Posted by on May 8, 2017

'A disciplined mind leads to happiness'

Naira Velumyan
Licensed Paralegal • Notary Public • Registered Psychotherapist (PhD) • International Speaker • Entrepreneur • Etiquette Expert

Naira’s professional narrative is built on three core pillars she is deeply passionate about — law, psychology, and art.

She is a Licensed Paralegal and Notary, practicing in the field of motor vehicle accidents and personal injury. Having a law degree as her first education, she strongly believes in the power of law as a framework that brings structure to society and protects individual rights.

Holding a PhD in Psychology, Naira is a Registered Psychotherapist with advanced training in Humanistic Psychology, Jungian Analytical Psychology, Family Systems Therapy, Psychodrama, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and Psychosomatic Therapy. Her work integrates depth psychology with client-centered approaches.

With a degree in Art History and Criticism, Naira incorporates creativity and symbolism into her professional work, whether through legal education on road safety and rights, psychological counselling, or support of artists and creative communities.

Naira is also a successful entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, whose work is guided by leadership, ethics, and collaboration — values aligned with the mission of Immigrant Women in Business. She is the founder of the Academy of Social Competency, which provides training in self-confidence, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Professional Associations & Memberships: 

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Forbes Coaches Council
  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
  • American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama
  • The Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  • The Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis
  • Protocol and Diplomacy International — Protocol Officers Association

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