Amandeep Brar

About Amandeep

I’m a South Asian counsellor with 10 years’ experience in the field of mental health and social services, including working in a school setting.

My counselling approach is marked by warmth, genuineness, and empathy. I aim to create a safe space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Grounded in an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and social justice framework, I acknowledge the broader societal and cultural contexts shaping individual experiences. With a genuine interest in understanding each client’s distinct story, I use empathy and encouragement while my clients embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.

I believe with my background along with my identity as a woman of colour, I have learned first hand how diverse and unique peoples struggles can be. How challenging relationship dynamics can either support or disrupt life decisions. My own discovery of mental health has allowed me to understand self compassion and the importance of asking for help.

Within my sessions I draw on a variety of approaches, such as Attachment, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural, and Mindfulness theories. I often work with those who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and clients that are new to therapy. Knowing therapy can appear intimidating and have a lot of uncertainty around it, I spend time understanding my clients unique experiences and goals to create a trusting environment. Whether you’re familiar with therapy or new to it, you can expect to be welcomed with kindness and acceptance. My hope as a counsellor is to give you choice in therapy, while co-creating a toolbox to help you identify, as well as manage your emotions in life.

I look forward to working with you.

Amandeep Brar (she/her)