Vidushi

Ms Vidushi Soni, MA

Associate Counseling Psychologist

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. - Carl Rogers”

About Me

Life is hard, and the world is rough. Navigating life’s transitions can be complex, and seeking support is a sign of strength. I offer a complete space of acceptance for Queer (LGBTQIA+) individuals with more intersectional identities. My goal is for you to feel safe exploring identity-related distress and more. It's a place where your authentic self is truly welcome and celebrated.

Approach

I focus on body-based and somatic work through the lens of Internal Family Systems (parts work). This means we explore the different sides of you: the protective, the tender, the tired, the hopeful, and learn how they interact with each other. Our identities live in our bodies, and our parts often hold pieces of our history, culture, and trauma. By understanding them, we start to see how they impact the way we talk to ourselves, relate to others and show up in the world. In our sessions, we might laugh, sit in silence, get curious or feel something deeply together. The goal isn’t to "fix" but help you feel more at home in yourself and in your body. Contact me by email or phone if this feels right!
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Hi, I'm Vidushi. I'm a queer, neurodivergent and South Asian therapist in Downtown Vancouver. My work comes from a personal understanding of what it’s like to live with intersecting identities and how they shape the way we experience love, belonging, and safety. Many of us have inherited stories and survival strategies that once kept us safe but now hold us back. Therapy, to me, is a place where we get to pause, make meaning out of those patterns, and slowly learn new ways of being that feel more authentic to who we are.

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Associate Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a counseling psychologist.

Credentials

Registrations

MA in Clinical Psychology

Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

Canadian University (CCPA Accredited)

Year: 2025

Amity University

Service Areas

Thrive Downtown Counselling Center

In-person & Online

Central Vancouver

Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia

Canada

Central Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada