My name is Morgan Chojnacki and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC, #20542) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and completed undergraduate and graduate degrees studying other cultures, literature, and languages.

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Morgan Chojnacki

My personal and professional experiences in social enterprises and community organizations have shaped my understanding of the challenges faced diverse populations and enriched my therapeutic approach. I have worked with individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people impacted war-based trauma, including second-generation survivors, and caregivers of individuals affected Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. These experiences have deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to each client’s unique needs.

In my practice, I support clients navigating anxiety, relational injuries, life transitions, grief, and loss. I also work with individuals recovering from narcissistic relationships, those exploring alternative relationship structures, people grappling with identity challenges, and individuals experiencing burnout. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and foster meaningful growth.

Formal Education

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
  • Master of Arts in Soviet East European Studies, Carleton University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies, Concordia University
  • Diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC), Sciences Santés, Vanier College

Selected Professional Training

  • EMDR Basic Training with Esta Porter, Vancouver, BC
  • Holistic Healing Trauma Training – Completed Level 1 Training with Integrative Somatic Studies Institute Inc.
  • Motivational Interviewing, Levels I and II with Mary Marlow, Justice Institute of BC
  • Grief Counselling and Treatment Certification Training: Assessments and Interventions to Support Healthy Grieving and Adaptation to Death and Loss with Tiffani Dilworth
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy with Elmira Strange
  • End-of-Life Doula Training, Douglas College with Tracy Chalmers
  • Trauma Training: The Body Keeps the Score – Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk
  • A Plunge into the Myth of Normal with Gabor Maté and Roshi Joan Halifax, Upaya Zen Center
  • Compassion Fatigue with Gabor Maté, Mission Empowerment
  • Distress Services Volunteer Training, Crisis Centre of BC
  • Truth Reconciliation Training with Kim van der Woerd, Reciprocal Consulting
  • Queering Mental Health, Our Landing Place, including Fractured Rainbows: White Erasure of Marginalization During Pride; Culturally, Linguistically, and Scientifically Informed Psychotherapy with LGBTQIA2S+ Clients
  • Understanding Black History in Vancouver with Dr. June Francis, YWCA

My Approach

I provide a warm, gentle, affirming, and compassionate space that honours your uniqueness while recognizing the role of systemic factors in your lived experience. My practice integrates somatic practices and self-compassion as a foundation, and EMDR when it is a good fit with individual clients. I approach counselling from a collaborative, trauma-informed, holistic, anti-oppressive and sex-positive lens.

My commitment is to work alongside you at your pace while exploring issues that matter to you. Together, we can co-create a path that supports your wellbeing. We can tap into your inner strengths and resources and support you to move toward greater awareness, autonomy, and empowerment.

About Me

For more than 10 years, I have worked with vulnerable populations and bring to counselling experience working with refugee and immigrant communities, older adults, and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Feel free to contact me to set up a phone consultation or if you have any questions.

I’m a second-generation Canadian with Jewish and Slavic roots and grew up in Quebec. I am honoured to be working directly with diverse populations on their unique healing journeys. My main language of practice is English. I am also fluent in French and am currently working on my Russian language skills.