We care deeply about our clients.

Spirit from within.

In life, obstacles challenge, worry and seem to shatter us. Healing, and the information and strategies required to move forward confidently, are sometimes difficult to uncover by ourselves.

Our team provides a collaborative, compassionate experience that focuses directly on the needs of our clients. Whether you need a timely assessment, counselling to provide support through a difficult period of life, or consulting with you or outside agencies on your behalf about the next best steps, we are there for YOU.

Our team works together in synergy, actively consulting with and supporting one another. Professional development is valued and ongoing to provide the best, up-to-date services to our clients.

Each of us mindfully values the privilege of working with you and/or your loved ones.

 
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Spirited Education.

Education is the process of manifesting the inner divine potentialities.

We are passionate about ensuring that all our clients have access to the best supports to help them achieve their potential. This means that each Spirit team member is constantly pursuing their own educational goals and certifications to provide the best services possible.

Our Team is certified in many specific therapies and approaches, including: EMDRIA, ICEEFT, NSCCT, CCPA and ATTCH. Our Psychologists are licensed with NSBEP and our Therapists are licensed with NSCCT, CCPA, CPCA. In addition, our Speech Language Pathologists and Behaviour Interventionists are licensed with their appropriate professional bodies and actively pursue professional development.

 
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A modern approach.

We meet you where you’re at.

Within a warm and welcoming environment, we provide assessment, consultation, counselling, speech-language services (children and adults) and hands-on, at-home, practical intervention for behavioural challenges.

We provide couple and family counselling, because sometimes people need to seek support together to be better together.

We provide various assessments for clients ages 4 to 25 years inclusive – including psycho-educational for learning disabilities and ADHD, developmental/intellectual delay as well as pre-screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and many common mental health challenges.

Daytime, evening and weekend appointments are available. Many of our services are available both virtually and in-person.

How can we help you?

 

See a School Psychologist

(4 - 25 years inclusive)

 

Services include:

Psychoeducational/Learning Assessment

Pre-Screening for ASD Suspected Developmental/Intellectual Delay Learning Disabilities (LDs)

ADHD Screening & Diagnosis

Counselling for anxiety/worry, low mood/depression, social-emotional learning, psychoeducation about LD, ADHD, and other conditions, grief, self-concept esteem, anger management, social skills support

Consultation for all of the above, including advocacy on your behalf within systems (such as schools)

50 mins | $210 | Get started

 

See a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT)

(All ages)

 

Pre-screening and monitoring for major psychological disorders

Therapy (we like to call it ‘movement work’) for all issues across the lifespan including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, attachment issues, grief, relationships, families and more

Assessment for Career Exploration & Planning

Support for Newcomers with Maxine Roberts, 7 By The Ocean Counselling Services in partnership with ISANS

50 mins | $140 - $175 | Get started

 

See a Behaviour Interventionist

(All ages)

 

Real-life observations, interviewing and behavioural tracking that result in practical, supportive strategies that you as a caregiver or partner can learn through direct coaching by an interventionist

60 mins | $100 | Get started

 

See a Speech-Language Pathologist

(All ages)

 

Screening/assessment of language disorders, articulation (including lisps, stuttering and cluttering), phonological and literacy intervention (including the Hanen Method), supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), adults with aphasia, apraxia, swallowing difficulties and advocacy/collaboration on your behalf within a system (such as school or university)

60 mins | $120 | Get started

 
 

See a Learning Strategist

(All ages)

 

Tutoring would be appropriate for students who have select gaps in learning (i.e., not a diagnosed learning disorder) and require consistent individual attention to boost academic skills and confidence.  

60 mins | $90 | Get started

Executive Functioning Support for a child, teen or young adult struggling to keep organized, approach tasks, complete assignments and process teacher instruction for projects.  This service is especially effective for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, intellectual challenges or ADHD. 

60 mins | $90 | Get started

Individualized Literacy Programming to develop and deliver an intensive and specialized program designed to meet your child, teen or young adult’s specific needs and challenges.  Each literacy program contains reading, writing, and spelling components.  Baseline assessment using standardized tools may be used (with your consent) to guide programming and chart progress.

60 mins | $90 | Get started

Meet the Spirit Psychological Team:

Registered Psychologists

Registered Counselling Therapists (RCTs)

  • Anita Sablone, Registered Psychologist

    Anita Sablone

    FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Maxine Roberts, Registered Counselling Therapist

    Maxine Roberts

    ASSOCIATE

  • Melanie Kennedy, Registered Counselling Therapist

    Melanie Kennedy

    ASSOCIATE

  • Sukanya Mukherjee, Registered Counselling Therapist

    Sukanya Mukherjee

    REMOTE ASSOCIATE

Behaviour Interventionists

Speech Language Pathologists

Learning Strategists

Therapy Dogs

Reach out to us, we’re here for you.