Meet Our Therapists
Our therapists provide care in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Hindi, and Malayalam. We believe everyone deserves to express themselves in the language they’re most comfortable with.
Nicole Che
Registered Clinical Counsellor #20915
You don’t have to keep facing the same struggles alone. Healing and change are possible with the right support.
Many of Nicole’s clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, Nicole works with her clients to explore the roots of these struggles, and create healthier ways of coping, relating and healing.
Nicole has experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicide, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-love, complex PTSD/trauma, and personality disorders.
Nicole works with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and family dynamics. With both a Medical Degree and a Masters in Counselling Psychology, Nicole brings a strong foundation of knowledge and clinical experience to her work. She has supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of mental health concerns which have given her a deep appreciation for how unique each person’s journey is.
In therapy, Nicole helps her clients understand and change unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping tools for the struggles they are facing and process and heal from traumas in a safe and supportive space. Nicole’s work with clients also focuses on strengthening communication and connection in relationships and exploring how family of origin dynamics and experiences shape the present. Through this process, clients often discover greater resilience, self-understanding, and the ability to build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Nicole’s approach is compassionate, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices. She believes that while our past shapes who we are, it doesn’t have to define our future. Whether you are seeking relief from anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, or wanting to strengthen your connections with loved ones, Nicole will walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity and respect. Healing and growth are possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Nicole’s areas of focus include
- relationship and couples counselling
- anxiety and depression
- trauma and complex PTSD
- family of origin and attachment issues
- grief and loss
- life transitions (divorce, parenthood, career changes, etc)
- self esteem and self worth
- suicidal thoughts and emotional crises
- personality disorders
Nicole incorporates elements of CBT, DBT, attachment theory and narrative therapy into her work and has completed specific training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples and families. She is also trained in EMDR.
Nicole Che
Co-Clinical Director
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English
Specialities: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, complex PTSD, stress management, family or origin issues, life transitions, self-esteem, self-worth, emotional dysregulation, boundaries, communication, ADHD, personality disorders, suicidal thoughts
Leah (Yaxun) Liu
Registered Clinical Counsellor #17641
Leah is known as a trusted guide who helps clients feel safe and comfortable in exploring their presenting challenges. Her care is based on empathy, patience, and non-judgment, yet at the same time, being able to challenge clients to reach their goals.
Pronouns: She/Her
Leah holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree. She offers counselling in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Leah has vast experience working with individuals (15 years and older), couples, and families.
Leah’s diverse clinical background includes work in the university setting, Ministry for Child and Family Development, and Vancouver Coastal Health. She facilitates parenting support groups in Mandarin and Cantonese and has provided workshops for university students and the Vancouver School Board.
Leah has an acute way of providing new perspectives, insights, and practical solutions. She collaboratively works with clients to “become their own therapist”.
- EMDR Basic Training, EMDRIA
- Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Vancouver Centre For Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Vancouver Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Level 1, The Satir Institute of the Pacific
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Level 2, The Satir Institute of the Pacific
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Advanced Level, The Satir Institute of the Pacific
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy – Training for Trainer, The Satir Institute of the Pacific (In progress)
Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, mood disorder, stress management, immigration adjustments and settlement, relationship issues with couples and families, trauma, self-esteem, self-growth, student studies, and career development.
Leah’s therapy is grounded in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Information Processing Therapy (CIPT), Trauma-Informed Practice, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Leah Liu
Co-Clinical Director
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Specialities: anxiety, depression, career development, communication & conflict resolution, family discord, depression, grief, immigration adjustments and settlement, life transitions, relationships, self-growth, shame, stress, student studies, trauma
Dr. Alessandro Metta
Registered Psychologist #04100
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 adult individuals and couples, and offers services in Italian and English.
Dr. Metta is a registered psychologist within the province of British Columbia.
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), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and integrative/experiential approaches.
Dr. Alessandro Metta
Registered Psychologist
Language: English, Italian
Specialities: addictions, anxiety disorders (general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions & compulsions, PTSD),communication & conflict resolution, depressive disorders, grief, self-growth, shame, stress, relationships, complex trauma
Dr. Michael Mandrusiak
Registered Psychologist #1803
In his clinical practice, Dr. Mandrusiak’s first goal is to create a safe, comfortable space and to provide a trustworthy and supportive presence to his clients. He cultivates a therapeutic experience that builds clients’ confidence and supports them in achieving their goals.
Pronouns: He/Him
Dr. Michael Mandrusiak is a Registered Psychologist and holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree. As a psychologist in B.C. since 2008, Dr. Mandrusiak has had extensive clinical experience working with adolescent and adult clients.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mandrusiak has held past roles as Faculty and Director of Clinical Training for masters and doctoral programs in psychology. He also served as Clinical Director at a well-established counselling practice and, more recently, held the position of Managing Director for Counselling, Student Health and Accessibility Services at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
Areas of practice include stress management, anxiety related disorders (social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias), depressive disorders, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, grief and loss, pain management, relationship, interpersonal conflict resolution, and career challenges. Dr. Mandrusiak is also known for his exceptional work in the areas of self-growth and development and institutional leadership.
Dr. Mandrusiak skillfully draws from a range of effective, evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Clinical Hypnosis, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Dr. Michael Mandrusiak
Registered Psychologist
Language: English
Specialities: anxiety disorders (general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions & compulsions, PTSD), career, communication & conflict resolution, depressive disorders, grief, institutional leadership, pain management, self-growth, stress, relationships, complex trauma
Albert Kwok
Registered Clinical Counsellor #1734
Albert believes that you have the strength and ability to overcome your struggles. He will help you navigate and understand why these struggles perpetuate in your life. With empathy and care, Albert listens to your presenting concerns and offers insight and reflection on your thoughts and emotions.
Pronouns: He/Him
Albert holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has over 10 years’ experience working with youth and families in the education system.
Clients often get stuck when they experience anxiety or confront challenges in life. With empathy and care, Albert listens to their presenting concerns and offers insight and reflection to clients’ thoughts and emotions.
To accommodate the demands of clients’ busy lives with family and work, Albert offers evening and weekend appointments, along with virtual counselling.
Albert supports adolescents and their families in their struggles and helps them reach their goals. He also works with individuals 15 years and older in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief.
Albert Kwok
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English
Specialities: anxiety, communication & conflict resolution, family discord, depression, grief, self-growth, shame, stress, relationships
Chris Tse
Registered Clinical Counsellor #18748
For over 15 years, Chris has walked alongside people just like you on their journey toward positive change, creating a warm and accepting space where your story matters.
Chris specializes in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and mediation. He works with individuals (ages 12+), couples, and families.
He is highly experienced and has advanced training in mediation, school counselling and couples work.
His therapy room is a judgment-free zone where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, you’ll uncover your inner strengths and develop practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive.
When you step into Chris’s office (He/Him), you’ll meet a therapist who brings together professional expertise with genuine human connection. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Chris offers the perfect blend of formal training and real-world understanding that makes lasting change possible.
Throughout his 15-year journey supporting individuals and families, Chris has developed a deep appreciation for the unique challenges faced by individuals, couples, and families.
His diverse experience spans serving with the Vancouver School District, BC School Counsellors Association, and MediateBC. Blended with this is his training in crisis management, trauma, and violence prevention.
What sets Chris apart is his ability to create a space where empathy and respect naturally flourish. His clients often share how this environment of trust helps them open up to new possibilities for growth and healing.
Whether you’re a teen navigating life’s challenges, an adult seeking personal growth, or a couple working to strengthen your relationship, Chris combines compassionate understanding with practical strategies to help you create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.
Chris offers a safe space for your journey. Working with clients (ages 12+), couples, and families, he understands that each client’s path to healing is unique and deserves personalized attention.
His areas of expertise include grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicide, self-esteem, relationship issues, family dynamics, and adolescent struggles.
He offer evidence-based solutions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement De-Sensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you’ll find in Chris someone who not only understands your challenges professionally but approaches them with deep compassion and care. His approach is always tailored to your specific needs, helping you find your way forward with support that feels right for you.
Chris Tse
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English
Specialties: anger, anxiety, depression, communication & conflict resolution, family discord, depression, grief, life transitions, relationships, self-growth, shame, stress, trauma
Nivedita Ashok
Registered Clinical Counsellor #24274
Nivedita believes that therapy is not about fixing what is broken but about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and inner wisdom. Her approach is collaborative and deeply respectful of each client’s pace, creating a safe and attuned space for self-exploration and growth. Nivedita provides counselling in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Nivedita Ashok is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds two Master’s degrees in Counselling Psychology—one from Adler University in Canada and one from India. With over eight years of experience, Nivedita offers a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and integrative approach to mental health and personal growth. Having lived and worked across two continents, she brings an understanding of the complexities of belonging, identity, and transition that often shape our emotional lives.
Her therapeutic work draws on Compassionate Inquiry, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic practices, and Nature-based approaches. When it is meaningful for clients, she also welcomes conversations around spirituality as a source of resilience and connection.
Nivedita works with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma and abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity-related issues, intimate partner violence, parenting concerns, suicide, pregnancy concerns, and the quieter internal struggles that can feel hard to put into words. She is particularly passionate about supporting those who feel caught between expectations—whether cultural, relational, or personal—and who are seeking clarity, ease, and a deeper sense of self.
She brings a grounded, gentle presence and an insight-oriented approach to her work, fostering an environment where clients can feel supported and understood. Whether you are processing past experiences, working to strengthen your relationships, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, Nivedita offers a space where healing can unfold naturally, and where you are supported to move toward connection and wholeness.
Nivedita Ashok
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English, Hindi, Malayalam
Specialities: abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity-related issues, intimate partner violence, parenting concerns, suicide, pregnancy concerns
Nicole Che
Registered Clinical Counsellor #20915
You don’t have to keep facing the same struggles alone. Healing and change are possible with the right support.
Many of Nicole’s clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, Nicole works with her clients to explore the roots of these struggles, and create healthier ways of coping, relating and healing.
Nicole has experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicide, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-love, complex PTSD/trauma, and personality disorders.
Nicole works with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and family dynamics. With both a Medical Degree and a Masters in Counselling Psychology, Nicole brings a strong foundation of knowledge and clinical experience to her work. She has supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of mental health concerns which have given her a deep appreciation for how unique each person’s journey is.
In therapy, Nicole helps her clients understand and change unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping tools for the struggles they are facing and process and heal from traumas in a safe and supportive space. Nicole’s work with clients also focuses on strengthening communication and connection in relationships and exploring how family of origin dynamics and experiences shape the present. Through this process, clients often discover greater resilience, self-understanding, and the ability to build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Nicole’s approach is compassionate, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices. She believes that while our past shapes who we are, it doesn’t have to define our future. Whether you are seeking relief from anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, or wanting to strengthen your connections with loved ones, Nicole will walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity and respect. Healing and growth are possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Nicole’s areas of focus include
- relationship and couples counselling
- anxiety and depression
- trauma and complex PTSD
- family of origin and attachment issues
- grief and loss
- life transitions (divorce, parenthood, career changes, etc)
- self esteem and self worth
- suicidal thoughts and emotional crises
- personality disorders
Nicole incorporates elements of CBT, DBT, attachment theory and narrative therapy into her work and has completed specific training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples and families. She is also trained in EMDR.
Nicole Che
Co-Clinical Director
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English, Cantonese
Specialities: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, complex PTSD, stress management, family or origin issues, life transitions, self-esteem, self-worth, emotional dysregulation, boundaries, communication, ADHD, personality disorders, suicidal thoughts
Leah (Yaxun) Liu
Registered Clinical Counsellor #17641
Leah is known as a trusted guide who helps clients feel safe and comfortable in exploring their presenting challenges. Her care is based on empathy, patience, and non-judgment, yet at the same time, being able to challenge clients to reach their goals.
Pronouns: She/Her
Leah holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree. She offers counselling in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Leah has vast experience working with individuals (15 years and older), couples, and families.
Leah’s diverse clinical background includes work in the university setting, Ministry for Child and Family Development, and Vancouver Coastal Health. She facilitates parenting support groups in Mandarin and Cantonese and has provided workshops for university students and the Vancouver School Board.
Leah has an acute way of providing new perspectives, insights, and practical solutions. She collaboratively works with clients to “become their own therapist”.
- EMDR Basic Training, EMDRIA
- Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Vancouver Centre For Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Vancouver Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Level 1, The Satir Institute of the Pacific
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Level 2, The Satir Institute of the Pacific
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Advanced Level, The Satir Institute of the Pacific
- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy – Training for Trainer, The Satir Institute of the Pacific (In progress)
Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, mood disorder, stress management, immigration adjustments and settlement, relationship issues with couples and families, trauma, self-esteem, self-growth, student studies, and career development.
Leah’s therapy is grounded in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Information Processing Therapy (CIPT), Trauma-Informed Practice, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Leah Liu
Co-Clinical Director
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Specialities: anxiety, depression, career development, communication & conflict resolution, family discord, depression, grief, immigration adjustments and settlement, life transitions, relationships, self-growth, shame, stress, student studies, trauma
Albert Kwok
Registered Clinical Counsellor #1734
Albert believes that you have the strength and ability to overcome your struggles. He will help you navigate and understand why these struggles perpetuate in your life. With empathy and care, Albert listens to your presenting concerns and offers insight and reflection on your thoughts and emotions.
Pronouns: He/Him
Albert holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has over 10 years’ experience working with youth and families in the education system.
Clients often get stuck when they experience anxiety or confront challenges in life. With empathy and care, Albert listens to their presenting concerns and offers insight and reflection to clients’ thoughts and emotions.
To accommodate the demands of clients’ busy lives with family and work, Albert offers evening and weekend appointments, along with virtual counselling.
Albert supports adolescents and their families in their struggles and helps them reach their goals. He also works with individuals 15 years and older in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief.
Albert Kwok
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English
Specialities: anxiety, communication & conflict resolution, family discord, depression, grief, self-growth, shame, stress, relationships
Chris Tse
Registered Clinical Counsellor #18748
For over 15 years, Chris has walked alongside people just like you on their journey toward positive change, creating a warm and accepting space where your story matters.
Chris specializes in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and mediation. He works with individuals (ages 12+), couples, and families.
He is highly experienced and has advanced training in mediation, school counselling and couples work.
His therapy room is a judgment-free zone where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, you’ll uncover your inner strengths and develop practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive.
When you step into Chris’s office (He/Him), you’ll meet a therapist who brings together professional expertise with genuine human connection. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Chris offers the perfect blend of formal training and real-world understanding that makes lasting change possible.
Throughout his 15-year journey supporting individuals and families, Chris has developed a deep appreciation for the unique challenges faced by individuals, couples, and families.
His diverse experience spans serving with the Vancouver School District, BC School Counsellors Association, and MediateBC. Blended with this is his training in crisis management, trauma, and violence prevention.
What sets Chris apart is his ability to create a space where empathy and respect naturally flourish. His clients often share how this environment of trust helps them open up to new possibilities for growth and healing.
Whether you’re a teen navigating life’s challenges, an adult seeking personal growth, or a couple working to strengthen your relationship, Chris combines compassionate understanding with practical strategies to help you create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.
Chris offers a safe space for your journey. Working with clients (ages 12+), couples, and families, he understands that each client’s path to healing is unique and deserves personalized attention.
His areas of expertise include grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicide, self-esteem, relationship issues, family dynamics, and adolescent struggles.
He offer evidence-based solutions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement De-Sensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you’ll find in Chris someone who not only understands your challenges professionally but approaches them with deep compassion and care. His approach is always tailored to your specific needs, helping you find your way forward with support that feels right for you.
Chris Tse
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English
Specialties: anger, anxiety, depression, communication & conflict resolution, family discord, depression, grief, life transitions, relationships, self-growth, shame, stress, trauma
Nivedita Ashok
Registered Clinical Counsellor #24274
Nivedita believes that therapy is not about fixing what is broken but about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and inner wisdom. Her approach is collaborative and deeply respectful of each client’s pace, creating a safe and attuned space for self-exploration and growth. Nivedita provides counselling in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Nivedita Ashok is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds two Master’s degrees in Counselling Psychology—one from Adler University in Canada and one from India. With over eight years of experience, Nivedita offers a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and integrative approach to mental health and personal growth. Having lived and worked across two continents, she brings an understanding of the complexities of belonging, identity, and transition that often shape our emotional lives.
Her therapeutic work draws on Compassionate Inquiry, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic practices, and Nature-based approaches. When it is meaningful for clients, she also welcomes conversations around spirituality as a source of resilience and connection.
Nivedita works with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma and abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity-related issues, intimate partner violence, parenting concerns, suicide, pregnancy concerns, and the quieter internal struggles that can feel hard to put into words. She is particularly passionate about supporting those who feel caught between expectations—whether cultural, relational, or personal—and who are seeking clarity, ease, and a deeper sense of self.
She brings a grounded, gentle presence and an insight-oriented approach to her work, fostering an environment where clients can feel supported and understood. Whether you are processing past experiences, working to strengthen your relationships, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, Nivedita offers a space where healing can unfold naturally, and where you are supported to move toward connection and wholeness.
Nivedita Ashok
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Language: English, Hindi, Malayalam
Specialities: abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity-related issues, intimate partner violence, parenting concerns, suicide, pregnancy concerns
Dr. Alessandro Metta
Registered Psychologist #04100
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 adult individuals and couples, and offers services in Italian and English.
Dr. Metta is a registered psychologist within the province of British Columbia.
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), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and integrative/experiential approaches.
Dr. Alessandro Metta
Registered Psychologist
Language: English, Italian
Specialities: addictions, anxiety disorders (general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions & compulsions, PTSD),communication & conflict resolution, depressive disorders, grief, self-growth, shame, stress, relationships, complex trauma
Dr. Michael Mandrusiak
Registered Psychologist #1803
In his clinical practice, Dr. Mandrusiak’s first goal is to create a safe, comfortable space and to provide a trustworthy and supportive presence to his clients. He cultivates a therapeutic experience that builds clients’ confidence and supports them in achieving their goals.
Pronouns: He/Him
Dr. Michael Mandrusiak is a Registered Psychologist and holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree. As a psychologist in B.C. since 2008, Dr. Mandrusiak has had extensive clinical experience working with adolescent and adult clients.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mandrusiak has held past roles as Faculty and Director of Clinical Training for masters and doctoral programs in psychology. He also served as Clinical Director at a well-established counselling practice and, more recently, held the position of Managing Director for Counselling, Student Health and Accessibility Services at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
Areas of practice include stress management, anxiety related disorders (social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias), depressive disorders, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, grief and loss, pain management, relationship, interpersonal conflict resolution, and career challenges. Dr. Mandrusiak is also known for his exceptional work in the areas of self-growth and development and institutional leadership.
Dr. Mandrusiak skillfully draws from a range of effective, evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Clinical Hypnosis, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Dr. Michael Mandrusiak
Registered Psychologist
Language: English
Specialities: anxiety disorders (general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions & compulsions, PTSD), career, communication & conflict resolution, depressive disorders, grief, institutional leadership, pain management, self-growth, stress, relationships, complex trauma