Simi Mann
M.C., RCC
Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate
Children and youth carry their own wealth of knowledge and resilience. I believe young people are highly capable humans and have the skills, knowledge, and strengths to create their own change and healing. Taking the first step towards our healing journey’s can be uncomfortable and intimidating. As a therapist I believe the most important aspect to therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I strive in ensuring the counselling space is safe and trusting for clients to explore their experiences and identities. I believe in the journey of healing and co-creating with clients.
I have worked with children, youth, and families for over 10 years. I have B.A. in Child and Youth Care (CYC) and a Masters in Counselling (MC) which have allowed me to obtain a Registered Clinical Counselling (RCC) designation.
I use an integrative approach to counselling. I mainly work from a client-centered, attachment-based, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach. I strive from a place of curiosity, while working from a cultural-sensitivity lens. I believe in supporting and advocating for my clients, as well as empowering them to advocate for themselves. I utilize techniques from CBT, Narrative therapy, Person-Centered therapy, Art and Play therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Somatic therapy. My areas of specializations include, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief/loss, attachment difficulties and parent-coaching.
Areas of Focus:
In Children: Anxiety | ASD | ADHD | Emotional Regulation | Anger Management | Behavioural issues | Socio-emotional skills | Grief & Loss | Trauma
In Teenagers: Physical/emotional abuse and neglect | Body image | Self-harm | Relationship challenges | Trauma | Grief & Loss
In Young Adults: Life Transitions | Anxiety | Depression | Boundaries | Relationship Issues | Shame | Stress | Grief & Loss | BIPOC related issues
Age Group:
School-aged children (10+), Adolescents & Youth, Young Adults
Availability:
Mondays (Coquitlam): 3:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesdays (Coquitlam): 3:00pm-7:00pm
Languages:
English & Punjabi
Rates:
Child therapy & Parenting sessions: $150
Family sessions: $170
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Child & Youth Care
Masters in Counselling Psychology
Specialized Training:
Trauma Healing Through the Senses - Bessel Van Der Kolk
Indigenous Cultural Safety - Indigenous Canada
Children with Complex Trauma
Low Arousal Training (LAT)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training CPI
Working with children, families and Indigenous communities coping with grief
Professional Membership:
Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC (RCC)