Behavioural Programmers

Mental health issues, especially traumatic experiences and major life stressors can significantly impact our daily lives, and make us feel disconnected from ourselves, our loved ones, and other important aspects of our lives. I believe that building such connections is the key to healing. Hence, my work focuses on helping my clients build healthier perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships.

With this, I attempt to use a holistic approach in counseling, bringing together emotion, thoughts, and the body. I use different modalities with my clients like CBT-Trauma Informed lens, DBT, Emotional Freedom tapping techniques, Brain Spotting, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and ACT.

I am experienced in working with clients dealing with :

Depression

Anxiety

Trauma

ADHD

OCD

Anger Management

LGBTQ

Parenting

Parent-child relationship 

Grief and loss 

Child and Youth therapy :

Child play therapy

Self-esteem and motivation 

Anxiety and depression

ADHD 

OCD

Separation anxiety 

Dealing with parents divorce

I am a mother of two children, and through my travels working with children in the school based system, I came to realize that I had a special gift for helping parents and children find solutions to difficult issues. Having resolved these issues, both parents and children experienced better quality of life.

I have worked with children for the past five years in the school system as an Education Assistant.  This passion for helping children grow and excel propelled my quest for learning.  I began to learn and practice counselling through child play therapy.  I also have experience doing assessments with children to help get parents diagnoses for their child, and then put a plan in place to help parents access resources and funding within the community and the school district.

My hope is to make a difference in the lives of these families and I would very much like to meet with your family and help make a difference in your lives.

As an empathic listener for my clients, I treat them with kindness and a non-judgemental approach. I believe that all people pose an internal drive towards positive change and growth. Let me assist you in reaching new goals for your child/youth and family. I have had experience working with a wide range of children and families, blended, or separated.

Some of the diagnoses that I have worked with are Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, ODD, OCD, Behavior Issues, Stress, Autism, Grief. I have helped families in all these areas, plus more. I have a passion for teaching, playing, learning, and bringing out the best in all. Let me assist you on your journey or your child’s journey. We are in this together!

I find the best outcome to my intervention is to focus on your strengths and use those to help your area of need. I will use an integrated approach to best benefit and service you by teaching you tools and resources to interpret your behaviours, identify themes and analyze problems. The therapeutic process is possible because you have the capacity to change how you act and feel. Together I will support your healing and bring balance to your mind.

I want to help you meet your goals as well as see personal growth by arming you with new skills and strategies. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation for the now and future so you can live a balanced and joyful life.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Counselling from KPU. I am currently completing a Counselling Psychology Masters Degree from Trinity Western University; and hold a student license through the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

For as long as I can remember I have worked with children, whether that be in the school system, out of homes, or through summer camps, I grew to realize that my heart has a large space reserved for these children who need this extra support.

I believe in being an advocate for these children and educating and assisting families on how to pilot through these challenging years.

Through my education of Music Therapy, I have adapted many of my interventions to tailor towards behavioural issues that arise. My goal is always to work through these behavioural attributes and get to the root of the behaviour.

My passion of working with children has inspired me to continue my education and work towards my master’s in counselling psychology, as well as to practice the use of counselling through child play therapy.

My hope is to make a difference for families, and to aid in guiding you through helping your child through any struggles that may arise.

I prefer in utilizing an integrative approach in which they blend different but complimentary theories to work with their client in the most effective way. This flexible approach enables the counselling experience to be tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where relationship can thrive.

I have earned my Bachelor’s in Developmental Counseling and Master’s in Psychology from India. Also have 6+ years of experience of working with children and young youth both in elementary and secondary schools as a counselor and as academia support teacher. I plan to educate myself again in Canada starting May 2022 with master’s in counselling psychology. I have experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties along with life challenges. I have worked alongside parents and teachers and other professionals. My main areas of focus are those who present with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I also work with those who have experienced grief/loss, life transitions (school, work, moving), anger, bullying/discrimination and conflict resolution.