Sandra Chapman

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Certified in Grief Support, Master of Psychotherapy & Spirituality LL.B., B.A. (Psych)

About

Sandra Chapman is a registered clinical counsellor known for her integrative, compassionate, and results-oriented approach to healing. Drawing on her extensive life experiences, including her work as a family law lawyer and mediator, clinical psychotherapy training, and creative therapeutic tools, Sandra helps adults move through life’s most challenging experiences with clarity, strength, and renewed purpose.

With a background as a lawyer and mediator, Sandra brings an uncommon level of insight into the emotional complexity of high-stress life events. Her legal career sharpened her ability to guide people through uncertainty, while her advanced clinical training allows her to support lasting personal transformation—emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually.

Sandra offers traditional talk therapy, art therapy, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) creating a supportive space where clients can explore grief, trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain at their own pace. Her practice is rooted in the belief that true healing happens when we turn inward, listen deeply, and begin to create a life that is uniquely meaningful to us.

Sandra is deeply attuned to the silent burdens people carry: the grief we’re told to move on from, the trauma we struggle to name, the exhaustion of constantly feeling “not enough.” Her therapeutic work invites clients to lay those burdens down—and begin to live in alignment with their values, truth, and wholeness.

Sandra’s Philosophy

Sandra believes that every person holds the innate capacity to heal, grow, and live a deeply fulfilling life. Her role is to walk beside her clients—with empathy, clarity, and unwavering respect—as they reconnect with their strength, discover new perspectives, and move toward a life of their own conscious design.

Whether through words, creative arts practices, or accelerated resolution therapy, Sandra offers a path forward—one that honors where you’ve been and helps illuminate where you’re going.

  • Core Areas & Specialities:

    Major Life Transitions

    • Health Challenges
    • Career Change
    • Retirement
    • Aging
    • Children Leaving the Home
    • Separation and Divorce
    • Relocation

    Grief and Loss

    • Loss of a Loved One
    • Loss of a Pet
    • Loss of a Friendship or Important Relationship
    • Estrangement and Ambiguous Loss

    Trauma & PTSD

    • Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTS/PTSD)
    • Processing using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
    • Processing using art therapy and creative practices
    • Gaining self-knowledge and hearing one’s inner voice
    • Depression and Anxiety
    • Burnout and Fatigue

    Emotional & Personal Growth

    • Core Self-Worth Challenges
    • Unworthiness / Not being enough
    • Feeling Invisible
    • Low Self-esteem, Stress & Difficulty Coping
    • Difficulty with Emotional Regulation
    • Tolerating Distress or Discomfort
    • Communication Skills
    • Boundaries and Conflict Resolution
    • Identity Development and Values Alignment
    • Professional and Personal Development
    • Identifying and Attaining Goals

    Therapeutic Methods

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Person-Centered and Existential Therapy
    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
    • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
    • Art Therapy for trauma, grief, and self-expression

    Art Therapy

    In art therapy, the therapist assists the client to engage in a range of creative practices and psychotherapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and approaches for addressing their concerns. No art skills or prior experience are required. Sandra introduces the process and materials and works alongside you every step of the way.

    Before beginning any work with art materials, Sandra will take time to get to know you and understand your situation, and will discuss options for moving forward with talk therapy, art therapy, or a combination of both.

  • Education / Certifications / Training:

    • Master of Psychotherapy & Spirituality (Art Therapy Specialization) – St. Stephen’s College
    • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Osgoode Hall Law School
    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Manitoba
    • Registered Clinical Counsellor – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
    • Grief Support Certification – Taking Flight International
    • Narrative Therapy Foundations – Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy
    • Gottman Method Couples’ Training Level 1
    • Accelerated Resolution Therapy Training

    With deep compassion and respect, Sandra assists clients in navigating challenging life transitions. Both talk therapy and art therapy offer meaningful ways to work with uncertainty and the wide range of emotions that can arise during times of change.

    • Book a Session With Me