Ancient wisdom, Modern psychology.
Driven by a deep commitment to holistic healing and empowerment, Michelle draws on her Western clinical training as a psychotherapist and the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda from her family heritage. She guides people toward a life of balance, clarity, and soulful alignment.
In your work together, Michelle will invite you to heal, awaken, and step fully into your authentic self. Through practices that nurture body, mind, and spirit, together you will bring ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into the flow of modern life, supporting transformation, conscious growth, and the awakening of the Shakti within you.
Shakti Rising
A New Beginning
MICHELLE SRIH
PsychoTherapist, Ayurvedic coach & Yoga teacher
I consider myself a citizen of the world. Born and raised in London with ancestral roots in India, and having spent my adult life in North America, my path has been shaped by many cultures, places, and ways of being. The more of the world I’ve experienced, the more I’ve come to understand how deeply connected we truly are.
Through travels across Egypt, Mexico, Bali, Spain, Belize, France, Turkey, India, Germany, Malaysia, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Cuba, Italy, Kenya, Singapore, and Poland, I’ve witnessed the universal threads that bind us. While our languages, traditions, and beliefs may differ, at our core we all long for peace, health, and meaningful connection, to love and to be loved. This shared humanity is what guides my work and what matters most.
Guidance and Support
I have spent the past two decades supporting people in some of life’s most tender and complex moments. From prisons, homeless shelters, halfway houses, and suicide hotlines to hospices, social service agencies, corporate settings, private practice, and yoga studios, I have had the privilege of witnessing the full spectrum of the human experience. These spaces have shaped not only my clinical skill, but my deep reverence for resilience, vulnerability, and transformation.
Through this work, my personal philosophy has been informed by Buddhist teachings and the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, alongside my clinical training and lived experience. I have come to understand how pain and suffering move through the mind, body, and energetic field and what it truly takes to heal, reconnect, and remember who you are. At our core, we are not broken; we are powerful creators of our own lives.
“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation.”
— Paulo Coelho
Journey to Holistic Therapy
Since 2016, I have been supporting clients as a Psychotherapist in my private practice, Tranquilty Counselling and alongside an integrative team at Qi Integrated Health in Vancouver, Canada. I utilize various approaches including, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychedelic Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Therapeutic Shamanism and Hypnosis to get to the root cause of what people are experiencing. It is through my education and training as a Psychotherapist that I have come to understand the inner workings of the mind.
Prior to obtaining my Masters degree and becoming a Psychotherapist, I was a Human Resources Business Partner in Video Games, Film, Animation & High Tecnhology for 8 years. Some of the most notable companies I have worked for are Electronic Arts, Pixar, Hootsuite, Wild Brain and Vancouver Film School.
Yoga Evolution
I began practicing yoga over fifteen years ago and completed my Registered Yoga Teacher and Trauma-Informed Yoga trainings more than a decade ago. Most recently I offered Shakti Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Sound Healing at Local Integrative Health Clinic in Vancouver, Canada. For me, yoga is far more than a physical practice, it is a way of life and a living connection to my ancestral homeland of India.
My own healing journey is what led me toward yoga, psychology, counselling, spirituality, psychedelic integration, and holistic wellness. These paths are deeply intertwined in my work, informing a compassionate, embodied approach to healing that honours both ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic understanding.
Extras
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Masters of Counselling
Bachlor of Arts in Psychology & Criminology
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Clinical Counsellor
Clinical Supervision
EMDR
Ayurvedic Coach
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
End of Life Care
Yoga Teacher
Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
Reiki Master
ThetaHealer
Therapeutic Shamanism
Quatum Healing Hypnosis Technique
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Tranquiliy Counselling in Vanouver, BC
Speaking Engagements
Michelle has experience as a key note speaker, panelist, facilitator and MC. She is passionate about curating yoga, breath work and sound healing classes, hosting retreats and creating custom mental health workshops for corporations. She can connect digitally or travel to you for in person engagements.
Topics for speaking engagements can encompass a wide range of themes that explore the intersection of spirituality, personal growth, and well-being. These topics provide opportunities for deep reflection, exploration, and growth on one’s spiritual journey.
Topics
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Exploring the practice of mindfulness and meditation as tools for cultivating inner peace, presence, and spiritual connection.
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Discussing experiences of spiritual awakening, personal transformation, and the journey of self-discovery.
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Offering guidance and support for navigating periods of spiritual crisis, doubt, or existential angst on the path of spiritual growth.
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Addressing holistic approaches to healing, including mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, and how they intersect in the journey toward wholeness.
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Discussing the importance of living in alignment with one's spiritual values and principles, and the impact it can have on well-being and relationships.
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Exploring different paths to connecting with the divine, whether through prayer, meditation, ritual, or sacred texts.
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Reflecting on the transformative power of gratitude and forgiveness in spiritual practice and personal growth.
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Delving into questions of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment, and how spirituality can provide guidance in navigating life's challenges.