It would be a true honour to walk alongside you through your journey of discovery and growth.
BA, MCP, RCC.
Hello! I am the Clinical Director of Conscious Mind Counselling & Consulting. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Counselling from Adler University and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Licensed Psychotherapist with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC #14287). My journey to becoming a therapist started in 2011 when I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University. My experience started as working as a Behavioural Interventionist and Educational Assistant with children and adolescents with special needs. Working for non-profit organizations in the community as an Addictions Counsellor and a Family Counsellor has also provided me with extensive knowledge and training. I’ve also worked with SHARE’s Primary Care Network Counselling Support Services, where I also provided clinical supervision and mentorship to graduate counselling interns and practicum students.
I have a passion for empowering clients to uncover their best selves. This passion has led to career opportunities that have allowed me to walk alongside children, youth, men, and women struggling with a variety of life challenges and struggles. I believe that counselling should serve as a safe space that allows us to explore and discover our path to healing and transformation. I understand the vulnerability that clients bring to the therapy room and work to provide clients with a non-judgmental and accepting environment. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which I integrate into therapy when appropriate to help clients process distressing experiences and memories at a pace that feels manageable.
My approach to counselling is warm, compassionate, and grounded in empathy. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges feel heard, understood, and accepted. Through a combination of meaningful exploration and practical tools, I support clients in developing greater self-awareness, navigating challenges, and creating lasting, positive change in their lives.
Languages Spoken: English and Farsi
Who am I outside of my role as a therapist?
I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a pet owner. Some interests and activities I enjoy are strength training, hot yoga, traveling, watching movies and enjoying quality time with my dog Dino, friends and family.
“Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within”
My Approaches in Therapy
Strength-Based & Trauma-Informed
Client/Person-centred Therapy
Attachment-Based
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT)
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Couple's Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approach
Professional Development
In addition to being a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holding a Masters Degree from Adler University, I also hold a membership with EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). I continue to pursue various training opportunities and expand my professional development:
Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification (EMDRIA Approved) - Pending
Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Level 1 + 2) - Sue Genest (Life Journeys Counselling)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Online Circle (IFS Informed) - IFS Institute
Trauma Informed and Culturally Safe Practice
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Immersion Course with Diana Fosha - Level 1
Chronic Shame in Clinical Practice: An Embodied Relational Perspective Workshop
Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Reporting
Reporting Concerns of Child Protection
Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (12-week Course) - The DBT Centre of Vancouver
The Essentials of CBT: Beck Institute
Feedback Informed Therapy Trained (FIT)
Growing Great Kids Facilitator (Tier 1)
Basics of Trauma Certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Gottman Couple Therapy Certification (Level 1)
Dreams and Dream Interpretation in Counselling
MBTI test interpretation (Psychometrics)
Distress Services/Crisis Intervention
Naloxone/Narcan Administration training
Let’s connect
If you feel that we would be a good fit or you would like to get a better sense of how counselling can help, I invite you to get in touch to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
