Daria Szwedowicz, MC, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) - Now Accepting ClientsAbout
Daria (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #20671) who supports individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, challenging relationship patterns, work‑related stress, grief and trauma/PTSD, addiction recovery, significant life decisions (such as IVF and preparing to have a family), and stress for folks from immigrant and 2SLGBTQI+ communities (e.g. intergenerational tensions, questions of identity and belonging). Her style is warm, relaxed, down-to-earth, and relational. She is sex‑positive and welcoming of all genders and sexualities. She offers in‑person and virtual sessions with daytime and evening availability.
How I Can Help You
If you’re a caring, thoughtful person who’s been running on empty, I might be a good fit. I often work with people who look steady on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, or stuck in repeating relationship patterns. You might be in healthcare, frontline work, or self‑employment or you or your family may have arrived here as an immigrant and be navigating complexities related to that. Together, we can work toward feeling more grounded, more connected to yourself, clearer in relationships, and more able to set boundaries that will hold you and help you to feel more whole, clear, secure and grounded.
Approach
My style is relational, warm, and steady. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable. I tend to slow things down, help you notice what’s happening in the moment, and make space for feelings without pressure or judgment. We might explore how earlier experiences show up now and try small, practical shifts between sessions. I’m sex‑positive and welcoming of all genders and sexualities. Sessions may be reflective, sometimes gently challenging, and hopefully grounding.
Issues I Can Help With
- Anxiety, overthinking, and burnout
- Relationship patterns, breakups, and difficulty with vulnerability
- People‑pleasing, boundaries, and self‑esteem
- Work‑related stress, psychological work injury, and PTSD
- Immigration/acculturation stress and intergenerational dynamics
- Life transitions, meaning, and decisions about having children (including IVF considerations)
- Trauma, grief, chronic pain, and addiction recovery
Professional Experience
I started working in the mental health field in 2016 doing outreach work in Edmonton, Alberta, supporting folks affected by addiction, trauma, and marginalization. After moving to Vancouver in 2020, I continued outreach work in the Downtown Eastside. In addition to being a part of the Safe Space team, I also work as a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor in public health supporting people experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and chronic pain.
Book a Free Consultation with Daria
My training includes:
- Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Training (in progress)
- EMDR Basic Training
- ICEEFT EFT Externship
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT for Trauma – Level 1)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, advanced)
- Solution‑Focused Therapy
- Allura Sex Therapy Competency Training
Availability:
- Available in person or virtually.
- In person: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings.
- Virtual: Day time and evenings.
Fees:
- $160 for 50-minute individual therapy sessions.
- Sliding scale available upon request.
- Direct billing may be available for some insurance providers.
Modalities I use:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
- EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Polyvagal‑informed
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills
- Trauma‑informed, relational
FAQ
What happens in the first session?
We’ll talk about what brings you in, what you hope might change, and what’s felt hard. I’ll ask a few gentle questions and we’ll agree on next steps.
Do you offer virtual or in‑person sessions?
Yes, both. I offer in‑person in Vancouver and secure video or phone.
How soon might I notice a shift?
It varies. Some people feel a bit of relief from being understood early on; deeper changes often take more time. We’ll check in about what’s working.
Do you offer sliding scale?
Yes, depending on my caseload capacity. Please fill out the form on our Contact page to inquire or visit Rates & Policies for more information.
Do you offer direct billing?
Direct billing may be available for some insurance providers. Please fill out the form on our Contact page to inquire or visit Rates & Policies for more information.
Interested in working with us?
We would be happy to hear from you and book a free consultation for you. If you want to get in touch, fill out our contact form and let us know if there was a counsellor you’d prefer to work with. We will do our best to accommodate requests based on counsellor availability and specialty.
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