You deserve compassionate, high-quality, effective counselling.
Dayna McCracken Counselling was awarded “Best Marriage Counsellor” for 2023.
An overall quality score exceeding 95% was achieved, making us the top ranked in Port Coquitlam!
About Dayna
A Registered Clinical Counsellor in Coquitlam, BC
Offering Clinical Counselling Services in Coquitlam - close to Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, New Westminster, Burnaby, Surrey, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
You’re not alone.
Are you experiencing challenges like
Stress or anxiety
Low mood or depression
Sleep difficulties
Relationship or family conflict
Grief, trauma, or life transitions
Work–life stress or parenting challenges
Or are you hoping counselling can help you better understand yourself and/or your relationships?
Dayna is here to help!
Dayna understands how difficult it can be to find the right counsellor. She is here to answer your questions and help make starting counselling feel more comfortable.
A free consultation is available to help you decide if Dayna is the right fit for your needs and goals.
Credentials.
Dayna McCracken, M.A., RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #11882) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
The RCC designation reflects advanced education, supervised clinical experience, and a commitment to ethical, professional practice as required by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Learn more about the RCC designation and what to expect from counselling by clicking the button below.
Dayna’s Education & Degrees
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major Psychology, Minor English Literature
Associate Degree in Arts
Vast clinical counselling experience across all ages & clinical issues.
Dayna brings years of experience providing compassionate counselling to individuals, couples, children, teens, and families.
Her background includes work in non-profit agencies, residential treatment programs, public mental health clinics, and post-secondary settings.
She specializes in stress, anxiety, and depression, and works across a range of counselling concerns, including:
Stress
Anxiety
Depression &/or Low Mood
Abuse - Physical, Emotional, Sexual
Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain
Codependency
Communication Issues
Couple’s Counselling
Grief and Loss
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Issues
Marriage Counselling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Attacks
Pregnancy Concerns/Challenges
Persistent Unresolved Long-term Issues
Personal Growth
Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
Relationship Issues
Attachment Issues
Self Esteem
Shame
Trauma
Workplace Stress & Work/Life Balance
Specialized Training & Practice Modalities
Dayna’s years of experience in clinical counselling and mental health treatment have provided her with ongoing training and professional development across a variety of settings. As a result, her approach remains current, informed, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
This means you benefit from counselling that is both effective and aligned with current research, helping support positive growth and lasting change.
Dayna is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Couple’s Therapy
Discernment Counselling
Attachment Theory & Therapy
Mindfulness-Based CBT
Somatic Therapies
Narrative Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Informed Practice & the Neurobiology of Trauma
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
Filial Therapy
Play Therapy
Dayna is also a specialist in Early Childhood Mental Health, focusing on children under six years old. This expertise is especially valuable if you are seeking counselling support for a very young child.
Dayna’s Additional Professional Activities
Alongside her clinical practice, Dayna:
Provides supervision and mentorship to professional Counsellors
Supports master’s and doctoral (PhD-/PsyD-level) counselling and psychology interns and students
Offers workshops and professional development for professionals and the public
Covers topics related to counselling, psychology, and mental health
It’s your counselling journey.
Dayna strives to create a caring, warm, and compassionate space where you can express yourself and feel truly heard. She seeks to understand you as you are and to provide the support you feel you need.
For Dayna, it’s essential to work with you toward your personal goals and the changes you want to see in your life.
She prioritizes your safety and comfort during every session, helping you leave feeling empowered, positive, and with greater peace and clarity.
Ready to get started?
Book a counselling appointment with Dayna, today.
Contact Dayna
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