My clinical practice, leadership and community support are guided by the following principles:

• I strive to cultivate a therapy and counselling space that is safe and non judgemental for all genders, races, beliefs and faiths, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations and relationships.

• I focus on individual’s depth of understanding and awareness of themselves, their challenges and issues along with their presenting symptoms. Collaboratively, I take a tailor-made approach to develop evidence based treatment goals based on their needs that suits best.

• I am passionate about social advocacy and take responsibility to contribute towards standing up against racism and historical injustices towards Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC). I strive to engage in ongoing anti racist practices, research and studies in order to ensure a safe and trauma informed space.

Alongside my clinical work, I am also a multidisciplinary artist. My background in dance, painting, and music has deepened my appreciation for creativity as a pathway to emotional expression, self-discovery, and healing. While my therapeutic practice is grounded in evidence-based clinical approaches, my artistic experience enriches my understanding of the many ways people process emotion and reconnect with themselves. I maintain an independent studio practice as an abstract visual and movement artist.

Outside of my clinical practice, I find joy in travelling the world and experiencing the richness of different cultures through their food, art, and traditions. Having explored more than 20+ countries, these experiences have broadened my perspective and deepened my appreciation for the diversity of human experiences. At home, I enjoy cooking, reading, watching films and caring for my indoor jungle of more than 50 plant species—a hobby that reflects my appreciation for nature, growth and creating spaces that nurture well-being.

My Approach to Therapy

• I believe meaningful therapy begins with understanding the whole person, not just the challenges that bring them to counselling. Every individual is shaped by their relationships, life experiences, culture, values, and environment. This perspective guides my work as a trauma-informed therapist, helping clients make sense of their experiences while fostering healing, resilience, and lasting emotional change.

• I practice from a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed framework, recognizing that emotional well-being is influenced by the connection between our biological, psychological, social, and relational experiences. Whether you are seeking support for trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life transitions, therapy is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.

• My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-informed. Together, we will work to deepen self-awareness, understand emotional and relational patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies that support meaningful and sustainable growth. I believe therapy should never be one-size-fits-all, and every treatment plan is thoughtfully individualized.

• Creating an inclusive, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space is central to my practice. I welcome and work with individuals and couples of all genders, sexual orientations, family structures, cultures, faiths, abilities, and backgrounds. I am committed to ongoing learning and anti-racist practice to ensure clients feel respected, heard, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.

• My professional experience includes providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive mental health support to Indigenous communities across 46 First Nations within the Nishnawbe Aski Nation through the Mental Health and Wellness Support Program (NAN Hope Project). This work strengthened my understanding of relational healing, community-centred care, and the importance of honouring cultural knowledge and lived experience in therapy.

  Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. If you are looking for trauma-informed online therapy across Canada for concerns such as anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss or burnout, I would be honoured to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth.

Sukanya is the Founder and Director of Mental Health Colour. She has worked as a clinician with several psychiatric hospitals, clinics, universities, and community organizations. She has several years of clinical experience in private practice, in-patient, out-patient care at various hospitals, and community mental health organizations. Sukanya has also served as United Nations Ambassador (SDG) representing National Capital Region, Canada.

Sukanya holds Master of Science in Clinical Psychology & Neuroscience, Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology and has certifications in Trauma Therapy (Arizona Trauma Institute) , Couples Therapy Treatment (Harvard Medical School), Psychiatry (University of Sydney), Psychological Interventions (Johns Hopkins University). She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTP) and a Certified Grief Counsellor.

As a polyglot (English, Bengali, Spanish, Hindi), Sukanya strives to provide culturally sensitive and racially informed therapy to individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. Sukanya uses evidence-based treatment in her clinical practice (EFT, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, creative modalities etc).

Sukanya values collaboration and openness to identify treatment goals and find the most effective strategies to promote growth and healing. Her approach to treatment is eclectic in nature and incorporates holistic, trauma informed, client-centred framework.

Sukanya offers virtual/online counselling therapy services maintaining strict confidentiality.

To book an appointment, please reach out to us via our Booking Page.

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