Counselling & Psychotherapy

Compassionate, evidence-based counselling for children, adolescents, adults, and families

Who We Support

Supporting emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs through play-based and family-informed approaches.

Helping teens navigate identity, emotions, relationships, and life transitions with confidence and support.

Providing a space to work through stress, anxiety, trauma, and personal growth in a meaningful way.

At All Brains Clinic, we take pride in offering a truly holistic approach to mental health assessment and care.

Strengthening relationships, improving communication, and supporting healthier family

Our counselling services are tailored to each person’s concerns, goals, and life context. We work with individuals and families across different stages of life, offering support that is respectful, collaborative, and clinically grounded.

What We Help With

Emotional & Mental Health

  • Anxiety and worry
  • Depression and low mood
  • Stress and burnout
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Self-esteem and identity concerns

Trauma & Life Experiences

  • Trauma and chronic stress
  • Adjustment to life transitions
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship ruptures

Relationships & Family

  • Parent-child relationship challenges
  • Family conflict and communication difficulties
  • Attachment-related concerns
  • Peer and interpersonal difficulties

Our Therapeutic Approaches

Our therapists use evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, selected and integrated based on each client’s unique concerns, goals, and lived experiences.

Our Process

At All Brains Clinic, we take pride in offering a truly holistic approach to mental health assessment and care.

1. Initial Consultation

A brief meeting to understand concerns, goals, and determine fit.

2. Collaborative Understanding

Therapist and client work together to clarify focus and priorities.

3. Personalized Therapy Plan

Goals, approach, and session structure are tailored to the client or family.

4. Ongoing Therapy & Review

Progress is reviewed regularly and therapy evolves as needs change.

5. Referral

Clients may be referred by healthcare providers, community organizations, or through self-referral. Each request is reviewed to help connect individuals with the most appropriate therapist and level of support.

Meet Our Counsellors & Psychotherapists

Our clinicians bring diverse clinical experience and work collaboratively to support meaningful change.

Michele Smith
BEd, MEd
Educator (Student Support Liaison)
Dr. Raman Srivastava
MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Parisa Mousavi
Ph.D RCC
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy & Attachment-Based Approaches Child, and Parent-Focused Therapy
Dr. Saeed Ghanbari
Ph.D RCC
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy & Attachment-Based Approaches
Soroush Morsali
Msc
Clinical Assistant
Amin Gholami
Therapy
Kinesiologist & Certified Autism Exercise Specialist
Robyn Burgess
SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Sophie Palmer
M.Sc. RSLP, S-L (C)
Speech & Language Pathologist
Roja Andi
MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy
Lori Boland
MSW, RSW
Social Work
Setareh Kheradmand
M.A.
Clinical Assistant
Haniyeh Noroozi
Clinical Assistant
Sanaa Sanjad
(ACCT & ACTA)
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Anita Zangeneh
Psychology and Behavioural Development
Clinical Assistant
Caroline Abedrabboh
RN
Registered Nurse
Dr. Saeid Golbidi
MD., Ph.D., CCFP
Family Physician
Shelby Sutker
RSLP, S-LP(C)
Speech and Language Pathologist, Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP)
Stephanie Mohr
M.Sc., RSLP, S-LP(C)
Speech and Language Pathologist
Laurie Meston
BEd, MEd
Educator (Student Support Liaison)
Dr. Brenda Lee
Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist
Megan Harold
RSLP, S-LP(C)
Speech and Language Pathologist
Bethany Boyle
M.Ed., BCBA
Parent Coach
Dr. Hossein Eslami
Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist
Elizabeth (Liz) Sourisseau
M.A., M.A., RCC
Registered Clinical Counselor, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician
Dr. Shahab Ghorashi
M.D., Ph.D.
Psychiatrist and Cognitive Psychologist
Dr. Amin Eslami
Psy.D.
Doctor of Psychology
Dr. Ivana Jakovljevic
MD., FRCSC
Psychiatrist
Dr. John H. Taylor
Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist
Karl Sutker
M.A., M.Sc., RSLP, S-LP(C)
Certified in Speech-Language Pathology by SAC
Dr. Ali Eslami
M.D., Ph.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Senior Qualified Autism Specialist
Dr. Seth Ubogy
Psy.D., ABPP.
Registered Psychologist

Session Information

Book your next appointment easily and conveniently with us.

In-person and virtual sessions available

Standard session length (e.g., 50 minutes)

Client information is handled with care and in accordance with professional and ethical privacy standards.

Therapy is tailored to each person’s unique needs, goals, and pace, recognizing that meaningful change happens through an individualized process rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Fees & Insurance

Private-pay services

Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement

Coverage depends on provider designation and individual insurance plans

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment?

What is the relationship between assessment and therapy?

Is counselling covered by insurance?

Do you offer virtual counselling sessions?

Can therapy help with ADHD or autism-related challenges?

Do you offer counselling for children and adolescents?

How many therapy sessions will I need?

How long does a therapy session usually last?

What happens during the initial consultation?

Do I need an assessment before starting therapy?

Is a psychiatry assessment included, and what does it cost?

Do I need a doctor’s referral for Motor and Posture assessments at All Brains Clinic?

How much does Motor Development and Posture Assessments cost at All Brains Clinic?

Does the assessment at All Brains include a treatment/training plan for my child's motor development and posture?

What does the posture assessment look like at AllBrains?

What does the Motor Development Assessment look like at AllBrains?

Why is the assessment of children's posture important for institutions?

Why is the assessment of children's posture important for parents?

Why is the assessment of children's motor development important for institutions?

Why is children's motor development assessment crucial for parents?

Can I use my autism funding to cover this service?

How many appointments are typically provided for this service?

What does this service look like at ABC?

How often will I need to attend occupational therapy sessions?

What happens during an occupational therapy session?

What conditions do occupational therapists treat?

Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

What is occupational therapy?

Will this service be provided in person or virtually?

What could this additional time from the Resource Liaison Educator look like?

How much does Student Support Liaison Support at All brain’s clinic cost?

Can the Student Support Liaison provide assistance with legal matters related to education?

Can the Student Support Liaison assist with transitioning my child from one school to another?

Is the Student Support Liaison only available to families who have had their child assessed at All brain’s clinic?

Can the Student Support Liaison provide support for parents who are not located in British Columbia?

I don’t live in Vancouver, can I use the Student Support Liaison service?

Is the Student Support Liaison service available for children who have a diagnosis of ASD as well as other diagnoses?

What qualifications do the ADHD coaches at your clinic have?

Are the coaching sessions conducted in person or online?

What can I expect during an ADHD coaching session?

How is ADHD coaching different from therapy?

Who can benefit from ADHD coaching?

When should a couple consider therapy?

Who can provide Couples Therapy?

What is Couples Therapy?

When should someone consider Trauma-Focused Therapy?

can provide Trauma-Focused Therapy?

What is Trauma-Focused Therapy?

Is there an extra fee for this service?

How do I know which service providers to work with and how to hire them?

When should someone consider ACT?

Who can provide ACT?

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

When should someone consider CBT?

Who can provide CBT?

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

How do I address behaviour needs while I wait to set up my private team?

Can I use my funding for options other than direct therapies?

My child attends a daycare/preschool program, how will their diagnosis affect their services?

How does the diagnosis affect my child’s education?

How do I know which service providers to work with and how to hire them?

Your child has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, now what?

Your child did not receive a diagnosis of ASD, now what?

Your child received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), now what?

What if I have multiple concerns, such as attention, learning, and mental health, for myself or my child?

Do you offer assessments for learning challenges (such as those identified by schools)?

Could my child’s social skill challenges be a sign of autism?

What age range do your assessments and treatments cover? I’m an adult—can I still get help?

How much do your assessments cost?

Will you provide ongoing support and follow-ups after my assessment?

Do I need a doctor’s referral to book an assessment?

How can I determine the best assessment for myself or my child?

How long does it take for the results to get ready?

Key considerations when conducting MABC

Which information we need before Motor Development Assessment

Which test does your clinic use to assess motor development?

What is the cost of an in-depth SLP Assessment at All Brains Clinic?

What does a thorough SLP evaluation at All Brains Clinic look like?

Why do I need a doctor’s referral for an SLP assessment at All Brains Clinic when other clinics don’t require this?

What makes an SLP Assessment at All Brains Clinic Different?

Do you offer services for adults?

Do your speech pathologists offer speech therapy?

What distinguishes the "Early Language and Social Development Assessment" from the "Speech and Language Assessment"?

When (at what age) should I consider getting an SLP evaluation for my child?

Who can provide an SLP assessment?

What is an SLP assessment?

Can I use my autism funding to cover this service?

How many appointments are typically provided for this service?

What does this service look like at ABC?

What happens following the assessment?

What is the cost of an In-depth Early Language and Social Development Assessment at All Brains Clinic?

What does a thorough early language and social development evaluation at All Brains Clinic look like?

Why a thorough evaluation of everything else if I am concerned about just language or social skills?

Why do I need a doctor’s referral for an early language and social development assessment at All Brains Clinic when other clinics don’t require this?

What makes All Brains Clinic Assessment Different?

When (at what age) should I consider getting an early language and social development evaluation for my child?

Who can provide an early language and social development assessment?

What is an early language and social development assessment?

I don’t live in Vancouver, do I need to come to the city for the assessment?

Why do I need a doctor’s referral for ADHD assessment at All Brains Clinic when other clinics don’t require it?

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