Online Counselling for Terrace

With a background in trauma counselling, I weave somatic healing and mindfulness techniques into sessions to help clients connect with their whole selves. Becoming a parent is so intense, and many families feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the world, but I truly believe we were not meant to do this alone. With compassion, kindness, and a little humour, I aim to move new parents from a place of survival to one of joy and self-acceptance.

Struggling to connect with loved ones or engage in hobbies you once enjoyed? Finding that you are avoiding people, places, or activities that you didn't used to avoid? Are you looking to break through patterns that are holding you back, explore yourself, or process traumatic experiences? I am here for you. Through working on new skills and tools, processing experiences, and challenging old habits: working towards the life you want is possible! I use an authentic, supportive, and collaborative approach to provide meaningful and effective counselling and therapy.

I am a 20 year resident of Terrace BC, was born in the Cariboo region, and raised in the North. I offer counselling services both in-person and virtually, and specialize in grief and loss, mood related issues, trauma, including trauma related to the impacts of the Indian Residential School System, critical incident stress (both civilian and service personnel), and workplace issues related to burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion satisfaction. In addition to private practice, I am a Doctoral resident at Memorial University researching the relationship between workplace culture and burnout.

"I specialize in grief, loss, and trauma because I find many issues such as substance abuse, anger, stress, and even violence stem from long standing, unresolved grief and loss, and trauma that was never acknowledged or processed. I use a wide variety of approaches depending on the issues and how you wish to resolve them. I also work on issues related to self-esteem and empowerment, so you can help yourself heal. I offer you a guiding hand through these times of pain and confusion. Let's walk together on this journey and perhaps we can find meaning together."

My desire is to hear a person the way they need to be heard, to provide space and time that allows an individual to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions in a place that ensures a sense of confidentiality and safety. I am willing to sit through uncomfortable moments so a person can trust their own process and ability to heal.

I am currently accepting clients for virtual counselling. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and help clients address mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, caregiver fatigue, and work-related stress. I have experience working with neurodivergent adults, children (ages 10 and up) and youth. This includes folks diagnosed with (or querying) ADD, ADHD, and ASD.

I enjoy working with clients who want to make positive changes in their lives, through the process of being vulnerable and accepting that we as humans are not perfect. As we know, the best results come from those who put the work in. That being said, homework is part of the process with this type of researched-based therapy. The purpose of the homework is to help you work on and gain new skills that will benefit you throughout your life. Each visit will consist of a routine outcome measure to monitor your progress and help you determine when you are ready to graduate from therapy.

Praveen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) possessing a range of experience in delivering counselling services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Praveen has worked in various settings, where she has had the opportunity to assist individuals that have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition, Praveen is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and holds a particular interest and skill set in multicultural counselling.

I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in online counselling for individual men, women, couples and families. I am dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic care to my clients utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including talk therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and other evidence-based approaches. I am passionate about helping people and have dedicated my career to improve client mental health and overall well-being.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. I provide support to adults and couples. I have experience working with individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, gender issues, substance use, low self-esteem, stress related issues, and chronic illness. I recognize that it takes a great deal of courage to make the decision to start and commit to counselling. I consider it a privilege to be invited into your life. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to process the confusing, overwhelming, or painful part of your life.