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Founder & Lead Clinician

Meet Anjali, Founder & Lead Clinician – The Minds Matter

Hi, I’m Anjali!

I’m someone with a warm presence, a rather expressive face, a fondness for making jokes, and a genuine appreciation for good conversations.

One of my priorities when working with someone is making sure they feel comfortable in the space we share. I like to accommodate, make room, and create an environment where there’s space for you to be yourself.

Our conversations might move between long pauses and loud laughter. There might be moments of frustration, expressions of anger, difficult truths, unexpected humour, and everything in between.

I want you to meet me as a person before you get to know me as your therapist. Because the therapist you meet is very much a part of the person I am.

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:

    1. I’ve always loved the mountains and am slowly learning to belong to water — including open-water swims and scuba certifications.
    2. I adore dogs and hope to extend my Bach Remedy work to animal support in the future.
    3. I practice Yin Yoga, 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.