Gurvaan Mann, RCC

Associate Counsellor
(they/them/theirs or she/her/hers)

In-Person and Virtual Sessions

Gurvaan is currently accepting new clients!

If you are interested in connecting with Gurvaan, please contact gurvaan@expressivewellness.ca. For existing clients, self-book here.

Relationships:

Gurvaan works with individuals and groups across a broad spectrum of relationships, including romantic and sexual partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, and professional connections. With a thoughtful and intersectional approach, Gurvaan honors the complexity and uniqueness each person brings to their relationships. Their work is grounded in fostering deeper self-awareness and relational insight, helping clients identify and shift patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection.

Individuals:

Gurvaan works with individuals, ages 6 and older, navigating various concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, issues of identity, and impacts of trauma.

In counselling, Gurvaan uses an integrative approach integrating a variety of approaches to meet the needs of the individual(s) they are supporting, while being mindful of structural barriers.

What to expect in counselling:

Prioritization of autonomy, safety, and consent
A space that is non-judgmental, which offers empathy and validation
An intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed perspective

Gurvaan (she/they) is a queer Punjabi woman of colour who grew up in the Metro Vancouver area. As a counsellor, her identities impact her work, and emphasize the importance of using an intersectional lens in counselling. She is a registered clinical counsellor offering counselling services on the stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.

Gurvaan has a background in supporting survivors of gender-based violence, including sexualized violence and domestic violence. They also have a background in supporting individuals experiencing immense crisis and navigating suicidality. When working in both fields, she often had to support individuals navigating oppressive systems.

Outside of the counselling space, Gurvaan is a creative baker that enjoys experimenting with flavors and recipes. She also enjoys trying new cafes, spending time with her sibling’s dog, crocheting, and spending time outdoors.

Gurvaan’s Rates

15 min Phone Consultation
No Cost

Individual Counselling

50 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $140
Generous: $145+

75 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $180
Generous: $185+

Relationship Counselling

50 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $180
Generous: $185+

75 min
Sliding Scale: Waitlist Available
Standard: $220
Generous: $225+

Hormone Readiness Assessments
Two 40-minute sessions: $200 per assessment

Gurvaan’s Availability

Location: Mount Pleasant, Virtual

Days and Hours:

Monday 8:00am - 10:00am (Virtual)
Friday 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm (Mount Pleasant or Virtual)
Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm (Mount Pleasant or Virtual)

Gurvaan has many morning virtual times throughout the week

Approaches in Therapy

Parts Work
Somatic Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed and Anti-Oppressive
Relational
Intersectional-Feminism
Strengths-Based
EMDR
Play Therapy and Play-Based Therapy

Licensure & Degrees

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Selected Professional Trainings

Introduction to Racial Justice with Cicely Blain
Somatic Therapy 101 with Andrea Glick
20 Skills to Work with Emotions in Psychotherapy with Dr. Leslie Greenberg
Wet'suwet'en Wellness Learning Exchange at the First Nations House of Learning
EMDR Basic Training with Dr. Alivia Marci
Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy with Dr. Leanne Campbell
Somatic Therapy For Complex Trauma by Abi Blakeslee, Arielle Schwartz, and Janina Fisher (in progress)