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ABOUT ME

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Karolina

Taracha

My journey has taken me across continents—from growing up in Poland, to building a life in the UK and Australia, and eventually making a career change in Canada to become a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling. Before moving to Canada, I worked professionally in Human Resources in the UK and in the hospitality industry in Australia, where supporting people and building meaningful relationships were central to my work.

Having lived and built a life in several countries, I understand first-hand the opportunities and challenges that come with starting over. Navigating different cultures, careers, and communities has given me a deep appreciation for the resilience, adaptability, and courage the immigrant journey often requires. It has also shown me how important trust, empathy, and genuine human connection are in helping people feel seen, understood, and supported.

Authenticity has been at the heart of my own healing journey. Like many of my clients, I learned to protect myself by hiding parts of who I was, making it difficult to trust others and leaving me feeling disconnected. Through my own therapeutic work, I gradually healed past wounds, developed greater self-compassion, and rediscovered a more authentic way of living. This journey continues to shape not only who I am as a person but also how I show up as a therapist.

Alongside my personal experiences, my professional training as both a coach and counsellor enables me to support people who feel stuck in painful patterns—repeating the same cycles, struggling in relationships, feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or uncertain about why life feels so difficult. I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental space where clients can deepen their self-understanding, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting change.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client's unique needs. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic (body-based) approaches, and coaching principles. My work is grounded in a client-centred, trauma-informed framework and informed by the principles of positive psychology.

Outside the therapy room, I am an avid hiker, traveller, and nature enthusiast. I love climbing mountains, swimming in the ocean, and spending time outdoors. Some of my happiest moments are the simplest ones—walking in nature, relaxing on the beach, baking pies, and sharing meaningful moments with family and friends.

  • Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (# 4168)

  • Professional Diploma in Counselling, Rhodes Wellness College, Vancouver, Canada

  • Life Skills Coach Certificate, Rhodes Wellness College, Vancouver, Canada

  • MA, Human Resource Management, London Metropolitan University, UK

  • BA, English Literature and Language Studies, Wroclaw University, Poland

CONTACT

Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

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