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Manushi Arora

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Experienced in therapeutic techniques and client-centered care, with a strong ability to foster a supportive and empathetic environment. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and individualized treatment planning to provide effective, tailored support for diverse client needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapist

Juniper Counselling
01.2025 - Current
  • Working under the supervision of RCC- ACS while waiting for RCC registration from the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.
  • Providing one on one counselling to clients experiencing a diverse range of concerns using developmentally appropriate approaches such as meaning centred therapy, somatic therapy and trauma informed approaches.
  • Assisting clients (especially children and adolescents) in building coping strategies and skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships


Crisis Line Specialist and Coordinator

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
03.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for leading and monitoring the delivery of 24-hour Provincial Gender Based Violence Crisis line by providing services to survivors of sexual assault such as emotional support, safety planning, referrals and intakes
  • Providing leadership and supervision to the after-hours team while collaborating with Victim Services Team Coordinators to ensure adequate staffing and seamless operation of the 24/7 crisis line.
  • Providing individualized support to survivors by holding space for their experiences, fostering autonomy and empowerment, and challenging systemic barriers to promote meaningful change.
  • Training and mentoring volunteers to deliver compassionate and effective support by equipping them with crisis intervention techniques.

Behavior Support Worker

Hollyburn Family Services
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for providing trauma-informed care and non-violent crisis interventions to children, youth and folks on Autism spectrum in specially designed therapeutic homes

Student Therapist

Juniper Counselling
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Completed 700 hours of clinical practicum under the supervision of RCC-ACS, out of which 200 were direct client hours (one-on-one therapy) and the residual 500 hours included case conceptualizations, progress notes, administration, etc
  • Held space for a range of clients experiencing diverse concerns such as complex grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, etc and applied interventions across different modalities to suit client’s needs and goals.

Hospital Accompaniment Support Worker

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • First point of contact for survivors of sexualized violence utilizing survivor-centered, anti oppressive, decolonizing, and trauma-informed care
  • Responsible for accompanying folks to the hospital and providing them with post-assault care by working with Sexual Assault Support team at Vancouver General Hospital

Junior Psychologist

Mind Tribe
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • One-on-one sessions with 40+ clients experiencing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, grief, trauma, diminished self-esteem, and relationship difficulties
  • Conceptualized cases, researched, and formulated treatment plans for the clients according to their needs and goals
  • Delivered successful workshops for 200+ participants on the topics of stress and overcoming objections to therapy
  • Construed training exercises for new employees on topics such as how to engage with clients experiencing suicidal thoughts and ideation

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Adler University
Vancouver, BC
12-2024

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

University of Delhi
Delhi, India
06-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

University of Delhi
Delhi, India
06-2019

Skills

  • Experience working with diverse populations, including trauma survivors, neurodivergent individuals, and children
  • Ability to provide crisis intervention and risk assessments
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapy approaches (CBT, meaning centered psychotherapy, somatic therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed care)
  • Creativity in engaging adults and children through expressive therapies (art, sand tray, movement, storytelling)
  • Strong documentation and record-keeping skills to maintain compliance with ethical and legal standards
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences
  • Collaborating with caregivers and team members to ensure holistic care

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited Working

Certification

Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1

First Aid Training

Non-Violence Crisis Intervention

Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta)

Interests

  • Exploring various creative mediums, including painting, crafts, and dance, to develop and refine artistic skills and techniques
  • Enthusiastic about traveling and immersing in diverse cultures to gain new perspectives, deepen cultural understanding, and inspire personal and creative growth

Timeline

Therapist

Juniper Counselling
01.2025 - Current

Crisis Line Specialist and Coordinator

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
03.2024 - Current

Student Therapist

Juniper Counselling
01.2024 - 12.2024

Behavior Support Worker

Hollyburn Family Services
05.2023 - 01.2025

Hospital Accompaniment Support Worker

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
03.2023 - 03.2024

Junior Psychologist

Mind Tribe
09.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Adler University

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

University of Delhi

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

University of Delhi

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