Karen Yakimchuk MC, CCC ​
Certified Canadian Counsellor
Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner 
 Certified Break the Worry Trance™ Coach  

My Approach

Hi, I'm Karen 

 If you've been carrying far too much for far too long, you are not alone. Women often carry more than anyone realizes and the impact of taking it all on, often leaves little space for their own needs. When demands continue to accumulate, it is common to feel disconnected, overwhelmed and stuck. 

I offer you a confidential space where you can pause, breathe and reconnect with who you are underneath the layers of pressures and expectations. Collaboratively, we will unfold the layers of your story- supporting you to rediscover your authenticity and inner wisdom. 

Through evidence-based and personalized counselling, I'll support you to develop effective strategies to restore balance and clarity in your life.
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​Experience a holistic counselling perspective.
Rediscover mind-body-soul alignment.
Feel inspired, hopeful and establish healthy boundaries that support your overall wellbeing. 

Areas of Practice

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Personal Growth & Emotional Wellbeing

Personal growth is a journey of understanding yourself deeply and authentically. When women feel disconnected from themselves it can create self-doubt and a lack of  direction in life. 

• Low Self-esteem, self-confidence, self-trust.
• Self-criticism, ​feeling “not enough". ​
• Difficulty with trusting yourself, feeling lack of direction, fulfilment. 
• Seeking to reconnect with your values, needs, and authentic self.​

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Life Transitions 

Life is full of changes, some are expected and some arise suddenly. 

• Feeling uncertain, unprepared and lack of direction.
• Experiencing Life changes: Motherhood, separation, divorce, career changes, aging, health changes, etc. 
• ​Navigating uncertainty and major life adjustments.

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Anxiety & Depression

When anxiety and/or depression overtakes, it can impact thoughts, emotions and behaviours, keeping you from experiencing life to its fullest.

• Ongoing worry, anxiety, or panic.
• Low mood, sadness, or loss of motivation.
• Emotional overwhelm or burnout.
• People-pleasing behaviours. 
• Changes in sleep, energy, or concentration.​

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Grief & Loss

Grief and loss can be deeply overwhelming.  Bereavement and journeying with someone with a terminal illness can uproot life and challenge existential matters.

• Bereavement. 
• Pregnancy loss &  infertility.
• Compassionate Fatigue. 
• Anticipatory grief.
• Complicated or prolonged grief.
• Making meaning and adjusting after loss.

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​Trauma Healing 

Trauma can impact and disrupt emotional, cognitive, and physiological systems. This can often feel overwhelming and distressing. 

• Childhood or relational trauma.
• Trauma related to loss or life events.
• Intrusive thoughts, lack of trust in self, others, systems. ​

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Relationship Matters

Relationships are a central aspect of life, however they can sometimes feel overwhelming, strained and disconnected.

• Communication challenges and recurring conflict.
• Relationship changes, endings, and repair.
• Difficulty setting boundaries.
• Challenges with attachment patterns and relational dynamics.​​

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How Counselling Can Support You

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• Build self-awareness, emotional resilience and reconnect with your inner wisdom. 
• Learn practical tools to calm your nervous system, manage anxiety, and improve sleep and focus.
• Understand your emotions, thought patterns and behaviours.
• Understand the patterns and beliefs that keep you stuck, and replace them with more compassionate, empowering choices.
• Navigate life changes.
• Process your emotions and loss at your pace. Navigate the ebbs and flow of grief; gradually establishing a sense of stability and hope. 
• Trauma- informed counselling helps you process and re-establish a sense of safety and reconnection to yourself. 
• Understand your relationship dynamics and attachment patterns.
• Discover clarity, improve communication and establish healthy boundaries. ​
• Discover strategies to support you make informed choices that lead to greater fulfillment in your life. 

​START  YOUR  HEALING  JOURNEY  TODAY

 Receiving support doesn't have to feel stressful. 
​Online counselling makes it a little easier and a lot more manageable. ​

Benefits of Online Counselling