CLINICAL DIRECTOR
COACH & CLINICAL COUNSELLOR RCC

Kristina is a trauma-informed therapist and the founder of Solace Wellness, a space dedicated to deep, whole-person healing. She has been counselling since 2021 and running her own private practice ever since, supporting clients through some of the most challenging and transformative seasons of their lives.

Her work is grounded in the belief that therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be seen — and supported enough to come home to yourself. Kristina is passionate about exploring generational trauma, inner child healing, somatic work, and EMDR, and she strongly believes that the relationship between client and therapist is the most important foundation for meaningful progress.

She works with all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and brings experience in supporting a wide range of life challenges — from complex trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, to identity loss, burnout, and relationship struggles. Clients often come to her feeling “too much,” emotionally exhausted, or unsure of who they are anymore. Together, she helps them slow down, regulate the nervous system, and connect with the parts of themselves that carry old wounds, as well as the protectors that have helped them survive.

As Clinical Director, Kristina is deeply committed to building a strong, connected team at Solace Wellness. She believes each practitioner brings something unique and valuable, and she is intentional about fostering a culture of integrity, care, and collaborative growth — where both clients and clinicians can soften, expand, and return to themselves.

Outside of the therapy room, Kristina is a proud homebody who loves yoga, reading, exercising, grounding her body in nature, and creating resources for nervous system care. She’s passionate about unlearning hustle culture and choosing a life that feels slower, softer, and deeply connected — both for herself and the people she works with.

CLINICAL COUNSELLOR RCC

Hi, I’m Bandeep Sandhu, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Counselling degree from the City University of Seattle. With several years of experience in the social services field, I feel deeply honoured to walk alongside individuals on their journey toward healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change.

My approach to counselling is grounded in warmth, compassion, and collaboration. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard—just as you are. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, or simply needing someone to talk to, you don’t have to do it alone.

I support both individuals and couples facing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches that are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with yourself, gain clarity, and move forward with intention. Wherever you're at in your journey, I’m here to meet you with care and understanding.

CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Certified Hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience helping people heal and develop resilience to meet life’s challenges.  My approach is holistic, integrating the mind-body-soul connection to support deep and lasting healing.  

I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and reclaim your power as you learn to listen to, and trust, yourself and your own intuition. 

As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialise in somatic therapy, regression therapy, mindfulness and evidence-based counselling modalities. When appropriate, I also incorporate meditation, hypnotherapy and tools from transpersonal therapy to enhance emotional resilience and self-awareness.  

I understand that it takes strength and courage to acknowledge your issues and to seek help. My own healing journey, from overcoming childhood trauma and sexual abuse, emotional and mental abuse, and its impacts on my physical and emotional well-being, led me to this work.

If you are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, cultural, generational or religious trauma, I’m here to help and support you.

Begin your healing journey today and contact me to set up a free consultation.

COACH & STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Puneet is a devoted mental health advocate and connection facilitator with a decade of experience in the field. She is a Counselling Psychology B.A. graduate from the University of British Columbia. Currently pursuing a Master's in Counselling Psychology, her goal is to become an accredited therapist, providing unwavering support to individuals facing their struggles.

She is passionate about mental health advocacy with an intersectional lens focused on bridging the gap between marginalized communities and support resources. Puneet fosters a safe space for authentic conversations, both on an individual and community level.

Overcoming her own mental health challenges, Puneet commits herself to various causes. She volunteers for organizations like the Fraser Health Crisis Line, Anxiety Canada, Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders, and UBC Peer Support, where she served as coordinator for two years.

In her leisure time, Puneet finds tranquility in nature walks, yoga, meditation, and engaging conversations. She enjoys the simple pleasures of tea, rain or R&B music, and hosting book clubs. Puneet is a freelance blogger and touches on her experience as a wellness content creator, (perpetual) student, struggles with confidence, self-esteem and finding her voice, being the eldest daughter and woman of colour, being a newlywed, and much more.

Puneet's unwavering dedication to mental health advocacy, fostering connections, and empathetic nature make her a guiding light for those seeking healing and understanding, ensuring no one walks their journey alone, as healing happens in relation, not isolation.

Modalities: Coaching, Trauma Informed Lens, Gender Affirming, Somatic Therapy, Group Therapy, Internal Family Systems Parts Work