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💰 Funding
We accept a variety of funding sources — visit our Funding page for a full list. Please set up your funding method before your first appointment by emailing admin@speechease.ca — otherwise, you may need to pay out of pocket for your session.
💳 Direct Billing
We offer direct billing to many major insurance providers, though coverage varies by insurer and practitioner. Check if your insurer is direct bill eligible here before your appointment, or ask our team to confirm. If you have coverage for one of our services but are not eligible for direct billing, you can submit your receipt directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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Dr. Mahe Awan
(She/Her/Hers)
PhD, MSW, RSW
With over a decade of experience in social work, counselling, and community advocacy, Mahe specializes in supporting diverse, multi-barrier populations. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Waterloo and a PhD from the University of Surrey, UK. Mahe is the recipient of the Town and Gown Award for Community Engagement and the Norma Brown Award for Professionally Trained Women in Social Work. She is an active member of the BC Association of Social Workers.
Mahe offers counselling services to children, youth, adults, couples, and families, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, OCD, and pain management. She integrates culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Therapy (FST), employing solution-focused, client-centred practices tailored to individual needs.
Her counselling style incorporates a holistic, bio-psychosocial-spiritual approach that promotes resilience and empowerment. Mahe is committed to lifelong learning, professional ethics, and creating a safe, respectful environment where clients can heal and thrive.
Counselling availability: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, both in-person and online.
Mahe also collaborates closely with parents to support challenges that affect parenting and children’s behaviors. Her services can be booked while your child attends speech-language pathology (SLP) sessions, maximizing time and resources for a one-stop-shop experience.
With over a decade of experience in social work, counselling, and community advocacy, Mahe specia... Read More
sarah castell Registered SLP
Having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) in Speech Pathology and Therapy, Sarah spent three years working in the National Health Service in England before moving to Canada in 2011.
Since her arrival in Canada, Sarah has worked in both public health and private settings, with both adult and paediatric clients. Sarah considers this variation excellent experience and it has provided her with invaluable insights into the workings of the healthcare and school systems.
Sarah has a passion for learning and has completed the following post-graduate training courses:
• Introduction to PROMPT
• TalkTools
• NDTa Certificate - Management of adults with acquired brain injury
• Cervical auscultation
• Assessment and management of psychogenic voice disorders
• Introduction to VoiceCraft
Not to mention, ongoing study through webinars and short courses focusing on a variety of topics in Speech Therapy.
Sarah has maintained passion for both adult and paediatric caseloads with particular interest in autism, child language disorders, articulation disorders and adult neurological disorders.
Sarah looks forward to working with my clients to provide assessment and therapy; also, to help them set meaningful goals which will have a positive impact on daily living.
Having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) in Speech Path... Read More
Zoe Cho
(She/Her/Hers)
Jieming (Lois) Li
(She/Her/Hers)
M. Sc. RSLP, S-LP(C)
Lois believes that effective therapy should be individualized, evidence-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and connected to clients’ everyday lives. She works collaboratively with children, adults, and their families to develop communication skills that are meaningful and functional. She provides services in both English and Mandarin. Lois’ clinical background includes aural rehabilitation in a public clinic, adult augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) groups, and gender-affirming voice care. She also has experience supporting children with speech sound disorders, early language development, social communication delays or differences, and complex communication needs. Outside of work, Lois is a car enthusiast with a particular interest in automotive history and design. She also enjoys playing chess, golf, archery, and dabbling in photography. One day, she would love to learn how to fly a helicopter.
Lois believes that effective therapy should be individualized, evidence-informed, neurodiversity-... Read More
Queeny Liang
(She/Her/Hers)
M.Sc., RSLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Queeny received her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia. She finds great joy in working with children and values the meaningful relationships she builds with both her clients and their families. Queeny is RASP certified and has experience supporting pediatric clients in both in-person and telehealth settings.
Her clinical interests include early language development, speech sound disorders, autism, literacy (e.g., reading), narrative language, and fluency (e.g., stuttering). Queeny has completed specialized training in DIRFloortime® and is a certified Basic DIRFloortime Practitioner, as well as a trained SOS Feeding Therapist. She has also received additional training in speech sound disorders, play-based therapy, gestalt language processing, and the Lidcombe Program for young children who stutter.
Queeny is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based care grounded in each child’s strengths. She works closely with families and is committed to creating a supportive space where children can develop social-emotional and functional skills and participate more fully in activities that are meaningful to them.
Queeny is dedicated to serving clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and going on evening strolls.
Speech Language Pathologist Queeny received her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology ... Read More
Rachel Rayner
Laura Whiddon
Hello! My name is Laura, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I hold a Master of Counselling from City University, as well as a Diploma of Professional Counselling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Neuroscience. I have a particular focus on working with neurodivergent individuals, including providing support to those navigating the diagnostic process for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I offer a compassionate, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, and wellbeing.
In my practice, I draw from feminist, narrative, and, when applicable, nature-based approaches. I integrate modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Parts Work, and Narrative Therapy to support each client’s unique needs. I work with a wide range of concerns including executive functioning, nervous system regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and relationship challenges, ecological grief, chronic illness and chronic pain.
With a client-centered and trauma-informed lens, I aim to create an adaptable, affirming space that acknowledges the systemic barriers many individuals face. As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of executive functioning, I understand how difficult it can be to manage daily demands, and I bring this empathy into every session.
When working with children and families, I take a systemic approach, meeting with children individually, collaboratively with their parents, or with the whole family to explore relational dynamics. Parents are also welcome to book their own counselling sessions while their child sees another therapist in our clinic.
I offer therapy both in-person and online, supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to see if working together feels like the right fit for you.
Hello! My name is Laura, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I hold a Master of Counsellin... Read More
Janitta Wong
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