Paula Jurczak

Counseling Services

Promoting emotional healing, social development and the formation of healthy relationships.

Virtual Counseling Services Available.

Telephone and Video. Please contact Counselor to discuss options.

Paula Jurczak is a Registered Clinical Counselor, Registered Social Worker, DIR Clinician and Expert Training Leader and Self-Regulation Consultant in BC. Paula has over 20 years of experience providing counseling and social work services to individuals, children, adolescents and families. She specializes in assessment and support of infants, children and adolescents experiencing complex challenges. She maintains a private practice using DIR and Self-Regulation models to support individuals experiencing attachment and regulatory challenges, complex mental health issues, learning difficulties, giftedness, social and sensory challenges, specialized medical conditions and neurodivergent challenges.

Paula uses a strength-based, family-centred multidisciplinary approach in her practice, and her work is informed by current research and evidence-based strategies. Paula works with her clients to find effective therapeutic methods that best suit the needs of the person and emphasizes respect and compassion for her clients. She creates a safe and caring environment that supports and promotes understanding, acceptance and the healthy development of children and families.

Additionally, Paula provides clinical supervision to organizations and counselors seeking to enrich their own practices. As the Dean of eLearning for The Mehrit Centre, she works collaboratively to support self-regulation in schools, organizations, health and social service agencies across Canada. Paula also presents internationally and provides psychoeducational workshops, reflective parent coaching, online support services and support groups and consultation to hospitals, mental health clinics, preschools, and schools.