Lisa Ann Butcher
MACP, RCC, BPEH, RT
Registered Clinical Counsellor #16843
Lisa Butcher is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in New Brunswick and a Bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Toronto. Lisa graduated summa cum laude from both of her degree programs. For the past 15 years Lisa has worked with patients and families dealing with crisis and trauma in front-line and Government workers. She has over a decade of experience working with both youth and adults experiencing physical and mental health issues.
Lisa takes an empathic, integrative approach to counselling. She is passionate about treating individuals, couples and families. She strives to understand how each person’s values, beliefs, and behaviours impact the family unit as a whole. Lisa has a professional interest in Emotional Regulation, Identity, and Family Dynamics. Specifically, she focuses her practice on how these factors are both contributive and protective in the development of physical and mental health issues. She specializes in treating the following issues in youth, adolescents and adults:
EMDR for Frontline and Government workers
LGBTQ2S & Safe Space
Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation
Mood Disorders
Anxiety & Depression
Chronic Pain & Health Anxiety
Youth, Adolescent & Student Counselling
Separation & Divorce Mediation Counselling
Jessica Badial
Registered Social Worker #14209
MSW, RSW
Temporarily on leave
Jessica is a registered Social Worker who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Social Work, and a Master’s Degree of Social Work from the University of Toronto, specializing in Clinical Counselling. She is empathetic, kind and understanding, who enjoys helping her clients find the inner strength and wisdom necessary to feel empowered and grow.
Jessica has experience in working with children youth, young adults, families and the elderly. She comes from a clinical background where she has experience counselling in many settings such as hospital, mental health, palliative and family settings. Additionally, Jessica has developed expertise in trauma, bereavement and loss, issues with self-esteem, and with assisting individuals and families rebuild their lives. She is a provider of trauma therapy for first responders and Government frontline workers. She understands difference due to culture, race, poverty and sexual orientation and incorporates these into her practice.
Jessica utilizes several counselling modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Motivational Interviewing and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Jessica’s areas of clinical interest include:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Social Anxiety
Trauma
Children & Youth
Families
Coping Skills
Self-Harm
Eating Disorders
Gender/Sexual Identity
Melinda Freitas
Registered Clinical Counsellor #6636
MA, RCC, B.A. Psych
Melinda approaches her work from an holistic perspective, recognizing the importance of personality, lived experiences, personal strengths, family dynamics, career, and spiritual influences in one’s journey.
Melinda’s approach to counselling is rooted in being client-focused and solution-oriented. She draws from evidence-based approaches such as:
• Mindfulness-CBT
• DBT • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Family Systems
• Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy and Holistic Therapy
Melinda’s areas of specialization are vast and include, but are not limited to:
• Working with individuals, 19+ years of age, and in allyship with LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities
• Navigating challenging life changes (divorce, grief/loss, career change)
• Chronic anxiety/depression • Stress management
• Communication skills
• Support and Counselling for Indigenous communities
• Safety planning for survivors of domestic violence
is a provider of trauma therapy for first responders and Government frontline workers.
Vineeta Prasad
Registered Clinical Counsellor #19855
MACP, BA, RCC
Vineeta Prasad holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Family Studies from the University of British Columbia. She has 9 years of experience working with youth, adults and families in a variety of community and mental health settings.
Vineeta is passionate about supporting others to cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion to provide ease in navigating complex life experiences. Vineeta draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic therapy, Person-Centred, and Mindfulness.
Vineeta is also certified in yoga, meditation and breathwork and brings these tools into session to help clients reconnect with their bodies and regulate their nervous system.
Vineeta specializes in working with youth and young adults. Her areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Trauma
- Anxiety and Depression
- Self-esteem
- Attachment and Life transitions
- BIPOC
- Family Relationships
Vishavjit K Sandhu | She, Her, Hers
Registered Clinical Counsellor #18775
MPsych, MPCP, RCC
Vishavjit is a multilingual Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She is fluent in the following languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Haryavni, and Awdhi.
She works with children from age 4 and up and practices Play Therapy. She also has a professional interest in Trauma and working with Couples.
Vishavjit completed her Bachelors Degree in Psychology with Honours and dual Master’s in Psychotherapy and Professional Counselling and subsequently received a Masters in Healthcare Management.
She has experience providing ambulatory and inpatient care to patients with psychiatric disorders and has worked extensively in addiction and rehabilitation centres providing care to patients with substance-use disorders. She is a provider of trauma therapy for first responders and Government frontline workers.
Vishavjit provides a safe, comfortable and confidential environment.
She offers a wide range of experience including:
- Play therapy
- Couples counselling
- Trauma Therapy
- CBT
- DBT
- EMDR
- Bilateral Stimulation
- Somatic and Mindfulness Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
She treats:
- Trauma
- Stress
- Phobias
- Depression and Anxiety
- Personality disorders
- OCD
- Anger
- Insomnia
Brenda Mattman
Registered Clinical Counsellor #20303
Brenda Mattman is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Brenda has a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Brenda has extensive experience in hospital settings and has spent several years working with diverse populations as an adapted fitness instructor and personal trainer.
Brenda brings a holistic approach to her sessions that includes mindfulness, art therapy, body awareness, relationship building skills, self awareness, self compassion and emotion regulation. Brenda works with diverse populations including children, youth, caregivers, families and adults across the age span to create change and move towards hope.
Brenda aims to uncover the unique qualities, values, strengths and gifts of each individual in order to guide each individual she works with to a place of healing and hope for the future. Through her multifaceted approach Brenda hopes to collaboratively find a way to a new path forward not just for the individuals she works with but for their families, friends, caregivers and all those in their social support networks. Brenda has expertise in art therapy, working with children and youth, indigenous populations, transgender youth, families, adults, mindfulness, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, trauma, Cultivating Safe Spaces and leading art therapy groups for caregivers of youth.
Suzanne Noel
BSc.N., MPH, MACP candidate
Under clinical supervision of Lisa ann butcher
Suzanne is currently a Masters level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student who is qualified to practice onsite under the clinical supervision of an approved supervisor. She is a former Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience working in healthcare. Offering counselling support for individuals and couples, she provides a safe space and an open, accepting, environment.
Suzanne’s therapeutic approach is authentic, empathic, and non-judgemental. She understands you are unique, and have your own experiences and she recognizes that you are the expert in your situation. She is passionate about helping empower people to navigate challenging situations so they can live their chosen and best lives. Using a collaborative approach, Suzanne will support you in reaching your desired treatment goals.
She offers a wide range of experience including:
- CBT
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Trauma-informed Practice
- Person-centred Therapy
