Rimal Sandhu

About the Counsellor:

Rimal Sandhu (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 18 years of experience in the field of psychology. Rimal is also a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation professional. Rimal is known for providing individual counselling services to adults of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

Philosophy:

Rimal believes in providing individuals with an emotionally safe and supportive space for self-discovery and self-empowerment through reflective discussions facilitating new insights and self-awareness in her clients. She is committed to providing services in a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and flexible manner.

Therapeutic Approach:

Known for her non-judgmental, warm, and empathic approach, Rimal tailors her therapeutic approach to best fit her client’s needs, often drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Adlerian psychology. Rimar is dedicated to offering counselling services in both English and Punjabi, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and employing client-centered, trauma-informed, psycho-educational, solution-focused, and goal-oriented methods.

• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
• Adlerian
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Culturally Sensitive
• Solution Focused (SFBT)
• Trauma-Informed

Focus Areas:

In her practice, Rimal specializes in offering counselling support and treatment services to individuals facing various challenges, such as trauma like occupational trauma, childhood abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence, as well as difficulties with mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, interpersonal relationship struggles, life changes or transitions, and workplace and career issues. She firmly believes in the possibility of change through the use of effective goal setting, the right tools, and appropriate guidance.