Gurpreet is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers a warm, safe, and supportive space where clients feel seen and heard. She takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy, believing that many present-day struggles stem from unresolved past experiences. Her goal is to help clients explore these deeper roots while building tools for healing and growth. Gurpreet specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, and works with people of all backgrounds and identities. She has a natural ability to connect with young women who are finding their voice, while remaining open and welcoming to all who seek support. She draws from CBT, EMDR, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, and has a particular passion for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Gurpreet deeply believes in CBT’s ability to help clients shift unhelpful thoughts and develop practical, lasting coping tools. Her approach is always tailored, collaborative, and grounded in genuine care. Outside of her work, she is a certified makeup artist who enjoys creative expression, traveling, and spending quality time with her loved ones—experiences that help her stay connected and grounded in her own life.

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Dawn Sather is a Registered Social Worker with 25 years of clinical experience, currently offering online counselling, for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. Dawn’s gentle presence welcomes those seeking to engage in a collaborative and reflective process. Together we explore challenges to bring more ease and vitality. Dawn’s clinical practice is oriented towards assisting individuals by providing a non-judgemental and respectful relational environment to explore past experiences that are too overwhelming when faced alone–experiences that may be painful, confusing, unresolved, and traumatic. Dawn has expertise in Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy: Bringing the Body into Practice (BBP). The BBP approach is informed by trauma and neuroscience research, and attachment, polyvagal, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theories. Developing a client-centered therapeutic relationship, founded on trust and safety has the capacity to foster change and transformation. Dawn obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Northern British Columbia. Always committed to her professional development, Dawn has taken a myriad of post-graduate certificate courses and continues her learning with the Object Relations Institute in New York. As a social worker, Dawn upholds the values of respect, equality, and compassion.

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Hello, I’m Mohamad (CCC). Congratulations on seeking counselling! You might currently be in a dark spot and hesitant to seek help. Rest assured that you are not alone in this. It takes courage to seek help, and you are on your way there. I have been in your spot before, and my healing journey guided me to help others overcome complex trauma. You don’t need to be controlled by your past anymore.

I discovered my calling as a mental health counsellor during the 2011 war in Syria. Having witnessed the impact of trauma, I’ve dedicated myself to guiding others through their healing journey. Let’s work together on your path to emotional well-being and resilience; I am here for you.

I hold a Master of Arts in counselling psychology and a graduate diploma in addiction treatment and prevention, a bachelor’s degree in public health, and several certificates such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Couples Therapy.

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Golie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been dedicated to the helping profession in our community since 2001, working compassionately with people of all ages. With heartfelt understanding and clinical expertise, Golie recognizes the vital role of culture and life experiences in shaping an individual’s values and behaviours. Her own journey has taught her that clients come to counselling with unique life narratives, worldviews and backgrounds, each deserving of understanding and personalized care. Golie brings a wealth of experience working with diverse clients, including individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. She has worked extensively with adolescents and adults facing substance misuse, trauma and other mental health concerns. Her professional background includes valuable experience in crisis situations, crisis management, and providing supportive services within victim services, where she offers compassionate guidance during life’s most challenging moments. Through her professional development and educational experiences, Golie has cultivated a deep appreciation for family dynamics, conflict resolution, personal growth, stress management, substance misuse recovery, relationship challenges, anxiety support, self-confidence building, and navigating life transitions. Golie approaches the counselling relationship as a sacred opportunity to support clients in living more fulfilling and meaningful lives. She meets each person with an attitude of acceptance, reverence and genuine curiosity, gently supporting clients in their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. Her person-centred approach emphasizes collaboration, working together with clients to establish meaningful goals and thoughtful treatment options. Golie provides services in both English and Farsi. When not dedicated to her professional calling, Golie nurtures her own wellbeing through an active lifestyle that includes running and hiking in nature. She also treasures quality time spent with family, friends and her dog (Remy), embodying the balanced approach to life that she encourages in her practice.

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