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
Trained in primary interventions and supportive therapy for those impacted by: serious illness, grief and loss, suicide, trauma, compassion fatigue, violence, separation and divorce, addictive processes
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