Meet our Team
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Meet our Team *
Bahareh Bouzhmehrani, MC, RCC, CCC
Clinical Director- The Founder
As an Iranian-Canadian woman, Bahareh has navigated cultural adjustment, family dynamics, and the blending of diverse traditions—experiences that give her deep insight into the challenges many immigrants face and fuel her commitment to culturally sensitive care.
Inspired by a family member’s mental health journey, she pursued training in psychiatry, psychotropic medications, and counseling. With extensive experience in local Health Authorities supporting individuals with Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders, Bahareh brings both personal and professional wisdom to her work.
She integrates EMDR, IFS, and CBT in her practice, offering inclusive, compassionate care that promotes healing across diverse communities.
April Watson, Occupational Therapist (OT)
April is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of practice in teans and adult Mental Health through Vancouver Coastal Health. She earned her Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences in Occupational Therapy from UBC and is a member of COTBC.
April brings a rich skillset shaped by specialized training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), YMind mindfulness for anxiety (rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CADDRA’s evidence-based ADHD training for health professionals. Her expertise is complemented by many years of facilitating groups and she was recognized with a leadership award in 2007 for her contributions to mental health.
Passionate about helping people thrive, April focuses on supporting young adults and adults to strengthen their executive functioning skills—whether it’s succeeding at work, preparing for the transition to university, managing academic deadlines, or staying on top of daily responsibilities at home. Her work is informed not only by her professional background but also by her experience dealing with ADHD within her family, giving her unique insight and empathy.
Outside of work, April enjoys life’s balance—spending time with her family, cheering on her two daughters who are now in university, walking her dog, and finding calm and energy in pilates or yoga.