Counsellor Jake Sombrutzki - TalkOnline Counselling

Jake Sombrutzki
Registered Clinical Counsellor
MA, BHSc

Jake completed his Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and he specializes in counselling clients who are dealing with issues related to addiction and codependency. He also has a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Addictions from the University of Lethbridge.

Do you struggle to understand your reactions from trauma, relationships or your inner self talk? Are you held back by fear, anxiety, low self-worth, setting boundaries or anger? Jake can help you navigate these bumps on your road and to rediscover your self-worth.

As a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Jake can help you understand the parts of you that may seem horrible or harmful to your mental health and relationships. He’ll help you find your own ability to heal and take care of these parts while uncovering your true self and potential!

Jake believes in a collaborative non-judgmental approach that focused on you reaching your own therapy goals. Through his experience Jake has learned that having a soft approach that’s focused on connection, respect and understanding is key. This provides a basis for individuals to explore the origins of habits, thoughts, patterns that may have protected you from pain in the past but now hinder your progress in living the life you want.

Jake’s background of growing up on a farm in the prairies, completing his degree in Alberta, grad school in Saskatchewan and working in an addiction treatment center on Vancouver Island has taken him all over western Canada. His adventurous side has led him to travel throughout Asia and incorporate many aspects of eastern philosophy/spirituality into his daily life and practice. Jake has a deep passion for working with people and is excited to bring IFS therapy to everyone!

He is passionate about working with clients to explore and resolve patterns of codependency, relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and offer guidance to those seeking growth in areas such as self-worth and self-esteem. He prefers to use Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapy techniques, with a perspective rooted in Eastern philosophy and Buddhist principles. Jake has IFS Level 1 Training with Jessica Finney and Jory Agate.

As a result, insights about thinking patterns are explored in practical and nonjudgmental ways. Having worked closely with themes of trauma and loss, over time, Jake’s sessions have come to be more rooted in the belief that the basis of health begins with self-worth and self-compassion. Jake views counselling as a transformative process where the therapeutic relationship built in-session begins to change your inner relationship and over time, naturally improves your confidence, and strengthens your ability to create lasting change.

As a self-proclaimed tech nerd, Jake takes real pride in providing HD quality camera and podcast quality audio in his online counselling sessions.