About Us

Welcome to Grigore Counselling & Associates

I’m glad you found us.

The Canadian Mental Health Association states that 50% of British Columbians will experience a form of mental illness by the time they’re 40 years old.

And while the World Health Organization states that 1/4 of the Earth’s population will struggle with a mental health condition, most will never seek help.

Which is really unfortunate.

Because most professionals will continue living their “lie” (looking in control on the outside, but secretly struggling with feeling they’re “not enough,” “don’t belong,” or they’re “damaged” in some way on the inside).

So we’re hired by people like you who are courageous enough to rewire their professional mind for Total Success, silence their inner criticism, and are ready to reclaim their life now…not in 6-12 months from now.

Bottomline: We turn “traditional therapy” on its head, so you can love what it’s like inside yours as fast as humanly possible.

We specialize in EMDR because...

Research and clinical experience determined EMDR is the shortest path to your results...

Speed

Already EMDR has been known to "speed up" therapy...we just supercharged it.

Speed

Extended sessions provide the option to accelerate results beyond what's normally possible.

Precision

Your goals - not ours - are what's important to us...and that's what we align ourselves with.

Precision

We adopt and use the most advanced EMDR techniques to bring you to your goals.

Results

Most people are amazed by what can be accomplished with us.

Results

We make sure to measure clinical outcomes in comparison to what your initial goals were.

EMDRIA

BCACC

BCPFFA

Come meet us...

Let's get to know each other...

Areas of Focus (Individuals and Couples - 21 Years of Age +)

Anger Management
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Childhood Trauma
Chronic Pain & Physical Health Conditions
Career Transitions
Compassion Fatigue
Eating Disorders & Dysfunctional Eating
Depression
Dissociation
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Emotional Abuse
First-Responders
Life Transitions

Men’s Issues
Narcissism & Other Personality Disorders
Negative Self-Esteem
Performance (Career / Sports / Entertainment)
Professional Burnout
PTSD & Complex PTSD
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse / Assault
Self-Sabotage (Substance Abuse or Unwanted Patterns of Behaviours)
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma (Overt & Covert)
Vicarious Traumatization

Robert Grigore MCP, RCC

Robert Grigore is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant by the EMDR International Association, Founder of Grigore Counselling & Associates, and the author of the book entitled: You Need Therapy. EMDR: Real People With Real Problems Getting Real Help.

He’s had the honour of transforming the lives of nearly 1000 individuals (most were professionals ranging from entry-level, to managers, to CEOs, to top secret celebrities).

He’s been interviewed in the media numerous times including by a 2-time Emmy-Award Winning Television Producer (who once worked for Oprah), TV interviews on Global News BC1, CTV, City TV’s The Marc & Mandy Show, The Local Connection, The Creating Mental Wealth TV Show, features in Amazon FireTV and Roku channel, as well as a host of radio and podcast interviews such as Sirius XM, and many more.

In addition to transforming lives at Grigore Counselling & Associates, Robert is a board member for two non-profit initiatives in the mental health space.

Robert is a cisgender male, and holds an LGBTQIA2S+ positive space.

Areas of Focus (Individuals, Couples, Families - 13 Years of Age +)

Anger Management
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Chronic Illness
Cross Cultural
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Generational Gap
Impulse Control Disorders
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic & Other Personality Disorders

Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Self-Sabotage (Substance Abuse or Unwanted Patterns of Behaviours)
Sexual Abuse & Assault
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
Vicarious Traumatization
Women’s Issues

Inderjit Aujla MA, RCC

Inderjit is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, and a member of EMDR Canada and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).

Inderjit’s trauma-informed and eclectic approach to counselling is tailored to each client’s individual needs while she does everything in her power to help them reach their full potential.

Inderjit has worked in the helping profession for the last 25 years in a variety of positions with individuals, families, children, and youth, as a clinical counsellor, consultant, social worker, teacher, childcare provider, and a leader within a child protection agency serving Indigenous families.

Pulling from her wealth of knowledge, experience, and cultural background, Inderjit is dedicated to helping you break free from your life’s experiences and struggles that are holding you back.
Inderjit offers sessions in (English, Punjabi, and Hindi).

Inderjit is a cisgender female, and holds a LGBTQIA2S+ positive space.

Areas of Focus (Individuals - 10 Years of Age +)

ADHD
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Behavioural Struggles
Caregiver Stress
Child & Youth Mental Health
Complex Trauma
Depression
Developmental Needs
Dissociation
Indigenous Peoples, Communities, & Contexts
Intergenerational Trauma
LGBTQIA2S+

Peer Relationships
Phobias
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Racial Identity & Self Discovery
School Issues
Sexual Abuse & Assault
Sexuality
Self-Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Vicarious Traumatization

Lacey Poltorasky MA, RCC, CCC

Lacey is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, and a member of EMDR Canada and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).

Lacey’s extensive training and experience with complex trauma as well as cultural, racial, and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA2S+), allows her to work with individuals regardless of their presenting issues from a place of deep respect, compassion, and understanding.

Lacey was born and raised in Northern BC, and is of Tahltan and Swiss descent. As such, Lacey brings a style that is both flexible and efficient to each of her sessions. She believes therapy is an opportunity for self-discovery, learning, finding your truth, and fully accepting yourself. And while there is no timeline on wellness (meaning it’s okay to slow down, take a breath, and fully embrace your journey), she is dedicated to resolving your issue as fast as possible.

Lacey holds a LGBTQIA2S+ positive space.

Founder message

"In addition to EMDR, I attribute our clinical successes with transforming the lives of over a thousand individuals due in large part to our own experiences throughout life. We've each had many successes and we've each had many failures.

Personally, I survived childhood bullying, toxic masculinity, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in dysfunctional relationships, addictions, bankruptcy, suicidal ideation...

I've built a successful practice, for which I am extremely proud of, and I love my work each and every day. I am happily married with two beautiful children, and two furbabies. And through it all, I can confidently say...

Your legacy is not measured by how many dollars are in your bank account, how many awards are in your display case, or the assets you leave behind for your children, but by the amount of love you give to heal our world.”