My Background
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. My education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. I work with individuals and couples on topics of life changes/transitions, cultural challenges, stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My Approach and Philosophy
I aim to customize therapy for each client, as I believe that each client brings with them unique experiences that require exploration to determine the best treatment approach and plan.
My practice is based in the humanistic and psychodynamic modalities, implementing elements of person-centered and existential therapy. I work to uncover various factors impacting a client’s situation and worldview, including the mind-body connection, current and childhood experiences and patterns, impact of family, culture, societal positions and more. We cultivate an accepting, compassionate, and judgement-free environment to engage in introspection and self-reflection.
I specialize in working with life changes and/or transitions, cultural challenges and impact, and relationship issues. We work together to explore the impact of big and small changes to your life and overall functioning, presently and in the future. We work through your personal meaning of culture, how this may impact you, and how it can change. I work with relationship issues that may be experienced within a couple, but also within units of a family, or peers. I also focus on exploring and working through self-esteem issues, anger, and stress. We uncover where these feelings are coming from, any patterns that may exist, and implement tools to help with such feelings. Some of my other specialities include ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. I tackle these concerns with a comprehensive perspective to help you navigate the symptoms you may be experiencing.
What sets me apart
- I am a first generation Indian Canadian, which has provided me with a direct understanding of the differences between individualistic and collectivist cultures, navigating these differences, and the importance of exploring the interactions of Western and Eastern cultures to develop your own identity
- I have lived experience with anxiety, depression, and ADHD allowing me to touch on personal experiences when working with clients navigating through their symptoms
- Counselling services in Punjabi, Hindi, and English to aid in utilization of therapeutic services without the hinderance of language barriers
- Belief that more light needs to be shone upon mental health to reduce shame and stigma
- Evening and weekend appointments available
- Counselling in Kelowna and online to increase accessibility to services
- Level 1 in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Gender Diversity and TransHealth Rights