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My practice is located in Coquitlam BC, and I provide Individual, Couples and Relationship Counselling services. I am passionate about working with women who feel like they are "not good enough" or worry about living up to others' expectations. I help them to develop self-acceptance, reduce people-pleasing behaviours, and learn how to establish and maintain boundaries As an immigrant to Canada and member of the BIPOC community, I have an understanding of the diverse and multicultural impacts on therapy and how they intersect. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families with a special focus on South Asian and Muslim communities. I became a counsellor because I know what it’s like to feel like you have to hold everything together for everyone else. My approach is trauma-informed and relational — I want our sessions to be a space where you can finally put that down. Whether we’re working through anxiety, past trauma, or patterns in your relationships, I bring both clinical training and a genuine understanding of the cultural context many of my clients carry with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6ac73509317fed685cd3fdc8/1791571944109-QTB31V0WGF2VMKWGYCXA/unsplash-image-9qkqCRZgMa8.jpg About - My Approach When we experience traumas or life stressors, it can be not only overwhelming but also very isolating, as it often feels like no one can understand what you are going through. Without having a space to explore and unpack these stressors in a meaningful way, we often turn those thoughts and feelings inwards, internalize our issues, and experience guilt and shame. This can also lead to negative interactions with our loved ones and can adversely impact our relationship with them. In all my experiences of providing therapy, I firmly believe that clients hold within themselves the key to unlocking the tools to help overcome their challenges. My passion lies in helping clients access their strengths, provide an understanding of their own agency, and facilitate their journey towards change. My focus is to help individuals grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life so that they can thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6ac73509317fed685cd3fdc8/bfc36dc9-027e-46a4-97c3-3953dee5b148/image-76.png About - How I Work Through a trauma informed lens, I take an integrative, holistic, and collaborative approach towards counselling. I believe that my clients have the inherent power within themselves to bring about change. My task is to guide and facilitate you towards reaching your goals and achieve personal growth. 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