Please note:
Vanathy is currently not accepting new clients as her roster is full, and she will be going on maternity leave in late November. If you are interested in working with Vanathy, please fill out the form below. When she returns, she will first reconnect with current clients, then with those on her waitlist, before opening space for new clients.
Area of expertise
Anxiety Depression Attachment Injuries cPTSD Addictions/Substance Use Psychedelic Preparation & Integration (harm reduction) Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (for those who qualify through the Special Access Program) Therapeutic Breathwork
More about Vanathy
Vanathy works as a Registered Nurse Mental Health Counsellor with a focus on holistic health and wellness. Vanathy has professional training and expertise with various plant and psychedelic medicines, including extensive experience working with ketamine to treat various mental health conditions. Vanathy combines holistic healing practices with trauma-informed modalities in supporting her clients to shine light on the shadow aspects of their psyches. She is a strong believer that our ability to look at our shadows plays a vital role in our ability to create lives with deep, fulfilling connections to ourselves and others. Vanathy acts as a catalyst, helping you recognize your own power and embrace the fact that you are capable of working through your obstacles. Just as trauma can cause dysregulation in our nervous systems, healing our trauma and learning to regulate our nervous systems allows us to obtain a state of freedom and joy. Motivated by her desire to understand the human psyche, Vanathy obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology from Windsor University and continued her academic achievements at York University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Currently, Vanathy is a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). Vanathy has continued to further her education in different therapeutic modalities over the years. Some of these trainings include Breathwave, Yoga, Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Mate), Psychedelic Lead Psychotherapy (TheraPsil) and the Gottman Method Couples therapy.
Education and Licensing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN.) - York University - Bachelor of Arts Psychology (B.A.) - University of Windsor - RN license: BCCNM (British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives)
Trainings and Certifications
- Psychedelic lead psychotherapy training for clinicians - TheraPsil - Compassionate Inquiry - Internal Family Systems and Psychedelics - Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate - Integrative Attachment Therapy - Breathwave (conscious connected breathwork facilitation) - SMART Recovery training for professionals (addiction recovery) - CNA Hospice palliative care nursing certification CHPCN(C) - CAPCE (Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education) - LEAP (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care) – Certificate - TEACH Certificate – Intensive Tobacco Cessation Counselling - Clinical Somatic Movement Therapy (in progress) - Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (in progress)