Kurina Plaha

MPCC-Provisional Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling - Provisional (CPCA)
RPC (CPCA)

Areas of Focus:

Child play-therapy
Youth expressive play-therapy
Youth Life Transitions
Emotional Regulation

I am a Registered Professional Counsellor, Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (Provisional) and bring over eight years experience working as a Community Support Worker, Child & Youth Counsellor in the school district, as well as in private practice.

I work with children and their families to best support positive growth.

When working with children and youth clients, I incorporate diverse therapeutic modalities to fit the needs of each client. In sessions, I often draw from Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. I am passionate about working with a diverse range of client’s to help them navigate life’s challenges and achieve their full potential.

Beginning therapy requires courage and marks a pivotal moment in a client’s life. The journey of healing from life’s difficulties, separations and trauma, as well as nurturing your mental well-being is continuous; I am here to support you along the way.

Specialized Professional Training

Counselling Therapy Dip. (with Distinctions), Stenberg College

Therapeutic Play certification, Institute of Child Psychology

Pre-teens and Teens in Play Therapy cert, Institute of Child Psychology

Working with Adopted Children in Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy Institute

Strategies to Improve Behaviour, Build Character & Boost Confidence, the Wellness Institute

Supporting Adults who Parent Children who Have Big Emotions, MFFS attendee

Core Skills & Interventions for Child & Youth Therapy, Bright Minds Counselling

Training in Person-Centred Thinking

MANDT trained (a healthy-relationship based, learning & development platform designed to promote prevention, de-escalation and intervention approaches

NVC (Non-Violent Communication) training

DSM-V Industry cert.