Dr. Saunders is incredibly caring, professional, considerate and so very easy to talk to. He has been my psychologist for over 15 years and I consider myself lucky to be his patient.Read more
Our approach to counselling is guided by the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). CBT is a method of treatment that focuses on the power of people's thoughts in determining their mood and behaviour. As the individual interprets the world, he/she creates the emotions and behaviour to interact with people and to respond to the situations in life.
Helping people with life problems and psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, family interaction problems, learning difficulties, developmental disorders and self-regulation difficulties including ADHD.
The clinicians at Westcoast Child Development Group provide assessment, individual and group treatment, and professional consultation. Clinicians work closely with individuals experiencing issues that may include: depression, anxiety, school and family problems, social skills difficulties, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, behavioural issues, and autistic spectrum disorders.
As a counsellor in Vancouver, Dr. Susan Baum uses both short-term and long-term psychotherapy to help children, adolescents, and adults understand themselves, overcome negative patterns and work through barriers to develop new ways of being and relating. She does this in an environment of compassion and respect. As a registered psychologist with the B.C. College of Psychologists and member of the B.C. Psychological Association, this has been her life’s work for almost 20 years.