As a counsellor, I support individuals in learning about themselves, and discovering more fulfilling ways to navigate all of life’s challenges. I feel that you are the expert on your own life. I would be honoured to walk with you on your journey, as you build self-awareness through practice, reflection and inquiry, as I believe self-knowledge to be the cornerstone of all change.
I aim to offer a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, while bringing warmth, curiosity, compassion, integrity, and respect, to the the clinical counselling relationship and journey. I emphasize the importance of building rapport and a strong therapeutic relationship rooted in my own lived experiences. My goal as a counsellor is to offer a client centered, trauma informed approach, and believe in empowering clients to achieve their personal goals for change, healing, and growth. Having experienced my own life challenges, I have received care from diverse health care providers, and I aim to bring this awareness and humility into my clinical work with others.
I specialize in substance use, trauma, chronic health issues, mental health conditions, relationship challenges, anxiety/stress, and addictions therapy for individuals and groups. With over ten years of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is relational caring, holistic. humble, and always evolving. I incorporate a variety of approaches into my work, including current neurobiology research, Humanist approaches, CBT, psychodynamic and attachment theories, somatic work, and mindfulness practices. I take into consideration all the different current and historical life factors that come together in a unique way to shape your experiences and identity. I feel that the relationship between the individual and their social/cultural environment strongly determines an individual’s experience and life situation. Finally, I firmly believe that each individual has equal and intrinsic value, independent of their life circumstances.
If you have any further questions regarding my practice approach, certifications or training and experience, please reach out by email or phone.
Henrik has a Master’s of Clinical Social Work degree (MSW) from the University of BC. Henrik is registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
