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Avani Santhoshkumar
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Avani Santhoshkumar

MA · Registered Counselling Therapist (Cand.) · EMDR Trained · IFHP Provider
She/Her
Accepting new clients
Serves: Adults (18+) · Couples & Families

I create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore what you're carrying and find your way through it. I believe everyone is naturally inclined toward growth. Sometimes we just need someone alongside us while we get there.

About

A little more about me

I'm a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, and my approach is collaborative and client-centred. We work together to discover your unique strengths and build a plan that fits where you actually are, not where you think you're supposed to be.

Before private practice, I worked in a multi-specialty hospital under three psychiatrists, which gave me deep clinical experience across age groups and a wide range of mental health concerns. I stay actively engaged in continuing education to make sure the care I'm offering reflects current research, not outdated playbooks.

I have a particular passion for working with women's issues, including PMDD, postpartum depression, and menopause-related depression. I also support immigrants navigating the difficulties of settling in a new country. I bring my own multicultural lens to that work, and offer sessions in several languages so you can speak in whichever feels most natural.

Whether you're managing overwhelming emotions, navigating a transition, or wanting deeper self-awareness, I'll meet you where you are. I offer therapy in Halifax and Dartmouth, and online across Nova Scotia.

Areas of Focus

What I work with

Anxiety & overthinking
Depression
Panic disorder
OCD
Childhood trauma & abuse
Grief & loss
Adult ADHD & Autism
Personality disorders
PMDD & postpartum depression
Menopause-related depression
Medically unexplained symptoms
Work-related stress
Relationship issues
Immigration adjustment
Women's mental health
My Approaches

How I work

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Identifying and reshaping the thought patterns underneath emotional distress.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Building present-moment awareness and nervous system regulation.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Practical, goal-oriented work that builds momentum quickly.
EMDR (Trained)
Processing traumatic memories so they no longer carry the same weight.
Integrative Approach
Blending modalities based on what actually fits each client.
Languages

Sessions available in

English
Gujarati
Malayalam
Hindi
Rajasthani
Punjabi
Tamil
Urdu
Education & Credentials

Training and licensure

  • MA, Counselling Psychology
  • Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C), Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists
  • EMDR Training Certificate
  • Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) Provider

Ready to take the next step?

Book a free 15-minute consultation with Avani to see if it's a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.