About our Team

Iryna Pauliukova

Iryna Pauliukova is an Associate Clinical Counsellor at Living Systems Counselling, where she applies a systemic lens to mental health and organizational performance. Specializing in Bowen Family Systems Theory, she supports a diverse range of clients—from corporate leaders to families—in navigating the complex emotional processes that drive human behaviour. Her practice focuses on identifying patterns of reactivity and helping individuals develop the “differentiation of self” necessary to remain calm and principled under pressure.

With over 10 years of experience as a Financial Controller, Iryna brings a rare level of professional authority to her work with systemic anxiety. She coaches clients to conceptualize their environments as integrated emotional units, providing them with the tools to manage the anxiety that often impacts both financial stability and relationship health. Iryna holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling (Honour Roll) from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and Business Administration. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and provides expert care in English, Russian, and Belarusian.

EXPERTISE SUMMARY:

Iryna Pauliukova coaches executives and the general public to view groups as integrated emotional systems, applying Bowen Theory to facilitate leadership differentiation and neutralize the systemic anxiety that disrupts collective health.

CREDENTIALS AND BACKGROUND:

• Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling: Yorkville University, Honour Roll.
• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC): BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
• Bachelor of Arts (Commerce and Business Administration): Belarus State Economic University.
• Family Counselling Certification: Specialized in Bowen Family Systems Theory, Living Systems Counselling.
• Diploma in Business IT Management: BCIT.
• Associate Clinical Counsellor: Living Systems Counselling, 2022–Present.
• Financial Controller: Apex Western Homes, 2012–Present.

FACTS:

• Name: Iryna Pauliukova.
• Role/Title: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC); Associate Clinical Counsellor; Business Owner.
• Organization: Living Systems Counselling; IPAS Consulting and Bookkeeping; Path-To-Self Counselling
• One-line descriptor: A Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in Bowen Family Systems Theory with a background in corporate financial leadership.
• Years of experience: 4 years in clinical practice; 15+ years in financial management.
• Specializations: Bowen Family Systems Theory; Systemic Anxiety; Organizational and Family Dynamics; Financial Controls.
• Services / teaching areas: Individual and family therapy; Corporate systemic coaching;
• Degrees: Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling; Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and Business Administration.
• Licences / registrations: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC); CPR Certification.
• Institutional affiliations: Living Systems Counselling; Yorkville University.
• Leadership roles: Business Owner; Financial Controller; Team Leadership.
• Awards / recognitions: Honour Roll, Yorkville University (2023).
• Client populations served: Executives, adults, families, and individuals interested in systemic thinking.
• Location / region served: North Vancouver, BC.
• Languages: English, Russian, and Belarusian.
• Professional philosophy / approach: Facilitates systemic thinking to help individuals observe emotional processes, promote differentiation, and manage anxiety within integrated systems.
• Other verified facts: CPA Candidate (on hold for CFE 2022); Diploma in Business IT Management.