Supervisors

Karen Peters, M.A., RCC

I consider coming alongside people of all ages and in all circumstances, a privilege. One’s life experiences are sacred and should be honored with care and compassion. I believe people ultimately strive for love and belonging, and that when we find ourselves hurting, it’s because of a disconnect in our lives. Taking time to explore our experiences and reach ahead for new ground can be a healing journey. My aim as a therapist is to help facilitate that growth process based on each person’s goals. I find deep joy in seeing people discover their own truths and thrive in life.

I have a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have worked in the mental health field, primarily with children, adolescents and parents/caregivers, for over 20 years. I am a licensed provider of a children of divorce program, the Bringing Baby Home program, and have taught courses on parenting, couples communication and childhood trauma & grief.

I have personal life experiences associated with caregiving for elderly parents, grief and loss, parenting two daughters who joined our family through open transracial adoption, having children with learning and sensory integration challenges, and navigating the muddy waters of children’s mental health resources in our province. Helping families become and belong is where my heart lies.

Susan Lim, MA, RCC

Susan has worked as a School Counsellor since 1991, dedicating 21 years to high school counselling, nine years as an Elementary Counselor and as a District Counsellor. Susan retired from this role in June 2021 and now works as a part-time private counsellor with children, teens and adults. As a District Counsellor she presented workshops to parent, staff, counsellors on the neurobiology of the brain, self-regulation and trauma, and the importance of play for children

 Susan is trauma informed and values a client centered approach. She has a passion for making counselling accessible to everyone.

 She is certified in NSST (Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand Tray), has been a Certified Canadian Counsellor (#10001273) since 2017. Susan also earned her M. Ed Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University in 1997 and her B. Ed in Special Education from the University of British Columbia in 1987.

Susan supervises and mentors our dedicated interning clinicians as they support you on your journey of healing and growth.

Dr. Bart Begalka