Savina Purewal

Savina is a trauma trained psychotherapist who provides clinical counselling for adults aged 19 and older. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy in her work with clients. Her areas of focus include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), religious trauma, decolonization, and the emotional and psychological symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. Savina's extensive experience spans 30 years and has given her a unique insight into how biological, environmental and family systems can impact a person's self-worth, emotional well-being and mental health. Savina is a former foster parent, school counsellor and social worker. Today, she is a telehealth psychotherapist in private practice serving people Nationwide and in-person therapy in Prince George, British Columbia. Savina also offers psycho-education workshops and staff development training for agencies and community services providers. Learners will deepen their knowledge of how personal experiences affect their ability to work with specific clients and how client-worker relationships are the most critical part of client change. Evidence-based clinical skills will develop through case examples, group work and exploratory exercises. Employees, leaders and managers are encouraged to participate together for a cohesive and uniform experience.