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A registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, Certified Canadian Counsellor with CCPA, and a Certified Level I Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. My professional background spans over 20 years of experience in the social services field, having had the privilege of supporting people through life transitions, grief & loss, trauma, mental health, substance use, marriage difficulties, work stress, and career transitions. My clinical work has been both at a community level and as a contracted Clinical counsellor. This journey has given me the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, ages, gender, race, and ethnicities. I adhere to collaborative, trauma-informed, narrative, solution-focused, and body-oriented modalities; placing at the center of it all, and ethical praxis and the well-being, needs, an goals of the client. I am LGBTQ2S+ friendly and honouring of the wisdom inherent in each individual and their right to seek their journey of self-discovery and healing in the best way that makes sense to them.

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With over a decade of dedicated service in the field of mental health, I am committed to empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges and create a journey of transformation. Throughout my 11-year experience, I have honed my skills in supporting those facing high-risk situations, substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationships.

My professional journey has led me to work with diverse populations, from families and adults to youth, in a range of settings, including the school system and child protection. These invaluable experiences have allowed me to cultivate a holistic understanding of the unique needs and dynamics within each context. Guiding individuals through their most challenging moments and witnessing their growth has solidified my passion for fostering positive change.

In my practice, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques, yet remains flexible and tailored to the individual’s needs. By utilizing a combination of therapeutic modalities, I empower clients to develop coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and ultimately thrive to their best ability. It is my privilege to be part of their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and a more comfortable future.

My background encompasses a diverse range of clients and their unique needs, spanning from anxiety and relationship challenges to trauma, depression and substance use.

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My practice is focused on trauma care. I work with adults and youth with childhood trauma, individuals with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relational trauma, and women who are victims of gender-based violence. I provide counselling for concerns stemming from trauma that include self-esteem issues, concurrent disorders, grief and loss, bicultural identity crises, family problems, acculturative stress, and life transitions. I work with families experiencing inter-generational conflict due to acculturation, intercultural tension from changes in family structure and dynamics, and immigrants experiencing mental health issues.

My approach is integrative and holistic with a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed lens influenced by Bruce Perry’s work on the impact of trauma on brain development, which integrates core principles of neurodevelopment and traumatology. This approach allows me to gain insight into a client’s unique developmental experiences and trauma responses. I also draw from CBT, humanistic therapies, and emotion-focused therapy. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, I emphasize a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive outlook to decolonize mental health. I am committed to tailoring therapy to the client’s needs and effectively assessing and addressing their concerns with evidence-based treatments.

I strongly emphasize collaboration with my clients, where we take it slow, try to understand their narratives, and explore their experiences through guided discovery. This is where I let the client go deeper into their emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and experiences that may be difficult to explore independently. I support them in unravelling their story so they can openly talk about their concerns and gain clarity on how their situation has impacted them and how they can bring about change when they are ready.

I truly believe that everyone is the expert on their life and holds the potential to heal through their inner strength and wisdom to improve the quality of their life. With validation, compassion, and trust in the therapeutic relationship, I can help individuals heal from past trauma and support them in navigating through emotional complexities and life transitions, enhancing their quality of life and well-being. I offer language support in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi.

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Karmeena graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Psychology with a minor in Counselling and Human Development and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling Psychology. Her areas of interest within the field have come from a previous life and professional experience. Her heavy involvement in team activities and sports significantly influenced her to drive to become a counsellor.

Through these experiences, she developed characteristics such as empathy and understanding. Given the diverse population, she has learned to adapt and change the way she works with each individual that is unique to their needs.

Her interests in the field include and are not limited to the use of CBT for individuals with a specific interest in post-traumatic stress disorder. Within her career, she has worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma & grief, relationships and personal development. Karmeena is always looking to expand her knowledge and deepen her skill set in working with all individuals.

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