The Team
Catalyst Mind Center Counsellors
Dr. Gillian
Smith
PhD
CCC, CCC-S
AGE GROUP: Youth, Adults, Couples
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Anxiety Depression
- School-related Issues
- Life Transitions
- Career Exploration
- Grief/Loss
- Trauma
Forooz
Shamloo
MAC-AT
CCC, RCC
AGE GROUP: Youth, Adults, Couples
AREAS OF FOCUS
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Art Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Therapy (MBT)
- Depression & Anxiety
- Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
- Spiritual Growth & Life Transitions
- Relational Issues
- Trauma
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MCP
RCC
AGE GROUP: Youth, Adults, Couples
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Anxiety Depression
- Attention Deficit | Hyperactivity
- Grief and Loss
- Multicultural Concerns
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Gottman Couples
- Workshops
Nakisa
Samarghandi
MA
RCC
AGE GROUP: Youth, Adults, Couples
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Anxiety Depression
- Trauma
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Workshops
DR. Sherry
Ghorbankhani
PsyD
RCC, CCC
AGE GROUP: Youth, Adults, Couples
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Parenting
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Group Therapy
- Gifted / Advanced Learners
- Goal Setting
- Career / Education
- Assertiveness
- Workshops
Catalyst Mind Center Team Members
Chloe
Bouskill
Office Administrative
Communications
Chloe Bouskill has a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies and a Minor in English from UBC. She also has an Award of Achievement in Applied Digital Communications and Social Media from Capilano University.
She’s committed to growth and enhancing her skills through professional development. She participates in courses focused on digital media and graphic design, ensuring that she stays at the forefront of the industry.
Chloe has been working in digital communications for over five years and has previous experience in administrative positions and developmental coordination.
Joyce
Li
Office
Coordinator
Ricky
Garg
Science
Educator
Ricky Garg is an innovative educator with a Master’s in Health Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery, on a journey dedicated to cultivating problem-solving skills and critical thinking, nurturing students’ unique talents. With a focus on science, Ricky integrates advanced content into her lessons, fostering intellectual curiosity and hands-on experiences. She advocates for flexible learning, tailoring curriculum to match students’ interests. She actively engages in professional development, preparing students to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
Maryam
Foroughi
Integrated
Learning
Educator
Maryam Foroughi has a Masters of Science (MSc) in Education with an ESOL Endorsement. Maryam is a passionate educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; her expertise is in designing dynamic curriculums that engage students across multiple disciplines and modalities. She is passionate about creating interactive, integrated and joyful learning environments that honours each student’s strengths and learning style. Maryam’s dedication extends to staying up to date with the latest research in education and neuroscience, ensuring that she continually delivers enriched learning experiences.
