My name is Meenakshi Kalsi. I am a mother of two teenagers and a counselling intern

completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I began my

career in telecommunications before discovering my passion for people and transitioning into

HR and human services. These roles awakened my interest in understanding people and human

behaviour.

I lived in Singapore before immigrating to Canada in 2008. After settling in Canada, I rebuilt my

career in education and community service. I began as a facilitator with a Nonprofit organization

and later supported students, newcomers, neurodiverse individuals, and culturally diverse

families.

Counselling supported me during my immigration journey by helping me understand myself,

recognize my resilience, and navigate changes. Experiencing the value of a safe and supportive

counselling relationship strengthened my desire to help others identify their strengths and use

them to achieve meaningful goals. Motherhood, migration, and career transitions have also

deepened my appreciation for adaptability and growth.

My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, strengths-based, and trauma-

informed. My interests include anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, cultural adjustment, relationships,

parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions. As an intern, I integrate evidence-informed

approaches under clinical supervision and remain committed to ethical care, cultural humility,

and learning.