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Founder & Lead Clinician

Meet Anjali, Founder & Lead Clinician – The Minds Matter

Hi, I’m Anjali. I’m a Canadian Certified Counsellor and holistic practitioner supporting adults (18+) online across Canada.

My work sits at the intersection of clinical counselling, mind–body practices, and subconscious-based approaches like hypnotherapy. I often work with men, high-achieving women, and clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents in Alberta — many of whom access counselling through extended health benefits or MVA coverage.

At its heart, my work is about creating a steady space where what you’ve been holding can finally land.

Training & professional designations

Education:

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical & Applied Hypnosis, recognized by AoH – Academy of Hypnosis, India
  • Breathwork & Meditation Coaching Certification, The Whole Health Project
  • Bach Flower Remedy Training — Levels 1, 2 & 3 Bach Centre, UK

    • Professional designations (Canada & international)

    • CCC – Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA)
    • RCC – Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC, British Columbia)
    • CT – Counselling Therapist (ACTA, Alberta)
    • RCH / CH – Clinical & Certified Hypnotherapist (CACHE Canada, NGH USA
    • BFRP – Bach Flower Registered Practitioner (Bach Centre, UK)

    These designations mean sessions are often eligible for reimbursement under many extended health plans, depending on your insurer and province.

    How I work in session

    Therapy with me is structured, warm, and collaborative.

    We usually start with what feels most immediate — stress, burnout, anxiety, emotional heaviness, or “I don’t feel like myself.” We first focus on grounding and regulation, then gently explore deeper patterns only when things feel steadier.


    In our work together, you can expect:

    • A clear frame and gentle pacing
    • Space to slow down and actually notice what you’re feeling
    • Curiosity about your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and body responses
    • Simple language, metaphors when useful, and some humour when it helps things feel lighter


    I was born and raised in India and have lived in multiple cities while studying, working, and slowly making my way into this field. My early work in a de-addiction and rehabilitation centre taught me what it means to sit with someone’s pain without rushing and to meet people exactly where they are.

    When I moved to Canada, The Minds Matter began during a transition that was anything but neat. What started as a way to show up for people who needed care became a more intentional practice — one built for clients who wanted mental health care that feels:

    • Ethical and evidence-informed
    • Reliable and steady
    • Human and genuinely respectful

    I take my own grounding seriously: I’m in regular supervision, ongoing training, and personal therapy. Not just as a professional requirement, but because I can’t hold space for others if I’m not also caring and resourced for my own inner world.

    Outside sessions, I’m still very much a human being:

    • I’ve always loved the mountains and am slowly learning to belong to water — including open-water swims and scuba certifications.
    • I adore dogs and hope to extend my Bach Remedy work to animal support in the future.
    • I practice Yin Yoga, dance garba when no one is watching, and often work behind the scenes with music blasting in the background.

    I see myself as a full-time human being and part-time therapist — and I bring that perspective into the room with you: grounded, imperfect, and committed to doing this work with care.