Amarpreet Chhina Vancouver Counselling

Associate Therapist

Amar Chhina
MCP-AT, CCC and BVS.

Amar works with adults and families from all walks of life who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. He has a special focus on grief and loss. He enjoys art therapy, working with the LGBTQ population and integrating a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens into his practice. Amar has weekend and evening availability for counselling with adults, youth, and families virtually. He provides counselling in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

Sessions: 50 minutes | $170

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Issues amar works with:

Anxiety
Depression
Family Therapy
Grief, loss, illness
Life Transitions
Relationship Struggles and Couples Work

types of therapies

Amar does therapy based on integrated approaches of trauma-informed, person-centred, Jungian theory, Internal Family Systems and Accelerated Resolution Therapy with a special focus on Art Therapy.

Background and Training

Amar holds a Master’s of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy from Adler University, in Vancouver, BC. He has additional post-graduate training in Heart Centered Practices for working with adolescents, combining Internal Family Systems and Expressive Arts Therapy, as well as Adolescent Psychology and Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy. In addition to working at Head and Heart Counselling, Amar currently works as family counsellor at Hospice Calgary & Children's Grief Centre. He also has academic training in visual and expressive arts.

Before pursuing his goal of becoming a clinical counsellor, Amar completed a veterinary degree, and worked in veterinary medicine.

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FROM amar

“In our therapy sessions, you can expect a safe, supportive and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. We will work collaboratively to set meaningful goals and develop strategies that resonate with your unique experiences. I’ll provide insight & share my observations with a non-judgmental lens while encouraging your personal growth and self-discovery. Your journey will be honoured with respect and confidentiality, allowing you to feel empowered in your healing process.”