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Practice Information
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Perhaps, you are struggling with overwhelm, confusion or sensing emptiness in your life? Are you looking for some direction or support with your mental health struggles and daily challenges? I am here to guide you based on my education, experience and personal lived experiences. You deserve peace and healing.
I am a BIPOC counsellor providing support in multiple languages across BC virtually and in-person to clients in the metro Vancouver area. I will work with you in a non-judgemental, empathetic way so that you can navigate life’s challenges with comfort and ease. I specialize in working with trauma, relationships, mood disorders and couples counselling.
I also accept ICBC, FNHA and CVAP claims (limited open spots) and use research based modalities in my work.
Please reach out for consultation or head over to WellnessNorthCounselling website to book your session at a time convenient to you. I do offer limited sessions in the evenings and on the weekends.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherpay Association. In addition to a Masters in Counselling Psychology, I hold an MBA which I completed in 2004. I am familiar with the stressors of the corporate world and I am passionate about helping my clients deal with mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief and complex trauma in a culturally sensitive way through various approaches like EMDR (certified EMDR Therapist), Somatic ( I have been a trained mindfulness and Yoga facilitator since 2013 as well as certified through embody lab), OEI, EFT and CBT/DBT.
I have completed an internship in evidence-based Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples through the Vancouver Couple and Family Institute and observed and Experiential Integration to treat Trauma as well as EMDR through British Columbia School of Professional Psychology (BCSPP), an approved EMDRIA training site .
I also have additional certifications in Grief Counselling, Trauma in Youth and Perinatal Mental Health and ADHD. I enjoy working with couples and youth and have been involved with Kids Help Phone in the past. I 've supported many local non-profits and provincial associations in professional capacity over the last few years including but not limited to Women's assault center.
I am a BIPOC counsellor who is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi and am comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.
AREAS OF FOCUS: Trauma, Abuse, Assault, Anxiety, Couples counselling - Marital Issues, Depression, Loss and Grief, ADHD, Interpersonal Conflict, Stress, Work Challenges, Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders
Specialized Training
- Emotion Focused Therapy for couples ( Sue Johnson model) through VCFI
- EMDR through BCSPP
- 300 hrs+ Yoga and Mindfulness Training with specialization in working with pre-postnatal Moms and kids
- Somatic Practitioner - Yoga/Mindfulness teacher.
Trained through Embody lab, Mamata Yoga, Rainbow Kids, Kriplau Style Hatha Yoga