Description
About EKC:
We are a small team of specialized mental health therapists/clinical counsellors aimed to provide personalized quality care/treatment and support to individuals, adults, youth and families struggling with issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation, grief and loss, stress management, life transition, OCD, and substance use concerns.
About Ellahae Keshmiri:
Ellahae is the founder, clinical director and therapist at EKC. She is an MA/RCC with 14 years of experience in the field of mental health and therapy, providing services for youth, adults and families, both in person (Vancouver) and virtually in English and Farsi.
Ellahae`s main areas of expertise include: trauma, attachment, anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, perfectionism, self-esteem/self-image issues, sleep difficulties, stress management, life transitions/adjustment (such acculturation, transitioning into school or work) and relationship issues. Her many years of experience working in both in-patient and outpatient mental health settings has given her invaluable knowledge and experience in supporting individuals and families dealing with severe mental health issues (including but not limited to bipolar, psychosis, severe depression and anxiety).
Trainings and modalities used/offered: suicide/crisis/self-harm behaviour assessment, intervention and treatment, EMDR/Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (trauma therapy), Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia, Mindfulness Based Stress management, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Short Term Solution Focused Therapy.
Personal Statement:
" Having moved to Canada as a youth I know first hand the stress that acculturation and culture shock can put on a person and their family; thus I take a multicultural lens and approach to counselling. I aim to foster an environment that is welcoming and accepting of ALL regardless of faith, culture, ethnicity, gender/identity and sexuality; a place where one can safely and fearlessly explore all aspects of self. This is where the healing journey starts, so Let`s Begin!"
Given her years of experience in a variety of systems Ellahae brings in a systems management lens and approach to supporting individuals. She believe that we all exist in a system, and working together collaboratively to find the solutions within the system (when possible), can be quite empowering. Feel free to contact her for a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to see if she would be the right fit for you!
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About Ciara Toddington:
Ciara is MC/RCC candidate with 8 years of experience in the field of mental health/counseling and substance use. She possesses a vast amount of experience having worked in inpatient, community and residential mental health settings, with organizations such as with FamilySmart, The Kelty Mental Health & Resource Centre, Foundry and Mood Disorders Association of BC, amongst others.
Ciara’s main areas of expertise include: personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), psychosis, mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), substance use, emotion regulation/stress management/burnout, suicide/self-harm/crisis assessment and intervention. She is passionate about working with individuals from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
Trainings and approaches used/offered include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).
Personal Statement:
“I recognize that being a human in the world can be difficult. We all face complex challenges in today’s world, and these can feel even more complex, confusing and overwhelming during adolescence and young adulthood. The addition of trying to manoeuvre a complex internal world combined with the lack of support and guidance in what can at times feels like a competitive external world can become even more distressing. Having worked in a variety of systems, I bring in a social justice lens to therapy, while supporting individuals/youth and families manoeuvre the complex system they/we exist in. You do not have to do it alone”.
Having worked both as a front line worker and in residential care settings in Downtown East Side, supporting individuals dealing with mental health and substance use, Ciara brings in a non-judgmental, client-centred, harm reduction approach to her practice. She continually strives to meet client’s where they are at, and harnesses a strong sense of empowerment and advocacy as they take the journey to healing, and recovery. Feel free to contact us for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
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About Forooz Shamloo:
Forooz is an Art Therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor with both BCACC & CCC. She is also a yoga instructor with 22 years of immersive practice in yoga, mindfulness, and spiritual explorations bringing in a holistic approach to counselling, one that incorporates all aspects of the self, mind, body and spirit. Using such approaches Forooz supports her clients explore their internal world (thoughts, sensations and emotions) as well as their experiences of their outside world in a safe, non-verbal manner, yet creative manner; one that can bring about a deeper level of healing and understanding of both the self and others.
Forooz’s main areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, eating disorders and disordered eating, grief and loss, adjustment issues such as immigration and acculturation, body image and self-esteem concerns, stress management, emotion regulation, and relational issues, existential/spiritual struggles and coping skills development.
Trainings and approaches used: Forooz integrates evidence-based modalities with holistic ones like restorative yoga, trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and art therapy. She acquires 500 hours of advanced yoga instructor training, which allows her to incorporate somatic/body movement into therapy when appropriate.
Personal Statement:
“Having lived, worked, and studied in Iran and Canada, overcoming many obstacles such as surviving war, immigration, adjusting to new worlds as a mother, and much more; I have experienced first hand the healing power of turning inwards through mindfulness practices. I believe in the transformative power of expressive art and the deep healing it can provide, one that I hope to share and bring to others grappling with life’s challenges”.
Guided by both her personal and professional experience Forooz fosters a safe, culturally sensitive space for individuals to express themselves freely, where everyone feels welcomed (regardless of their gender/identity/ethnicity/sexuality/culture/religion or background). She fosters self-acceptance and resilience by supporting her clients to tap into their innate strengths while navigating their life’s challenges. She employs a confidential and highly ethical frame of work. She offers therapy both in English and Farsi. Feel free to call for a 15 minute complimentary phone consultation.
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