When you meet Shalet, you can expect to be put at ease by her warm and compassionate presence. Her genuine care will allow you to unburden your mind and explore past and present concerns. She will work with you toward finding answers to your problematic issues by drawing on your own strengths. Whether you are a couple or an individual, adult or adolescent, Shalet’s gentle and steady style will ensure that together, with her guidance, you are working towards making a lasting difference in your life.

Previously, Shalet completed a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mumbai and worked as a counsellor in India for three years before undertaking a second Master’s of Education here in Canada at the University of British Columbia. She has specialized training in trauma, immigration, and life transitions. She has worked extensively with individuals with anxiety, depression, a history of sexual abuse and psychological trauma. Shalet is also passionate about working with individuals and families with chronic illnesses. She is actively involved in research on a peer support model of delivering psychosocial support to adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) living in rural and remote communities of Interior British Columbia.