Therapy for Individuals and Couples in BC and the Yukon
Compassionate and Expert Care
with
Dr. Rosemary Rukavina
Licensed Psychologist and EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Life doesn’t look or feel the way you expected it to.
YOU’RE HERE BECAUSE
Maybe it’s the pressure to look successful—from work, relationships, yourself—that makes you keep up appearances. But trying to avoid judgment or not wanting to burden others leaves you feeling disconnected and empty. Career goals or validation from others feels good for a little while, but that deeper sense of “something’s missing” often stays.
The things that once helped you feel better? They don’t seem to work the same anymore.
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. . . no longer have the same effect. The current ways that you cope may offer temporary relief, but usually lead to more problems in the long run.
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. . . to distract yourself from feeling lonely, anxious, or disappointed. Over time, these tendencies may have become all too common and perhaps have brought on some unintended consequences.
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. . .offer some relief, but they only go so far. As soon as you stop, your challenges often resurface. You may have even tried therapy, with different therapists, yet the changes feel temporary or superficial. Despite all your efforts to understand and care for yourself, the lasting shift you’re looking for still seems out of reach.
I’M DR. RUKAVINA.
I take a no-nonsense approach to therapy, to help you live a life that looks and feels good.
I’m not your typical psychologist—I value humour, authenticity, and emotional depth. I’m not here to just listen and offer generic advice.
Many of my clients come to me already aware of what they struggle with. Some of them have tried lots of things, but nothing has led to lasting change.
With nearly 15 years of experience and a deep understanding of how our past relationships and experiences shape us, I see beyond surface-level issues and connect with the deeper patterns that are affecting your life.
After several years of serving clients at Brentwood Counselling Centre, and many more in the public sector, I’m pleased to continue supporting clients exclusively from my new Burnaby office.
Life is stressful enough. Let me make this part as easy as possible.
The first step is booking an initial session to explore your goals, determine what approach is a good fit, and discuss what to expect from me and our sessions.
ConnectPlanWhen you're ready, we'll schedule your weekly or intensive sessions to secure your place in my schedule. For intensives, a deposit is required within 48 hours to reserve your appointments.
HealWhere we do the work! I’ll guide you through your therapy experience and help you heal. You’ll begin to lead a more fulfilling life, with deeper relationships, and a clearer understanding of yourself.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Details about availability, booking, and fit are outlined on my contact page.