Bal is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University. She brings a wealth of professional experience in legal assistance, social work, and crisis intervention, which has shaped her trauma-informed, compassionate approach to mental health care.

As a first-generation South Asian woman born and raised on the West Coast of Canada, Bal is fluent in both English and Punjabi (verbal). Her ability to connect across cultural and linguistic lines allows her to offer a safe and inclusive space for clients from diverse backgrounds. She values cultural sensitivity and approaches each client with deep empathy, respect, and an understanding of the unique cultural contexts that shape their experiences.

Bal is committed to ethical, client-centred care, providing a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, empowered, and understood. Her warm, collaborative style helps clients navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, and more.

Bal draws from various therapeutic approaches to tailor her work to each individual’s needs. Her integrative style includes elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), client-centred therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.

Grounded, intuitive, and deeply committed to her clients’ growth, Bal supports individuals and families in building resilience, finding clarity, and moving toward meaningful and lasting change.