Dr. Alessandro Metta
Doctoral Clinician
Dr. Alessandro Metta has Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology. He also has a Bachelor of Law degree. Dr. Metta works with individuals 19 years and older and provides services in Italian and English.
Dr. Metta is an applicant for registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and is working under the direct supervision of Dr. Gloria Lee at Brentwood Counselling Centre.
He completed his pre-doctoral residency with First Nations communities in Northern Ontario focusing on the psychological assessment and treatment of complex trauma in adults. He has also worked in various public and private health care and outpatient settings including Child and Youth Mental Health and Fraser Health Authority.
Dr. Metta’s approach to therapy is direct yet compassionate. He thoughtfully customizes a treatment plan for each client, based on their individual needs. With a passion for neuropsychology and understanding of the human mind, Dr. Metta helps clients appreciate how their lived experiences have influenced their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In particular, he supports clients to shift unhealthy and self-sabotaging patterns into adaptive and flourishing life choices.
Dr. Metta carefully navigates clients’ complex emotions to help them overcome challenges and achieve their best life. He provides a safe and supportive environment to foster self-exploration and growth. His areas of focus include working with shame, self-esteem, grief, and loss. Additionally, he has extensive experience with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The modalities Dr. Metta draws from include evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and integrative/experiential approaches.
