Female Therapists in Abbotsford, BC

As a registered clinical counsellor, I consider it a privilege and honour to walk alongside my clients on their path toward their personal goals of healing and health. I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and compassionate approach to therapy that allows my clients to express their personal story in a supportive environment. I believe that each person is on a journey that can be accentuated by looking forward with hope. It is my goal to help my clients incorporate hope in their experiences. As a Christian, I am sensitive to my clients faith needs through their healing journey.

I am passionate about working with anyone who is experiencing challenges with parenthood, ADHD, anxiety or past trauma. I work with clients to help them feel lighter, more regulated, and more in control of their lives. This is your space and your time and I am here to help by providing a judgement free space and tools you can implement into your life between counselling sessions.

My hope is to make you feel safe and connected as we work together. I prioritize showing up authentically so you can feel free to do the same. Within you exists a whole host of feelings, sensations, and wisdom. However, most of us have not been taught how to access these inner resources. As a result, we find ourselves disconnected from our bodies, experiencing anxiety or depression, and coming up with other creative ways to avoid or defend against thoughts and emotions that can feel intolerable. Much of our work together will be about slowing down to notice and experience emotions in a new and corrective way.

Something happened to you: a trauma, a broken relationship, a difficult childhood. Maybe you are telling yourself that you “should be over it by now” or “it happened so long ago". You have big reactions that you don’t understand. All the things you usually have access to, like your logic and your reasoning, seem to go away in that moment, and all you know is that something doesn’t feel right. Maybe these big reactions feel like anxiety, depression, being highly self critical or maybe on the outside everything seems fine, but on the inside you not ok. The truth is that there is no timeline for how events impact us.

My clients have said "counselling with you feels different". Likely, because it is often matter of fact, to the point, humour infused and honest. I am your biggest cheerleader, but I will hold you accountable, like a needed conversation with an insightful friend.

Finding a therapist you trust and feel safe with is foundational to successful counselling. As a therapist, I use compassion, experience, authenticity and insight create a space where you are safe to process your thoughts and feelings, strengths and struggles and to receive support for expressing, connecting with and honouring your deepest values and life goals. Being responsive to clients needs also requires therapeutic education, direction and curiosity. I value asking questions which support you in experiencing your own “ah ha” moments. I will work to help you put language to some of the challenges you have experienced.

I work with clients from a variety of demographics and backgrounds, ages 13 and up. Whether it's working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relational challenges, self-confidence, spirituality, and more, I love to walk alongside clients as they learn how to be better connected to themselves and to others. I believe that lasting change doesn't come just through reading self-help books and listening to podcasts; rather, it is through being held in a space with a safe other that allows us the permission to enter into the vulnerable places of our own stories and show up as our most authentic selves.

Feeling stuck in a rut, unsure of your next move? Change is inevitable, often accompanied by fear and grief, steering our choices. Learning to navigate through it is crucial for finding harmony. Eventually, everyone encounters a crisis, whether internal or relational. Would finding a path to personal harmony matter to you?

I have devoted my counselling journey to work in a variety of professional backgrounds, including non-profit organizations, a women’s sexual health clinic, crisis lines, and a Child and Youth Mental Health clinic. Additionally, I have served as a mediator and a mentor for high-risk youth at the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association. These experiences have equipped me to offer valuable support to clients confronting a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, navigating the unique complexities of growing up with immigrant parents who have a different cultural mindset, life transitions, and more.

Perhaps, you’ve heard yourself say to yourself: • I’ve struggled with anxiety all my life. • I feel so overwhelmed with my emotions, I don't know what to do. • I’m tired of over-thinking. • I struggle with chronic pain, and I'm so tired of it. • I have so much built up anger. • I can see myself reacting the exact same way my parents did to me, and I want to break the cycle. You are not alone if you find yourself feeling this way. These are common painful human experiences. The truth is that we are not meant to carry pain, and I want to help carry it with you.

Are you presently experiencing issues in life and you don't know how to approach them, where to even start, or who to reach out to? Do you have past experiences which are not letting you move on with your life? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties or PTSD? You are not alone, having helped withmany with similar challenges, I may also be able to help you. Please read on to see if we would be a good natch. I am a registered counsellor who works with individuals, couples and families using a psychodynamic approch.

Life's journey is filled with twists, turns and challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused or stuck. I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment and at your own pace. ​ Whether you're facing issues related to anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, or seeking personal development, I am here to help you navigate and support you on your path to healing and personal growth. Together we will work to uncover your strengths and empower you to create meaningful change in your life.

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My clinical expertise focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity, life transitions, abuse, and relationship issues. I have provided psychological services in non-profit and private practice. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and draw on a variety of interventions designed to help people be curious about their problems and explore new ways to approach interpersonal challenges. I am Certified in Lifespan Integration therapy and also have EMDR training. My research explored how some parents of twice-exceptional children thrived despite the extra challenges they faced raising complex kids.

I work with a range of concerns varying from anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, abuse, life transitions, culture, identity exploration, self-esteem and more.

Life can feel lonely and overwhelming in the midst of struggle. Shame can keep us stuck, isolated, and away from connection. If you are struggling and navigating a challenge, conflict, change, decision, or loss, there is hope and relief when we can connect with an attuned other. Your story and the adaptive ways that you have used to survive painful experiences will be honoured. Your body is wise and your emotions are powerful messengers that provide much insight. My hope for you is that through our work together, you will reconnect with your authentic Self and your intuitive wisdom.

Emotional regulation is single handedly one of the most impactful ways to improve your quality of life. From day to day struggles, to memories from the past which come up repeatedly to nag at you, the ability to be able to accept, acknowledge, and move forward with emotions will change your entire sense of being. This translates into goals at work, physical health in the gym, social wellbeing with friends/family and so much more. Regain your sense of self, and observe the world around you change.

I remember my first experience with a counselor…at first, I was overwhelmed, anxious, and a bit apprehensive. As I shared my story, my skepticism decreased and I was comforted by the thought that I was in control of my life. There are many challenges that can get in the way of healthy relationships with others and our own self, but you don't have to face these issues alone. I believe that a counselor is a guide in a clients journey of healing and self-awareness. My practice is rooted in a holistic approach and I utilize techniques that integrate physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual health. I speak Punjabi & English.

I value helping others to develop and enhance skills which will support a good relationship with self and others. We all struggle at times and I know first-hand how impactful compassion and support from a skilled counsellor can be. During difficult times in our lives we need people in our corner who believe in us. It was my personal experience with some very kind and compassionate counsellors that led me to the helping profession.