Trainers and Consultants

Parisa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who immigrated to Canada in 2016 after working for more than 20 years as a family doctor in Iran. Living in Vancouver gave her the opportunity to engage deeply with Western and Indigenous cultures and mental health issues through roles as a women’s support worker, mental health support worker, and sexual assault counsellor. These experiences, alongside her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, strengthened her expertise in trauma-informed mental health care.

Parisa specializes in trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and sex therapy, supporting clients with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sexual health. She has also facilitated workshops and support groups, drawing on her bilingual (Farsi-English) and cross-cultural background to make her work accessible and inclusive. As a trainer, Parisa is passionate about creating safe and engaging learning spaces and using interactive, joyful activities to help participants feel connected and inspired to learn together. She believes growth and learning happen best in connection with others.