Jennifer

Mrs Jennifer Schwientek

Registered Professional Counselor

“You’re drained. Giving so much you forgot what you need. Trust? A damn joke after what you’ve been through. Intimacy? Sounds like a trap you don’t want to fall into again. Codependency’s got you chained—always fixing others, never feeling fixed yourself. Let’s start your comeback.”

About Me

If you're tired of always putting others first, I understand. We can work together to unburden the weight of codependency and rediscover your own voice. My approach creates a space where your needs finally take centre stage. You’ll learn to build trust in yourself and navigate intimacy without fear. It’s time to focus on your comeback, finding practical steps to reclaim your energy and lasting peace.

Approach

When you show up exhausted, I help you slow the pace so your body and decisions can catch up. Sessions in North Vancouver or online, in English, French or German, blend steady, short check‑ins with deeper processing when needed. We map patterns from old coping—codependency, shame, trauma, disordered eating, addiction or chronic illness—and practice small experiments to shift boundaries, self‑trust and safety between sessions. People wanting practical, no‑fluff change with gentle accountability tend to find this way of working useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Professional Counselor

    A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)

RPC

Qualifications

Rrhodes College

Service Areas

Integrative Therapy

In-person & Online

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

North Vancouver, Canada