About Me
Anna Borkowski, MA, RCC
Hi, I am a passionate mental health counsellor in British Columbia! I love working with youth, young adults and adults of all ages. I also work as a school counsellor for kids in elementary schools - and I love what I do.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work including internal family systems (IFS), play therapy, depth-oriented psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and various neurological/body-based therapies such as: EMDR and OEI. I tailor my approach based on the specific goals and strengths of the client, so that each person experiences therapy that is a good fit for them. All the therapy I do is evidence-based and focuses on de-pathologizing the person while also empowering them.
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I have lived experience with anxiety and panic attacks, so I know what it is like to feel helpless and desperate for healing. I became a therapist because I found healing in psychotherapy and I wanted to be the source of hope for those who are experiencing inner turmoil.​
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In my free time I enjoy going on long walks with my dog, finding new Netflix shows to binge with my husband, and reading about holistic healing.
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Education
Certifications
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Trauma-informed Practice Training Level 1 TIPT (June, 2023)
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Trauma-informed Practice Training Level 2 TIPT (June, 2023)
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Observed Experimental Integration (OEI) Level 1, SightPsych (May, 2023)
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Observed Experimental Integration (OEI) Level 2, SightPsych (December, 2023)
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Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1 Basic Training (September, 2024)​
Workshops Attended
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​Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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AEDP Introduction to Basic Skills​
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Counselling Psychology Research Conference - Presented by CCPA and BCACC (October 2024)
2024
Trinity Western University
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
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2022
Simon Fraser University
​Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Counselling & Human Development
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