Meet Sebastian
Sebastian Wingfield is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA #10006435) and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and is applying for a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation for B.C. If you are checking with your coverage provider, the CCC designation is a national equivalent to the RCC and should be accepted by insurers who accept RCC designations. His rate for service with his master’s degree is $175.00 per 50- minute session.
Sebastian Wingfield sees adults and youth ages sixteen and older. He utilizes contemporary cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and integrates elements of existential, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy in an individualized treatment plan that is co-authored with the client. He is proficient in providing treatment for:
· Anxiety (generalized, social, phobia, OCD)
· Trauma and Abuse
· Depression, Grief, and Loss
· Self-Discovery/Development/Identity
· Spiritual Crisis/Trauma/Deconstruction
· Worldview Consolidation and Value Conflicts
· Substance Use and Addiction
· Couples Therapy
· Family Therapy
· Relationship Dynamics (workplace, friends)
· Elite Athletes/Peak Performance Optimizing techniques.
Sebastian Wingfield earned his M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University (TWU) in 2020, and his B.A. in Psychology (with a minor in Special Needs Education) from TWU in 2018. He has a post-graduate counselling diploma in Existential Analysis (2022) from the Viennese School of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy and he remains professionally involved in research and development for the Canadian Institute of Existential Analysis & Logotherapy. He also offers consultations and workshops to various organizations.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Sebastian grew up in a military family in the United States and played semi-professional soccer.
Sebastian is pleased to assist you to face the variety of challenges you are encountering in your life, to meet your goals of symptom reduction; and, ultimately to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. He wants you to know you can arrive at a positive narrative of your life experiences and move forward with insight.
“You don’t have to stay anywhere forever.”
-Neil Gaiman
In his therapy practice, Sebastian cares to establish a warm therapeutic relationship. He uses evidenced based practices to expand on your own strengths and experiences, to deepen your personal insights and understanding, and to achieve optimal mental health as you navigate your life to a better place.
Meet Sebastian
Sebastian Wingfield is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA #10006435) and a mem...
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Dr. Jane Platts obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa. She completed her pre-doctoral residency with Regina Mental Health Clinic in Saskatchewan. She has trained and worked in a variety of settings including hospital, forensic, community clinics, and private practice. Dr. Platts became a registrant of the College of Psychologists of BC in November 2021.
Dr. Platts works primarily with adults and provides a range of assessment and treatment services. She is experienced in treating anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and disordered eating and body image difficulties. She uses a variety of cognitive behavioural therapies and tailors her work to address clients’ individual needs and strengths.
Dr. Jane Platts obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa. She comp...
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Dr. Stuart completed her Ph.D. at the University of Alberta in 2002. She has over 20 years of experience as a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia, and she held the position of Director of Training for the Master of Counselling program at Adler University. She has mentored and supervised both Master and Doctoral level students. She has worked in a variety of clinical mental health settings with adults and children, including private practice. She completed research on the psychotherapeutic process, the role of emotions in therapy and mind-body interactions, and this informs her current treatment approaches. Currently, she is accepting adult clients age 19 and older.
Dr. Stuart works from a holistic and integrative approach that is coauthored with the client, driven by your personal processing style, providing tools and strategies for you to find a path to achieving your goals. She has excellent experience in treatment of anxiety, trauma /Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, workplace or personal stress, and interpersonal relationship issues.
Dr. Stuart draws on several therapeutic modalities including classic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Focussing, and Somatic Experiencing. Here at KPG we have relationships with medical specialists and work with them to assist with improving sleep (sleep clinics), addressing pain (pain clinics), and assisting in pre-and post-therapeutic care for client’s choosing to go to local clinics for the use of psychedelics in their healing journey. Dr. Stuart coordinates with these fellow professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to address client needs, assisting with chronic and severe conditions. She also works within a client’s preferred spiritual context, to support higher order satisfaction in achieving their therapeutic goals.
Dr. Stuart maintains professional membership in several professional organizations including: The Canadian Psychological Association; The British Columbia Association of Psychologists; The American Psychological Association; EMDR Canada and EMDR International.
Dr Stuart is relocating back to Kelowna and is now accepting new clients. During her transition to Kelowna, she will begin with remote video consults via our user-friendly JANE Video platform, which our admin team can assist you with. You will then secure a space with Dr. Stuart and you can transition to in-person at our office in Landmark 6 when she completes her commitments in the lower mainland. She will offer a hybrid practice with in-person and remote, as you prefer, going forward.
Dr. Stuart completed her Ph.D. at the University of Alberta in 2002. She has over 20 years of exp...
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Appointments: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Dr. Clegg is presently accepting new clients.
Dr. Clegg is a registered psychologist providing therapy and assessment for adults and adolescents. He works primarily in-person but offers the flexibility of remote sessions for established clients.
Dr. Clegg uses evidence-informed practices and enjoys an eclectic approach to therapy and assessment which integrates cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g., desensitization, cognitive restructuring, and dialectical approaches) with humanistic theories (e.g., person-centered, narrative, existential, psychodynamic) and mindfulness-based therapies. When appropriate he implements short-term and solution-focused therapies. He values establishing a therapeutic relationship and learning about you as an individual in order to choose the right combination of therapeutic approaches for your consideration. He is non-judgmental and accepting, with a respectful demeanour and a genuine curiosity about clients’ stories. His collaborative approach is focused on finding paths forward in mental health and well-being, relationships, social connections, and deeper meaning, under the overarching goal of fulfilling your therapeutic agenda.
He enjoys working with a diverse clientele and has experience working with people of a variety of spiritualties, cultures, and social circumstances. He tailors his approach to each client’s individual needs, learning styles, and desires.
Some of the areas in which he provides treatment are:
- Anxiety (e.g., generalized, social, OCD)
- Depression and grief
- Psychological support for medical conditions
Identity, values, and worldview consolidation
- Meaning and purpose development
- Relationship skills for individuals
- Self-image, relationship to body and exercise
- Sleep issues (e.g., insomnia, depression)
- Stress (e.g., at work & school, in relationships)
- Substance use and addiction
- Trauma (e.g., acute stress, post-traumatic stress, historical or current abuse)
He will assess for the purpose of treatment, and he also offers a range of assessments in the area of mental health which can result in clinical diagnoses.
Dr. Clegg earned his PhD in Counselling Psychology from UBC in 2020, and registered as a psychologist in March 2023 after a post-doctoral research fellowship. He earned his MA in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology and his BA in Honours Psychology from the University of the Fraser Valley. Prior to his registration as a psychologist, Dr. Clegg had been a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association since 2012 and has worked in the mental health field since 2007. He is a published author in counsellor training and critical educational theory, including his dissertation and post-doc research, and has lectured and taught counselling psychology at a graduate level. He is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Canadian Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Dr. Clegg’s administrative staff here at Kelowna Psychologists Group can assist you in direct billing to many insurance agencies. Please contact our administration staff to discuss your particular insurance provider’s coverage options, and to set your first appointment. Subsequent appointments can be scheduled through our online service, or with our staff.
Appointments: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Dr. Clegg is presently accepting new clients.
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Alisha Jiwani joins the Kelowna Psychologists Group as Doctoral Candidate and Clinical Psychology Resident here at Kelowna Psychologists Group. She historically completed a B.A. Honours in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour from McMaster University, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She has completed her doctoral coursework and currently she embarks on her final year of a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She plans to conduct assessment and treatment under the supervision of experienced registered psychologists here at KPG, and thus you have the benefit of service delivery from this doctoral candidate intern and another experienced member of our team. Your benefit coverage will be sought by the supervisor if you have extended health coverage, and services are rendered in a supervised practice with the registrant and the intern working together to plan for the intern to meet with you and assist you. The supervisor is readily available. There will be a number of experienced psychologists available for supervision, and your consent for service will identify the registered psychologist who is the best fit for your presenting concern to oversee service delivery. With a shortage of available direct care for mental health, Alish Jiwani is a welcome new member of our team and there is an intention for her to continue with us long-term.
She comes with some other field experience in that prior to commencing her doctoral studies, she practiced as a registered psychotherapist where she treated adolescents, adults, and couples. Alisha has conducted research in the areas of health psychology, military psychology, and pandemic psychology.
Alisha utilizes an integrative approach to treatment, drawing on different techniques from several modalities (e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction) to best address your treatment goals, and she is also conducting assessments. She values the consideration of biopsychosocial and medical factors associated with well-being. Alisha also believes that a crucial aspect of psychotherapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. Without a strong therapeutic rapport, successful therapeutic outcomes become difficult to attain. Hence, this has always been at the forefront of her work.
Some of the areas which she provides treatment are:
-Depression and bereavement
-Identity integration
-Relational difficulties
-Anxiety
-Eating disorders
-Post-traumatic stress disorder
-Marital conflict
-Postpartum adjustment
As with any of our practitioners at KPG, once you are through the door and accepted as a client, we will do our best to meet your needs and you will have access to all of our practitioners for in-house referrals. Thank you for entrusting your care to us.
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Dr. Delaine Shackleton obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina, SK in March 2021. She completed her pre-doctoral residency training in Waterloo, ON, and has worked in assessment and treatment settings in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Dr. Shackleton is fully registered with the BC College of Psychologists.
Dr. Shackleton primarily works with adults and adolescents. Her theoretical approach to assessment and intervention is evidence-based and an integrative approach that heavily draws upon cognitive-behavioural theory and the biopsychosocial model of mental health. Her interest in the mind-body-behaviour relationship has developed into an overarching and holistic biopsychosocial approach to the provision of health services. She provides a range of assessments, including for clinical diagnoses, neuropsychological investigations, and psychoeducational assessments. Her clinical services include treatment for:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bereavement
- Sleep disorders
- Self-esteem and self-worth challenges (e.g., body image concerns)
- Trauma and abuse, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and specific to first responders including RCMP
- Sensitivity to and validation regarding issues of diversity and multiculturalism
- Disordered eating
- Substance abuse and dependency
- Traumatic brain injury
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders)
Whenever possible we try to arrange for direct billing. We have submitted a request for direct billing with RCMP Health Services and will advise members seeking treatment with this clinician.
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