A trauma-informed approach to counselling, grounded in curiosity and compassion
Fostering self-understanding, connection, and awareness of the contexts that shape us, in service of building an authentic life worth living.
in-person in Vancouver & virtually across BC
Hi! I’m Nava
I'm so glad you're here!
Life can be complicated, and sometimes we need a place to slow down and listen more closely to ourselves. Therapy can offer an opportunity to make sense of our experiences, deepen our understanding of who we are, and create space for the parts of ourselves that may have been overlooked, protected, or carrying more than they should have to.
With warmth and curiosity, I support individuals, couples, and other relationships in exploring life's challenges, strengthening their relationships, and moving toward lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling. It is a privilege to sit alongside people as they navigate pain, uncertainty, growth, and change.
the heart of my practice
the values that guide my work and inform the ways in which I show up
compassion
relational
collaborative
harm-reduction
non-judgemental
culturally responsive
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Our relationship with ourselves can deeply shape how we think, feel, and move through the world. Sometimes this shows up as self-criticism, disconnection, or difficulty knowing what we need.
Therapy can support you in building a more compassionate and grounded relationship with yourself, strengthening self-understanding, self-trust, and connection to what matters most to you.
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Anxiety can show up as persistent worry, overthinking, self-doubt, difficulty relaxing, racing thoughts, or a constant sense of being on edge. While anxiety is a natural response to stress, it can become overwhelming when it begins to impact daily life, relationships, or overall well-being.
Therapy can help you better understand the patterns contributing to your anxiety, develop a more compassionate relationship with your thoughts and feelings, and build greater confidence in navigating uncertainty. Together, we'll explore not only the anxiety itself, but also the experiences and contexts that may be shaping it.
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Depression can make it feel like you're moving through life with a heavy weight, leaving even simple tasks feeling overwhelming. Therapy can offer a space to gently explore what you're carrying, reconnect with yourself, and find ways to move through the heaviness with greater support, understanding, and hope.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can involve intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that feel distressing or hard to control, along with urges to perform repetitive behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions) in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent something feared from happening. These cycles can feel time-consuming and exhausting, often interfering with daily life and relationships.
Therapy can help you better understand how these patterns function, reduce the grip of intrusive thoughts, and develop new ways of responding that don’t rely on compulsions.
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Trauma can stem from single events or ongoing experiences that felt overwhelming or unsafe, and it may continue to show up in how we feel, relate, or move through the world.
In therapy, I offer a steady, collaborative space to explore these experiences at a pace that supports safety and consent. My role is to help you make sense of what’s happened, notice its impact in the present, and gently support the process of making meaning from your pain in a way that feels safer, more grounded, and less overwhelming over time.
I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support in processing trauma, decreasing the emotional and somatic charge overtime. EMDR can help put distance between you and your trauma.
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(also known as 'family-of-origin trauma’). Our earliest relationships can shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. When those experiences have been painful or inconsistent, they can leave lasting attachment wounds that continue to shape how we relate. Rather than trying to get rid of these patterns, therapy can help us understand the purpose they've served, recognize when they're no longer working for you, and begin responding in ways that feel more intentional and supportive.
what I support folks with
