Canadian Certified Counsellor · Calgary, Alberta
Hello and welcome! I'm Navneet.
Trying to honor your culture and family while also finding your own voice can feel overwhelming. Many South Asian women struggle with guilt, people pleasing, boundaries, and anxiety — even while appearing strong on the outside.
I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Occupational Therapist in Calgary, supporting South Asian adults and couples navigating cultural stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
Real clients have not been pictured here, models have been used for illustrative purposes.
Understanding Therapy
What is counselling and how can it help?
Counselling is a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with someone who truly understands.
Be Seen & Supported
A place where you don't have to carry everything alone — where you can be honest, supported, and seen without judgement.
Unpack Cultural Pressures
For many South Asian clients, this includes unpacking the pressures of cultural expectations, family roles, and the fear of letting others down.
Wellbeing & Growth
Together, we gently explore anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles in a way that makes room for your healing while respecting the values that matter to you.
How I Can Help
Therapy approaches
Every person is unique. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals.
EMDR
EMDR helps your brain process distressing or traumatic experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming. For many South Asian Canadians, emotional pain is often connected to family expectations, intergenerational pressures, or migration stress. Learn more on the Specializations page.
Learn moreNarrative Therapy
Our lives are shaped by the stories we have inherited. Narrative therapy helps you separate yourself from unhelpful narratives and explore new stories that reflect your values and strengths. Clients from collectivist cultures find this approach particularly empowering.
Learn moreCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. For many South Asian clients, patterns of self-criticism and cultural pressures can feed anxiety and low mood. CBT provides practical tools to build confidence and manage emotions.
Learn moreEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT helps individuals and couples understand emotional patterns and strengthen connections. In many collectivist families, expressing needs or vulnerability can be difficult. EFT creates a safe space to communicate honestly and develop deeper emotional safety.
Learn moreSolution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and small, achievable steps toward change. We focus on what's already working and how to build on it, while acknowledging family and community roles.
Learn moreReady to begin your journey?
Taking the first step can feel difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Reach out for a free consultation and let's find the path forward together.