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Dr. Shams is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #22447) with a Ph.D. in Psychology. Fluent in both English and Farsi, she brings a deep understanding of the immigrant experience to her practice. Her approach is warm, compassionate, and insightful, aiming to help clients uncover patterns, heal past wounds, and develop tools for confident living.

Understanding trauma is key to healing. Many people experience trauma without even realizing it—childhood neglect, emotional abuse, medical

Not every sign of emotional distress looks like a breakdown. Sometimes it’s subtle—waking up tired every day, feeling

If you’re lying awake night after night thinking, “I can’t sleep,” you’re not alone—and it’s not just a

Swati helps you break free from the cycle of self-doubt and reconnect with the part of you that’s capable, resilient, and ready to grow.

We get the question a lot: is it bad to feel constant muscle tension? If you’re experiencing constant