As a former professional athlete, teacher, and therapist, I bring a unique perspective to my work. My athletic background allows me to deeply understand the pressures of performance, teamwork, and resilience, while my teaching experience has given me insight into the developmental and emotional needs of children and teens. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals across a wide range of ages, from young children to college athletes, and I am passionate about helping them overcome obstacles and thrive. In my practice, I’ve seen challenges like low confidence, difficulty handling setbacks, behavioural struggles, and feelings of isolation. These can show up as withdrawal from activities, outbursts, or trouble balancing responsibilities and personal goals. For parents, it can be heartbreaking to watch a child or teen feel this way, especially when communication feels strained. The foundation of my work is trust. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where children, teens, and young adults feel heard and empowered to explore their feelings and develop healthy coping strategies. For athletes, I offer a unique perspective on the intersection of mental health and sports performance, helping them achieve both personal and team goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness techniques, and play therapy for younger children. My background as a professional athlete, teacher, counsellor, and cultural consultant with university soccer teams enables me to support individuals with a wide range of needs, including performance anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, and interpersonal relationships. I know how important it is to find the right therapist for your child or family. That’s why I begin by meeting with the parent(s) or guardian(s) to better understand the situation before starting one-on-one work with your child or teen. Sessions are confidential and designed to build trust and foster growth at a pace that feels comfortable for them. Therapy offers the tools and space to create lasting change, whether it’s developing social-emotional skills, navigating family dynamics, or overcoming challenges on the field or in the classroom. My goal is to help each individual thrive in their unique way.

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The award-winning social worker Narine is certified in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and has over ten years of experience working with various populations facing various difficulties. Life transitions, relationships, anger, trauma, anxiety, despair, and loss are among the issues addressed. Narine works with individuals, adults and children, families, and couples who need help through life’s problems. Narine will make it a point for a therapist to establish a loving, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment where his clients can communicate and better understand their behaviours, thoughts, and feelings. Narine is a registered social worker and psychotherapist completing his Doctor of Social Work degree. Narine employs cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI) in his practice to achieve a fruitful outcome.

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Are you looking to learn skills that will improve feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you feel overwhelmed or desire more structure in your life? Do you often feel lonely or stuck inside your head? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when life moves so quickly, which is why it can be helpful to have support with slowing things down and formulating a plan. Improving your mental health and well-being can be as simple as developing a daily routine that increases energy and reduces stress. It can also include processing difficult experiences, learning skills to cope with daily living, or simply having someone to talk to. Sometimes knowing where to start can feel confusing, lonely, or complicated. I want you to know you’re not alone in this feeling! Learning how to process your emotions and experiences doesn’t have to be considered hard, or overly complicated when you are provided with an understanding and open-minded environment. I believe in creating a space where your experiences are validated and supported with an action plan that will help you feel your best.

My 10 years of experience working with people provides me with a knowledgeable, open-minded, and empathetic perspective. I am rooted in a strengths-based and goal-oriented approach that incorporates Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and Acceptance Therapy. I believe building a relationship with you is fundamental to your healing journey and understand one approach is not suitable for everyone. If you book an appointment with me, I will work with you to build a holistic plan that you are most comfortable with.

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