Sandra Filippelli
MEd, RCC
Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

While life is often filled with new experiences, times of happiness and growth, it can also come with many challenges and emotions that can be difficult to manage. I am passionate about working with children, youth, families, adults and couples to help you discover your strengths and stretches, and to uncover the process of healing. My goals are to listen, support, and establish a safe environment and therapeutic relationship so that you feel valued, encouraged, and seek solutions to help you navigate through your challenges.
I have been an Elementary School Teacher for over 17 years with both the Coquitlam and Surrey School Districts. I have taught Grades 1-7 and have been a Learning Support and Social Development Teacher. I have great knowledge and experience working with children with high emotional and academic needs, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and severe behaviour challenges.
I have a Master of Education in School Counselling (M.Ed) from City University of Seattle (2023), a Bachelors of Education (B.Ed - 2006) and a Bachelor in Human Kinetics (B.Kin-2005), both from the University of British Columbia.
I use several approaches in my therapeutic work including Play-based Therapy, Sand-tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Methods from Gottman, and Family Systems. I am also trained in Separation/Divorce and Co-Parenting, and Basic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Together we can collaborate and implement therapies that work for you in your therapeutic journey. I look forward to sharing your healing journey with you!
Areas of Focus:
In Children & Youth: Anxiety | ASD | ADHD | Giftedness |
Emotional Regulation | Anger Management | Behavioural issues | Socio-emotional skills | Depression
In Parents: Anxiety | Life Transitions | Parenting | Separation & Divorce | Boundaries | Relationship Issues | Shame | Stress
Age Group:
Preschoolers, School-aged children, Adolescents & Youth, Parents/Families
Availability:
Sandra works online and in-person at our Coquitlam office
Mondays 9:00-12:00 pm - Virtual Only
Tuesdays 12:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday 2:00-7:00 pm
Thursday 12:00-7:00 pm
Friday 9:30-2:30 pm
Languages:
English
Rates:
Child therapy & Parenting sessions: $150
Family therapy: $165
Education:
Bachelor of Education - University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - University of British Columbia
Master of Education in School Counselling - City University of Seattle
Specialized Training:
Collaboration and Divorce- Roster pending
Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method for Couples Therapy- Level 1
Trauma Informed CBT and CBT for Couples
EMDR Level 1
NSST, Trauma and Anxiety in the Sand Tray- Madeline DeLittle
Professional Membership
Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC (RCC)