Kelowna
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Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
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Birgit Laskowski

Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1789 Harvey Ave., Suite 201, Kelowna, BC V1Y
(587) 840-8308
Let's Connect (587) 840-8308
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Being authentic means that you can live according to what you care about and do what you are good at. It involves knowing yourself, recognizing pressures to be a certain way (from inside and outside), and acting in a way that is consistent with your values. When you can't be authentic it can lead to feeling anxious, depressed, angry, or avoidant. This can result from messaging and roles put on you growing up, from a traumatic experience, being in relationships where you feel pulled to be a certain way, not being validated, or not having had the opportunity to figure out who you are.
I can help you get to the root of what is causing you distress, and work through that to move forward, feeling more calm, confident and self-assured. This can involve talking things through, doing EMDR to change self-limiting beliefs, or learning new skills and strategies. I give you options, and you can decide how we work together.
I offer a free 15 minute consultation, or you can book a full session right away. Sessions can take place in-person or virtually (video/phone). Book online or by email/phone call. I look forward to hearing from you!
Call or Birgit Laskowski now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 840-8308

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Koa Counselling

1789 Harvey Ave.

Suite 201

Kelowna, BC V1Y map

 (587) 840-8308

Highway 16

Smithers, BC V0J map
In-person, or from the comfort of your home by video/phone. Convenience of weekdays/evenings/Saturdays. Etransfer or credit card.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Stress and Being authentic self 
$145 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (587) 840-8308
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Koa Counselling

1789 Harvey Ave.

Suite 201

Kelowna, BC V1Y map

 (587) 840-8308

Highway 16

Smithers, BC V0J map
In-person, or from the comfort of your home by video/phone. Convenience of weekdays/evenings/Saturdays. Etransfer or credit card.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Stress and Being authentic self 
$145 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $145
  • Couple Sessions $180

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AGA Financial Group
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Arcora
  • Arete
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Chambers Plan
  • Cowan
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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I do direct billing with Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield, FNHA, Group Health, ICBC, Arcora, Compsych, Medavie and others. If a benefit plan doesn't allow for direct billing, I provide a receipt for reimbursement.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308
"
I do direct billing with Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield, FNHA, Group Health, ICBC, Arcora, Compsych, Medavie and others. If a benefit plan doesn't allow for direct billing, I provide a receipt for reimbursement.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11244983 Birgit Laskowski

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Masters Degree in Counselling, UNBC, BA, MEd Counselling

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: CCPA (CCC) 11244983
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I have over 10 years of working with individuals and couples, as well as conducting workshops. I have a degree in psychology and a masters in counselling, and am registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308
"
I have over 10 years of working with individuals and couples, as well as conducting workshops. I have a degree in psychology and a masters in counselling, and am registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Being authentic self

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who are experiencing negative effects from events or relationships (past or present). At the initial session we look at what the issues are and I provide options for addressing them. Most of my clients feel a sense of hope right from the start, and then empowered to move forward with a new perspective and strategies thereafter.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308
"
I work with clients who are experiencing negative effects from events or relationships (past or present). At the initial session we look at what the issues are and I provide options for addressing them. Most of my clients feel a sense of hope right from the start, and then empowered to move forward with a new perspective and strategies thereafter.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Buteyko Breathing Method
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dreamwork
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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One type of treatment I use is EMDR, a time efficient method to explore the roots of self-limiting beliefs (such as "I'm not good enough") and shift the underlying feeling you have of yourself. Even though you "know" something to be true (or not), internalized messaging can persist with a negative self-concept, and EMDR goes past the thinking brain to the memories and emotions part.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308
"
One type of treatment I use is EMDR, a time efficient method to explore the roots of self-limiting beliefs (such as "I'm not good enough") and shift the underlying feeling you have of yourself. Even though you "know" something to be true (or not), internalized messaging can persist with a negative self-concept, and EMDR goes past the thinking brain to the memories and emotions part.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 840-8308

Groups

Group Hypnosis Sessions

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Hosted by
Birgit Laskowski

Hypnosis session for relieving stress and anxiety, moving forward with calm and confidence.

Expertise

Anxiety

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$80

Location

Kelowna, BC V1Y

Email Birgit Laskowski about this group or call - (587) 840-8308

Location

Primary Location

Koa Counselling

1789 Harvey Ave.

Suite 201

Kelowna, BC V1Y

(587) 840-8308

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Highway 16

Smithers, BC V0J

(587) 840-8308

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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In-person, or from the comfort of your home by video/phone. Convenience of weekdays/evenings/Saturdays. Etransfer or credit card.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 840-8308
"
In-person, or from the comfort of your home by video/phone. Convenience of weekdays/evenings/Saturdays. Etransfer or credit card.
Photo of Birgit Laskowski, Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Birgit Laskowski
Counsellor, BA, MEd, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 840-8308