Our Approach
We are a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive counselling practice supporting South Asian and other immigrant communities across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, and online throughout British Columbia.
Starting therapy takes courage—especially when you’re navigating the invisible load of immigration stress, South Asian family expectations, relationship struggles, or the quiet weight of anxiety, depression, or grief. Maybe you're feeling stuck between cultures, overwhelmed by caregiving roles, facing pressure to succeed, or simply burnt out from holding it all together. Our first commitment to you is safety: a space (virtual or physical) where you can speak freely, set the pace, and feel heard without judgment.
We’re not here to change who you are; we’re here to listen and support you as you reconnect with your strengths, rediscover your true self, and find your path forward. You already hold the map of your own life. We bring clinical tools such as Compassionate Inquiry, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt Therapy and Nature-based approaches, and use them in partnership with your lived experience. Together we can:
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Untangle anxiety, stress, or depression and identify the patterns that keep you stuck.
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Process trauma both recent and childhood in a way that honours both body and culture.
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Navigate relational and family tension, including South Asian inter-generational dynamics.
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Support you through the emotional changes of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood with compassion and evidence-based care.
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Grieve losses, honour endings, and rebuild a sense of meaning and belonging.
Therapy moves at your speed. You decide what to share, when to pause, and how deep to go. We offer practical tools, honest reflection, and steadfast hope until you can hold it for yourself. Each session is a collaborative step toward a life that feels grounded, connected, and authentically yours. We're here to help you understand what matters most to you, and to support you in making choices that reflect your true self.
At Deeply Rooted Counselling and Psychotherapy, our therapists share Indian/South Asian heritage and global experience, so we understand the nuance of bicultural identity, immigration stress, and the silence that can surround mental health in our communities. At the same time, our door is wide open to every background, faith, gender, and orientation because healing is universal.
Common Areas of Focus
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Relationships & relational self-awareness
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Trauma
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BIPOC concerns
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Emotional regulation & expression
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Navigating life transitions & change
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Grief, loss & Bereavement
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Attachment wounds
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Stress, burnout, & stuckness
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Communication difficulties
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Boundary Setting
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Anxiety & Depression
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Conception, Pre-natal and Postnatal Challenges
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Suicidal Ideation
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Workplace Challenges
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Parenting Concerns
Counselling Modalities
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Internal family System (IFS)
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Somatic Psychotherapy
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Nature-based Practices
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Gestalt Therapy
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Trauma-Informed
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Anti-Oppressive
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Culturally sensitive
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Attachment based
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Experiential based
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Person centred
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Mindfulness based
Holistic Healing
At Deeply Rooted Counselling and Psychotherapy, we believe that healing is most powerful when it embraces the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and relationships. Our approach to holistic therapy honours your unique story and gently supports you through all these aspects. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, cultural transitions, or relationship stress, we offer a space where all parts of you are welcome.
Mind
Your mind holds the stories, beliefs, and emotional patterns that shape how you see yourself and the world. In our sessions, we’ll gently explore these layers to understand how they’ve formed, and how they may be influencing your present. Through trauma-informed, mindfulness-based therapy, we’ll create space for insight, clarity, and new ways of thinking and being.
Body
Our bodies remember what the mind may forget. Emotions, stress, and past trauma can live in the body long after the moment has passed. Using somatic therapy and body-based counselling, we’ll tune into the wisdom of your nervous system. Together, we’ll listen to what your body carries, support emotional release, and restore a sense of balance and grounding.
Spirit
Your spirit is the source of meaning, purpose, and connection. It’s the part of you that longs to create, to be seen, and to feel a sense of alignment with your deeper values. Through counselling, we’ll explore what nourishes your soul and support you in reconnecting with your inner truth—whatever that may mean for you.
Relational
Healing rarely happens in isolation. It begins with how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. Whether you’re facing relationship stress, communication challenges, or cultural family expectations, we’ll explore how these dynamics shape your sense of belonging. This relational therapy process supports healthier boundaries, deeper intimacy, and more authentic connections.
Inclusive Counseling Practice
Safe and Welcoming Environment
At Deeply Rooted Counselling and Psychotherapy, we embrace diversity and provide a supportive environment for individuals of all backgrounds.
Our approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and respect. We strive to create a space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely, without judgment. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Contact Us
We'd like to hear from you!
We are open to all and any questions or curiosities, please reach us using the below information
We typically respond within 1-2 business days.