Client-Centered, IFS-Informed Clinical Counselling White Rock, British Columbia
Hello and welcome! My name is Daniel Baljak. I am a registered clinical counsellor (#20620) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I offer individual and family (2-3 people) counselling services to prospective clients of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. My counselling philosophy is that every person has the internal resources to manage overwhelm, identify achievable goals, create forward momentum, and work towards more joyous and meaningful lives. I believe that this can be achieved through client-centered guidance, where we work together to create a safe space for internal mapping, self-awareness, and healthy processing of emotions and experiences.
I am an Internal Family Systems informed therapist and use “parts work” as a way to help clients structure and make sense of their internal landscape. Parts work encourages us to accept and integrate all thoughts, emotions, feelings, images, body sensations, and dreams through curious, compassionate reflection. When we learn how to explore and understand the sometimes conflicting motivations that our internal parts have, it can lead to increased calmness, clarity, and sense of purpose.
As a current elementary school counsellor and past special education teacher, I have extensive experience working with children and youth experiencing neurodiversity, behavioural challenges, trauma backgrounds, suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, and various mental health diagnoses. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and young adults who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I understand that these conditions can have significant impacts on communication, emotional regulation, social skills, behaviour, learning, and self-esteem, which can lead to acute mental health challenges.
I am also passionate about mental health work for men’s issues, helping men with communication, relationships, parenting, divorce, stress management, and self-exploration.
Counselling Services
Counselling services and modalities are tailored to fit the needs of my clients. I offer a free 15 minute consult by phone or video call to assess counselling goals and compatibility. Please reach out if you have any specific questions you’d like to ask about these services.
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Individual counselling sessions in person are offered at White Rock Counselling Cooperative; 1548 Johnston Road.
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Walk and Talk Counselling is gaining traction in North America as a way to enhance the therapeutic experience by tapping into the healing power of natural settings. This can also make counselling more accessible to those who are uncomfortable with face to face conservations, small rooms, and direct eye contact. Sessions take place at discreet formal trail locations of your choosing in the South Surrey/White Rock area such as Mud Bay, Nicomekl River, and the Serpentine Fen. Your dog is welcome to join as well!
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Individual counselling with Neuroptimal (TM) neurofeedback training is offered at DRW Neuroperformance in Surrey; 14225 57 Ave #104, Surrey, BC
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Individual counselling online is a 60 minute session conducted over zoom.
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I offer family counselling upon request to support communication skills and behavioural consulting. Please reach out for more details. Services are offered in person at White Rock Counselling Cooperative; 1548 Johnston Road.