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Counselling and Family Support

Program Overview

Counselling

Symbiosis Counselling and Family support Services offers a collaborative and supportive space where you can improve communication, manage challenges, and strengthen relationships with your loved ones.

Our experienced family counsellor works with families of all shapes and sizes, addressing a range of concerns from conflict resolution to life transitions. Through personalized treatment sessions, our therapists will work together with you in a safe, private environment to achieve your personal goals.

How It Helps

How does Counselling and Family Support program help?

Our skilled counsellors are committed to supporting you and your child through life’s challenges. Each therapist brings a unique set of expertise and compassion, offering a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and concerns regarding your family.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or personal growth, our team is here to guide you toward greater well-being. We tailor our approach to your specific needs, empowering you with the tools to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Program Benefits

What's in this Program for You

Comprehensive Therapeutic Techniques

Wide array of therapeutic methods which enables a highly customized treatment plan for each client.

Experienced Team

Diverse and experienced team catering to a wide range of  issues and supporting clients from varied cultural backgrounds.

Comprehensive Support

Collaborate with allied health professionals and families for treatment plans that address all aspects of support

Who Can Benefit from Our Program

Family or individual sessions can provide valuable support and guidance during times of stress, conflict, or transition. There are some common scenarios where seeking counselling can be beneficial.

Our Comprehensive Services

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Counselling is a collaborative process between you and a counsellor that uses psychology based concepts and processes to help you change how you think, feel, and behave. It is a process in which you come to know yourself better. You become more aware of your patterns, values, root causes, hidden beliefs, feelings, or obstacles to change. Counselling provides a safe, confidential, supportive, non-judgemental, and inclusive environment for your exploration and growth. 

The number of sessions depends on you and what you want to do in relation to your personal growth at this time in your life. Some clients come to address a specific issue, while some people come to engage in general, and want ongoing personal growth to effect impactful change. 

Weekly sessions are recommended at the beginning of counselling, clients often shift to bi-weekly after they feel they have made progress on the issues they first came to counselling for. When clients feel more resilient, many come for less frequent check-ins as needed.

Counselling services are not covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP) in British Columbia, however, most extended health plans provide coverage for mental health services. It is important that you find out exactly what counselling services your insurance policy covers.

If your insurance plans covers the counselling services provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Social Worker, please let us know prior to booking the appontment

We Are Here for You

Book a consultation today, let’s create a customized plan for your child’s growth

Shalini Das

Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst,Occupational Therapist

Shalini is one of the co-founders of Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy. She currently oversees the clinical and administrative departments of Symbiosis. Shalini has more than 25 years of experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Shalini completed her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy specializing in Pediatric Neurology in 2000. She also has her Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University.Shalini is listed in the RASP list as a Behavior Consultant and an Occupational Therapist.

Shalini has extensive clinical experience with assessment and program development that is designed to treat challenging behaviors, build communication, and functional life skills. Some of the team-based intervention which she incorporates are the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), SCERTS, DIR®/Floor time model, etc.

Shalini has trained & supervised several teams of therapists, parents, and other professionals on evidence-based behavioral strategies to improve the quality of life for the children. She also assists with the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment approaches, in addition to providing clinical guidance and mentorship to the Behavioral intervention team.

Shalini is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) from the University of Southern California and in Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) from NDT Association, USA. She also enjoys working with children in Symbiosis embracing different therapy models while viewing the challenges faced by the children through the developmental framework.

Shalini is the mother of two children and understands the importance of considering the needs and wants of all members of the family when establishing therapy goals. She spends her spare time with her children and husband, reading, traveling, and cooking different recipes from around the world.