A Compassionate Space for Meaningful Change
I believe healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life’s challenges without judgment and at a pace that feels right for you.
With over 20 years of counselling experience, I have had the privilege of walking alongside children, youth, adults, couples, and families through some of life’s most difficult seasons. Again and again, I’ve witnessed the strength and resilience people discover when they feel genuinely supported.
Franya Jedwab, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
How I Can Support You
Individual Counselling
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, grieving, or simply not like yourself, individual counselling offers a safe place to explore what’s going on. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, resilience, and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Child & Youth Counselling
Through a supportive, age-appropriate approach, I help young people build confidence, manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges in ways that feel safe and empowering.
Family & Co-Parenting Support
Families can become overwhelmed by stress, conflict, or major life changes. Family counselling provides a space where everyone can feel heard, strengthen communication, and work together toward healthier, more connected relationships.
Relationship & Couples Counselling
Every relationship faces challenges. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, caught in repeated conflict, or navigating a major transition, couples counselling can help you better understand one another, rebuild trust, and strengthen your relationship.
LGBTQIA2S+ Support
I provide an affirming, inclusive space where LGBTQIA2S+ individuals can explore life’s challenges with compassion and without judgment. Together, we’ll focus on your unique experiences, strengths, and goals in a way that honours who you are.
Online Appointments
Therapy should be accessible wherever you are. Online counselling offers the same compassionate support as in-person sessions, giving you the flexibility to connect from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
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. My goal is to create a space where you feel respected, heard, and understood.
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.
REGISTERED PROVIDER WITH:
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.
Services
Parenting & Family Support
Child & Youth Counselling
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Trauma, Anxiety & Mental Health
Neurodiversity Support
LGBTQIA2S+ Support
arukahcounselling@gmail.com
Tel. (250) 710-2264
The Cowichan Merchants Building
80 Station Street Suite 305A
Duncan, BC
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