Meet Our Team
Our team offers a range of counselling approaches and areas of specialization to support children, teens, adults, couples and families. We aim to match each client with a counsellor whose training, experience and approach fit their needs.
Kurina Plaha
MPCC-P
Children, Youth & Young Adults
Kurina works with children, teens and young adults to support emotional regulation, resilience and healthy development. Her experience as a Community Support Worker and Child & Youth School Counsellor gives her additional insight into the challenges young people face at home, at school and in their relationships.
Arshia Sidhu
RCC, RPN, ADHD-CCSP
Children & Youth, Adults
Sessions in English & Punjabi
Arshia works with children, youth and adults and brings over seven years of experience supporting young people. As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and ADHD Services Provider, she brings additional knowledge of ADHD, developmental disabilities, ASD and mental health needs. Her certification in women's health expands her focus to include women's pregnancy and loss concerns.
Luis Zavala
RCC
Youth, Adults & Couples
Sessions in English & Spanish
Luis works with teens, adults and couples, with a particular interest in boys' and men's mental health. He supports clients with emotional well-being, relationships and personal challenges.
Laura Roth
RCC
Youth, Adults & Parent Support Sessions in English & Cantonese
Laura works with adults, parents and families, with a focus on communication, conflict resolution and navigating family challenges. Her client-centred approach is grounded in respect for each person's experiences and background.
Jonie Gore
CCC, RCC
Adults & Family
Jonie works with adults and families navigating trauma, anxiety, stress and life transitions. She helps clients better understand their experiences, strengthen resilience and find ways to manage life's challenges.
Sarah MacDonell
MPCC, RST, AC-EPT
Founder & Clinical Director
Child & Youth Specialist
Also a clinical counselling instructor, Sarah is the Founder & Clinical Director of Bright Minds and specializes in child and youth therapies and parent support. Her work draws on attachment, interpersonal neurobiology and child development, with specialized training in Play, Expressive and Synergetic Therapies, alongside PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy).
