Vikas Keshri MSW, RSW

• Vikas Keshri B.Sc, PGDHMI, MSW RSW

  Not long ago counselling / therapy was associated with people experiencing severe mental health issues but subsequently it has evolved as an efficient method to deal with challenges – be it personal, social, professional, situational or family related.

  Who does not have challenges in their lives?

  Typically challenges provide an opportunity for growth by forcing us to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. Contrary to this, most people feel stuck when faced with challenges and are not able to realize their full potential? If your feeling / situation resonate with this then it would be worth setting a meeting and exploring options. It is worth investing in yourself. In my 20 years of professional career, I have witnessed hundreds of people find desired solution to their problem and helped them plan necessary steps leading to successful outcomes.

  I can help you increase your personal awareness to identify obstacles and discover healthy solutions. I can help you to tap into your inherent powers and help you realize that you are way more capable than you think you are. My aim is to help you open the doors of opportunity and find your path to success by re-examining and re-framing issues impeding your progress.

  In the short term my focus is to help you cope with your problems so that you are able to enhance your performance to the next level. I strive to help you improve your quality of life and empower you to regain control over your life. I can help you identify and solve the problems that could be impacting your life. This becomes possible when you are able to develop the insight that “you are not the problem” but you are in a “problematic situation.”

  This is where you become the “expert” in defining your solutions and I (therapist) become the “catalyst” for change by providing tools that you might need to solve the problem – ultimately transformation happens. In my experience ‘defining the solution is half the problem solved’

  It is universally known that every individual is unique and everyone has an inherent potential for growth and change. Key to transformation is getting the right support. Mutual trust and respect are the building blocks to this healing environment. Confidentiality and high standard of clinical care is assured.

  Since you are reading this I presume you are going through a rough time. If you are on the fence about the next step please call or email me to discuss your needs and goals.

Shakthi Hammer BSW, RSW

• Shakthi Hammer BSW, RSW

  Do you find yourself stuck in the past and constantly worried about the future? Struggling with severe psychological distress from a loss of job, grief and loss, relationship or family issues? Have you been experiencing changes in sleep, appetite, lack of interest in activities that you once enjoyed, low energy, irritability and outbursts of anger or a sense of apathy and hopelessness that just won’t go away? Some of you may have even tried to cope with these symptoms with the use of alcohol, drugs, prescription medication, food or even excessive shopping only to discover that it was but an illusion; a temporary solution that only made things worse in the long run. I will work together with you and arm you with proven strategies to identify your most pressing problems and find solutions that are unique to you; to learn from your past, regain control of your present to make changes that are meaningful and long lasting so you can look forward to a future you’ve always dreamed of.

  I believe that everyone has the right to good mental health, wellness and quality of life. With over 10 years of experience in the field of social work with over 3 years direct, frontline experience working with individuals struggling with serious mental Illness, I have had the privilege of witnessing individual’s strength and courage, in overcoming their struggles. I am as equally humbled to have been given the opportunity to work extensively with individuals and families across many diverse communities as well as with new immigrants. I use a mix of approaches in which i have extensive training and experience: Solution focussed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, Dialectical behavioural Skills; an eclectic approach with a focus on stages of change, harm reduction and recovery in individuals and family therapy.

  I will work together with you to give you back the joy, purpose and quality of life you’ve always envisioned for yourself and your love ones. With empathy, respect and without judgement, I will guide you through your discovery of inner strength and ability, while fueling your sense of hope, self worth and courage to ensure success. Together we can make change happen. Welcome to your new life.

  issues

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Abuse
  •  Domestic Violence
  • Family conflict
  • interpersonal/relationship conflict
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Vocational
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Women’s Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting

  Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic/transtheoretical
  • Eclectic
  • Humanistic

  ● Person -centred therapy