Registered Clinical Counsellor (#): 20258
Provide online and phone counselling
Serving adults (19+) and older adults (65+)
I counsel in English, Punjabi, Hindi
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), and have a master’s degree in education. I have 10+ years of experience working in mental health field. I have worked with diverse population; it includes homeless, mental health, imprisoned, victim of domestic violence.
At Blissful Mind Counselling, I provide online and phone counselling to adults (19+) and older adults (65+) who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burnt out, or are having difficulty creating a balance in their personal and professional life.
Many other areas I am specialize in:
• Depression and Anxiety
• Stress Management and Burnout
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions
• Cultural and Gender Identity Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Workplace Issues and Career Transition
• Career and education counselling
• Trauma and Abuse
if you want to work with me and don’t see your concern here, reach out to me for consultation and ask if I am able to help you out.
My main therapy approaches
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Satir Transformational Systematic Therapy
• Psychoeducation
• Person Centered Therapy
• Self Compassion Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
Professional development
• Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (Level 1), Satir Institute of the Pacific, Langley
• Ethics Refresher, Life Strategies Learn Online
• Ethics Primer, Life Strategies Lean Online
• BC Mental Health Act Education for Nurses Allied Health & Medical Staff, Provincial Health Authority
• Critical Incident Stress Management, Justice Institute of British Columbia
• Harm Reduction, Provincial Health Authority
• Provincial Violence Prevention for Medium and High Risk Interventions, Provincial Health Authority
• Therapeutic Crisis Interventions, Cornell University
• Traumatic Loss Facilitator Training, BC Bereavement Helpline
• Leadership Training, Douglas College
• Domestic Violence Safety Planning, BC Housing
• Managing Hostile Interactions, Shelter Net Training
• NHA-MHSU-HoNOS Module 1- Adult and Older Adult, Provincial Health Authority
• Caring for Person with Delirium-Health Care Professionals
• Resisting Stigma on Substance Use
• Substance Use: Supporting Recovery, Provincial Health Authority
GET TO KNOW ME PERSONALLY
Why did I want to become a counsellor?
As an immigrant woman, I understand that life transitions can be difficult. I have had my own obstacles that I wanted to overcome, as many people do, and luckily, I was able to reach those goals with the support I had from my loved ones. I know there are many people out there that unfortunately do not have access to the same support I did, so I want to be that anchor for those who need it. Emotions and changes can be scary, and I would like to provide a safe and comforting environment to help individuals process their healing journey.
Something I’m proud of (accomplishment/challenge overcome)
I am proud of myself for going back to school after becoming a mom of 3 to complete my degrees. Coming from a traditional immigrant family, I wasn’t immediately able to go to university, and I was lucky to have met my supportive husband who took care of our kids while I went back to finish my schooling. Since having my kids, I finished two degrees, and have also completed several shorter programs at various schools, while balancing being a mom and full-time employee in the health care sector.
When I’m not counselling…
I am usually spending time with my kids and husband. I love cooking as well, so you’ll likely catch me in the kitchen on a typical day. Beyond that, I love travelling (especially to hot, sunny places!) and going to the gym or outside for a walk.
One thing that’s important for new clients to know about counselling?
Counselling is not just for people dealing with extreme issues. It can be a form of self-care and becoming more aware of who you are. In a way it helps you get to know yourself better and learn new skills to overcome internal and external conflicts, whatever they may be. In a world as busy as ours, where we are constantly thinking about other people, many of us oftentimes forget to get to know the most important person in life – yourself!
