03/29/2025
Hello, my name is Swarna. I am a first-generation immigrant, born and raised in India, currently living and working in Vancouver, Canada. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a masters in counselling psychology and art therapy from Adler University.
Having personally navigated the challenges of cultural identity and life transitions as an immigrant and woman of color, I deeply understand the complexities of balancing multiple cultural worlds. My counseling approach is shaped by both personal experience and professional expertise, allowing me to connect with and support clients in a way that honors their unique and nuanced journeys.
I have experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges, including grief, abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, PTSD, relationship transitions, chronic pain, cultural struggles, intergenerational trauma, acculturation challenges, and significant life changes.
My approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, integrating relevant therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Adlerian Therapy.
As a trained art therapist, I also integrate creative expression to help you process and integrate when words alone may feel limiting.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, adjusting to new life circumstances, or processing overwhelming emotions, my hope is to create a safe space rooted in curiosity, authenticity, and compassion, where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to reclaim your strength and move forward with clarity and self-compassion.
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QTBIPOC practitioner and ally
She/Her/Hers
RCC #23322
