Our counselling and psychotherapy services focus on providing you with a confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you can explore the challenges you are facing in your life.

At Chanderbhan Counselling Services we believe in providing therapy and counselling that is:

Our Therapeutic Approach

We believe in using a multi-modal approach to counselling to structure each session based on your therapeutic goals and needs. Often times, solution-focused, cognitive behavioural, emotion-focused therapy as well as psycho-educational approaches are used with our clients. What’s most important to us is building a therapeutic alliance with our clients and creating an environment where clients can gain the most from their experience and create lasting change.

Our Associates

Dharshini Chanderbhan, M.A.

Dharshini graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Biology from the University of Toronto. She then completed her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Dharshini enjoys working with people to achieve a sense of overall fulfillment. Using warm and encouraging support, she allows people to rediscover their confidence, find life balance and enjoy every aspect of their lives. Dharshini’s theoretical training is primarily in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, but she firmly believes that each person’s story is unique, and that using an integrated approach is often ideal to maintain long term success.

Dharshini is a registered member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, and Psychometrists (OACCPP). Dharshini has worked with individuals and couples, and her experience includes working with women and men suffering from abuse and trauma, men and women with anger management issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress management, post-traumatic stress, marital issues, and relationship issues. Dharshini firmly believes that cultural awareness is important in building a therapeutic relationship with her clients, and has had training in cultural sensitivity and experience working with culturally diverse groups.

Allison Reeves, M.A., M.Ed.

Allison graduated with a Bachelors degree in Health Science and Biology from the University of Western Ontario. She then completed her Masters of Arts in Health Promotion, where she worked in the field of women's health. After living and working overseas in both Europe and India, she returned to Toronto to complete a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto. She is currently working toward her doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

Allison is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). Allison has worked with a diverse clientele, and has a deep respect for cultural differences. She has experience working with couples, adolescents, individuals presenting with depression and anxiety, as well as substance abuse, anger management, relationship, and self-esteem concerns. She also has training and experience in psychological assessment. Allison's theoretical approach is person-centred, and uses aspects of solution-focused, cognitive behavioural, and emotion focused therapies.

Katie McMahon, M.A. (c)

Katie graduated with an Honours B.A. in English with a Minor in Psychology from York University. After a successful business career, Katie went back to school, and is now completing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University.

Katie has a passion for promoting the personal and interpersonal functioning of others. She believes in focusing on well being and that this model is of benefit to all individuals whether they are in crisis or not. Katie believes that having the opportunity to work with an objective individual who can help to organize thoughts and experiences can only enhance one’s life experiences. She feels that everyone deserves a chance to overcome hardships and find happiness in life. As a counsellor, she cultivates relationships with clients that enable them to work through life’s difficulties and to find ways of creating joy in their own lives.

Katie’s areas of interest include: grief work, couple therapy, anxiety and depression, family counselling and trauma.

Katie is currently working as an intern under the supervision of Dharshini Chanderbhan