Ottawa Counselling, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Psychology-Karinna Najera | Focus on Change Counselling and Hypnotherapy

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My name is Karinna Nájera, Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor. My approach to work is strength based, holistic and evidence based. I specialize in working with mood disorders (anxiety and depression), trauma, life transitions, relational and family of origin issues, personal growth and stress management.

My practice is an integration of different therapeutic and transformational modalities that focus on helping YOU move forward, let go of unwanted behaviours and finding more peace of mind and joy.

We all have the ability to facilitate our own solutions and positive change. Our minds and hearts have unlimited POWER and therapeutic work is a way to learn tools to help us tap into our power and strength.

My Qualifications

I have been working in the fields of mental health, Counselling and family welfare since 1996. I have practiced Clinical Hypnotherapy since 2008. I am Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), as well as a member of the National Board for Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapists. My services are covered under most health insurance plans.

Some of my formal training includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women Studies from Ottawa University, a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the National Board of Professional and Ethical Standards.

With advanced formal training /certification in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Attachment and Family Systems, Trauma and Resiliency Approaches, Crisis and Suicide Assessment Intervention, Hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP), Medical and Dental Hypnosis, as well as Age Regression and Transpersonal Hypnosis, I can help you address a variety of clinical issues and symptoms.

My passion for Psychology and human behaviour started in High School when I read the work of Victor Frankl and Leo Buscaglia. For me, it was only natural that an interest in the transpersonal and spiritual areas of Psychology would follow soon after. After all many Psychotherapists of the past understood that we are not only our physical bodies. We are not only the thoughts in our heads. We are a magnificent combination of mind, body and spirit.

To me, learning about the new advances in neuroscience is as fascinating, as it is learning to foster resilience and joy. Helping clients lead happier, healthier lives, is a true privilege. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Email or call 613 800 8558

Depression

Thank you for your enthusiastic and positive encouragement. As you know depression had been taking a hold of my life for so. All the techniques you thought me, together with the Hypnotherapy work we've done have truly created a noticeable difference in my everyday life. I've had so much encouraging progress with all the symptoms of depression. I'm now socializing more than I ever thought possible. I'm now enjoying life again. Karinna you've been a ray of sunshine in cloudy time! M.L.

Depression

Anxiety after trauma

I would like to attest to Karinna's fine counselling work. She has helped me to develop a more confident attitude toward myself and assisted me to reduce the anxiety I was experiencing in my professional life. The coaching pared with hypnosis therapy I received from Karinna, allowed me to regain much needed confidence. I will forever benefit from the guidance she has given me, now and in the future. E.S.

Anxiety-E.S.

Anxiety in Cars

For years I felt debilitating anxiety when getting into a car and someone else was driving. In fact, it was simply unthinkable for me. Since we finished the hypnotherapy sessions I've been able to comfortably enjoy the car ride when my wife drives. My anxiety levels have also gone down quite a bit in other aspects. I feel like I can breath now, especially when going places. Sincerely Thank You for all your help and techniques. I would recommend you to anyone! W. A.

Anxiety in Cars