About Me
Hello, I am Tanuja. I would like to introduce myself a little bit here. Working with people has always been my life's calling and I am grateful to be able to call it my career. I came to Canada in 2020 just as lockdown started. I spent the first 2 years trying to make sense of life just like everyone else and adjust to life in a new country, in the midst of the pandemic which made it an experience. Making social connections was difficult, yet I cherish those I could make. Now I call British Columbia home. I came to Canada from South Asia. I bring the experience I gained there working as an Addictions Counsellor as well as in Private Practice to my practice here. I have been in practice from 2011. I also have lived experience from the UK. After coming to Canada, I worked in public health while also starting my practice. Having gained lived experience and work experience with people from various cultures, both from individualistic and collectivistic cultures affords me a unique multicultural perspective to work with clients. I, myself, identity as a BIPOC counsellor.
When I am not working, I like to read fiction, murder mysteries and romance novels. Cooking to music and gardening help me destress. I connect with others through chats and food. Practicing meditation, occasional naps, pampering self and going for walks are some ways I like practice self- care. I make it a point to practice daily self- care after seeing burnout very closely.
I strive to meet every client where they are at in their journey. I look forward to working with you. Get in touch to learn more.
Education
Professional Counsellor Diploma, Canada
Post Graduate Diploma (Counselling), India
MSc (Applied Social Psychology), UK
BA (Psychology), India
Association Membership
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the ACCT - Registration No: 3014
Training
Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Beginning- II SE Training, Somatic Experiencing International
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course on Learning hub by PHSA
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Course, IPH, India
Transactional Analysis Workshop, India
Basic Course in Integrated Clinical Hypnosis
Certification Course in Integrated Hypnotic Modalities for Behavioral Resolutions, California Hypnosis Institute of India