Practicum Students and Mentees
Gunjan Kundhal (she/her)
Rhodes Wellness Student
Gunjan is a student counsellor currently completing her Professional Counselling Diploma at Rhodes Wellness College. Her approach is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and embodied awareness. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Somatic, and Existential therapies to create a relational space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to connect with their inner wisdom.
Guided by the belief that healing is a collaborative process of reconnecting mind, body, and spirit, Gunjan walks alongside clients as they navigate trauma, identity, loss, and transformation. Her practice invites curiosity, presence, and gentleness toward all parts of the self.
With a background in performing arts and over a decade of experience in the service and wellness industries, Gunjan brings creativity, attunement, and a deep respect for each person’s lived story. As a Punjabi-Canadian and member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, she approaches her work with an inclusive and trauma-informed lens, honouring the intersection of culture, identity, and belonging.
Former Practicum Students and Mentees
Javelin Laurence (they/them)
Rhodes Wellness Student
Javelin Laurence is a coach, group facilitator, and storyteller born and raised in Calgary, in Treaty 7 territory. Their work spans several industries but a common thread is their fierce advocacy for neurodivergent and gender diverse acceptance and celebration.
They hold a BA in Psychology from the University of Calgary and a Professional Counselling Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College. Through their small business, Alchemy Divergence Coaching, Javelin leverages their lived experience and education as an AuDHD artist and coach to support neurodivergent creatives in building lives and careers that work for them instead of against them.
Alchemy also partners with nonprofit and arts organizations to provide neuro-affirming programming that focuses on mental health and resiliency in creatives.
Natalie Kristelijn (she/her)
Rhodes Wellness Student
Natalie Kristelijn became a counsellor to support others through life’s challenges and to hold hope for those navigating difficult times. She finds deep fulfillment in witnessing clients gain insight into their own journeys, recognize patterns, and discover new ways to cope and grow.
Her approach to counselling is grounded in the belief that everyone has an inner strength and the ability to heal and live a balanced, meaningful life. Natalie strives to be like a lighthouse, offering clarity, safety, and hope when the path feels uncertain.
She enjoys working with young adults aged 21 and up and is especially passionate about supporting newcomers to Vancouver and Canada as they adjust to new cultural experiences. Natalie also works with individuals experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
In session, Natalie focuses on genuine connection and creating a safe, compassionate space for clients to share their stories. Her style is approachable, curious, accepting, and sprinkled with humour, helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive change.
Outside of counselling, Natalie loves travelling, spending time in nature, and biking daily. She finds joy in music, art, movies, and never misses an opportunity to pet a cute dog.