Karanvir Singh, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

What's My Approach to Therapy?

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

I believe the purpose of psychotherapy is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to deepen understanding and restore agency. Anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict, or identity struggles are rarely random. They are signals that something within you is asking to be understood.

Therapy creates a structured and compassionate space to explore those signals. It allows you to recognize patterns, regulate emotional intensity, and respond to life with greater clarity rather than reactivity. It is not about fixing you. It is about helping you reconnect with your strengths and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

At its best, psychotherapy supports lasting change. It helps you move from surviving to living with intention, steadiness, and self respect.

On the Fence About Going to Therapy?

It is completely normal to feel unsure about starting therapy. Many people wonder whether their struggles are ?serious enough,? whether they should be able to handle things on their own, or whether opening up will feel uncomfortable. Doubt does not mean you are weak. It means you are thoughtful.

Therapy is not only for moments of crisis. It is for understanding patterns, strengthening relationships, managing ADHD or anxiety, navigating identity questions, or simply creating space to think clearly without judgment. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.

Often, the hardest part is the first step. A consultation is simply a conversation. There is no pressure, no obligation, and no expectation that you must commit immediately. It is an opportunity to ask questions, share what feels heavy, and see whether the fit feels right.

If something inside you is considering reaching out, that curiosity matters. You deserve support that is steady, respectful, and grounded in real expertise. Sometimes clarity begins with a single conversation.