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MEET PUNEET

Puneet Sanghera, B.A., M.C. (In Completion)

Master's Level Counselling Intern Therapist

Child, Teen & Adult Counselling

Welcome! I’m Puneet and I am a Master's Level Counselling Intern Therapist at Solace Psychology & Wellness. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta and currently am completing my Master's of Counseling through City University in Canada. I am grateful to be a soundboard to client’s vulnerability and I believe it is important to express feelings and identify emotions. I strive for client success, navigating breakthroughs, and ultimately helping clients achieve their goals.

"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor" - FDR

Therapy for Children, Teens & Adults

I am passionate about supporting clients through life challenges and particularly specialize in anxiety disorders, stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a therapeutic plan that fits the client’s needs. I resonate with a humanistic approach to therapy, meeting the client where they are at in their journey to wellness. I often implement Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behaviour TherapySolution Focused Therapy (SFT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) or Narrative Therapy, among others. My priority with clients is to foster a therapeutic alliance, encourage personal growth and provide practical coping skills that truly work. 

When working with younger clients, I like to make therapy engaging and meaningful, while creating a safe and collaborative space. I bring in elements of art, sandtray and play-based methods combined with specific strategies from CBT and narrative therapy.

A Bit About Me

My self-care favourites include spending time with my doodle & husky outside, visiting a local coffee shop or reading a romance novel. I love to travel with my husband and am always up for a new adventure or destination! 

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

  • ADHD (mild diagnosis/comorbid)
  • Academic Struggles
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Concerns
  • Behavioural Concerns
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries & Communication
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Career Transitions/Planning
  • Children's Counselling (Ages 3-12)
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Life changes/transitions
  • OCD
  • Parenting Support
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence
  • Self Harm
  • Stress Management
  • Teen Counselling 
  • Trauma, Abuse & PTSD

SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Childhood ADHD: From Struggling to Thriving, Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psych, & Tania Johnson, R. Psych, Institute of Child Psychology
  • Play Therapy Practitioner Certification, CMA
  • Exploring Attachment: The Power of Relationship,  Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psych, & Tania Johnson, R. Psych, Institute of Child Psychology
  • Comprehensive DSM-5-TR Updates: New Diagnoses, Coding Changes & Cultural Considerations, George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT, PESI
  • Differential Diagnosis Challenges: Clients with Trauma, Self-Injury, Impulsivity and Other Complex Behaviors, Margaret Bloom, PhD, PESI
  • Mastering Differential Diagnosis with the DSM-5-TR: A System-Based Approach, Margaret Bloom, PhD, PESI
  • Mental Health Documentation & Medical Necessity: Simple, Clear Guidelines that Maintain Quality of Care and Protect Your Practice, Beth Rontal, MSW, LICSW, PESI
  • Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM), AHS
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Academic Credentials

  • Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle (In Completion)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, University of Alberta

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Psychologists' Association of Alberta
  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 

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