Karolina Taracha; Trauma and Relationship Therapist
My name is Karolina Taracha and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. I work both with individuals and couples who want to enjoy a more purposeful and fulfilling life through the improvement of their relationships, be it with their partner, family, friends or coworkers.
Relationships contribute immensely to our mental health. We are wired for connection. Yet, as anyone knows, they can be extremely stressful and put us out of balance, especially when strong emotions overcome us. It is not uncommon to feel sad, disappointed, frustrated or misunderstood when someone we care about just doesn’t seem to get us.
If you are currently struggling in your relationship, you keep having the same arguments and it feels like you are stuck in a cycle getting nowhere, conversing about it with a trained professional might just be the next step for you.
If you are desiring a change but cannot seem to make it happen, I can help you understand yourself more, find your voice and communicate more freely and effectively so that you can solve disagreements in healthy ways and make your relationships stronger and more fulfilling.
In my work I combine Emotional-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Somatic (body-focused) modalities. I use a client-centred, trauma-informed perspective. I am inspired by positive psychology and truly believe that although we cannot control our past, we decide how we show up on our journey today.
In my private life I am an avid hiker, a traveler and a nature enthusiast. I love discovering new places and experiencing different cultures. Prior to Canada I lived in Poland, England, Italy and Australia. Before becoming a counsellor I worked professionally in the HR field, always supporting individuals. I am an observant listener, an empathetic communicator and a seer of opportunities. Happiness for me is about making conscious choices resulting from self-discovery and inner healing.
My credentials:
RPC (Registered Professional Counsellor) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA), Registration ID: 4168
MA, Human Resource Management, London Metropolitan University