Priyanka Patel, Clinical Counsellor
Specialist in Personality Disorders & Trauma | Culturally Responsive Therapy for South Asians
You’ve taken a courageous step in seeking support, and I’m glad you’re here. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with 7 years of experience, I specialize in working with South Asians navigating Personality Disorders, Trauma, and complex emotional challenges. My approach is deeply clinical, results-driven, and culturally attuned, ensuring that clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I bring a unique skill set shaped by my experience in In-Patient and Out-Patient Psychiatry, Team-Based Care Community Psychiatry, and Private Practice. My strong clinical lens allows me to provide highly specialized care, balancing evidence-based treatment with an understanding of South Asian cultural dynamics, intergenerational expectations, and identity conflicts.
My therapeutic style is integrative and person-centred, primarily utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Attachment Therapy. I am committed to helping clients build self-awareness, develop emotional regulation, and cultivate healthier relationships—with themselves and others.
At the core of my work are my values: health and connection. I believe that true healing happens when we embrace self-acceptance, challenge unhelpful patterns, and strengthen our sense of identity. If you’re struggling with emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or the complexities of cultural expectations, I am here to support you in creating meaningful and lasting change.
Additional Training & Credentials
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training – Completed Level 1 (Foundational) & Level 2 (Advanced Application), specializing in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and DBT-informed approaches for Personality Disorders and Trauma.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 – Training in evidence-based approaches to assessing and strengthening relationships using the Gottman Method.
Assessment and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) – Specialized training with Dr. Maureen Whittal on the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment planning for OCD using cognitive and behavioral approaches.
Transdiagnostic Approaches in the Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders – Training in evidence-based strategies for treating a range of anxiety and emotional disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Cultural Safety and Anti-Racism Training – Specialized training with a focus on working with BIPOC populations, ensuring culturally responsive and anti-oppressive therapeutic care.
Gender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare – Training focused on developing skills to support LGBTQIA+ individuals, increasing safety and access, and implementing clinically specific, gender-affirming care approaches.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – Specialized training in the assessment and treatment of PTSD, symptom management, trauma processing, and post-trauma growth.
Cognitive Reappraisal – Training focused on helping clients shift their perspectives to regulate emotions and develop healthier responses to distressing experiences.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Training in helping clients connect with their values, develop psychological flexibility, and accept distressing thoughts and emotions without avoidance.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – Training in integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and psychological well-being.