Sandra McEwen (she/her)
MA, RCC-ACS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Sandra is a registered clinical counsellor and approved clinical supervisor. She has worked in the mental health field for more than 16 years in both school and clinical settings providing child, youth, and familiy counselling. Her expertise lies in supporting individuals and families who struggle with a variety of mental health issues, ADHD, learning difference, anxiety and parenting or teen relationships. She also provides educational counselling to families through practical understanding of learning differences, assisting in deciphering psychoeducational assessments, and facilitate or supporting communication with schools.group clinics, and public health programs. She has expertise in supporting older youth and young adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions and self-esteem.
FOCUS
Sandra is friendly, patient, attentive, and caring, creating a supportive and safe therapeutic alliance. She has a client-centered focus, understanding the importance of family and community in mental health, providing a holistic approach. Sandra believes in the resilience of individuals and the possibility of change, supporting her clients’ growth. She focuses on their specific needs, offering individualized strategies and tools. Sandra has a talent for working with youth, understanding their mental health challenges, and helping them feel valued, understood, and open to change.
Sandra is highly trained and believes in an integrated approach focusing on a client’s unique needs. She works from evidence based therapeutic modalities including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Solution Focused therapy
- Adlerian Therapy
- Interpersonal Based Therapy
- Family Based Therapy
- Attachment Theory
- Trauma Informed
- STEP Parenting Program
Sandra McEwen
| Location | Vancouver, BC |
| Ages | 10+ |
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| Availability | In Person/Online Tuesdays |
| Qualifications | Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) |
Complimentary 15 minute consultation.
Approach
Sandra is a compassionate and empathetic therapist who establishes strong rapport with her clients, fostering a sense of comfort and trust. Specializing in work with children, teens, young adults and families, she employs a therapeutic approach grounded in relational, client-centered, and family-centered therapy modalities. Sandra will assist clients in gaining insight into the reasons behind their challenges, empowering them to learn tools for their healing and growth. Drawing on her extensive experience within the educational system, she is particularly skilled in assisting families in navigating learning and school-related issues and accessing necessary support services.
Sandra adeptly tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring a non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they address challenges and strive for personal growth and healing.
Fees
$170 per 50 minute session for individuals
$200 per 50 minute session for couples/family
Payment in the form of cash or email transfer is due at the end of each session unless other arrangements have been made. Please note that 2 business days notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment to avoid being charged the full session fee. Some third party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs pay partial or total coverage for counselling services. Please follow up with your benefits plan/health care provider.