The Kindred Team
Kindred Counselling Associates are Registered Clinical Counsellors, or Registered Social Workers with masters degrees and advanced training in EMDR.
Kindred Counselling is an EMDR specialized practice, our therapists receive ongoing consultation from the clinic owner who is an Approved EMDR Consultant.
Use the Contact Form for general inquiries
Learn more about our therapists and book them directly below
Tara has stepped into a supervisory role is no longer taking referrals for children and youth. However, she is taking bookings for professionals seeking EMDR Consultation and EMDR Intensives for adults.
Clinic Owner: Tara Marshall, RCC
Offering EMDR Intensives for Adults
Offering EMDR Consultations for professionals
I identify with the pronouns she/her/hers. I have been in the social services field for 25 years working with children, youth and families in the Vancouver community. I hold a BA in Child & Youth Care from the University of Victoria (2010). I hold a MA in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University (2015) and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Post graduation I have trained to become a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and an Approved EMDR Consultant. The combination of my degrees, post-graduate certifications and my 25 years experience, has afforded me a unique specialization of skills to intervene effectively with children, youth and adults and now as a mentor for other therapists.
I believe in the life-changing outcomes of EMDR therapy because of my own EMDR therapy experience and witnessing my clients recover from trauma and transform into the person they are meant to be.
Trauma can change you at your core and steer you off the path away from the person you are meant to be. EMDR therapy can guide you back to the path again and toward your true self. I've seen people transform time and time again in all ages, all walks of life, all different mental health issues and so on. Furthermore, by the time clients leave EMDR therapy they are left with the skills needed to manage any challenges in the future.
It's NEVER too late and things are NEVER too far gone to start therapy and make a change. EMDR therapists are trained to work with trauma and can handle the good, bad and ugly that comes up in therapy. You are in good hands with us!​
E: tara@kindred-counselling.com
P: 604-637-2074 During M-F business hours/Can leave message
Sarah DiFederico, RSW
Certified EMDR Therapist (Adults only)
Now Offering EMDR Intensives
Now Offering EMDR with Sound Bath
I'm Sarah, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a practicing psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. I graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2011. I later completed a Master of Social Work degree at Western University in 2018.
My goal in the therapy room is to create a safe space that allows you to get to the root cause of your distress in order to move forward in life. I am often described as direct, but am committed to provide a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Between my undergraduate and graduate degree, I spent time living and working overseas as a kindergarten teacher in Seoul, South Korea and in Hong Kong. Prior to moving back to Canada, I studied to become a meditation instructor in Rishikesh, India.
I am a firm believer and practitioner of client-centred and trauma informed care. Together, we can work towards bringing the parts of you that are seeking change in order to heal. I am comfortable sitting with clients who are working through difficult emotions, feelings and memories. I specialize in supporting clients who feel held back by their past experiences or traumas. I have helped many clients over the years suffering from complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, depression, personality disorders, psychosis and phobias. I work collaboratively with clients from an EMDR therapy perspective along with an adjunct of mindfulness.
In addition to my EMDR certification, I have a certification as a sound practitioner and can integrate the grounding vibrational properties of sound with crystal singing bowls in session to create a deeply transformative and supportive space for you. In my spare time, you can find me travelling, in the mountains, spending time with my husband or catching up on the latest Netflix documentaries.
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Offering in-person and online EMDR
sessions for individual adults. Offering EMDR Intensives
T: 604-637-2074 During M-F business hours/After hours can leave message.
Current clients can book sessions.
New clients, book a free 15 min consultation with Sarah now!
Accepting new clients/Currently no waitlist/Offering in-person and online sessions
Offering EMDR & Play Therapy for Children, Youth & Individual Adults
Vishavjit Sandhu, RCC
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
EMDR Therapist (all ages)
Couples & Pre-Martial Counselling
Vishavjit K Sandhu (She,Her,Hers) is a multilingual Registered Clinical Counselor registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Her post-grad training is in EMDR. She has vast experience working with people with different backgrounds and age groups. Vishavjit completed her Bachelor's in Psychology with honors and dual Master's in Psychotherapy and Professional Counselling and subsequently received Masters in Healthcare Management from Riverside University, USA. Vishavjit has experience providing ambulatory and inpatient care to patients with psychiatric disorders and has worked extensively in de-addiction and rehabilitation centers providing care to patients with substance-use disorders.
Visha offers services to children and youth, individual adults and couples (including pre-martial) counselling.
Vishavjit aims to provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment. Currently, she is working as a Child, Youth and Family Therapist to help and support those individuals and families with a history of abuse, trauma, stress, phobias, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, OCD, anger, or insomnia.
Besides work, she maintains hobbies like meditation, hiking, biking, photography, bird watching, exploring new destinations, astrology, palmistry, and numerology. She believes that while human beings could play as a catalyst to the healing process, time and nature are the biggest healers.
Note: Vishavjit speaks Punjabi and other languages. Please contact if you are interested to find out more.
​P: 604-637-2074 During M-F business hours/Can leave message
New Clients: book a free 15 min consultation
Current Clients: can book sessions
Harroop Sandhu, RCC
EMDR Therapist (Adults only )
I identify with the pronouns she/her/hers. I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with over ten years’ experience providing counseling support to individuals from varying backgrounds. I have a BA and an MA in Psychology.
I celebrate the diversity of each client by focusing on their unique strengths and perspectives. In my work with clients I integrate several therapeutic approaches and am skilled in working with clients experiencing a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, family challenges, and stress management.
My approach is holistic and flexible and determined by the needs of each client. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and accepting atmosphere while empowering individuals to reach their goals while strengthening their resilience. Through a process of awareness, insight, skill building, and warm support, clients can learn to navigate and make sense of challenges. I work from a client centered approach utilizing an EMDR therapy perspective.
Outside of my work at Kindred Counselling I love hiking, spending time with family, and finding the best ice cream in town!
T: 604-637-2074 During M-F business hours/Can leave message
Harroop currently has waitlist. Contact the office phone number to get on Harroop's waitlist
Current Clients: can still book sessions
Offering online sessions only
Claudia Hui, RSW
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
EMDR Therapist (All ages)
On Maternity Leave Until Jan 2026
I’m Claudia and I identify with the pronouns she/her/hers. I am a Registered Social worker with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals and families in mental health and community settings. I received my Bachelor of Social work degree from the University of Victoria and a Masters of Social work from Wilfrid Laurier University. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity to heal from trauma and overcome personal challenges and I aim to provide a safe space to facilitate movement towards that path. My approach is grounded in building a collaborative and compassionate environment where the individual can explore their inner world and emotions with support and guidance.
As a therapist I believe in a client-centered and trauma-informed care. My training includes Dialectical Behaviour therapy, Synergetic play therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Family mediation and EMDR. I also have completed Yoga Teacher training for both children and adults as I am drawn toward how breathwork and movement could support our nervous system towards healing and resilience.
I have experience and specialize in working with individuals and families who have experienced anxiety, grief/loss or trauma including foster care, adoption, divorce/separation and complex family dynamics. I also have working knowledge of Cantonese and Mandarin and have an additional interest in providing service and promoting emotional wellness to the Chinese community.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and practice yoga, which I find restorative and helpful in reconnecting with myself. Note: Claudia is a registered therapist with the Crime Victim Assistance program and First Nations Health Authority
For current clients only
Kayla Pepe (RCC registration pending)
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
EMDR Therapist (all ages)
Accepting new clients to start in March 2025
Schedule open for pre-booking
Book a free consultation now to get the process started!
I’m Kayla, my pronouns are she/her and I am currently finishing my Masters of School Counselling with City U and will be a practicing RCC at Kindred Counselling late March early April 2025.
​I'm a mixed ancestry Métis woman currently working as a “Success” teacher for Indigenous secondary students. I am passionate about working with children, youth and their families and supporting them in strengthening their mental wellness.
​​At Kindred I work with children, youth engaging in play-based and art-based techniques. I also integrate EMDR techniques into the the therapeutic process depending on the child's treatment plan. Young people will find ease in the expressive process and be in their element in the playroom.
Parents/caregivers of clients may also book Parent-Counsellor Support Sessions with me for guidance and support.
​Beyond my work with children and youth, I have a keen interest in helping adults heal from trauma and use EMDR to support them transform their lives.
​​Some of my hobbies include painting with water colours, photography and spending time by the ocean.
Languages: English, French
T: 604-637-2074 During M-F business hours/Can leave message
New clients, book a 15 min free consultation with Kayla now to get on her waitlist to start in March!
New Kindred Counselling Associate
Senanur Avci, RSW
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
EMDR Therapist (all ages)
Accepting new clients to start in mid Feb/25
Contact Sena to book a consultation now!
I am Sena, and my pronouns are she/her. I am a Registered Social Worker and practicing psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota and have specialized training in trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Theraplay.
My approach emphasizes creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their inner strength and resilience on their journey to healing. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to uncover their innate capacity for growth while guiding them through life’s challenges with compassion and care.
I specialize in working with children, youth, families, and individuals, focusing on trauma, attachment, and life transitions. With both personal and professional experience working with immigrants and newcomers, I am deeply attuned to the impact of racism, discrimination, and cultural transitions on mental health. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, ensuring that clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Outside of my professional life, I love spending time with my family, exploring nature, and discovering new restaurants and coffee spots.
Whether working with children through play therapy, supporting families through transitions, or guiding individuals on their healing journeys, I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they uncover their capacity to thrive and grow.
T: 604-637-2074 During M-F business hours/Can leave message
New clients, book a 15 min free consultation with Sena now
Online booking schedule posted soon. Use the contact form in the interim to book a free consultation with Sena
