Come Home To Yourself

Compassionate Internal Family Systems Therapy for Highly Sensitive People and anyone who feels deeply, cares deeply, and has been carrying too much for too long.In-person in North Vancouver & virtually across British Columbia

You Might Be Here Because...

You notice the little things—the shift in someone’s tone, the energy in a room, and the feelings that often go unspoken. You feel deeply and connect deeply, but sometimes that sensitivity can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure where you end and others begin.Maybe you’ve spent much of your life being the one who cares, supports, and holds everything together. You may be the caregiver, helping professional, high-achiever, or dependable friend everyone turns to. From the outside, you seem capable and calm. Inside, you may be carrying anxiety, grief, stress, or the pressure to keep going.Perhaps you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” and have learned to quiet your needs, over-adapt, or work harder to feel worthy. You may struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, or simply finding it hard to slow down.Maybe you’re tired of wondering, “Why am I like this?” and are ready to understand yourself with a little more compassion.You don’t need to become less sensitive or care less. You may simply need a place where all of you is welcome.

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Hello, I'm Erica Gozukara

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a Highly Sensitive Person, and someone who has always felt deeply and been curious about what makes us who we are.My own experiences of not always feeling heard or understood have shaped the kind of space I want to create for others—a warm, unhurried place where you can exhale, feel truly heard, and bring all of yourself.My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems and a gentle, compassionate approach to understanding ourselves.I believe you don’t need to have the right words or have everything figured out. You can simply come as you are.

How I can support you

In therapy, we slow things down and create space to understand what's happening inside. Using Internal Family Systems, we get to know the parts of you that carry anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, compassion fatigue, grief, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to always keep it together.Therapy can help you:- Better understand anxiety, overthinking, and rumination.
- Build self-trust and confidence so you can make decisions with more ease.
- Shift patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and putting others' needs before your own.
- Set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty.
- Strengthen self-esteem and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
- Better understand your nervous system, emotions, and the protective parts that shape how you respond to life.
- Navigate burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, grief, and life transitions.
- Feel less affected by other people's emotions, expectations, or the responsibility you carry.
- Learn to move through difficult emotions without feeling overwhelmed.
- Reconnect with yourself, your values, and what matters most to you.This work isn't about becoming less sensitive, less caring, or less capable. It's about helping you feel more supported within yourself so you can move through life with greater calm, confidence, and self-trust. Together, we'll help you build a way of living that feels more balanced, sustainable, and true to who you are.

Hello, I'm
Erica Gozukara.

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a Highly Sensitive Person, and someone who has always felt deeply, noticed the little things, and been curious about what it means to be human.My own experiences of not always feeling heard or understood have shaped the counsellor I want to be. I know how meaningful it can be to have a space where you don’t have to explain yourself perfectly, minimize what you’re feeling, or hold everything together. A space where you can simply be met as you are.That’s the kind of space I hope to create for you.My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a gentle way of understanding the different parts of ourselves with curiosity and compassion. I believe there is so much wisdom in getting to know ourselves rather than judging the parts of us that struggle, worry, protect, or feel deeply.At the heart of it all, I believe you don’t need to become someone different to feel better. Sometimes, we simply need a safe place to slow down, listen inward, and come home to ourselves.Outside of counselling, I’m happiest when I’m close to nature, spending time by the ocean, singing, crocheting, or noticing the small, ordinary things that make life feel meaningful.

Education

Registered Clinical Counsellor, BCACC #19522- MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- BA in Psychology, Simon Fraser University
- AA in Psychology, Capilano UniversitySpecialized Training
- Internal Family Systems Level 2: Shame, Anxiety and Depression, IFS Institute
- IFS & HSP: Working with the Highly Sensitive System, Workshop
- Internal Family Systems Level 1, IFS Institute
- Internal Family Systems: Stepping Stone, IFSCA
- Women's Mental Health Training - PESI
- Emotion-Focused Therapy Level 1, VCEFT
- Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychwire
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychwire
- Traumatic Loss Facilitator Training, BCBH
- Grief and Loss Diploma, Online Counselling College
- Mindfulness Certificate, Online Counselling CollegeOther Trainings
Reiki Levels 1, 2, and 3 - West Coast Reiki

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Experience

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to volunteer with organizations that have allowed me to walk alongside people through some of life’s most meaningful and tender moments. These experiences have deepened my compassion and reminded me how powerful it can be to simply be present—to listen, to honour someone’s experience, and to meet them exactly where they are.These are a few of the organizations and experiences that have shaped me most, both personally and in the way I hold space for others.Volunteer Experience
- Palliative Care Volunteer, North Shore Hospice & Palliative Care
- Volunteer Counsellor - ALSBC
- Helpline Volunteer - BC Bereavement Helpline
- Pain Support Line and Pain Coach Volunteer - Pain BC
- Crisis Responder - Kid's Help PhoneIFS Specific Experience
- Practice Facilitator - IFSCA
- Level 1 Program Assistant - IFS Institute

Specialties: Individuals with big hearts, deep feelings and who carry a lot.

Specialties

I work with people from many walks of life, but they often have something in common: big hearts, deep feelings, and a tendency to carry more than others realize. They may have spent years feeling like they’re too sensitive, too much, or somehow getting it wrong.Highly Sensitive People & Deep Feelers
For those who feel deeply, notice the little things, and sometimes feel overwhelmed by the world around them.Women’s Mental Health & Life Transitions
Supporting women through the many seasons of life, including PMDD, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, menopause, and changing sense of self.Chronic Pain & Illness
For those navigating the emotional and everyday realities of living with a body that asks more of them.Anxiety & Overwhelm
For those whose minds rarely slow down and who are tired of carrying so much.Grief & Loss
A space to gently move through loss, change, and the emotions that come with them.These are simply some of the areas I support. You don’t have to fit neatly into a category to reach out. If something here resonates, I’d love to hear from you.

Individual Internal Family Systems Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy

My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate approach that helps us get to know the different parts of you that show up throughout your life.Maybe there’s a part of you that overthinks, tries to keep everyone happy, strives to get everything right, or feels afraid or overwhelmed. Rather than judging these parts or trying to get rid of them, we can slow down and meet them with curiosity and compassion.We work with your parts, not against them. Together, we can understand what they’re carrying, what they’re trying to protect, and what they need—creating more space for self-trust, connection, and ease.You don’t need to know anything about IFS to begin. Just bring yourself, and we’ll start wherever you are.

Services

I offer individual counselling for adults (19+), both in person in North Vancouver and virtually throughout British Columbia.I offer a free 30-minute consultation for new clients. It’s a chance to connect, share a little about what’s bringing you here, ask any questions you may have, and get a feel for what working together could look like.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, moving through a difficult season, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, there’s no right place to begin. We can start wherever you are.Session Rates
60-minute session — $165
90-minute session — $245I do not offer direct billing. Once payment has been received for your session, I'll send you a receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Please ensure that you have coverage for a Registered Clinical Counsellor.You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly what you need before reaching out. Just bring yourself, and we’ll take it from there.

Get In Touch

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If you’re wondering whether we might be a good fit, or simply have a question about counselling, I’d love to hear from you.You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. A simple email, message or phone call is a wonderful place to start.[email protected]
604-754-7211