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)! Having lived in multiple countries, I've gained a profound understanding that human struggles transcend cultural boundaries. This global perspective enriches my approach to therapy, allowing me to connect with diverse experiences while recognizing our shared humanity.

As your counsellor, I'm committed to helping you develop the resilience needed to face life's challenges head-on. Together, we'll work through difficult experiences, address current concerns and help you create greater satisfaction in your life. My therapeutic approach integrates existential psychology with evidence-based mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches.

I completed my doctorate degree in psychology in Europe, where I worked in the mental health industry for years (working in Ireland, Hungary and Slovakia), before moving to Canada. I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia since 2022 and have applied for registration as a Psychologist in BC. As a Certified MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) teacher, I bring both professional expertise and personal practice to our sessions. Mindfulness, reflective writing, and the power of authentic communication have been transformative in my own journey—helping me gain self-awareness, create space for intentional living, and align my choices with my deepest values

My areas of expertise include trauma recovery and resilience building, grief and loss, stress management, burnout prevention or recovery, emotion regulation, and relationship issues.

I am able to provide services in English, Czech or Slovak. I look forward to working with you.

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Prolonged Exposure

    • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (trauma-focused)

    • Trauma recovery and resilience building

    • Grief and loss

    • Stress management

    • Burnout prevention and/or recovery

    • 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 the respect, kindness and care you deserve.

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