight and guidance have helped me navigate some incredibly difficult moments with confidence and hope. I'm truly grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated counselor.

~B

Working with Franya truly changed my life. She supported me through one of the most difficult periods I’ve ever experienced with so much compassion, patience, and understanding. From the very beginning, she created a space where I felt safe, heard, and never judged.

She helped me develop healthier ways of coping, understand myself on a deeper level, and gave me the tools and confidence to move forward. Looking back, I honestly don’t know where I’d be without her support during that time.

~F

My 15 year old son has been having sessions with Franya for quite a few years now. My son values her gentle approach. He feels safe talking with her. My son enjoys the virtual sessions so he can be in a space that feels comfortable to him.

I appreciate that she's approachable, friendly and genuinely cares for how my son is doing. She's the only counselor my son has trusted and that says a lot.

~B

Counselling in Duncan & the Cowichan Valley

Arukah Counselling provides in-person counselling in Duncan, BC and virtual counselling throughout British Columbia.

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Every Season Holds a Wisdom and a Returning to You

If you're wondering whether counselling is right for you, I invite you to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation. We can talk about what's bringing you here, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether we're a good fit.

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We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded territories of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan Tribes) and neighbouring Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group Nations.