Nice to meet you, I’m Anna
I’m a therapist, yoga teacher, and meditation guide. I completed my Master’s degree in Counselling, psychotherapy, and spirituality at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario. Before my career in mental health, I spent more than a decade living in Nepal practicing and studying contemplative traditions.
My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses innate wisdom and compassion, which can serve as powerful catalysts for personal transformation. Through a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness, and body-focused approaches, I help my clients reconnect with their inner resources, cultivate greater awareness, heal relational wounds, and release generational burdens.
Specializing in mindfulness, trauma recovery, grief support, and relational therapy, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your inner landscape, heal past wounds, and cultivate a deeper sense of meaning in your life.
I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). As a qualifying member of the college, I work with supervisors. Sara Warren who specializes in trauma-informed care, and Marlise Meilan who specializes in contemplative therapy and relationships.
My registration number is 17088.
University Education
Saint Paul University, Ottawa Ontario
Masters Degree in Counselling, Spirituality & Psychotherapy
Saint Paul University, Ottawa Ontario
Bachelors Degree in Human Relations and Spirituality
Naropa University, Online Certificate
Contemplative End of Life care
Kathmandu University, Kathmandu Nepal
Himalayan Language and Buddhist Philosophy (Rangjung Yeshe Institute)
Certifications & Professional development
EMDR Therapist ( Completed Part 1, and will complete Part 2 in September 2024)
Certificate in Children’s Grief and Bereavement
Certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Internal Family Systems Workshops with Frank Anderson and Dick Schwartz
Meditation & Yoga Apprenticeships
Meditation Apprenticeship
Meditation apprenticeship with Jigme Pema Wangchen - Since 2007
Iyengar Yoga Apprenticeship
Completed a 5 year Apprenticeship to become a certified Iyengar teacher
Iyengar Yoga Training in Pune India
Studies with Geeta Iyengar
Integrative Yoga Therapy Course 300h Teacher Training at Kripalu Yoga Centre USA
300 Hour Yoga Therapy Training
Yoga Vidya Gurukul 200h Teacher Training
Ashram experience in Nashik India
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training - 300 Hours
Kriya yoga practices and training in Toronto Ontario
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Training with the Institute for Ayurvedic Yoga massage in Mysore India
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s search for meaning