Finding a counsellor can feel vulnerable, you might be wondering where to start, how much to share, and feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. My hope is that therapy with me is a place where you can feel understood, supported, and not have to carry everything on your own. You don’t have to show up perfectly or know what to say, we can start wherever you are.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. To me, therapy is about helping you understand yourself more deeply, build compassion for what you have been through, and develop tools to support you in your everyday life. I work with empathy, openness, and respect, and tailor our sessions to what feels most helpful for you. In our sessions, we may explore the experiences, thoughts, emotions, patterns, or inner beliefs that are keeping you feeling stuck. I draw from evidence-based approaches and a trauma-informed lens and integrate them in a way that feels natural and connected to your goals.

I often work with clients who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-doubt, and questions about identity, culture, and belonging. Many of the people I support are BIPOC, Asian, or from immigrant families who may be exploring the impact of cultural identity and family expectations and their own sense of self. You might be someone who is self-aware but feeling stuck, or you may be feeling lost and unsure of where to begin.

Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and understand some of the patterns and experiences that may be shaping how you feel. Through working with me, you can begin to build a deeper sense of self-compassion, clarity, and self-trust.

You’re welcome here, and we can take the next step together.

Areas of Practice

• Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
• Relationships and Relational Difficulties
• Cultural Identity and Adjustment
• Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
• Personal Growth and Life Transitions
• Childhood Trauma

Modalities Used:

• Person-Centred
• Attachment-Based
• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive Therapy
• Emotionally Focused (EFT)
• Relational Therapy

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Mehrdad is a dedicated professional passionate about accompanying individuals through their personal growth and facilitating healing.

With a strong academic and practical background, Mehrdad completed his master’s degree in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia, complemented by another master’s degree in general psychology. Drawing inspiration from Rumi’s wisdom that “the wound is the place where the light enters you,” Mehrdad embodies an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing various modalities like an art pallet to suit each client’s unique needs.

Having served as a therapist in Fraser Health in Vancouver for eight years and through private practice, Mehrdad has had the privilege of working with diverse clients as a group and individual therapist and utilizing music therapy combined with mindfulness.

Mehrdad is deeply committed to his clients, approaching each therapeutic journey with empathy, understanding, and a steadfast dedication to facilitating meaningful and lasting change.

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With over 10 years of experience in the field, I truly believe that healing and growth begin when a client and counsellor enter a relationship of trust, safety, and confidence. My counselling style is rooted in the idea that I must adapt my techniques to a client’s needs rather than use a one- size-fits-all approach, where I use Trauma-Focused therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Logotherapy, and a Person-Centered approach. I love using Art Therapy when it is difficult to express feelings in words, and I welcome my clients to explore healing through different art mediums. I have expertise in working with individuals, relationships, and families from all walks of life and am passionate about supporting clients with various traumas, life transitions, and mental health diagnoses. I have worked with victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence, with immigrants and refugees, with the LGBTQ+ community, indigenous peoples, substance use and addictions, and many others. I am also eager to support clients in both English and Spanish!

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