Mishka Poznikoff
Masters Level Practicum Student
REDUCED FEE SESSIONS
mishka.p.counselling@gmail.com
In person and Online
Starting Early May 2026​

Hello, my name is Mishka (she/her). I am currently completing my graduate training and practicum at Peak Experience Counselling, supervised by Sara Place. 

I’ve spent much of my professional life working closely with youth and supporting young people
is at the heart of my work. I also work with adults navigating:

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• anxiety

• grief

• life transitions

• relationship challenges

• and the weight of family patterns

I’m drawn to counselling as a place where things can slow down and be. A place where you
don’t have to have it all figured out, and where there is room to be honest about what is actually
going on beneath the surface. I offer a space that feels real and grounded, where you are not being analyzed or judged, but met as you are.

My work is shaped by person-centred and trauma-informed approaches, with attention to
emotion, our connections, the body, and the ways our experiences continue to live with us. A lot
of what people carry makes sense when you look at the pieces around it. Together, we can start
to understand those patterns, what they have been doing for you, and whether they still fit.

I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in ways they do not fully understand, who feel like parts of themselves are hidden or hard to access, or who are carrying more than they let on. With youth, this can show up as anxiety, pressure, withdrawal, or feeling misunderstood. I aim to meet that in a way that feels respectful and relatable.

In sessions, you can expect a pace that feels safe, space to explore what matters, and a collaborative approach to figuring out what feels right for you.

 

Outside of counselling, I spend time outdoors, make art and pottery, and am often in the kitchen with my family close by.

Sessions with me are offered at a reduced rate as part of my practicum programming.

I offer this work with gratitude and respect for the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations, on whose unceded territories I play, live and work.