Gurvaan Mann
Pre-Licensed 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.
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 pre-licensed counsellor offering counselling services on the stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.
Gurvaan works with individuals and couples who are navigating various concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, issues of identity, and experiences of trauma.
In counselling, Gurvaan uses an integrative approach integrating a variety approaches to meet the needs of the individual(s) they are supporting. She prioritizes the autonomy and safety of the client and working collaboratively with the client to meet their goals.
Clients can expect counselling to be educational, validating, and attentive to structural barriers.
Areas of focus
Individual counselling: queer and neurodivergent affirming
Relationship counselling: queer and poly affirming
Children ages 8 and older
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.
She also has lived experiences with intergenerational trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and gender-based violence.
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: Starting at $90
Standard: $120
Generous: $125+
75 min
Sliding Scale: Starting at $140
Standard: $170
Generous: $175+
Relationship Counselling
50 min
Sliding Scale: Starting at $120
Standard: $150
Generous: $155+
75 min
Sliding Scale: Starting at $160
Standard: $210
Generous: $215+
Hormone Readiness Assessments
Two 40-minute sessions: $200 per assessment
(All rates include GST)
Gurvaan’s Availability
Location: Mount Pleasant, Virtual
Days and Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 1:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm (Virtual)
Friday 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Mount Pleasant)
Approaches in Therapy
Parts work
Somatic therapy
Emotion-focused therapy
Trauma-informed
Anti-oppressive
Relational
Intersectional-Feminism
Strengths-Based
EMDR
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
Gurvaan Mann
Pre-Licensed Associate Counsellor
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