About Our Counsellors in Vancouver and Burnaby BC
Dawn Schooler, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Dawn is the Director of Clinical Services at Jericho Professional Counselling Services. She has been working as a counsellor for more than 20 years. Dawn also has a background as a coach and a teacher which has helped to guide her work. Dawn uses Cognitive-Behavioral, Feminist, and Buddhist theory to inform her counselling style.
She specializes in therapeutic conversations with people struggling with a broad range of problems and believes that most people can benefit from counselling at some time in their lives.
Dawn is described as an active, energetic, and engaged counsellor who collaborates with clients to create solutions designed to bring relief. In addition to her work with Jericho, Dawn is also a faculty member with the well-respected Master of Counselling program at City University and she provides Clinical Consultation and Training expertise to Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Dawn has extensive experience and training with depression, anxiety, anger, communication, sexual orientation, relationship development, grief, loss, life transition, family concerns, self-esteem, marriage, separation, divorce, and addiction.
She counsels individuals, couples, and families and has been recognized for her work with children and youth. Dawn is also well known for her work with the gay and lesbian community.
Dawn provides counselling services in English. Dawn’s fees are slightly higher than other counsellors at Jericho Counselling.
Counselling appointments with Dawn at the Broadway location in Vancouver are available on Mondays and Wednesdays. There is a wait of about two weeks for new clients wishing to work with Dawn.
Dawn is available for counselling appointments at the Metrotown location in Burnaby on Thursdays and is accepting new clients.
Email Dawn now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Glen Grigg, Ph.D.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Jericho Counselling is delighted to announce Glen Grigg as the newest Registered Clinical Counsellor to join our team of counsellors. Glen has been providing clinical counselling services to a wide range of clients around the Lower Mainland for more than 25 years. For over a decade, Glen has been teaching in the Master of Counselling program at the City University campus located in Downtown Vancouver and he is a long-time instructor at the Justice Institute of B.C. Glen has literally taught hundreds of students and professionals over the last many years and has influenced the direction of counselling and psychotherapy around the Lower Mainland as well as the province of British Columbia and beyond.
Glen has twice been recognized by the B. C. Association of Clinical Counsellors for outstanding contributions to the practice of psychotherapy and is well published in professional journals, as well as a sought after presenter at conferences.
Glen’s work with clients is focused on understanding the unique challenges of each human life and their network of relationships. His approach to counselling is grounded in a profound appreciation of individual strengths and the process of opening up possibilities. He has been trained in competencies for resolving inner distress, for transforming thoughts and perceptions, for creating personal decisions and life plans, and for building relationships. These skills and abilities work best when Glen and his clients have a working partnership that defines the meaning of their work. Glen is also focused on collaboratively defining the goals that clients seek to attain through counselling as well as the means by which their partnership will arrive at these goals.
Whether you are an individual, part of a couple or family, adult, teen, or child, Glen is equipped to provide meaningful counselling designed to generate change and healing. Glen has a broad range of experience that includes clients struggling with problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, children’s issues, adult and teen issues, and many others.
Glen provides counselling services in English. Glen’s fees are slightly higher than other counsellors at Jericho Counselling.
Vancouver Counsellor Glen Grigg, Ph.D., is available for counselling appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Downtown Vancouver / Coal Harbour office, and is accepting new clients.
Email now at info.glen@jerichocounselling.com to request a counselling appointment with Glen and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Jane Thomas M.Sc., Ed. D.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Certified Canadian Counsellor
Jane is an experienced educator and counsellor with a broad range of professional experiences supporting wellness and healthy functioning in individuals and families. She is committed to client-centred practice, in which the therapeutic relationship represents a foundation for growth and in which clients’ inherent strengths and capacities are central in the process of exploring possibilities for change. She has considerable experience working with children, adolescents and their families, and appreciates opportunities to work with women of all ages.
In her work, Jane draws on principles of family systems, narrative, solution-focused and feminist therapies, and uses play therapy techniques and expressive arts when working with children, teens and families. Jane has experience and training in the areas of anxiety, depression, self injury, life transitions, relationship difficulties and trauma associated with abuse, and she currently works with children who have experienced sexual abuse and their non-offending family members.
Jane sits on the Board of Directors of the B.C. Play Therapy Association and is qualified as a Crime Victims’ Assistance therapist. Jane also has an interest in working with individuals and families who struggle with the presence of mental illness in a loved one. She approaches her work with sensitivity, care and compassion and with great respect for the resilience of the human spirit.
Jane provides counselling services in English.
Burnaby Counsellor, Jane Thomas, is available for counselling appointments at the Metrotown location on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Jane is currently accepting new clients.
Email now at info.jane@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment with Jane and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Gregg Loo, M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Gregg has a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has been working for over 10 years in a variety of counselling and therapeutic settings with youth, adults, and families.
Gregg has an empathic and integrated counselling style. While primarily Client-Centred, he utilizes Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused, and other theories that appropriately suit his clients’ needs. Gregg has experience working with depression, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, family issues, grief, trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders, in both individual and group settings. He is also the Program Coordinator of an holistic recovery program for individuals struggling with substance misuse and has presented in several workshops on addiction.
Prior to his counselling work, Gregg was a Teen Recreational Worker on the North Shore and a coach for the Night Hoops basketball program. A physically active person, Gregg believes that an individual’s body, mind, and spirit are integrated and must be given equal opportunity for healing through self-care, support, and education.
Gregg provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Gregg Loo, is available for counselling appointments on Fridays and Sundays at the Broadway location and is currently accepting new clients.
Email now at info.gregg@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment with Gregg and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Raman Salooja, M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Raman holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been working as a counsellor for 10 years.
Raman is an empathic listener who believes that all individuals have the capacity for change when given the opportunity, tools, and guidance. She works with clients to create a safe space which is respectful, encouraging, and supportive and then uses this environment to guide clients closer to their goals.
Raman uses Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused strategies, augmented by other techniques, while providing the support and skill development necessary to approach life’s problems. She has experience with Adult and Youth clients and is best known for her ability to provide a calm, reassuring environment within which clients can discover and create their own solutions.
Raman has training and expertise in working with individuals, groups, and couples in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management, communication, and conflict resolution.
Raman provides counselling services in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Burnaby Counsellor, Raman Salooja, is accepting new clients at the Metrotown location and is available weekends.
Email now at info.raman@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment with Raman and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Adrian Sacks M.A.Certified Canadian Counsellor
Adrian is an experienced psychotherapist and educator, as well as a devoted father and husband. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Naropa University, where his studies focused on holistic models of change and therapeutic applications of mindfulness. He is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and recently relocated to the Vancouver area with his family from Boulder, Colorado.
Using adult attachment theory, mindfulness-based techniques and leading-edge findings from neuroscience to inform his approach to counselling, Adrian skillfully guides his clients. He specializes in helping clients to “go deeper” and to uncover the innate organic healing potential within.
Adrian is known for his gentle, empathic presence and his skillful, strength-based approach. He works with a broad range of concerns, including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, trauma and loss, substance abuse and disordered eating. Adrian draws on his background as an early childhood educator and parenting coach to inform his work with families and children. He is very experienced with marriage and couples counselling and uses Emotionally Focused Therapy to assist couples to quickly work through concerns and issues.
Adrian is available for appointments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Broadway location and is currently accepting new clients.
Email now at info.adrian@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment with Adrian and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Carey-Jo Hoffman, M.F.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Carey-Jo joins the team at Jericho Counselling as a Registered Clinical Counsellor while she continues her education in pursuit of a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Somatic Psychology. She is currently studying with the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Carey-Jo already holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in contemporary performance from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado, an institution dedicated to Buddhist-inspired contemplative education.
Carey-Jo’s extensive background as a movement educator for dancers and actors provided a rich training ground for supporting people in the processes of growth and healing. It also solidified her belief in the strong connections between the body and the mind. The knowledge of the therapeutic potential associated with bringing the body’s innate wisdom into traditional counselling practice motivated Carey-Jo to shift her focus from the “performing” arts to the “healing” arts.
An integrated approach that employs therapeutic techniques from the emerging field of Somatic Psychology, as well as more traditional approaches including Cognitive Behavioral, and Client-Centred techniques guide Carey-Jo’s counselling practice. Mindfulness, based in a secular understanding of Buddhist philosophy, is also an essential component of Carey-Jo’s approach to assisting clients to work through emotional upheaval and cope with the challenges of daily life.
Carey-Jo is a compassionate, creative, and non-judgmental counsellor dedicated to the collaborative discovery of positive change for her clients. Her experience includes working with clients challenged by depression, anxiety, grief, conflict mediation, addiction, trauma, and life altering experiences. She seeks not only to alleviate suffering, but also to help her clients cultivate a peaceful heart and an embodied presence in their lives.
Carey-Jo provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Carey-Jo Hoffman, is available for counselling appointments at the Broadway location on Wednesday each week, and is currently accepting clients for her waitlist in Vancouver.
Email now at info.careyjo@jerichocounselling.com to request a spot on Carey-Jo’s waiting list and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Stephanie Conn M. A.Certified Canadian Counsellor
Stephanie is an experienced therapist and educator. Her background in emergency services enhances her ability to work with persons facing vocational concerns such as stress, including critical incident stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Stephanie believes in and encourages each client’s inherent ability for resiliency and growth. A background of more than 10 years of experience as an educator complements Stephanie and her clients in the therapy room. This experience informs the collaborative spirit in which Stephanie works with her clients. Her clients’ existing strengths and knowledge are acknowledged and reinforced with additional support and guidance.
Stephanie draws from an integration of therapeutic strategies including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Psychoanalysis. Her integrative orientation allows her to tailor her practice to the needs and preferences of her clients. She also recognizes the value of a holistic approach to health that emphasizes the mind-body connection. Stephanie also uses EMDR with clients which is very helpful in resolving many challenges, including trauma.
A unique combination of education and experience provides Stephanie with a diverse skill set facilitating her work with adults, teens, couples, and families for a variety of issues. She provides counselling services for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, anger, relationship concerns, vocational issues, and eating disorders.
Stephanie provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Stephanie Conn, is available Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at the W. Broadway office and is accepting new clients.
Stephanie is also available on Wednesday at our Burnaby Counselling location and is accepting new clients.
To request an appointment with Stephanie, send an email to info.stephanie@jerichocounselling.com and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Carla Petker M.Ed.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Carla is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has a Master of Education Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta and is currently pursuing a PhD from the same program. Carla has worked in post-secondary, hospital and treatment facilities and is looking forward to returning to work in a community practice.
Carla follows a client-centered approach and believes the relationship between the client and the therapist is a key ingredient in the change process. Carla draws from Constructivist and Systems Theory as well as Positive Psychology perspectives within her counselling work.
Carla is a flexible, imaginative and culturally sensitive counsellor and she strives to create a safe environment for clients. She has worked with individuals, couples and families ranging in age from 4 to 79 and has co-facilitated groups for children, teens and parents. Carla has a strong interest in emotional regulation and uses emotion focused as well as narrative, hypnosis and play therapy techniques when assisting clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, loss, relationship challenges and trauma.
Carla provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Carla Petker, is available Tuesday Thursday, and Sunday at the W. Broadway office and is accepting new clients.
Carla is also available on Monday at our Burnaby Counselling location and is accepting new clients.
To request an appointment with Carla, send an email to info.carla@jerichocounselling.com and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist in the process.
Tammy MacLeod M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Tammy is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. She has additional training in grief and loss.
Tammy spent several years working with clients in business settings. This experience, as well as her background as an Olympian, and her early retirement from elite sport due to injuries guides her work with life transitions, loss, addictions, and eating disorders. Tammy is skilled at working with blended families, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression (including post-partum), disenfranchised grief, and clients associated with the gay and lesbian community. Tammy facilitates grief support groups for those whose loved ones have died and counsels individuals who have experienced any type of loss.
In her work Tammy draws from training in Adlerian, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral and Transpersonal therapies and uses Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). She has found powerful changes result from bringing to awareness and questioning beliefs that are limiting and lead to self-compromising behavior.
Tammy is a compassionate and nonjudgmental counsellor, wife, mother and stepmother.
Tammy provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Tammy MacLeod, is available at our Coal Harbour office in Downtown Vancouver on Monday and Friday and is accepting new clients.
To request an appointment with Tammy, send an email to info.tammy@jerichocounselling.com and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Li Shao M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Li has a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been working and volunteering for mental health institutes and crisis centres for the past ten years.
Li has strong background in both oriental medicine and brain research. She believes in mind-body integration and also understands the complexities of brain activity, which can often lead to suffering. In her practice, Li uses a holistic approach while respecting the individual differences of each client and the challenges they face.
Warm, peaceful, empathic and patient are words that have been used to describe Li’s approach as a therapist. She is a great listener. She is supportive and non-judgmental . Li uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Awareness / Mindfulness training in her work. She has experience in helping individuals with difficulties arising from anxiety, depressive mood, relationship conflict, and traumatic emotion induced by abusive childhood experiences. By working with Li, you will attain a peaceful mind, enhanced body awareness and gain new perspectives in thoughts and feelings. Her focus is to help you to become a whole and stronger person in life.
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Li provides counselling services in English and Mandarin.
Vancouver Counsellor, Li Shao, is available on Thursday and Saturday and is accepting new clients at our W. Broadway office.
To request an appointment with Li, please email info.li@jerichocounselling.com and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Johanna Wickie, M.B.A., M.C.Certified Canadian Counsellor
Johanna joins the team at Jericho Counselling with an extensive background in human resources and public relations working with youth and adults in the military, public and private sectors.
Johanna has a strong conviction and belief that change is always possible, no matter how dire the circumstances may appear. She sees her primary role as a counsellor as helping clients finding the keys to their own success. Johanna works collaboratively with clients to help determine the optimum way through the challenges they may face.
Informed by an integrated approach to therapy, including person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, family therapy and couples therapy, Johanna has a wide range of tools and experiences to help her clients. Some key areas of interest and experience include trauma work, couples work including separation and divorce, family work including building blended families and grief and loss work. Johanna has also helped clients with addictions, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Johanna has worked with many professionals to help them navigate the barriers and challenges of building and achieving work/life balance.
With 18 years in the Canadian Forces, 11 years in the business sector and a Master of Business Administration, Johanna has a wide range of experiences to draw on to support her clients.
Johanna provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Johanna Wickie, is available for counselling appointments at the Coal Harbour location on Thursdays and is accepting new clients.
Johanna Wickie is also accepting new counselling clients at our W. Broadway office on Tuesdays.
Counselling clients in Burnaby are able to see Johanna at our Metrotown office on Mondays.
To request an appointment with Johanna, send an email to info.johanna@jerichocounselling.com and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Sandra Buenano
Graduate Intern Counsellor
Since she moved to Vancouver, 8 years ago, Sandra has been involved in the community volunteering at different organizations. She values diversity and enjoys working with diverse populations. She values the uniqueness of each individual and applies that into therapy, creating a unique therapeutic experience for each client. Sandra believes that therapy is a collaborative process and that therapy should be tailored to each client’s needs. While primarily Existential; she utilizes Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused therapies in her practice. However, she is also open to use other forms of therapy that may benefit and be appropriate for her clients.
Sandra has more than 8 years of experience working with children and families and understands the difficulties and complexities of life. Sandra views therapy as getting the “stuck” person moving again. She believes in helping the client regain an ownership of his or her life. Sandra also has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, communication, stress management, addiction, multicultural issues, and major life transitions. She works with youth, adults, couples and families.
Sandra provides counselling services in English and Spanish.
Graduate Intern Counsellor, Sandra Buenano, is available for counselling appointments at the West Broadway location in Vancouver on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and is accepting new clients.
Email now at info.sandra@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment with Sandra and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Golnaz Pouriankheir
Graduate Intern Counsellor
Golnaz (Naz) joined Jericho Counselling in September 2011 while on the path to completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
Naz believes that an individual is the expert in his / her own life – It is a counsellor’s role to help clients define and attain goals they outline for themselves in collaborative partnership. Therapy is an opportunity to jointly develop an understanding about oneself in terms of strengths, choices, and new perspectives.
Golnaz has experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, multicultural issues, abuse and trauma. While she mainly aligns herself with Cognitive Behavioural and Solution Focused therapy, she is open to using other forms of therapy in order to find the right fit for each client.
For the past three years Golnaz has been working in the community as an advocate for women and children who are fleeing abusive relationships. She works with a diverse population and respects each individual’s experience within their circumstances. Naz is committed to helping clients gain a sense of wellbeing and empowerment that allows them to make changes to achieve the lives they desire. She views therapy as a means of offering non-judgemental support in a safe and warm environment.
Golnaz provides counselling in English and Farsi.
Graduate Intern Counsellor, Golnaz Pouriankheir, is available for counselling appointments at the West Broadway location in Vancouver on Mondays and Wednesdays is accepting new clients.
Email now at info.naz@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment with Naz and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist with the process.
Padma Jairam B.A.
Graduate Intern Counsellor
Padma’s life journey brought her from Singapore to Vancouver in June 2011. She has since embraced Vancouver as her home and become actively involved in volunteer work in the Downtown East Side. She is inspired by what she experiences at these non-profit organizations and is humbled by what she learns through her interactions with the diverse and marginalized populations she works with. She believes in the strength of the human spirit to persevere through hardships but also knows that no problem is insignificant and that nobody should feel ashamed or isolated because of their struggles. Padma sees every person as a gift and sees therapy as a shared experience that emphasizes the client’s strengths in working collaboratively through their concerns.
While primarily a Person-Centred Existentialist, Padma also utilizes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Family Systems in her practice. However, she believes in tailoring the therapy to her client’s needs and is more than willing to adopt other forms of therapy as required in the best interests of the client.
Padma began as a lawyer in Singapore but quickly found that she wanted to teach. Her next ten years were spent teaching students aged 6-18 years from the entire spectrum of academic abilities, including 3 years in the Gifted Education Programme. She also had the opportunity to lead her team of colleagues as Head of the English Department in a high school for 2 years. She treasures the lessons her students taught her about education, life and more importantly herself as much as they gave her the chance to teach them. She has had extensive experience counselling youth and coaching them through leadership workshops as well as training her colleagues in counselling interventions. She also has experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, disordered eating, grief and loss, multicultural issues, trauma and sexual orientation.
Padma works with youth, adults, couples and families.
Padma provides counselling services in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil.
Graduate Intern Counsellor, Padma Jairam, is available for counselling appointments at the Burnaby location on Wednesdays and is currently accepting new clients.
Padma is also accepting new clients for Vancouver counselling at our West Broadway location on Fridays, as well as the Coal Harbour location on Saturdays.
To request an appointment with Padma, please email info.padma@jerichocounselling.com and you will receive a reply from central booking to assist in the booking process.
