About Hope in Connection Counselling
Hi, I'm Elaine Zbitniff (she/her) BN, MA, RCC, CCC
When we get a chance to meet and speak with one another my hope is you feel truly heard, cared for, and safe in our time together. I am passionate about working with you at your own pace. I believe you are the expert of your own life. I strive to work collaboratively with you, to assist you in achieving the lasting change(s) you are seeking for yourself.
I work with individuals (age 18+) and couples. I have an undergraduate degree in nursing and have experience in working with patients on a burns unit and as a hospice nurse. My previous career experience as a nurse has led me to be holistic in my approach to counselling. My mission is to shine the light for each of my clients to recognize their strengths and to connect to their purpose. I have come to recognize the healing impact on an individual's mental and physical health of being in connection, emotionally cared for, being heard, and feeling safe. I have a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Trinity Western University. I am a life long learner, I continually engage in professional development through ongoing education.
On a personal level: when I am not in session I love to get out into nature with family and friends. I enjoy travelling and learning about other cultures. To relax I enjoy a mug of spring jasmine green tea, a good psychological read and a snuggle with my cat!