About
Clinical Counsellor
Mother of Two
Helping women feel like themselves again
I’m Kandice Dondona, MPCC. I’m a Clinical Counsellor with more than 10 years of experience.
I mainly work with women who feel overwhelmed, including many mothers. As a South Asian mother of two, I know what it is like to carry the cultural, family, and personal pressures that shape women’s lives.
Over the years, I’ve supported women in private practice, women’s services, community programs, and non-profit settings.
I offer counselling in English and Punjabi, and I also understand Hindi.
Kandice Dondona, MPCC
Clinical Counsellor | 10+ Years Experience | Virtual Counselling, BC
I work with women who are getting through everything, but it’s taking more out of them than people can see. The mental load is constant, their minds rarely switch off, and they don’t feel like themselves anymore.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. We shape counselling around what you’re going through and what you need.
I have a particular focus on the mental load, overwhelm and exhaustion that can build when you’ve been responsible for too much for too long.
Why this work matters to me.
I was already a counsellor when I became a mother, but motherhood changed how I understood women’s exhaustion. I saw how easily caring for everyone else can leave you overwhelmed, depleted, and disconnected from yourself. That experience now guides my work with women who are tired of just getting through the day and want to feel like themselves again.
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC)
10+ Years Clinical Experience
Virtual Counselling · British Columbia
My Approach
Collaborative. Grounded. Tailored to you.
Counselling with me is not about positive thinking or quick fixes. We look at what is keeping you stuck and work toward changes that feel realistic and sustainable. My work is primarily client-centred and holistic, and I also draw from CBT, DBT skills, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and other therapeutic approaches when they fit your needs.
Who I Work With
I specialise in working with women who:
Carry the mental load
You manage the household, the relationships, the schedules, and everyone else’s emotional needs. It is exhausting.
Can’t switch off
Your mind is always running, and rest does not feel restful. You lie awake solving problems that are not yours to carry alone.
You’re running on empty
You keep functioning, but the tank is empty. You’re tired in a way that sleep does not fix.
You’ve lost yourself
Somewhere between all the responsibilities, it has become harder to know what you actually want or need.
Ready to put some of it down?
1:1 virtual counselling sessions are available across British Columbia. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
