Yellow Door Counselling is owned and operated by Irena Razanas, a social worker, whose experience and qualifications enable her to address a wide range of personal concerns.
Conveniently located, Yellow Door Counselling offers weekend and evening hours.
“An optimistic psychotherapist with over twenty five years experience working with children, adolescents and adults , I believe in the human capacity to tap into a deep source of inner wisdom. Each individual can develop the self knowledge and self acceptance they need to confront their challenges and restore a compassionate perspective to their lives.”
Professional Designations
Registered Social Worker; Ontario Association of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Certified Play Therapist Supervisor; Canadian and American Associations of Play Therapy
Certified Theraplay Practitioner; Theraplay Canada
Education
Master of Social Work; Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Bachelor of Social Work; McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Professional Development
Completed Ester Perel’s Transformative Approach to Couple Therapy in Action as well as Dr. Alexandra Solomon’s Couple Therapy certification
Able to help those who are living with mental health issues such as; anxiety, depression, OCD and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, emotional eating, chronic dieting
Trained in Sandtray Worldplay therapy, a transformational journey where the client uses miniature objects to build a scene that gives expression to their internal and external worlds. Sandtray play increases the ability to express oneself without having to depend on words. This process can enhance self-awareness, communication and relationship with self and others.
Extensive training in various therapeutic approaches for adults, parents and children including Internal Family Systems, Theraplay and parent counselling
Trained in primary interventions and supportive therapy for those impacted by: serious illness, grief and loss, suicide, trauma, compassion fatigue, violence, separation and divorce