avneer dhillon

i believe we are constantly changing, and each of us are capable of directing that change toward becoming the person we want to be. how we arrive there, of course, is the difficult part. i’m here to walk alongside you, through the depths of your inner workings, with both curiosity and challenge. my focus is on getting to know the real, whole you, so we can understand both where you are today, and more clearly where you want to be.

as a South Asian woman, my bicultural identity serves as a reminder of the complexity of culture, and how it can impact oneself. this dual perspective empowers me to tailor my interventions, embrace cultural nuances, and hold a safe and inclusive space where clients can freely explore their identities.

Registered Clinical Counsellor (#22193)

you are your own expert, your needs  will guide our therapeutic process.

my approach

& what to expect

my approach is rooted in the belief that we can all grow and learn to live life on our own terms. i embrace navigating a space with curiosity and challenge in order to fully explore the difficulties you are facing.

i invite an integrative approach into our sessions pulling from mindfulness and positive psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural theories, narrative and emotion-focused therapy, through a trauma informed lens. rather than focusing simply on diagnosis, we will work together on symptoms you are experiencing and would like to change. 

i believe no one story is the same, meaning there is no one-size fits all therapeutic approach.   

education and credentials*

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

University of British Columbia

  • Minor in Family Studies

University of British Columbia

  • Masters of Arts, Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (#22193)

  • Psychological First Aid

The John Hopkins University

  • Suicide Prevention Risk Assessment & Management

Alberta Health Services

*i am committed to exploring opportunities on a regular basis where further training, learning, and growing is possible in order to better connect with those i work with.