KARYNA CAPOTE, MCP, RCC
About my work:
Some people are not looking for therapy that stays only at the level of talking and insight. They are looking for a space where they can be understood deeply, make sense of what is happening, and begin creating real change in the parts of life that feel stuck, painful, or shaped by trauma.
I offer emotionally attuned, practical, trauma-informed therapy for people who are ready for that kind of work — therapy that is emotionally deep, grounded in real life, and focused on helping insight become something that can actually be lived. My style is engaged, thoughtful, and direct, and I want clients to leave sessions with something real: a clearer understanding, a meaningful shift, and a next step they can begin to carry into daily life.
My work is informed not only by counselling, but also by nursing, neurobiology, writing, and experience across different professional contexts. I am comfortable working alongside medical, educational, and legal processes, including family-law situations, and I bring a broader perspective shaped by living in three cultures, speaking three languages, and working with seniors, adults, and families across different stages of life.
Common reasons people contact me:
When acute trauma is affecting their daily functioning.
When older trauma still seems to shape their present life.
When relationship difficulties keep repeating despite insight and effort.
When previous therapy did not quite reach the heart of the problem.
When they know something in life needs to change and want thoughtful direction on how to begin.
When they value a therapist who can offer a broader, multi-professional perspective.
KARYNA CAPOTE, MCP, RCC
I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University and I am registered with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors since 2013
Since 2008, I have been working in different capacities in the healthcare and social services:
- 2008-2013 I worked as a nurse at Fraserview Care Lodge in Richmond, BC
- 2012 - I started my private practice as a counsellor
- 2013-2018 I worked as a Child and Family Therapist at The Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization in Vancouver
- 2018-2022 - I worked as a crisis debriefer and consultant with Vancouver Coastal Health as well as my private practice
- 2023 - I became a member of the Child Interviewer Roster with the BC Hear The Child Society. I interview children and prepare Hear The Child reports under the section 202 of the BC Family Law Act
- 2024 - Court appearances became part of my practice
- 2026 - I became certified in Lifespan Integration Therapy
