Salam and hello! A client once shared a quote by Ram Dass that deeply resonated with me: “We’re all just walking each other home.” Every time I support someone on their journey, I feel honoured.

I believe that strength lives within all of us, though it can feel hidden during life’s hardest moments. My role as a psychologist is to create a trusting, judgment-free space where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. Through a collaborative approach, I help clients recognize their resilience and move toward meaningful change—at their own pace, in their own way.

With experience across diverse cultures, I deeply value intersectionality, identity, and lived experiences. I offer therapy in both English and Arabic, drawing from ACT, CBT, SFT, and EMDR. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships and MVA.

Counselling, for me, is about meeting you where you are and walking alongside you. I look forward to hearing your story and being part of your journey home.”

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Hi, I’m Vanessa, a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, major life changes, or difficult experiences. I have a particular interest in working with the immigrant population who may be balancing different cultures, family expectations, identities, and the process of adjusting to a new environment. I also work with individuals who are coping with the emotional and psychological effects of motor vehicle accidents. An accident can affect much more than physical health, and I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, changes in daily life, driving concerns, pain-related stress, or feeling like life has shifted since the accident. I’m EMDR trained and incorporate CBT and play-based approaches into my work. With children and teens, I use age- appropriate activities such as art, play, stories, and creative approaches to make therapy feel more natural and relevant to them. With adults, I take a more conversational and collaborative approach to help them work through difficult experiences, manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and develop strategies that fit their everyday lives. I want therapy to feel practical, meaningful, and tailored to the person sitting in front of me.

List of specialized training and certifications (e.g., EMDR, CPT, ART, CBT-I, ACT, etc.) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Trauma Recovery HAP) - Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (PESI) - Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Teens and Kids (Institute of Child Psychology) - Animal-Assisted Therapy (Institute of Child Psychology) - Introduction to Play Therapy Fundamentals (Institute of Child Psychology) - Sandtray Therapy (Institute of Child Psychology) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (PESI)

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I am committed to offering a holistic, compassionate, and culturally responsive counselling experience. My practice is grounded in values-based, socially just engagement, with a focus on trauma-informed care. I provide individual and family counselling using modalities such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Single-Session Therapy, and Trauma-Informed approaches. I strive to support all individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities, with empathy, inclusion, and without judgment.

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Hello! My name is Navjoyt Mann but I go by Nav, and it’s a pleasure to introduce myself to this wonderful community. Over the last decade, my professional journey has been devoted to working closely with children, where I’ve had the privilege of witnessing their growth and development. With a Masters in Counselling Psychology and my current role as a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I’m deeply passionate about understanding the intricacies of the human mind and emotions. My experiences have been incredibly rewarding, and they’ve deepened my passion for understanding the complexities of human behaviour and the power of counselling.

One of my specializations is as a certified EMDR therapist, where I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals navigate through challenging experiences and find healing. I provide therapy by using the following approaches: EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness. I can provide therapy in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

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I see therapy as a space where all parts of you are honoured; your story, experiences, pain, strength, and your body that contains it all. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens in safe, attuned relationships. I began my career as a therapist in India, where I was privileged enough to witness and be invited into the inner worlds of my clients. These experiences were foundational to my therapeutic lens and taught me that the deepest healing expands beyond the personal and into communal and cultural realms. I believe that a secure therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change and that when trust and safety are present, new possibilities for change can emerge. Often, my work involves joining those who are navigating the impacts of adversity and trauma. Many of my clients are living with the weight of childhood trauma, partner violence, sexual violence, physical/emotional abuse, unexpected life events, systemic oppression, and other forms of trauma. Others reach out seeking support with depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, emotional regulation, life transitions or relationship challenges. If you recognize yourself in these experiences, you are not alone, and healing is possible. My therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, which recognizes how experiences of harm or disempowerment shape the way we move through the world. I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives, and my role is a supportive one, guiding them towards reconnection with their values and authentic selves. Therefore, my practice emphasizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment at every step. I embrace the philosophy that distress is carried in the body, and I help clients attune to the wisdom of their nervous system by working from the body up to the mind. I integrate somatic experiencing, mindfulness-based practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and narrative therapy to tend to body and mind. This flexible approach allows me to meet my clients where they are, offering both immediate tools for managing distress while also creating space for deeper, long-term connection and healing. Therapy is not about fixing, rather it’s about reconnecting. I am deeply committed to welcoming every part of you, and co-creating an environment wherein you can slow

down and notice the stories you’re carrying, the wisdom your body holds, and the paths towards healing that just need the space to unfold. I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your path toward becoming.

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