Nida
Languages: Fijian Hindi, English
Nida has a waitlist for new clients
Contact samkaplan@expressivewellness.ca to be added to Nida's waitlist.
Days and Hours
Wednesdays 5:30-8:00 pm (Virtual/Phone)
Thursdays 5:30-8:00 pm (Virtual/Phone)
Saturdays 8:00am-2:00 pm (Virtual/Phone)
At the core of my therapeutic approach is meeting folks where they are at in their journey. I love to incorporate creativity into the therapeutic setting where appropriate. Healing is not linear and I am here to support folks throughout the challenges. I approach the therapeutic process with empathy, curiosity, genuineness, connection, and safety. I hope to build a safe space for my clients, particularly for those who have traumatic histories. I approach therapy with openness to encourage folks to speak their truth and develop a sense of empowerment. Counselling can support folks through many challenges, but I recognize it may bring up difficult emotions, and making this step is huge in itself.
I am a settler on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations. I am grateful to live, work, and play on this land. My cultural background is Indo-Fijian, meaning I can communicate in Fijian Hindi. My previous experience includes working with individuals from diverse populations including newcomers and refugees. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. I hope to create a safe space for folks from diverse backgrounds and to take into consideration social factors which can affect mental health. I am a Muslim, woman of colour, and my lens is multicultural and social justice based.
The things that bring me peace in life include listening to music, doing my makeup, creating art, journaling, spending time with loved humans, animals, and plants.
My approach takes into consideration culture, religion, spirituality, connection, individualism and social justice. My approach is eclectic but mainly person-centered, multicultural, emotion-focused, as well as aiming to be trauma-informed. I hope to integrate creativity into therapy.
My areas of interest are:
· Newcomers, Refugees
· LGBTQ+ Friendly
· Muslim communities
· Multicultural
· Trauma
*These are my areas of interest, but I am keen on working with all challenges folks may need support with.
My Approach
· Holistic
· Collaborative
· Creative
· Trauma Informed
· Social Justice and Advocacy Informed
Languages: Fijian Hindi, English
Nida has a waitlist for new clients
Contact samkaplan@expressivewellness.ca to be added to Nida's waitlist.
Days and Hours
Wednesdays 5:30-8:00 pm (Virtual/Phone)
Thursdays 5:30-8:00 pm (Virtual/Phone)
Saturdays 8:00am-2:00 pm (Virtual/Phone)
At the core of my therapeutic approach is meeting folks where they are at in their journey. I love to incorporate creativity into the therapeutic setting where appropriate. Healing is not linear and I am here to support folks throughout the challenges. I approach the therapeutic process with empathy, curiosity, genuineness, connection, and safety. I hope to build a safe space for my clients, particularly for those who have traumatic histories. I approach therapy with openness to encourage folks to speak their truth and develop a sense of empowerment. Counselling can support folks through many challenges, but I recognize it may bring up difficult emotions, and making this step is huge in itself.
I am a settler on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations. I am grateful to live, work, and play on this land. My cultural background is Indo-Fijian, meaning I can communicate in Fijian Hindi. My previous experience includes working with individuals from diverse populations including newcomers and refugees. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. I hope to create a safe space for folks from diverse backgrounds and to take into consideration social factors which can affect mental health. I am a Muslim, woman of colour, and my lens is multicultural and social justice based.
The things that bring me peace in life include listening to music, doing my makeup, creating art, journaling, spending time with loved humans, animals, and plants.
My approach takes into consideration culture, religion, spirituality, connection, individualism and social justice. My approach is eclectic but mainly person-centered, multicultural, emotion-focused, as well as aiming to be trauma-informed. I hope to integrate creativity into therapy.
My areas of interest are:
· Newcomers, Refugees
· LGBTQ+ Friendly
· Muslim communities
· Multicultural
· Trauma
*These are my areas of interest, but I am keen on working with all challenges folks may need support with.
My Approach
· Holistic
· Collaborative
· Creative
· Trauma Informed
· Social Justice and Advocacy Informed