My Approach
I know that opening up to a counsellor can be tough. I strive to build a strong, trusting relationship with the youth I work with so that they feel seen and accepted for who they are without the fear of being judged.
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My passion for working with youth and young adult stems from years of experience working with young people in different capacities, from supporting youth with disabilities in community settings to counselling youth struggling with anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
The Ayesha Siddiqi quote, “Be the person you needed when you were younger,” has also guided my path to youth counselling. I, like so many others, struggled with my mental and emotional health in my youth and young adulthood. Through my own experience, as well as my experience working with other young people, I’ve come to appreciate how crucial it is to prioritize one’s mental health from a young age. I truly believe that learning how to understand our emotions, manage our anxieties, and develop a healthy relationship with ourselves in our youth can set the stage for good mental health in adulthood, and for a rich and fulfilling life.
I have so much compassion and admiration for young individuals navigating a stage of life that is inevitably chock-full of challenges—challenges around identity, self-esteem, education, planning for the future, and navigating relationships and family transitions, to name a few. Therefore, I strive to provide my young clients with a non-judgemental and supportive space for self-discovery.
I know that opening up to a counsellor can be tough. I strive to build a strong, trusting relationship with the youth I work with so that they feel seen and accepted for who they are without the fear of being judged.