Supervisors

Sheila Johal, M.Ed., RCC, CCC

Sheila is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). She is a certified Synergetic Play Therapist and a certified Neuroscience in the Sand Tray Therapist. Sheila’s work is informed by Gestalt, Neuroscience, and Attachment theory.

She works with all ages using various modalities including art, sand, play, talk, and mindfulness practices. It is through these modalities that clients develop the safety to explore challenges and embody their authentic self.

Sheila has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals as well as medical diagnoses.

Susan Lim, MA, RCC

Susan has worked as a School Counsellor since 1991, dedicating 21 years to high school counselling, nine years as an Elementary Counselor and as a District Counsellor. Susan retired from this role in June 2021 and now works as a part-time private counsellor with children, teens and adults. As a District Counsellor she presented workshops to parent, staff, counsellors on the neurobiology of the brain, self-regulation and trauma, and the importance of play for children

 Susan is trauma informed and values a client centered approach. She has a passion for making counselling accessible to everyone.

 She is certified in NSST (Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand Tray), has been a Certified Canadian Counsellor (#10001273) since 2017. Susan also earned her M. Ed Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University in 1997 and her B. Ed in Special Education from the University of British Columbia in 1987.

Susan supervises and mentors our dedicated interning clinicians as they support you on your journey of healing and growth.