Social Work Counselling / Therapy

QUICK FACTS ABOUT REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKERS (from http://www.bcasw.org/utility/registered-social-workers-in-private-practice/) Registered Social Workers (RSWs) are one of the largest providers of mental health services in North America. With university degrees primarily at the Masters or Doctorate level, they are skilled clinicians who provide counselling and therapy for a wide range of per... Read More

QUICK FACTS ABOUT REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKERS
(from http://www.bcasw.org/utility/registered-social-workers-in-private-practice/)

Registered Social Workers (RSWs) are one of the largest providers of mental health services in North America. With university degrees primarily at the Masters or Doctorate level, they are skilled clinicians who provide counselling and therapy for a wide range of personal, family and work-related problems.
Many RSWs have undertaken additional credentialing, meeting prerequisites and passing rigorous examinations to become a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW).  A Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) is qualified to utilize the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional, behaviour disorders and conditions, for the purpose of providing psychosocial intervention to enhance personal, interpersonal and social functioning.
Because Canada Revenue Agency recognizes Social Work as a health profession, the clinical counselling services of Registered Social Workers are HST EXEMPT. In addition to RSWs, only Psychiatrists and Registered Psychologists qualify for this exemption.
Social Work is a is legislated profession governed by a regulatory body, the BC College of Social Workers, and all RSWs must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I am passionate about supporting adults and their families as they navigate neurodivergence, life transitions, immigration experience, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.

Together, we will find ways to learn and understand your needs, values, and goals; explore what works and what does not work and use an approach that fits your needs; rediscover the innate gifts that you have; and go at your own pace while allowing opportunities to foster insights and growth.

In sessions with me, we will explore the ‘isms’ of life (ableism, colonialism, capitalism, and individualism to name a few) may help bring deeper insights into how you navigate and view the world and find new ways on how you can co-exist with things that once felt unbearable.

Many of the clients who work with with me are confirmed or self-identified Autistic and/or ADHD, first- and second-generation immigrants, adult children of immigrants, and visible minorities. I also work with couples where one or more partners is neurodivergent.

I have a particular interest in supporting folks who seek to gain a deeper understanding of their bicultural/biracial and neurodivergent identities. I am keen on supporting folks rediscover their true selves while finding ways to strengthen the roles they play in their families (or chosen families) and communities.

I am also passionate about lessening the barriers that many Filipinx-Canadians and Asian immigrants face when accessing mental health supports by providing a safe space free of judgment, acknowledging the fears, apprehensions, and unwritten rules that many of us have deeply internalized, and providing sessions in Tagalog.

I am a first-generation immigrant settler, and my lived experience navigating bicultural/immigrant expectations and identities have led me to do this work. I am one of the very few counsellors in British Columbia and Nova Scotia who provide sessions in Tagalog.

My method is integrative and incorporates elements of structural family therapy, dignity therapy, intersectionality, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution-focused therapy; specifically tailored to meet each individual clients’ values, needs, and strengths. I also offer support with service navigation and completion of forms.

I have a Master of Social Work from University of British Columbia Okanagan, and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of British Columbia.

Please note my waitlist is currently closed, and should open again in Autumn 2024.

As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I am passionate about supporting adults and the... Read More

As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I work alongside youth and adult clients to explore mental health challenges, life transitions, neurodivergence, couple and family relationships, and alleviating the impact of oppressive social structures on mental wellbeing.  

In sessions with me, we will get curious about your values, beliefs and unique human experience. I will support you in identifying your strengths, fostering self-acceptance and self-compassion as you navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Together, we will explore the underlying emotions and/or unmet needs of your behaviours, thoughts and anxieties that may no longer be conducive to your growth. We will collaboratively identify more helpful strategies that meet your needs and honour your present self. 

Many of the clients who work with me are racialized adults, formally diagnosed or self-identified neurodivergent women; and family members, caregivers, and/or loved ones of neurodivergent individuals. 

I have a particular interest in supporting folks who are seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of their environment and their intersecting identities and experiences on their wellbeing and sense of self. I am passionate about supporting clients to challenge individualistic understandings of healing that may be contributing to their isolation, and explore ways to build and access safe community spaces that nurture their healing and wellbeing 

I also enjoy working with and supporting organizations to create spaces of collective healing and community building. 

I am a first-generation immigrant settler. I have worked in the social work field in various capacities for eight years, supporting parents, youth and families in navigating social systems and exploring their psycho-social-spiritual needs. I offer therapy in English and Arabic for individuals and families. 

My method is integrative and incorporates elements of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and attachment theories; specifically tailored to meet each individual client’s values, needs, and strengths. My work is grounded in social justice and culturally-affirming perspectives and takes a person-in-environment approach.  

I have a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) from Brock University.   

I have current availability to take on new clients and look forward to connecting with you soon!

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As an individual counsellor/therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to support and explore neurodivergence, mental health, identity, trauma, sexual and gender identity, well-being, relationships and confidence. 

In sessions with me, we will explore how you learned to cope and navigate the world, and how that is still showing up in present-day relationships/interactions. We will go beyond what is happening at the surface, and work through what is happening underneath. As we grow personal insight and self-confidence in who we are over time, coping and navigating the world becomes more manageable. 

Many of the clients I work with are formally diagnosed or self-identified Autistic and/or ADHD, and many are members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. I have a particular interest in the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma, particularly among clients who are women and people raised as girls. I also enjoy working with youth to support and navigate big emotions, communication, boundary setting and self-advocacy, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, giftedness, learning disabilities), sexual and gender identity, coping with big life transitions, and navigating relationships. 

I am a queer, cisgender, neurodivergent white settler woman. For the past ten years I have worked and volunteered in feminist and 2SLBTQIA+ communities and organizations. My method is integrative and incorporates elements of emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and minority-stress theories; specifically tailored to meet each individual client’s values, needs, and strengths. 

I have a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria.

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