Warm, Collaborative Counselling Rooted in Compassion and Connection

Healing begins with feeling safe enough to be yourself.

I believe counselling is about creating a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely heard, and begin making sense of whatever life is asking of you right now. Whether you're navigating anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, trauma, neurodiversity, or a major life transition, my role isn't to tell you what to do. It's to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and respect as we discover what healing and growth can look like for you.

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Franya Jedwab, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Duncan, British Columbia, offering in-person counselling throughout the Cowichan Valley and secure online counselling across BC.

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.

Over the years, I’ve learned that meaningful change begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, respected, and understood. It is a privilege to witness healing and growth, and that continues to inspire my work every day as I support clients in moving toward greater resilience, hope, and well-being.

Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or a significant life transition, my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect as we work toward the changes that matter most to you.

My Education and Professional Experience

I am committed to ongoing learning and evidence-informed practice so that I can continue providing thoughtful, effective care for every client I work with.

Education

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

Registered Provider:

BC Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
HumanaCare Employee Assistance Program
Canada Life through Telus Health

Professional Development

My counselling approach draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing me to tailor each session to your unique goals, experiences, and strengths.

Because every person is different, I integrate therapeutic approaches thoughtfully rather than relying on a single model. Together, we'll find an approach that feels supportive, respectful, and aligned with your goals.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING INCLUDES:

Trauma-informed therapy (including training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk)
EMDR
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Indigenous Cultural Safety (San’yas)
LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative practice

Areas of Focus

Throughout my career, I’ve supported clients experiencing:

Anxiety and Depression

Trauma and PTSD

Grief and Loss

Parenting and Family Challenges

Attachment Concerns

Relationship Difficulties

Cultural and Identity-Related Concerns

LGBTQIA2S+ Experiences

A Few Things I Believe

Healing happens within safe, trusting relationships.

There is no "right" timeline for growth.

People are doing the best they can with the resources they have.

Small changes can create meaningful transformation.

Curiosity creates more room for healing than judgment.

You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

Warm cup of tea beside a bright window creating a calm room

Ready to Take the First Step?

Finding the right counsellor is an important step, and I know reaching out can feel vulnerable. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply looking for support, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you. If you’d like to see whether we’re a good fit, I invite you to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation.

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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.