Irene Yakovleva, RCC
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Provider information
Description
Irene is a compassionate and thoughtful counsellor who offers a calm, grounding presence to the people she works with. She supports adults, older adults, and youth (14+) who are navigating life’s challenges—including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and emotional burnout. Irene is especially passionate about working with individuals who are exploring the impact of their early relationships—particularly with mothers who were abusive, demanding, or emotionally manipulative. With empathy and curiosity, she helps clients untangle these complex dynamics.
Conditions
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Parenting
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Trauma
Services
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Education
- Master of Counselling – City University
- BA in English, Psychology & Counselling – Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Pedagogical College – Teacher Training
- MIU – Linguistics
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Individuals
- Working with Shame, Self-Loathing & Trauma (sensorimotor lens)
Professional associations
- Master of Counselling – City University
- BA in English, Psychology & Counselling – Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Facility: Safe Haven Counselling
Summary
Heart-Centred Therapy for Adults, Teens, and Couples. A safe, supportive space for real change. You’ve tried the books, podcasts, and advice. Now it’s time to heal at the root. At Safe Haven, we help you move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles—so you can feel grounded, whole, and connected. We help you: ✔ Break patterns ✔ Heal attachment wounds ✔ Build healthier relationships ✔ Find lasting emotional relief You’re not alone in this. Let’s begin.
Business hours
Sunday
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Marital counselling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mentalization-based therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Relational therapy
- Relationship counselling
- The Gottman method
- Trauma informed care
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible