Curiosity, science, and a practical approach to counselling.
I'm Judith Klapak, BSc, MA, CCC, CT. I believe patterns are worth understanding before we try to change them.
A little about me
Before entering counselling, I spent 25 years working in science and utilities. My biochemistry background informs how I think about the relationships between experience, emotion, behaviour, and the nervous system.
I came to counselling through an ongoing interest in mental health, supporting others, and wanting to understand why people repeat responses that no longer serve them. Outside of work, I'm a mother of three and a dog owner.
How I work
Direct, interactive, practical, and relaxed. We may explore protective patterns, attachment, emotions, the nervous system, or practical coping skills. I work collaboratively and adapt the approach to your goals and circumstances.
Education & professional credentials
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Professional designations
Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), CCPA #11249236
Counselling Therapist (CT), ACTA #3006
Additional training
My training spans trauma, relationships, emotional patterns, and nervous-system-informed work. Select a category to explore.
Trauma & processing
- EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA-approved)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- ASSYST
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Brain Story Certification
Patterns, parts & meaning
- Coherence Therapy, Level 1
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) basics / parts-informed work
- Narrative Therapy tools
- Non-pathologizing approaches
- Shame Containment Theory
Relationships & attachment
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy Foundations
- Attachment-focused counselling
Nervous system & coping skills
- Polyvagal-informed counselling
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills
- Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Brief, collaborative & focused approaches
- Motivational Interviewing, foundational training
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Single-Session Therapy
- CTRI: Addiction & Mental Health
Grief, groups & workplace mental health
- Living Through Loss, Level 1
- Pain BC group facilitation
- Not Myself Today workplace mental health training
A selection of additional professional development. Training does not imply separate specialist certification in every approach. Confirm any exact training titles before publication.
Ready to connect?
Book a session online or email to request a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.