Aman Bhardwaj

RSW #17186, RCC #23675

Aman Bhardwaj is accepting new clients.

Education & Background

My name is Aman Bhardwaj and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC College of Social Workers and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I graduated from the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). Additionally, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of the Fraser Valley.

As a South Asian/Indo-Canadian male, born and raised in Abbotsford, BC, I come from a cultural background where concepts such as mental health, counselling, anxiety or trauma were (and still are) seen as taboo and were not discussed or referred to as often. I personally struggled with anxiety and the effects of intergenerational trauma from a very young age, not having the capacity to identify what these concepts were when I would feel them and not being aware of any resources or outlets through which I would have been able to express those feelings. The stigmas attached to these concepts continue to permeate our culture to this day and this is a large part of why I am committed to helping shed them through my role as an RSW/RCC.

I have spent over 6 years in the field of mental health, working with at-risk youth, individuals with mental health struggles and developmental disabilities and facilitating counselling services for clients from all types of backgrounds. Being exposed to a multitude of perspectives through these experiences has subsequently allowed me to bring a unique set of characteristics and strengths to the world of counselling. As a counsellor, I work with individuals, couples and families.

Men’s Mental Health

Though I work with clients from all backgrounds, I am also a firm proponent of men’s mental health and encouraging more open conversations about it, having had the opportunity to facilitate hundreds of counselling sessions with men. Men’s mental health remains a significant topic of conversation and I believe there is still much ground to cover in this area. I enjoy working with male clients, as we dive into the complexities of men’s emotions, the concept of vulnerability and being able to sit with and process any emotions, thoughts or previous traumas that may surface within sessions, thereby allowing us to shed the stigmas that continue to be attached to the mental health struggles that men face.

Boundaries

When most of us think about boundaries, we may think about physical or social boundaries or perhaps even workplace boundaries. However, I believe that boundaries are much more complex than we may think, as for each of us, our boundaries are deeply embedded within every facet of our day-to-day lives. I enjoy working with clients in addressing these varying boundaries within their environment and how it may be benefitting or hindering them. This may involve discussing their boundaries within the home, with family members, with friends, at work or even their personal and emotional boundaries. All of this is integral to a client’s personal and professional development.

Grief & Loss

As an RSW/RCC, I continue to be fascinated with the complexities of grief, as it is different for each individual. I believe each of us have gone through our own version of grief that is unique to us and if we were to allow ourselves the space to process it, it could potentially lead us to a pathway of newfound perspectives, significant growth and a renewed sense of purpose. Though grief may have a negative connotation attached to it for many, I believe that the beauty of grief is that it potentially serves as an antidote to our life’s struggles or traumas, allowing us to heal, while simultaneously helping us recognize that there is no definitive timeline for processing it.

Holistic Approach to Counselling Through a Cultural Lens

Using an integrative and holistic approach to counselling, I address the complexities of anxiety, grief and trauma in a way that is delicately handled. I believe in providing culturally competent care and I am committed to unpacking long-standing cultural stigmas surrounding mental health, interpersonal relationships and intergenerational trauma. Subsequently, all of this allows me to analyze presenting issues from a series of perspectives, which helps guide my work with clients, as I move at their pace.

Processing Emotions and Feelings

I make it a priority to establish a counselling environment that is healing, safe, non-judgmental and collaborative in nature. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.

Family Counselling

I offer family counselling, in person, with up to four people. Click here to book. Choose from 50/75/100 minute sessions.

Hobbies and Interests

On my off time, I enjoy playing basketball, lifting weights and running. I enjoy listening to music and visiting record stores in the city, whenever I get the chance. Additionally, I am a huge film buff, as I enjoy watching films in theatres and I am endlessly fascinated with the filmmaking process. My favourite album is Pet Sounds and my favourite film is The Godfather Part II. A core memory of mine is attending the movie theatre with my family in my hometown and watching the first-ever Harry Potter film, back in 2001!

I am also undefeated in basketball (depending on who you ask).

If I seem like a good fit, you can book a Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation with me here.

If you would like to reach me directly you can email me here: amanbhardwajcounselling@gmail.com

You can also view my informed consent form here.

Specialties and Areas of Practice

Accessible Counselling, Accountability, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, BIPOC and Cultural Issues, Body Image, Boundary Setting, Break-Ups, Burnout, Career Counselling / Work Issues, Childhood Trauma, Children, Communication Skills, Couples Therapy, Creative Blocks, Dating, Depression, Disability, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Regulation and Anger, Family Conflict, Family Counselling, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Identity, Immigrant Experience, Interpersonal Challenges, Leadership Development, Life Meaning and Purpose, Life Transitions, Marriage Therapy, Men’s Health, Minority Issues, Motivation, Neglect, Nervous System Regulation, OCD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Perfectionism, Relational Trauma, Relationship Issues, Self Worth and Personal Growth, Self-Development and Coaching, Self-Esteem, Shame, Stress Management and Stress Reduction, Student Support, Trauma, Youth / Young Adults 14+

Aman Bhardwaj is accepting new clients.

How Much Counselling Will I Need?

It depends on what you want. Most clients fall into one of three categories:

One (or two) and done – I just want some advice to move forward on a problem. Cool, just let me know that so I can make sure the session will be focused.
Acute issue – I need some support to resolve an issue, but I don’t want to be in counselling forever. This usually takes 8-12 sessions but could be shorter or longer based on your needs (time, financial, issue complexity). We create the ideal structure together.
Long-term therapeutic relationship – I need a safe space to process life events. Sessions are often booked up to a year in advance so you can count on the structure and support. The topic often changes session to session, but relates back to an overarching theme of self-development, relationship management, or something of that nature.

I can’t tell you which issues fall into which bucket, or guarantee results, because each client is unique. It’s best to let me know which category you think you might fall into, we can check and adjust as needed.

What is your favourite thing about working closely with people every day?

I believe my favourite part of working closely with people every day has been recognizing and acknowledging each person’s individual characteristics and journeys. For instance, one individual’s forms of self-care may involve going to the gym, playing video games or journaling at night. These forms of self-care may allow them to show up for themself and others in the best possible way, while helping them work through any presenting issues in their day-to-day lives. For someone else, self-care may be connecting with friends, reading a book or listening to their favourite music, which may also help them in similar ways, as mentioned above. Both forms of self-care are completely fine and acceptable in their own right and if anything, this simply reiterates the fact that we are all unique in our own ways and in how we overcome the obstacles in our lives, which is something that should be celebrated.

What have you learned from your work?

Through my work as a counsellor, I have been able to learn about the true power of silence within counselling sessions. These moments of silence, at times, may be some of the most pivotal and important moments, where the most growth may happen. Sometimes, we as counsellors and clients do not need to fill in those gaps with words, even though we might feel the need to. Instead, we can choose to sit in silence and reflect on what may have been said and process any resulting emotions and thoughts together. This, to me, is one of the hidden beauties of counselling.

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