Deepak Minhas

Master of Counselling Practicum Student Counsellor

Deepak is an empathetic, compassionate counsellor who understands diversity and Inclusion

Is it becoming harder to face life expectations related to getting married, having children, or buying a home? Is belonging to a particular social or economic bracket holding you from advancing in your life?

Managing the social and familial expectations between two cultures is overwhelming and can leave you feeling defeated, unsure about your future, and make you feel like giving up.

As a second-generation South Asian-Canadian, my lived experience of having navigated the values and norms of two distinct cultures uniquely positions my insight into the struggles and inner conflict silently endured.

Life transitions, casteism, colourism, dating as a South Asian, separation and/or divorce, infertility, grief, depression, and anxiety are my areas of counselling focus.

In your session with me, we will together take apart your story one event, one emotion, one thought at a time. Currently, my approach aligns with methods used in the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Find your voice, one story at a time.

Qualifications and Experience

Deepak is a Master of Counselling Student

Deepak has extensive knowledge and compassion for working with immigrants, women, children and families.

Deepak's Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy

Works to repair and strengthen the relationships between the individual family members

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviours.

Family Systems Therapy

Focuses on the family as a unit and how generational, social, community and cultural factors influence the family members

Positive Psychology

Understand your strengths and virtues and learn how to apply it to your own life and reach your full potential

Cultural-sensitive approach