I have been a Registered Social Worker over the past decade and have various experiences working with, and supporting, vulnerable populations such as; women and children fleeing abuse; parents/caregivers of children with disabilities; youth and adults with mental health; and supporting immigrants and refugees.

It was during my earlier years in this field and through the experiences I have had that I realized how resilient people can become in the face of adversity; I believe that each individual has the capacity to heal. It takes immense courage to change especially when going through life altering events. My hope is to support my clients by providing them a safe space to talk through their difficulties and help them by using various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Credentials and Professional Training

Registered Social Worker (Reg# 11410) Masters in Social Work (Dalhousie University) San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training An Introduction to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with Adolescents. Fluent in speaking Panjabi And Hindi

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There are many ways to approach human hardship and suffering. My goal is to assist you in your journey by providing a safe environment in which to grow and heal. In both my personal and professional life, I continue to be amazed by how we adapt and persevere through life’s challenges and difficulties. I believe we are not meant to go through this journey alone, and in our difficult times it is important to find extra support. It is my hope, as a counsellor, to encourage you in this journey and provide you with some extra tools for the road ahead.

My history includes 20 years of working in non-profit settings with vulnerable children, youth, and adults of various backgrounds. This experience started in the downtown east side of Vancouver working with high-risk youth and has expanded throughout the lower mainland where my focus has predominantly been in individual trauma. Over the years people have taught me that change, although hard, opens the door to new possibilities and growth.

As a therapist, I take a person-centred approach to therapy and customize my approach to an individual’s needs. I am committed to providing a collaborative, non-judgmental, safe environment, as a way to explore new possibilities for growth. I bring a calming presence and genuine care into sessions, and have found that this provides an openness for deeper understanding, which aids in the healing process. Finally, it is my sincere hope that therapy will empower you to build the life you want to live.

I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and use other counselling theories and strategies, namely, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)., in my practice.

Areas of experience: >- Depression - Anxiety - Burnout - Stress - Trauma (from childhood, current, and/or situational) - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Complex PTSD - Dissociative Identity Disorder - Disorders of Extreme Stress - Dissociation - Borderline Personality Disorder - Addiction - Grief/loss - Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Domestic Violence + Abuse - Low Self Worth + Shame - Suicidal Ideation

Credentials and Professional Training: > - Registered Clinical Counsellor (Reg# 18424) - MA in Counselling Psychology, Trinity Western University - BA in Child and Youth Care, University of the Fraser Valley - BA in Fine Arts, Trinity Western University - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy- Basic Training - EMDR with Dissociative Clients - Family Breakdown and the Law - Domestic Violence Safety Planning - Skillfully Responding to Distress - Understanding Abuse in Relationships - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Introductory Course (non-credited) - Trauma Informed Practice Training - Observed and Experiential Integration (OEI: Level 1) - Addictions + Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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It is an absolute privilege to walk alongside my clients on their path to healing and well-being. With ten years of experience working with children, youth, and families of varying abilities and walks of life, I have gained an open-minded and empathic approach towards individuals and their personal situations. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as an early childhood educator, where I used art, play, and physical activity to promote healthy living and resiliency among children and their families.

My career as a registered clinical counsellor began in the mental health and addictions field, where I worked alongside youth and adults who struggled with substance use or who were personally impacted by a loved one’s substance use. It is from these experiences that I have developed a client-centered approach where I incorporate various therapeutic theories and practices to meet the unique needs of every individual with whom I work. Depending on the specific needs of the client, I also incorporate research-based techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in my practice. It is my goal to create a therapeutic space where clients feel valued, safe, and autonomous.

Credentials and Professional Training

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC# 15722) M.Ed Counselling Psychology, University of New Brunswick Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy – Basic Training Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Basic Training Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Substance Use

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