Daniel Gorodetsky, BA (Hons)

Daniel is a Graduate Counselling Intern currently completing his Master of Counselling at City University. He welcomes clients with various goals, whether that be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, trauma, or other factors. Working through a client-centred, integrative approach, he prioritizes collaboration with clients. Techniques can include elements of Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and more.  

Daniel has a background in theatre and comedy performance, and for over a decade he has worked with teens through improvised theatre. This is how he developed his commitment to collaboration, humour, active listening, storytelling, and play. Having grown up as part of an immigrant family in Burnaby, Daniel feels connected to the Lower Mainland while being familiar with many of the difficulties that come with being a newcomer. He loves this city but knows it can be a hard place to be comfortable, and he is excited to work with folks from diverse backgrounds and experiences in helping them overcome some of the challenges they face. 

Most of all, he is excited to connect with people and learn more about their unique journey. Being entrusted with your innermost thoughts is not something he takes lightly, and he will work hard to provide support that is right for you.

Highlights:

  • Daniel’s work examines the effectiveness of improvised theatre as an intervention for depression and anxiety.

    This connects Daniel’s previous volunteer work with teenage improvisers in an environment that is not specifically therapeutic, but carries a lot of similar themes that he now values in his work.

    These include: overcoming inhibitions, collaboration, play, failing with joy, active listening, vulnerability, and more.

  • Daniel hopes to take specific courses on trauma work, grief, attachment-based counselling, and EMDR in the near future.

  • Daniel has worked for many years in theatre, and has significant experience with improv, and working with teens.