Clinical Counselling

I'm a passionate and dedicated clinical counselor with a decade of experience in helping clients overcome life's challenges and find their path to personal growth and well-being. As a Farsi-speaking Iranian immigrant, I bring a rich and diverse background to my practice, and I have worked alongside diverse clients in post-secondary, hospital, and community settings.

In my practice, I strive to create a warm and grounded space where you can explore your emotions and experiences freely. I deeply value authentic human connection and aim to build relationships based on mutual respect, dignity, and choice. Together, we will create a therapeutic environment that fosters trust and promotes growth.

My areas of specialization encompass a wide range of concerns, including:

• anxiety
• depression
• grief and loss
• life transitions
• relationship challenges: romance, friendships, and family
• relational and intergenerational trauma
• cultural identity (including newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues)
• sexuality and gender identity
• self-worth and personal growth
• high-stress careers and burnout

I offer complimentary 15 minute discovery phone calls where you have the opportunity to “meet” me and share what you would be interested in dealing with, as well as ask any questions or discuss any concerns that you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to book a session after the discovery call. Counselling is a very personal process and it’s important to have the right fit.

Sheri is a Professional Clinical Counsellor who uses a person-centered, non-judgemental, empathetic, and holistic approach in her counselling. Sheri focuses on helping others to overcome life challenges. Her particular counselling interests center on anxiety, feeling “stuck” in undesirable or unhealthy patterns, working with children (including ADHD), and couple’s counselling. Sheri is a calm presence who walks with her clients through life’s challenges and empowers them to live a stronger and freer life. The modalities used will vary and include DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), and Somatic and Trauma informed counselling.

Sheri also holds two extra certifications; Wellness Counselling and Life Coaching, and is studying with the Gottman Institute, for Couples Therapy. Sheri is a mother of two adult children and in her spare time she enjoys hiking, reading or spending time with loved ones. She loves to travel and enjoys anything outdoors.

A note from Sheri: “Hey everyone, I am Sheri and I would love to offer the opportunity for a complimentary 15-minute discovery call with you to learn about what you are hoping to deal with and to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. Not all people are a natural fit for working together, and that is absolutely okay. There is no obligation to book a session after the discovery call. Just as we tend to gravitate to some friends and not others, the same applies in choosing a counsellor. So, let’s make sure that you get the counselling and comfort that you need. It can feel like a vulnerable task to start the journey of counselling, and if you are here, you have already made the first step. Please reach out to me and let’s start bringing about positive changes in your life!”