Hi, I’m Shikha (she/her). I live and work on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. I am a first-generation immigrant, and my experiences of building a life away from home continue to shape how I understand connection, belonging, and change.

My approach is person-centred and relational, with an anti-oppressive lens that considers how identity, power, and social context shape our experiences. I approach counselling with the belief that you know yourself best, even when you find it challenging to put your experience into words. In sessions, I tend to focus on what’s been showing up in your day-to-day life and what you want support with. Together, we will decide what to spend time on and move at a pace that feels manageable to you. I see my role as supporting you in talking things through, noticing patterns, and clarifying what feels important to address.

I welcome working with individuals navigating a range of experiences, including life transitions, immigration or first-generation identity, feelings of disconnection from self, and experiences common among students and young adults. I am excited to work with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Counselling with me is collaborative and flexible. You don’t need to arrive with clear goals or the right words. I look forward to welcoming you with everything you bring.

Hi, my name is Garrett (he/him). I live, work, and learn on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. 

I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. My path toward counselling has been shaped by my experiences in crisis response, suicide intervention, kinesiology, personal training, and community-based support. Across these roles, I have come to deeply value the importance of connection, emotional safety, and being met with care during moments of distress, transition, or uncertainty. 

My approach to counselling is person-centred, relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in cultural humility. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and I see counselling as a collaborative space where we can explore what feels difficult, confusing, painful, or meaningful at a pace that feels manageable. I aim to offer a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you do not need to have everything figured out before beginning. 

I am especially interested in supporting people navigating anxiety, stress, LGBTQ+, relationships, grief, life transitions, self-worth, men’s mental health, emotional regulation, and experiences of feeling disconnected from themselves or others. My background in health and movement also informs my appreciation for the connection between the body, mind, emotions, and nervous system. 

In our work together, I hope to support you in building greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of agency in your life. Whether you are arriving with clear goals or simply knowing that something feels hard, I look forward to meeting you where you are and walking alongside you in the counselling process.

Hi! I’m Madeleine (She/her). I believe counselling is a collaborative process where you should feel heard, respected, and supported. My approach is person-centred and based in empathy and compassion, while also integrative of various therapeutic perspectives to meet each client’s unique needs. You are the expert in your own life, and it is my goal to create a warm and nonjudgemental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and exploring your experiences. 

Social justice and equity are core values that inform my approach to counselling. I recognize that our identities, relationships, communities, and broader social and cultural environments can shape our experiences and well-being. I aim to create a space where diverse identities, cultures, values, and lived experiences are respected and welcomed, and where we can consider the ways that both personal and systemic factors may influence what you are experiencing. 

As a counselling student, I am continuing to develop my counselling approach and learn from each person I work with. You can expect our sessions to be a space where you can speak openly, reflect on your experiences, and work collaboratively toward your goals. Above all, I hope to offer a genuine and supportive presence while helping you recognize the strengths and possibilities that already exist within you. I look forward to our work together.

Hi! I'm Markus (he/him). I approach the counselling space with a great appreciation for self-compassion and a belief that meaningful change happens when we all feel understood, respected, and supported in ways that honour our full experiences. As a Queer counsellor in training, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals facing challenges related to identity, belonging, and self-trust. I bring a grounded understanding of the complexities of starting over, finding and building one's community, and navigating cultural, relational, and internal transitions. I aim to offer a warm, welcoming, grounded space that is highly collaborative, especially during periods of uncertainty or change.

My counselling approach is trauma-informed and rooted primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as relational systems-based work. In practice, this means I am interested in helping you develop a compassionate, more flexible relationship with your thoughts, feelings, and internal experiences. Together we will support you in building greater understanding for the specific challenges you might be experiencing, and thus find the capacity to move forward in ways that truly align with what matters most to you.

I look forward to walking alongside you as you cultivate your sense of safety, agency, and choice in your counselling journey. Welcome.