I am passionate about creating a long-lasting, healthy relationship with clients and parents to ensure that clients can thrive despite their conditions.
I offer sessions in English & Punjabi.
Arshia Sidhu ~ RCC, RPN
RCC, member of the BCACC
RPN (Registered Psychiatric Nurse)
Areas of Focus:
(in addition to child & youth therapies)
Children/Youth with Medical or Psychiatric Challenges
Developmental Challenges
TBIs
Couples Counselling
Family Counselling
Adult Counselling & Brainspotting
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over five years of experiencing working with youth through both psychiatric nursing and counselling. I use a holistic approach that considers different biological, psychological, and social aspects, as well as, cultural backgrounds as underlying factors. I currently support youth ages 5-18 years with developmental disabilities, and various medical and psychiatric illnesses or disorders.
My experience with clients with brain injuries, developmental challenges, or ‘aggressive’ behaviours, for example, have prepared me to develop a sensitivity to each individual’s needs. Within my 2000+ hours working with special needs individuals, strong therapeutic relationships and communication skills lie at the core of my treatment approach.
I also offer adult individual counselling, Brainspotting, couples and family counselling, to support their achievements, assist with strengthening connections and overall life balance.
Specialized Professional Training
MACP (Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology), Yorkville University
Psychiatric Nursing Degree Comp., Douglas College
Dip. Psychiatric Nursing, Stenberg College
Introduction to Play Therapy Fundamentals cert., Institute of Child Psychology
EMDR for Kids: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Young Clients and Their Grownups, PESI HealthCare
Strategies to Help Clients Process Grief & Loss cert., National Institute for Behavioral Medicine
Brainspotting: Neuroexperiential Model for Rapid Trauma Healing, David Grand PhD
DBT Level 1 (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
External Regulation for Trauma Integration cert., Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
Interoception and Neuroception of Safety in the Play Room, Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
Introduction to Infant and Early Mental Health cert., HIEMHP & Hospital for Sick Children
Helping Children Through Divorce and Separation cert., Institute of Child Psychology
Substance Use in Youth: Prevention and Intervention cert., Institute of Child Psychology
MANDT trained (a healthy-relationship based, learning & development platform to promote prevention, de-escalation and intervention approaches
Violence Prevention cert.