About Priya Bains
Compassionate support for your healing journey
I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to explore their inner experiences and embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. With empathy and non-judgment, I strive to assist clients in overcoming challenges, fostering resilience, and achieving personal growth.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities to create a customized healing journey that promotes emotional well-being and self-exploration.
Expertise and Focus
Professional Background
Education
I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and have spent the majority of my career in private practice, specializing in trauma-focused work and somatic processing.
Certifications
I am a Certified Hakomi Therapist, and my work is deeply influenced by Kathy Kain’s touch and somatic practices and Janine Fisher's structural dissociation maps.
Experience
With over a decade of professional experience in trauma-focused therapy and psychedelic rehabilitation, I have worked with diverse populations dealing with complex mental health challenges in both clinical and research settings.
Specializations
Currently, my focus has expanded to include Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAPT). This work allows me to braid together my trauma-informed care and somatic expertise with the intentional use of psychedelic medicines. For clients who feel stuck in long-standing patterns of thought, emotion, physiology, and behavior, PAPT can offer new pathways toward healing where traditional therapies may have reached their limits.
Approach
I employ an integrative and client-centered approach, integrating trauma-informed care, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to customize therapy according to each client's unique needs and aspirations.
Core Values
Empathy, authenticity, and collaboration form the foundation of my practice. I believe in establishing a supportive and empowering therapeutic alliance that nurtures healing, growth, and self-discovery.
