Navneet Gill Counselling

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I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) providing online counselling services to South Asians who are struggling to navigate both cultures, having difficulty setting boundaries, finding their voice, and putting themselves first.

05/01/2026

Growing up as a South Asian daughter means carrying more responsibility than you should as a child.

Becoming a South Asian woman means it has become difficult to let go of feeling the need to always be the responsible one, at the expense of taking quality time for yourself.

Today, do something for yourself and let me know below what you do with your "me-time".

04/30/2026

The “good daughter” role can look praised on the outside.

Helpful. Responsible. Respectful. Successful.

But underneath, many women carry:

* guilt for setting boundaries
* anxiety around disappointing parents
* pressure to always do the right thing
* confusion about what they actually want

Because when love feels tied to performance…
self-abandonment can look normal.

You can love your family
without losing yourself in the process 🤍
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What might have worked as a child to protect yourself, may no longer serve you now.But biting your tongue, keeping the p...
04/29/2026

What might have worked as a child to protect yourself, may no longer serve you now.

But biting your tongue, keeping the peace, moulding yourself around your families needs, has all left an indelible mark on you. It's time to start living for yourself.

If this resonated, save it or share it with someone who needs it.

And when you're ready, I'm here.

It's time to break away from these unhealthy patterns.Do you resonate with the above? Let me know in the comments 👇
04/27/2026

It's time to break away from these unhealthy patterns.

Do you resonate with the above? Let me know in the comments 👇

Many South Asian women were taught to be good daughters.But rarely taught how or allowed to be themselves.Healing is not...
04/25/2026

Many South Asian women were taught to be good daughters.

But rarely taught how or allowed to be themselves.

Healing is not about losing your culture. It’s about including yourself within it.

04/25/2026

When love gets tied to obligation…you stop feeling like you have a choice. And that’s where the exhaustion comes from. You are allowed to care without losing yourself in the process. parentifieddaughter boundaries culturalhealing emotionalburden womensmentalhealth anxietyhealing selfworth brownwomen therapy innerwork

If you're a South Asian daughter trying to balance cultural expectations with your own needs, you may feel caught betwee...
04/24/2026

If you're a South Asian daughter trying to balance cultural expectations with your own needs, you may feel caught between honoring your family and living life on your own terms.

Many desi daughters grow up learning to be the “good daughter,” keeping the peace, carrying guilt, and putting others first — even while quietly struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm.

You don't have to carry the weight of everyone's expectations on your own.

As a anadian Certified Counsellor trained in EMDR, I can help you.

Do something for you, and book a free consultation here: www.navneetgillcounselling.com/contact

04/24/2026

Always being the one who holds space for everyone else gets heavy.
Especially when it never felt like a choice.
You learned to be “on” all the time. To listen. To absorb. To carry. But you’re allowed to put some of that down. You don’t have to keep holding everything alone 🤍

Healing in our community often starts with unlearning guilt.And whilst we're capable of great strength, we're also human...
04/23/2026

Healing in our community often starts with unlearning guilt.

And whilst we're capable of great strength, we're also human and need to set firm boundaries to protect our needs.

What made you feel guilty growing up?

Often in south Asian diaspora culture, especially in immigrant households, there can be the pressure to be productive.Ou...
04/22/2026

Often in south Asian diaspora culture, especially in immigrant households, there can be the pressure to be productive.

Our parents moved to this country and they worked hard. Whether it was overtime at work to bring in a wage, making a fresh dinner to put on the table or looking after us, they were always busy.

Subconsciously, they transferred this pressure to always be busy to us.

To them, if we were busy studying for a good job, cleaning the house, or something in that vain, we were doing something positive. "Useful" hobbies like learning to sew may have been passable.

But candle-making, doing a puzzle, a pottery class...these pursuits seem a little frivolous to them. Doing something we really enjoy is amazing for our wellbeing though - and for theirs. Much like south Asian daughters growing up, they were never given permission to use their time for just enjoyment.

Not only can this recharge us by promoting relaxation and increased levels of happiness, having hobbies can reduce feelings of depression and isolation.

So pick up that pencil and start colouring.

What hobby brings you joy?

Healing in our community often starts with unlearning guilt.Where are you in your journey?Visit www.navneetgillcounselli...
04/21/2026

Healing in our community often starts with unlearning guilt.

Where are you in your journey?

Visit www.navneetgillcounselling.com if you want to talk.

Are you still a people pleaser?There is a reason many of us developed people pleasing behaviours. It was useful once upo...
04/20/2026

Are you still a people pleaser?

There is a reason many of us developed people pleasing behaviours. It was useful once upon a time, but it may be hindering us now.

What once helped you may now be causing you emotional exhaustion, burnout, chronic stress, and deep resentment.

If you want to work on more positive behaviours and habits, lets talk.

Book a free, 15 minute consultation here: https://navneetgillcounselling.janeapp.com/ /1

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