About
Marina Dyck
MCC, RPC, MPCC
As a lifelong learner, and with over 10 years of experience in the field of counselling, Marina is a registered MPCC member with Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) and specifically works with individuals and families experiencing the impact of trauma, PTSD, loss, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Her treatment approach is unique and life changing. She combines the latest research in neuroscience powered by CBT and the "whole person" approach.
Holding a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Education, she has specialized training in TEAM-CBT - a cognitive behavioral therapy approach developed by Dr. David Burns, a pioneer in development of cognitive therapy, renown psychiatrist from Stanford University School of Medicine and a best selling author of Feeling Good.
By integrating evidence-based practices with Mindfulness, Solution-Focused and Person-Centered Therapy, Marina creates a supportive environment for clients to unlock inner resilience and to unleash the greatest potential.
Marina also has a history of teaching in public school, managing large voluntary program for a charitable organization abroad, volunteering over 200 counselling hours at the Swift Current Community Youth Initiative (The Center), presenting workshops for the Feeling Good Institute community and Swift Current community including Great Plains College, Victim Services, Chamber of Commerce, SaskAbility.
Apart from work, Marina loves gardening, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She has been married for over 20 years and has three teenagers.
Marina is the owner of Empowered Counselling.
"I am passionate about what I do and excited to see your life transformed! "
VALUES AND BELIEFS
WE BASE OUR THERAPY ON THE CORE PRINCIPLES
We believe everyone deserves to live an extraordinary life
With the right guidance, mindset and skillset people's lives can always be improved.
Yes, that means yours too!
We believe a strategic action holds the secret to the transformation and results
The world of Google is constantly sending us a message that knowledge is power. That is only partially true. The knowledge turned into action is the real power.
We believe that mental wellness, successful relationship and great business do not just happen, they are created and sustained by the sequence of small decisions and actions that we take moment by moment.
We believe every challenge is the opportunity
Most natural adaptive reaction is to resist change and avoid challenges. However, these are the very facts of life we cannot escape.
From personal experience, we can truly say that if we encounter change or challenges with an open heart and curiosity rather than resentment, guilt, and shame, we open ourselves for the world of creativity and most advanced opportunity.
WELCOME TO THE OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC)
Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC)
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, #3789
Registered Counselling Therapist (CT)
The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta, #2727
Master of Christian Counselling with Distinction (MCC)
Victory Bible Colleges International (CALGARY, ALBERTA, CA)
Bachelor of Practical Psychology (BA)
Pedagogical University of Belarus
Certified Life Coach
Robbins Madanes Training Center (USA)
Certified Advanced TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer, Level 4
Feeling Good Institute, CA, USA