Bina P., Registered Psychotherapist

About your therapist..

Bina provides counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals and families, supporting a range of mental health concerns across different life stages. Her work is grounded in a client-centred and integrative approach, drawing from evidence-informed modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as emotion-focused and spiritually informed perspectives when appropriate. Bina values attending to the whole person within the therapeutic process, recognizing the interconnected mental, emotional, somatic, and spiritual aspects of experience.

This approach supports clients in developing greater self-awareness, understanding their concerns more deeply, and accessing their own internal resources. She has a particular interest in exploring how experiences across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood can influence emotional well-being. Her work is informed by many years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, which contributes to her sensitivity to developmental needs and relational patterns. Bina is an Indo-Caribbean woman born and raised in Toronto and is mindful of the role that culture, identity, and social context play in mental health. She strives to provide a respectful, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds

Experience

January 2024 - Current

Psychotherapist, Newmarket Therapy Center

Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Strong empathic and active listening skills to build client trust and rapport CBT experience
Experience in Child, Adolescent, and Older Adults

December 2023 - January 2025

Psychotherapist, Downsview Healthcare Centre

Hold an anti-oppressive practice, embracing diversity of all Canadian populations
Ability to work independently and self-directed.

· Sensitive, warm and friendly with clients

· Excellent organizational and administrative skills

July 2023 – April 2024

Psychotherapist Intern, Mackenzie Health: Cortelluci Vaughan

Excellent listening and observing
Developed somatic and humanistic modalities
Consults with supervision and school professionals when appropriate
Maintains accurate and current file records on all clients in care
A working knowledge of best practices with regard to substance use, harm reduction, trauma and the therapeutic relationship
Competency in working with children, couples, families and adolescents

January 2019 – current

Freelance Photographer, TNH PHOTOS

Personal entrepreneurship developed from a hobby adapted in high school
Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used
Engaged with introvert and extrovert personalities in front of a camera and position according to the shot needed
Work one on one with a client to find appropriate and comfortable shots that best reflect their personality

June 2018 – September 2021

Early Childhood Care (Assistant), St Stephens Community House

Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

February 2021 – April 2021

Behavior Instructor Therapist, Hand in hand therapy center

Implementing client-specific programming and teaching procedures for children with various mental and physical deficiencies
Build a rapport with various children and effectively form a relationship strong enough to provide appropriate care
Observe children to find new and unique ways to engage children in their treatment
Maintain strong organizational skills when recording and graphing data to relay to management as well as parents and Senior Psychologist
Working collaboratively with client team and other kids in the centre

Education

April 2024

M.A. Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

Learning the foundational skills that will prepare me for the professional field where I will be able to service clients in the community. Examining models such as the BPS Framework and the CRSJ.

April 2021

B.A. Social Psychology, McMaster University

Obtained a Minor in Mental Health. Took various courses that studied the history, development and positive treatments that currently take place. Conducted research on first year students about their development amongst social media and received the highest grade in the course. Overall, examined human behavior to understand how people become who they are and how they develop.

Volunteer Work

September 2017 – April 2018

Etobicoke General Hospital

· Engage with children ages 4-18 who suffer from mental disabilities or are in homeless shelters

· Plan and prepare activities such as arts and crafts or outdoor activities

September 2016 – January 2017

The Vitanova Foundation

· Greeted clients as they came in the mornings for group therapy

· Demonstrated enthusiasm by participating in group therapy programs

· Engaged in different roles around the building such as health and safety and counselling

September 2014 – October 2015

Etobicoke General Hospital

· Engaged with children after going through surgeries or treatments

· Continued help around the hospital by assisting with the annual walk-a-thon

· Took creative initiative by making activities for children and senior participants to engage with.

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