Meet Our Mental Health Counsellors

Maninder Kaur Singh MA, CCC | Mental Health Counsellor

Maninder Kaur is the founder of Happy Hearts Counselling Services Inc. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Currently, she is completing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology, further advancing her clinical training and her commitment to providing mental health support to individuals seeking to improve their well-being.

Maninder's therapeutic approach is compassionate and collaborative, focused on helping clients develop the tools and insights necessary to navigate life’s challenges. She primarily employs trauma-informed therapy, specifically Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TI-CBT), viewed through a relational and multicultural lens. Maninder has supported clients through various counselling services, including individual, couples, and family counselling, as well as parent coaching. Additionally, she has facilitated numerous group counselling sessions and community outreach events aimed at enhancing mental health and personal growth.

Maninder is dedicated to empowering individuals to heal, grow, build resilience, and pursue lives that feel meaningful and fulfilling. Clients often describe her as warm, encouraging, honest, and someone who brings positivity and authenticity into the therapeutic space.

The name Happy Hearts holds special personal meaning for Maninder. Growing up, she and her grandmother would often check in with each other by asking "Dil khush?" - a Punjabi phrase meaning "Is your heart happy?" This simple yet powerful question reflected care, emotional connection, and the significance of checking in on one another’s well-being. Happy Hearts Counselling Services was established in honor of that sentiment: a reminder that mental health, emotional wellness, and feeling truly heard are of utmost importance.

Areas of Focus

- Self-confidence/self-esteem

- Relationship challenges

- Stress & Anxiety

- Depression

- Trauma & Grief

- Emotional Regulation

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Hasina Barrie MEd, CCC | Mental Health counsellor

As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Hasina Barrie is dedicated to providing counselling services that are warm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive, ensuring clients feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

Hasina holds a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto, with experience working with both youth and adults. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to best meet each client’s unique needs.

Creating a safe, non-judgmental environment is central to her work. She is deeply attuned to the significance of multiple identities and the ways in which culture, race, and lived experience influence our mental health. With a multicultural lens, she strives to honor and respect each client’s background and worldview throughout the counselling process.

Her passion for mental health support is rooted in her own lived experience. Growing up without access to culturally responsive support as a South Asian woman without anyone to talk to ignited her commitment to ensure that others don’t have to feel alone. She believes everyone deserves a space where they feel understood and empowered to grow, heal, and thrive.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity concerns, or simply seeking a place to explore your thoughts and emotions, Hasina is here to walk with you on your journey, providing trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs.

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