Ivreen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and a joint major in Psychology and Criminology. 

Ivreen has experience working as a behavior interventionist and over 5 years of experience volunteering/working at a mental health helpline. Both roles have taught her to remain patient, empathetic and non-judgemental. She got inspired to pursue a Master’s in Counselling Psychology after these roles because of her ability to provide hope in so many individuals’ lives while being an active listener, providing empathy and being supportive in their daily struggles.

She is a first-generation South Asian female, so she comes from a culture where mental health comes along with stigma. She wants to break those barriers and be able to help those who grew up hearing about the stigma. 

Using various approaches such as person-centered, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT),  she intends to help those who deal with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, bullying, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. She is able to use her life experience, education and her acquired skills to help those who are struggling. 

 Her goal is to create a warm and inviting environment for all individuals to share their life stories. She understands that therapy will look different for everyone, and she is determined to find an approach that fits the clients’ needs.