“As a woman who experienced violence and trauma, I was referred to Swarn in December of 2013, and had one-on-one sessions weekly for a period of four months.

Let me begin by saying that Swarn stood out as an extremely dependable, intelligent, caring, and empathic individual whose warmth and compassion put me at ease. I respect Swarn, she showed a genuine regard for my well-being. Swarn possesses a unique perspective that is holistic and sensitive to a multitude of issues. Such a multifaceted perception was of great benefit to my health.

Swarn is a thoughtful and reflective individual with a quiet but commanding presence. She is a very calm and even-tempered personality. Swarn has the ability to size up a situation and direct a proactive intervention eliminating the potential of a crisis. Her innate ability to read people helped me immensely in healing from a traumatic situation.

On a personal level, I found Swarn a very enjoyable individual to see. She offered thought-provoking comments, and has a nice sense of humour. She respected my privacy, and our confidentiality. At the best of times most people find me to be a socially awkward, nervous and hard to work with type person, especially when I am out of my element or meeting new people. Swarn quickly bridged that gap between us. If she can do that for me during a very bad time in my life, I am certain that she would be an incredible asset to anyone requiring therapy anytime. Her gentle manner in handling my situation makes me believe that she would also be an indispensable gift to any child experiencing difficulty. I think you will enjoy having her help, and come out a better person for it.

There was nothing clinical, systematic or forced in Swarn’s approach to me. She did not attempt to “fix everything with an arsenal of approaches” like so many others in the therapy field. Swarn gained my trust, alleviating my anxiety, she gave me the confidence to make a difficult event less painful and more manageable. She taught me skills to live a happier more relaxed and productive life.

I would have been a fool if I had passed on the opportunity to have Swarn’s help, choosing a different path. She made the difference in my life between a dark scary alley, and a bright sunny meadow. Swarn offered a completely safe and supportive environment for me to grow as a person.

Many times during our sessions my anxiety would feel insurmountable when speaking or thinking about what I was seeing her for. However Swarn professionally kept me on track towards healing while hearing me and maintaining my dignity as human being with feelings and a unique life history. I always left our sessions feeling like the world was a better place than when I walked in.

To say Swarn handles diversity and challenge well would be a understatement. I would like to see Swarn in a position where she could teach others in her field. I have never been more impressed with a counsellor’s focus and engagement for her craft of healing. Swarn developed creative approaches to working with me. She is effective, organized, humble and patient.

In conclusion without reservation whatsoever, I think Swarn has many strong personal and professional qualifications, and would strongly recommend that you give seeing her serious consideration.”

Anonymous, Duncan