My path to becoming a counsellor has been shaped by my own life experiences. I grew up in a family where substance use and verbal abuse were present, and as I moved between cities and eventually across countries, I searched for a sense of belonging and purpose. I explored different careers, but nothing felt right. For years I lived disconnected from my body, until becoming a yoga teacher helped me rediscover awareness and grounding. Later, grief, anxiety, and panic attacks made it impossible to continue in my corporate work, and through these struggles I came to understand the importance of healing, resilience, and compassion.

These challenges, along with the experience of blending cultures in my own marriage, have given me a deep appreciation for the complexity of human relationships and the unique struggles faced by immigrants and multicultural families.

Today, as a client-centered, trauma-informed counsellor, I bring together evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness, visualization, and relaxation techniques. My approach blends intuition and deep compassion—shaped by my spiritual journey—with the grounded, practical thinking I honed in the corporate world. This combination allows me to connect with clients on both an emotional and practical level, offering support as they navigate challenges and create lasting change.

I believe counselling is not only for times of crisis but also a powerful resource for self-discovery and growth. I am especially passionate about supporting women as they navigate challenges such as self-esteem, body image, grief, anxiety, relationship dynamics, career transitions, and the pressures of balancing multiple roles.

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety and depression
• Burn out
• Self-esteem, self-worth, spiritual growth, personal development
• Life transitions (immigration, career change)
• Relationship issues (Finding a partner, mixed marriage)
• Grief and loss
• Trauma informed
• Chronic pain
• Mind-body awareness, emotional awareness
• Prenatal, birth and postpartum

Education

• First Aid – Vancouver, 2025
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training – IDS North Vancouver 2025
• ADHD Certification Course – PESI 2025
• Emotional Freedom Technique EFT training Level 2 – Jaon Kaylor, Vancouver 2024
• Emotional Freedom Technique EFT training Level 1 – Jaon Kaylor, Vancouver 2024
• Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with ACCT (#3356) – 2024
• Intro to trauma workshop – Tyne Buchy, Vancouver, 2024
• IFS training – Derek Scott, Vancouver, 2023
• DBT Skills workshop – Rob McLeod, Vancouver, 2023
• Diploma in Counselling – Vancouver College of Counsellor Training, Vancouver 2022
• Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training – Yoga West, Vancouver 2020
• Meditation and yoga training – Rishikesh, India 2018
• Yoga Teacher Certification – Karma Teachers, Vancouver 2015
• Reiki level 1, 2, Master – Vancouver 2014
• Doula Certification – Douglas College 2014
• Diploma in Business Management – Arbutus College, Vancouver 2013
• Master of Art (Management) – Moscow State University of Applied Biotechnology, Moscow, Russia 2009
• Bachelor of Art (Economics) – Moscow State University of Applied Biotechnology, Moscow, Russia 2007

Alexandra Kozikova offers online and in-person counselling sessions in New Westminster, British Columbia.