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About Shared Wellness
Shared Wellness offers online counselling for individuals and couples across British Columbia and Ontario. Our approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should make room for your relationships, culture, identity, and the experiences that have shaped you.
South Asian Women Who Saw a Gap in Culturally Aware Online Therapy in Canada
Shared Wellness was created by Jas Lachar and Jagdeep Chahal, two therapists with a shared belief that mental health support should feel personal, culturally aware, and genuinely human.
Through both our work and lived experience as Canadian South Asian women, we understand how family expectations, cultural values, relationships, identity, and individuality can overlap in complicated ways. We created Shared Wellness as a space where clients can explore what they are carrying without leaving those important parts of their story outside the room. We offer online counselling in English and Punjabi for clients across BC and Ontario.
Jas Lachar, RSW
Hi, I'm Jas. For over nine years, I have had the privilege of working alongside individuals and families through life's challenges across a variety of mental health settings. Today, I help adults and couples navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and other emotional challenges with warmth, compassion, and curiosity.
Alongside my private practice, I work in Reproductive Mental Health, where I work with individuals and families experiencing fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy and infant loss, and the transition to parenthood. This specialized work complements my broader practice of helping adults and couples through life's many transitions and mental health challenges.
At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful change begins when people feel seen, understood, and accepted. While we cannot always change what has happened to us, we can deepen our understanding of ourselves, reconnect with our strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Whether we work together for one session or many, my hope is that you leave feeling understood, supported, and with something meaningful to take with you.
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My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I believe therapy should feel approachable, human, and grounded in genuine connection. My goal is for you to feel heard, understood, and supported as we work together to better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies that support lasting change.
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My experience in inpatient mental health, reproductive and perinatal mental health, and community based counselling has reinforced my belief that every person's story is unique and deserves to be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect. I recognize that reaching out for support takes courage, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Jagdeep Chahal, RSW
Hi, I'm Jagdeep. For over eight years, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through life's challenges across a variety of health care and community settings. Today, I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional wellbeing with compassion, honesty, and genuine care.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a hospital social worker, supporting individuals and families through complex medical experiences, unexpected life changes, and times of uncertainty. These experiences have strengthened my appreciation for the resilience people carry, even during life's most difficult moments, and continue to shape the way I support my clients.
At the heart of my work is the belief that healing begins when we feel heard, accepted, and supported. While life may not always unfold the way we hope, therapy can offer perspective, encouragement, and a reminder that you do not have to face life's challenges alone. Whether we work together for one session or many, my hope is that you leave feeling understood, supported, and with something meaningful to take with you.
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I completed my Master of Social Work, a Diploma in International Social Work, and undergraduate studies in Psychology and Counselling. Working with people from diverse backgrounds has reinforced my belief that every person's experiences deserve to be met with empathy, curiosity, and without judgment. I understand that asking for help is not always easy, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
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My approach is calm, compassionate, and grounded in genuine presence. I believe therapy is not about having all the answers or finding quick solutions. Instead, it offers an opportunity to slow down, make sense of life's challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward in a way that feels authentic to you. Together, we will create a space where you feel supported, accepted, and empowered to grow at a pace that feels right for you.
What Matters to Us
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Compassion
We lead with care, empathy, and a genuine belief that you deserve to feel supported—especially when life feels complicated, overwhelming, or hard to explain.
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Belonging
Therapy should not feel like a place where you have to edit yourself to fit in. We aim to create space for people who may not have felt fully represented, understood, or comfortable in traditional therapy settings.
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Cultural Understanding
Culture, family, traditions, identity, and lived experience can all shape how you move through the world. We make room for those parts of your story without making assumptions about what they mean to you.
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Trust
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. We want you to feel confident that you are receiving thoughtful, ethical, and knowledgeable care from therapists who take your experience seriously.
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Growth
Growth can look like understanding yourself more clearly, recognizing a familiar pattern, communicating differently, or making choices that feel more aligned with who you are. There is no single version of progress, and no pressure to get there all at once.
There is no “right” reason to begin
Who We’re a Good Fit For
Shared Wellness may be a good fit if you are looking for online counselling in BC or Ontario that feels culturally aware, emotionally grounded, and genuinely personal.
Many of our clients are thoughtful, caring, and high-achieving people who are used to holding a lot. They may be balancing work, school, relationships, parenthood, family responsibilities, or cultural expectations while also trying to make space for their own wellbeing.
You may be navigating:
- Anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, or burnout
- Relationship concerns or changing family dynamics
- Prenatal or postpartum mental health concerns
- Fertility stress, grief, or loss
- Trauma or difficult past experiences
- Major life transitions or uncertainty about what comes next
- The experience of balancing cultural values, family expectations, and your own needs
Begin With a Conversation
Reaching out can simply be a first step. You do not need the perfect words, a complete explanation, or a clear plan before getting in touch.
Shared Wellness offers culturally responsive online therapy across BC and Ontario. We are here to help you explore whether our approach feels like the right fit.