Nina Hornjatkevyc, M.Sc.

For more than 12 years Nina has provided personal counselling support as a Registered Psychologist. It has been her honour to work with thousands of clients.

She is passionate about helping people to develop their personal and work lives. An experienced and caring professional, she uses tailored and research-supported strategies and her eye for detail to support clients as they move through challenges, develop their strengths, and pursue their goals.

Nina works with clients who are 16 to 65 and older, and many of her clients are working professionals, parents navigating career transitions, and post-secondary students.

A sought-after speaker, Nina also often presents to organizations and contributes to media on mental health and career development topics.

For 10 years, Nina worked as a psychologist in the higher education field with post-secondary students. Before that, she worked as a counsellor in community support agencies.

Nina also supports the team, operations and direction of Synthesis Psychology and our partner practice, Canada Career Counselling.

Nina's passions in life include supporting people as they explore their strengths and opportunities, adventures with her partner and daughter, singing in great choirs, browsing vintage shops, and reassuring people they don't have to say her last name.

Education

• Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, University of Calgary. Her thesis research explored grief and loss experiences.
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta, focusing on performance and psychology.

Registration and memberships

• College of Alberta Psychologists (Registered Psychologist)
• Psychologists' Association of Alberta

Nina is also passionate about providing career planning and development counselling through our partner practice, Canada Career Counselling.