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thank you for being here

I’m Nava (she/her). I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I am a cisgender woman, a second-generation Persian immigrant, and the daughter of refugees.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years as a front-line support worker alongside survivors of gender-based violence. That experience shaped the way I approach this work, teaching me the importance of meeting people where they are, understanding the impact of larger systems on our lives, and creating a space where people feel safe, respected, and truly heard. I saw firsthand how powerful it can be to have someone walk alongside you with compassion and care.

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I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and identity. I also support people who are exploring their sense of self, relationships, and patterns of relating.

I work with relationships - couples and family dyads - in navigating conflict and feeling stuck, attachment challenges, trauma, life transitions, communication, intimacy and closeness.

who I work with

My approach is collaborative, person-centred, and grounded in intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive values. I aim to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can move at your own pace and feel supported in exploring your experiences.

my approach

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I integrate a range of evidence-based and relational approaches, including:

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • attachment theory

  • parts work/Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

ways of working

If you think that we might be a good fit to work alongside each other, please reach out.

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degrees & certifications

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

  • Master of Education, Counselling Psychology, UBC

  • Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology, Minor in Counselling and Human Development, SFU

selected trainings

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 & 2

  • Basic EMDR Training with Dr. Alivia Maric

  • Somatic Therapy 101 with Andrea Glick

  • 20 Skills to Work with Emotions in Psychotherapy with Dr. Leslie Greenberg

  • Wet'suwet'en Wellness Learning Exchange at the First Nations House of Learning

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with UNBC

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy withDr. Debbie Leung 

  • Counselling Skills for supporting individuals considering Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with UBC Social Work Continuing Education

  • Fundamentals of Exposure-Based Therapy for OCD and Anxiety Disorders with NOCD Academy (In progress)

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Medical University of South Carolina (In progress)

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in my free time

Outside of my role I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking big meals for the people I love, seeing and making art (I’m a ceramic artist!), and bopping around town.

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