Hello, my name is Shay and I am a Registered and Licensed Clinical Counsellor who absolutely loves my work. I feel that helping people achieve optimal psychological, relational, and professional health is my calling in life.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. Only you truly know where you have been, where you are now, and where you would like to be. I come alongside you to hold space, ask the right questions, and support you through your journey towards self-discovery and psychological health.
I take a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual approach in counselling. Those are just fancy words to say that I believe we are dynamic beings and everything that happens in our mind, body, and psyche is important and affects every other area of our life. In our sessions, we explore what has impacted your mind, body, and soul, and how we can make things better so that you can live a happy, healthy, and meaningful life moving forward.
Most of the challenges that people come to me with include, anxiety, depression, various addictions (including substance use and sexual addictions), trauma, identity formation, life transitions, as well as family and attachment issues.
Some of the tools I often use in therapy include EMDR, CBT approaches, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psycho-Somatic approaches, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psycho-analytic approaches, Narrative therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I am also continually researching and learning new approaches that may be of benefit to my clients.
There are literally hundreds of theories and modalities (approaches) that are now being used in psychotherapy. However, it is only when you feel safe, heard, understood, and empowered within a therapeutic relationship that the most effective psychological work takes place. I work closely with you to find the right tools and therapies that work for you.
Thank you for considering my services in your mental health journey. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Shay Narain, MC, RCC
(He/Him)
Phone: 604-825-3039 Shay@arisecounsellingservices.com