Ria

Ms Ria Gupta, MEd

Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

“Coming to therapy is no small feat. If you’ve found yourself here, you’re likely feeling that already. Things may feel especially loud or scary—. So I want to acknowledge your courage for taking this first step. My goal is to create a safe space where you can simply be yourself—to say things out loud that may have felt hard to admit, even to yourself. Some arrive to therapy with a clear sense of what has led them here. Others don’t know where to begin. That’s okay. This space is here for exactly that. You don’t need to have it all figured out—this space will meet you where you are. ”

About Me

I’m Ria (she/her), a Counselling Psychologist. For the past 8 years, I’ve worked closely with people from different walks of life in various capacities—as a Crisis Responder, Mentor, Tutor, and Counsellor. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, Canada. After living abroad for eight years, I’ve recently moved back to India. Living in multicultural spaces has deeply shaped my work and reminded me that, at the core, most of us want the same things: to be seen, validated, and not judged.

Approach

While my approach is eclectic-which implies that I draw from different modalities, I find myself coming back time and again to narrative therapy. Narrative Therapy reminds us that the "problem" is the problem and NOT the person, thereby reclaiming a sense of identity. When the problem feels overpowering, we see it as a part of us-an omnipresent force, that seems irreversible, and that's where a therapist comes in, to gently guide one to be able to rewrite their story. I offer all clients a free, discovery call where we can know more about each other, which would help determine the fit.
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Services

I primarily work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or their lives. Clients often come in navigating anxiety, intrusive thoughts, decision paralysis, childhood wounds, burnout, identity confusion, or emotional numbness. If your needs fall outside my current scope, I will do my best to help guide you toward appropriate resources. My practice currently offers paid online therapy sessions. If you are looking for free mental health services, I would encourage you to explore local community or NGO-based resources that may offer support at no cost. I currently work with clients aged 18 and above. If you are under 18, it may be helpful to reach out to a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents.

Services Offered:

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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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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

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    Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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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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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Organisations
  • •Communities
  • •Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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    Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

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    Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Relationship Issues

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

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    Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

Master of Education

Masters

Canadian University (CCPA Accredited)

Year: 2025

Memberships

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Associate Member

Service Area

Online

Online Only

India

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