FAQ

Yes.  I provide in-person, virtual, and telehealth sessions.  This ensures that I can accommodate people living in many different time zones and with different lifestyles.   

This session is about getting to know each other so that we can develop a good therapeutic relationship and therapeutic plan.  This involves me asking you some questions and the information allows me to understand and support you with more accuracy.  Before the first apt I will send you some forms to complete and during the first session I will review these with you.  Together we will come up with a plan and goals of therapy.

Here are a few things that can help you prepare for an online session:

1. Find a private and comfortable space

• • Use earphones or headphones to increase privacy and block out noise
  • You can also make use of spaces such as the garage, attic, the car, or the basement.
  • Be aware of any ambient noise
  • Use a comfortable chair, pillows, blankets, or comfortable lighting and even candles to create a soothing space.  

2. Check the equipment

• • Check that zoom or google meets is working.  If you have a preference between the two platforms, you can make your selection at the time of booking by letting me know. 
  • Check the microphone, camera and that audio and video are working.
  • Charge your laptop or connect it to a power source
  • Ensure that you have Wi-Fi
  • Close unnecessary programs on your phone or laptop that may slow the connection.  If you are using a smartphone, turn it on silent mode.  

3. Come with questions and topics or areas of focus.

• • Have a few things that you’d like to discuss with the therapist, for example, your areas of concern or difficulty and questions you may have about therapy in general.  

4. Fill out the forms sent to you before the first session.

• • It is helpful to have this done before the session, but if you do not have them done prior to the session we can do it during the first session.  

Lastly, just be prepared to have an open conversation and answer some assessment questions during the first session. 

I often use short-term therapy approaches (CBT, DBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy etc.) ranging from 6-20 sessions.  However the length of therapy will depend on individual situations and preferences.  Trauma, Family, and Couples Therapy can take longer as it impacts the individual in deeper ways and addresses complex issues in more than one individual.  The goal of therapy is to help you face your challenges and for you to become your therapist. This will be our compass as we proceed over the course of therapy.  

In therapy, I give you my recommendations based on my experience and knowledge, however ultimately, it is your decision how many sessions you need.  This will also depend on the work you put in outside of therapy.  Practicing therapy skills and techniques in daily life will yield faster progress and better results. At the beginning we may have more frequent sessions to allow for quicker progress and then decrease the frequency of sessions to maintain progress. 

The payment for the session is an exchange for service and time.  Collection of payment at the end of the session may be difficult as I may forget to collect the payment or we may be running late and there may not be enough time. 

Therefore I prefer to collect the payment upfront and at least 24 hours in advance so we can focus on the session. The advance payment also ensures that I reserve the spot for you and it is a way to confirm your apt. 

Payment can be made by E-transfer or Paypal, which are my preferred methods as they are quick and easy.  

I will provide you with a receipt that you can present to your insurance if you have extended health coverage.  This will be emailed to you directly after payment and your session.

Everything we discuss in session is confidential however, there are limits to confidentiality such as when you or someone else may be at risk of serious harm.  The exceptions will be discussed with you before therapy commences and asides from these, information about counselling sessions will not be released to anyone without your informed, voluntary and written consent. 

Spirituality is the investigation into the self.  It is the science of understanding one’s own self and existence.  Spiritual counselling takes the soul, rather than the mind, as its starting point of balance.  Spiritual counselling addresses the whole human being and assists clients in attaining inner balance and integration of all dimensions of the self.   It draws from humanistic and person-centered counselling and maintains focus on individual experiences and realities.  These sessions involve longer guided meditations and guidance, knowledge, and energy that is brought from a higher-self cosmic connection to help you in all areas of your life.  

The session is a combination of talk-therapy and meditation or channeled guidance.  The channeled guidance is a truly unique, healing, and transformative experience.  

For more information on what channeling involves, you can refer to my YouTube channel for videos where I channel from this universal connection to source:  Conversations With Divine Self

Clinical counselling helps people improve their mental, emotional, and physical health while encouraging positive relationships with self, others and the larger community. 

I work with individuals, couples, children, and families to overcome areas of conflict and challenges.  I use an intuitive, heart-centered, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive approach to help you navigate through life challenges while promoting empowerment, emotional healing, independence, self-development, and self-efficacy. 

Through our work together you will gain greater self and situational awareness, learn coping skills, build self-resiliency, and change patterns of negative thinking or conditioned responses.  Enabling you to more easily manage and resolve the challenges in your life.

Essentially therapy is a journey of personal growth through learning to navigate your challenging experiences. The therapeutic journey creates inner and outer transformation by helping you challenge yourself, problem solve and deal with things that are holding you back, form a deeper connection to yourself and understanding of life, and by creating a sense of freedom within yourself.  In my work, I help you  remove the filters and clutter blocking you from shining as yourself and living your best life possible. 

The disciplines and theories I apply foster healing, growth, self-discovery and transformation to your place of inner peace.  My theory of change is informed by Person Centered, Strength Based, Adlerian, Emotion-Focused, Spiritual and Mindfulness - Based practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches.  I take a collaborative approach to working with clients and will tailor treatment to your unique presenting issues and needs.

I take an approach rooted in science and spirituality, with emphasis on the connection between the three layers of a human being: the emotional, psychological (mind), and physical (body).  This integrative and holistic approach helps to collectively heal and align all parts of your life.  

I use an intuitive, empathic, and heart-centered approach to create an environment of safety, trust, support, honesty, and mutual respect for you. I would love to help you feel inspired, motivated, create change, and heal mind, body and emotions through our therapeutic conversations.

I have specialized training in CBT, DBT, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Action Planning, Harm Reduction, Anger management, Gottman method in couples counselling, Grief counselling, Group Counselling, and Mindfulness Meditation Based Practices.  I draw from various disciplines but take a collaborative approach to working with clients and tailor treatment to your unique presenting issues and needs. 

I have over 15 years of experience supporting people to overcome challenges and meet their goals.  Ten years of which are in Mental Health, working as a CBT Therapist, Life Coach, and Clinical Counsellor, as well, five additional years in Physical Health and Wellness working as a Kinesiologist, and Rehabilitation Specialist. In addition to this I have experience as a Holistic energy healer, energy medicine, and Eastern Spiritual practices of meditation.  

Over the years, I have helped clients with mood disorders, anxiety, grief, personality disorders, chronic pain, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, addiction issues, panic disorder, career exploration, family conflict, relationship problems, trauma, grief, overcoming fear/phobias, reaching personal health and wellness goals, and much more. 

I provide counselling services in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.