The Faculty of Education announces a transition in the Embedded Counsellor role this December. Michelle Lim will be leaving her position, and we are pleased to welcome back Dayna McCracken, who will resume her role as Education Embedded Counsellor.
During the transition, counselling appointments with the Education Embedded Counsellor will be unavailable from December 2-15, 2024. Teacher candidates are encouraged to access support through Counselling Services at 604-822-3811 or Here2Talk at 1-877-857-3397. Dayna will begin offering counselling appointments for Education students starting December 16, 2024.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Michelle for her contributions to the Faculty and the tremendous support she has provided to BEd students.
Welcome back, Dayna!
Dayna McCracken has a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has worked as a Clinical Counsellor in a variety of settings including nonprofit agencies, provincial mental health treatment centres, public mental health clinics, and private practice. Her clinical counselling experience spans across a wide range of practice areas, including issues related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationship/attachment issues, trauma, and work/school/life balance. Dayna utilizes evidence-based approaches to assist clients in attaining their counselling goals, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Dayna strives to provide a warm, caring space where people can express themselves, work through their challenges and feel heard. It is of great importance to Dayna to work towards an individual’s own personal goals and towards changes that they would like to see in their life. It is paramount in her practice that each person always feels safe and comfortable during their counselling session, and that they leave feeling empowered, positive and with greater peace and clarity.
How to Schedule an Appointment with the Education Embedded Counsellor
To book an appointment with Dayna, please call Counselling Services at 604 822 3811, indicate that you are a Faculty of Education student and that you would like to schedule a session with Dayna McCracken.
The Embedded Counsellor can help you navigate the full range of services that are available to you.
As a UBC student you are able to access the UBC Counselling Services Centre for wellness advising, same-day single-session appointments, and group therapy programs.
Here are some additional options available to UBC students:
- Here2Talk is a free and confidential mental health counselling and referral service that provides immediate, 24/7 support to students in various languages and on multiple platforms. All registered post-secondary students across BC and abroad* can speak with a trained counsellor about absolutely anything. (*Charges may apply).
- Wellness Centre: At the Wellness Centre, talk with a trained student for tips and resources on stress, study tips, or navigating university life
- Student Health Services: Visit a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional on campus
- Crisis Support: Reach out for immediate help if you or someone else is in danger, or at risk of harming yourself or others