Dr. Jan Klimas

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and has applied for registration as a Psychologist in BC.

Certified MBSR Teacher (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)

jano@beingandbecoming.ca

Hi, I am Jano (pronounced Yano) and I am glad you found me. I have lived in several countries around the world and I have come to realize that human struggle is universal. In my work as a counsellor, I will strive to support you to increase your capacity to turn toward and face life’s challenges, overcome difficult life experiences, make choices that align with your values, and create a rich, meaningful and authentic life. My work is grounded in existential, mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches. I am also trained in prolonged exposure.

I have been registered as an RCC in BC since 2022 and have applied for registration as a psychologist in BC. I am also a mindfulness teacher (a Certified MBSR teacher). Mindfulness practice, writing and dedication to the spoken word are guiding practices in my own life and have been invaluable resources in my personal journey of developing a greater understanding of myself, slowing down, and making choices that align with my values and needs.

My areas of expertise include trauma, grief, stress, burnout, emotion regulation, and relationship issues. I am able to provide services in English, Czech or Slovak.

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Prolonged Exposure

    • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (trauma-focused)

    • Trauma

    • Grief and loss

    • Stress

    • Burnout

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Relationship Difficulties

    • Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Trnava University in Slovakia

    • Master’s degree in Psychology from the Trnava University

  • Specific Training for Trauma:

    • Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma

    Mindfulness Training:

    • Certified MBSR Teacher (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

  • If you choose to work with me, we will establish mindful and values-based goals to determine the direction of therapy. I am aware and respectful of my own personal biases and privilege as a white cisgender man and will do everything I can to mitigate the impact of these biases on our working relationship, treating you with kindness and care regardless of what brought you to therapy.

    As a graduate of a doctorate in psychology, I provide psychological services in addition to mindfulness teaching as an RCC. These services are provided under the supervision of Dr. Brennan, who is a Registered Psychologist.

    How does therapy look when I see Jano in supervised practice?

    Because I am practicing under the supervision of Dr. Brennan, our sessions will be billed as psychological services under the name of Dr. Brennan. Our sessions may be covered by your extended health benefits if your insurance provider covers the services of a psychologist (please ensure they cover supervised sessions and do not require you to be seen directly by the psychologist).

    Dr. Brennan will oversee my work and I may consult with her or receive guidance from her about our work together. This is to your benefit, as there will be an extra set of eyes on the work we are doing together and you will benefit from both of our areas of expertise.

Areas of Focus:

Trauma

Stress & Burnout

Anxiety

Emotion Regulation

Grief and Loss

Relationship Difficulties

Appointment Times:

Daytime

Tuesdays & Fridays

Therapy Formats:

Phone

Online

In-Person

Languages:

Slovak

English

Czech