Anastasia Vuckovic

It can be intimidating not knowing where to start, I'm so glad you found your way here. Your best self is just waiting to shine through.

Greetings! I’m Anastasia, one of the associate therapists here at Counselling & Co. My goal is to create a safe and client-centered space, while being attentive to your therapeutic needs and goals. As an attachment-based psychotherapist, my work is rooted in the belief that every single person deserves to be seen, heard and validated – no one gets left behind.

I identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). What this means is that I have found myself overthinking situations and feeling deeply. I do understand how one can be easily overwhelmed by an environment or want to arrange one's life to avoid upsetting other people. I want you to know that my experiences and learnings have afforded me a deep understanding and empathy for those who feel similarly and identify as HS.

Life and relationships can be a struggle, I get that. Whether it be finding ways to manage a breakup or prevent a breakup, struggling with school related anxiety, or facing some really big life decision, let’s work together to find your answers. I have faced situations where I felt stuck and didn't know what to do. Nevertheless, I have found new ways to balance my emotions when given a safe place in which to share my stories, and I have brought to life a new perspective on myself and others. Feeling stuck CAN be okay from time to time, and you can also feel better!

Why Work With Me

When we work together, you can expect us to explore your emotional world, sensitivity, body and what you require to stay grounded. Emotionally Focused Therapy is such a gift in that it can help organize and process everything you feel. What comes?

• More control over how you experience and express your emotional experiences

• Deepen emotional awareness

• Create boundaries and stop people pleasing

• Lean into unpleasant experiences with more ease

• Time to reflect on yourself and the relationships in your life

• Experience vulnerability in safety

• Feel deeply seen and heard

• Find freedom and relief from anxiety

• Develop self-compassion

• Honour your hopes, wishes, and dreams

Professional Background

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Guelph and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Things I bet you didn't know about me:

• I am certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language.

• I work part-time for a company that provides independent medical evaluations for individuals who have been in Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA's). Through this, I understand how challenging the recovery process can be.

• I am currently in Montenegro living with my 84-year-old grandmother and embedding myself in my Balkan heritage. (we can delete this since I will be moving around from September…)

• I am trained in the Attachment Injury Resolution Model (AIRM) which can help couples integrate and process emotions associated with the injury while working towards restoring connection with your loved one.

• I am also trained in Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2 which can help with processing unresolved concerns, forgive and release pain, transform unwanted habits, and regulating your nervous system.