Gurvaan is centered in the photo. She has a gentle smile with glasses on and her long dark hair rests over her left shoulder. They are standing in front of a reddish brick wall that angles off behind them. They are wearing a black turtle neck underneath a light pink cardigan with black buttons.
Gurvaan Mann (She/They) - Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Languages: English and conversational Punjabi
To be connected with Gurvaan, please email her at [email protected]
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Languages: English and conversational Punjabi
To be connected with Gurvaan, please email her at [email protected]
or
Availability
Sundays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (In-person at Mount Pleasant & Virtual)
* Many morning times throughout the week (Virtual)
About
Relationships:
Gurvaan works with individuals and groups across a broad spectrum of relationships, including romantic and sexual partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, and professional connections. With a thoughtful and intersectional approach, Gurvaan honors the complexity and uniqueness each person brings to their relationships. Their work is grounded in fostering deeper self-awareness and relational insight, helping clients identify and shift patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection.
Individuals:
Gurvaan works with individuals, ages 6 and older, navigating various concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, issues of identity, and impacts of trauma.
In counselling, Gurvaan uses an integrative approach integrating a variety of approaches to meet the needs of the individual(s) they are supporting, while being mindful of structural barriers.
What to expect in counselling:
- Prioritization of autonomy, safety, and consent
- A space that is non-judgmental, which offers empathy and validation
- An intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed perspective
Gurvaan (she/they) is a queer Punjabi woman of colour who grew up in the Metro Vancouver area. As a counsellor, her identities impact her work, and emphasize the importance of using an intersectional lens in counselling. She is a registered clinical counsellor offering counselling services on the stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.
Gurvaan has a background in supporting survivors of gender-based violence, including sexualized violence and domestic violence. They also have a background in supporting individuals experiencing immense crisis and navigating suicidality. When working in both fields, she often had to support individuals navigating oppressive systems.
Outside of the counselling space, Gurvaan is a creative baker that enjoys experimenting with flavors and recipes. She also enjoys trying new cafes, spending time with her sibling’s dog, crocheting, and spending time outdoors.
Approaches
- Parts Work
- Somatic Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Informed and Anti-Oppressive
- Relational
- Intersectional-Feminism
- Strengths-Based
- EMDR
- Play Therapy and Play-Based Therapy
Selective Trainings
- Introduction to Racial Justice with Cicely Blain
- Somatic Therapy 101 with Andrea Glick
- 20 Skills to Work with Emotions in Psychotherapy with Dr. Leslie Greenberg
- Wet'suwet'en Wellness Learning Exchange at the First Nations House of Learning
- EMDR Basic Training with Dr. Alivia Marci
- Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy with Dr. Leanne Campbell
- Somatic Therapy For Complex Trauma by Abi Blakeslee, Arielle Schwartz, and Janina Fisher (in- progress)
Gurvaan's Rates
Individual Counselling
50 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $140
Generous: $145+
75 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $180
Generous: $185+
Relationship and Family Counselling
50 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $180
Generous: $185+
75 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $220
Generous: $225+
Hormone Readiness Assessment
Two 40-minute sessions: $300 per assessment (Sliding Scale available)
Gurvaan is able to accept clients using funding from CVAP (Crime Victim Assistance Program)