Shadi K

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Hi, I'm Shadi (they/them).

Areas of Focus

My favourite areas to support clients in are:

  • Narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, coercive control

  • Relational-developmental and complex trauma

  • Gender-based and sexualized violence

  • Racialized and colonial violence

  • Neurodivergence, chronic illness, and disability

  • Clinical supervision for therapists and counsellors

  • I am a first-generation Canadian of Indo-Trinidadian descent; I am pansexual, polyamorous and nonbinary; I am neurodivergent (ADHD, PTSD); I am chronically ill (mostly central sensitivity syndromes -- IYKYK) and disabled.

    I was born and raised on Treaty One territory (known colonially as “Winnipeg”), the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.  I currently live on the traditional and unceded homelands of the L’kwungen peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimault Nations, in what is colonially called “Victoria, BC”.

    I play piano and guitar, and I sing. I also played French horn for many years (band geek alert)!

    My background is in zoology, and I love being in nature; I particularly enjoy traipsing through the woods and tidepool hopping.

    I enjoy many types of movement, such as yoga, dance, swimming, and martial arts, but am not the poster child for coordination.

    I also like to grow things, especially Caribbean hot peppers!

  • My primary modalities are Somatic Transformation and EMDR. I work with you and your nervous system to help you feel safer in the world, and to liberate yourself from traumatic memories.

    I take an intersectional approach, exploring how each of your identities and the interactions between them have shaped your experiences; I am also a huge fan of response-based practice, which focuses on how people maintain their dignity in oppressive situations and resist against violence.

    I think therapy can and should be uplifting, empowering, and even joyful sometimes. You've come here to feel better, so why not start now?

    I think I'm funny as hell, but you can be the judge of that!

  • I generally work Monday through Thursday between 11 am and 3:30 pm PT (2pm and 6:30pm ET)

    Because of my limited energy levels, I am currently seeing just a couple of folks a day, so get those appointments while they're hot!

    If you have further questions, you can email our Client Care Coordinator, Nicole.

  • Masters of Education
    Counselling
    University of Victoria 2013

    Bachelors of Education
    Secondary Science
    University of Victoria 2007

    Bachelors of Science
    Zoology
    University of Manitoba 2002

    Somatic Transformation Spiritual Trauma and Healing Retreat
    Dr. Sharon Stanley 2024
    Somatic Transformation Advance Training
    Dr. Sharon Stanley 2020-2021
    Somatic Transformation Basic Training
    Dr. Sharon Stanley 2018-2019

    Autism Specialist Certification
    PESI 2024

    EMDR Basic Training Refresher
    Sue Genest 2022-2023
    EMDR Basic Training
    Dr. Marshall Wilensky 2013-2014

    Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting Treatment Course
    PESI
    January 2025 - July 2025

    Ongoing -
    Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Training
    Dr. Ramani Durvasula May 2025 →

Session Fee: $200 per 50-minute session.*

My services are GST and HST exempt.

*I am not able to offer sliding scale sessions at this time.

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