Elaine

Elaine Zbitniff, MA

Registered Clinical Counselor

Verified

“Whether this is your first time with counselling or have a great deal of counselling experience, I would be honoured to speak with you today! I am an experienced trauma therapist who is passionate about the work I do. I look forward to your email so we can setup a 15-minute free phone consultation.”

About Me

My counselling approach is relational, and reflective. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental , and validating space for clients to focus on personal growth. As a former RN I work with clients who are dealing with health issues, relationship stressors, and who have experienced traumatic events in their life. I work with adults both individually or as a couple.

Approach

My past experience as a nurse on a burns and plastics unit and in a hospice, I value a holistic approach: the interconnectedness of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual to our health and well-being. As your life experience is uniquely yours, I aim to provide you with tailored therapy just to your needs and growth.
Contact Elaine

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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Clinical Counselor

    A counselor registered to provide clinical counselling services in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Trinity Western University

Year: 2018

Memberships

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Full Member

Membership: 16558

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Full Member

Membership: 1004433

Service Areas

In-person

South Surrey

Surrey, British Columbia V3Z 0Z5

Canada

South Surrey, Surrey, Canada