Josipa Katinic – M.A., R.C.C., C.C.C., S.E.P., R.H.N., E.P.C.

M.A. (Master of Arts): A graduate-level academic degree awarded in fields such as Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counselling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Sciences, or Humanities.
- In the counselling profession, an M.A. indicates:
  - Completion of a master’s degree focused on psychology, counselling, or a related discipline
- Training in assessment, therapeutic techniques, ethics, and clinical practice
- Supervised clinical hours as part of graduate training
- Eligibility for professional registration or licensure (varies by province/state)

R.C.C. (Registered Clinical Counsellor): A professional designation in British Columbia granted by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
- It confirms the clinician meets requirements in:
  - Graduate-level counselling or psychology education
  - Supervised clinical practice
  - Ethical and professional standards

C.C.C. — Canadian Certified Counsellor: A national professional designation granted by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
- A C.C.C. confirms the counsellor meets national standards in:
  - Graduate-level counselling education
  - Supervised clinical practice
  - Ethical and professional competency
  - Ongoing continuing education
- The C.C.C. designation supports interprovincial credibility and indicates adherence to recognized Canadian counselling standards.

S.E.P. — Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner: A specialized clinical certification in Somatic Experiencing®, a trauma-informed approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine.
- An S.E.P. indicates advanced training in:
  - Nervous system regulation and trauma physiology
  - Treating shock trauma and developmental trauma
  - Bottom-up (body-based) approaches to healing
  - Tracking body sensations, arousal states, and self-regulation
- This credential requires:
  - Extensive multi-year training
  - Supervision and case consultation
  - Adherence to Somatic Experiencing International standards
- Somatic Experiencing focuses on resolving trauma by restoring the body’s natural capacity for regulation, rather than relying on talk therapy alone.

R.H.N. — Registered Holistic Nutritionist: A professional designation indicating formal training in holistic and integrative nutrition.
- An R.H.N. typically includes education in:
  - Nutritional foundations and metabolism
  - Gut health and digestion
  - Blood sugar regulation
  - Stress, inflammation, and hormonal balance
  - The relationship between nutrition and mental health
- This credential emphasizes a whole-person approach, recognizing the connection between food, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and physical health.

E.P.C. — Emotional Processing Counsellor: A specialized counselling designation focused on helping clients safely access, process, and integrate emotional experiences.
An E.P.C. indicates training in:
- Emotional awareness and expression
- Working with suppressed or overwhelming emotions
- Trauma-informed emotional processing
- Regulation and containment during emotional work
This approach supports clients in moving through emotions rather than avoiding, intellectualizing, or becoming overwhelmed by them.

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Hi, I’m Josipa and I’m passionate about working with couples to help them return to or create an environment of happiness, care, and understanding in their relationships.

Contrary to a popular mainstream belief, no one comes prepared to be in a relational partnership. In fact, what typically happens is:

We choose a partner who knows how to push the exact buttons that trigger us
We enter a relationship and 1, 2, 3 years later, realize our partner is unrecognizable and 100% notthe same person we started dating.

How does this happen?

Using the evidence-based Gottman Method, I work with clients like you to identify where your relationship went off track, what keeps it off track, and what interventions can be employed to correct and maintain stability and security in the relationship.

I help clients create internal and external boundaries, identify their personal triggers, and work on strategies to manage and soothe themselves. All within the context of a relationship. The results are: you can show up and be the best version of yourself, and you have tailored strategies to meet your partner in the way they need to be met.

It sounds challenging, and it is hard work – but be assured, all the effort you put in during this time of high conflict will produce significant results for the long-term.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. I also am passionate about exploring therapeutic techniques to help my clients reach their goals. I am a registered counsellor with both the BCACC (BC) and CCPA (across Canada).