Registered Clinical Counsellor
Dr. Jano Klimas
Dr. Jano Klimas is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and an applicant for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. He graduated with a Psychology M.Sc. degree from Trnava University in Slovakia where he studied individuals undergoing substance use treatment in therapeutic communities. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, at the same university, which investigated the quality of social interaction and personality characteristics of people who use drugs. He then moved on to synthesize the evidence base on psychosocial interventions for people who use alcohol and other drugs at the University College Dublin and at the University of Limerick, Ireland. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of British Columbia where he examined training of healthcare providers in the care of people with substance use disorders and related harms. As an educator, Dr. Klimas’ mission is to help improve the care of people with mental health and substance use disorders, by integrating principles of mindfulness-based inquiry into his teaching. As a researcher, he is interested in improving health care services through practical implementation research. Dr. Klimas’ passion for learning and personal growth led him to mindfulness meditation training. He became qualified as an MBSR Teacher (Level 1) trained at the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, recognized by Mindfulness Center at Brown University; and completed an Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET) for PTSD by the Center for The Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at University of Pennsylvania. He brings to therapy his experience from community substance use services, research on addictions, and life in many countries around the world. His counselling style draws upon principles of motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based inquiry. As a clinical counsellor, he appreciates the incredible complexities and challenges people struggle with in life, and leverages his academic and meditation background in helping clients work on post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and related problems.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Dr. Lucy McCullough
Dr. Lucy McCullough is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and an applicant for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Dr. Lucy McCullough is a skilled and experienced clinical counsellor with a passion for helping individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. With a PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Dr. Lucy McCullough has been actively counselling since 2006. Dr. McCullough has worked in various settings, including higher education, specialized college programs for individuals with addiction and psychiatric diagnoses, and providing guidance to physicians and medical trainees. In addition to her counselling work, Dr. McCullough is also passionate about education and the development of counselling professionals. She enjoys teaching counselling skills and supervising students at UBC. Dr. McCullough’s expertise extends to evidence-based approaches such as prolonged exposure for trauma and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders. Continuously staying up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques, she strives to provide the most effective interventions and support for her clients. With a genuinely compassionate approach, Dr. McCullough is dedicated to creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their concerns and work towards personal insight and positive change.
Psychotherapist
Dr. Hugh McCall
Dr. McCall completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Regina in 2024 and is currently applying to become a registered psychologist through the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. He has worked in a wide range of settings, including several hospitals, community mental health clinics, private practices, and academic institutions. With a background in cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy, Dr. McCall has experience assessing and treating a wide range of concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, suicidality, psychotic disorders, chronic pain, and posttraumatic stress, among other concerns. Drawing on research, clinical experience, and his clients’ expertise on their own experiences and preferences, Dr. McCall tailors his treatment approach for every client, but his approach to therapy tends to be active, skills-focused, and goal-directed, and he ultimately strives to help all of his clients develop and sustain more effective ways of coping so they can overcome their psychological concerns and live more meaningful and satisfying lives.
Dr. McCall also has extensive experience conducting research on internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT), with a particular emphasis on identifying strategies for designing more engaging and effective ICBT programs and tailoring ICBT specifically for first responders and other public safety personnel. Dr. McCall has published many peer-reviewed journal articles on these topics, has presented the results of his research across Canada and abroad, and continues to conduct research on a part-time basis.