Dr. Christopher Gibbins, Registered Psychologist (CPBC Registration #1522)
Dr. Gibbins works in private practice as well as on contract with BC's Autism Assessment Network, focusing on the diagnostic assessment of children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, as well as learning disabilities and developmental delays. Through his work as well as in his personal life, he has had the privilege to meet many children, teens and adults with these conditions. This has made him aware of their potential for success and passionate about helping them understand and navigate the challenges that they face. He recognizes that along with their difficulties, people with neurodevelopmental disorders frequently show many strengths and positive qualities that are important to recognize and support, as it is often their strengths which point to their path for optimal growth and adaptation.
Dr. Gibbins has a particular interest in the assessment of preschool aged children for neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as assessing giftedness in young children. He also enjoys the opportunity to work with children, teenagers and adults with these conditions, as well as to be involved in providing long-term support for children as they develop and encounter new challenges and opportunities.
Dr. Gibbins is a specialist qualified to perform diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in British Columbia. He has performed diagnostic assessments for Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder since the creation of the current diagnostic system in 2003 and is currently performing over 100 ASD diagnostic assessments a year. He has been involved in follow-up care of children and adults with ADHD, ASD and other conditions by providing consultation, updated assessments, and assistance in accessing supports and programs available for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Gibbins also worked for ten years as a psychologist at the Provincial ADHD Program and previously worked at the Infant Psychiatry Clinic, both at BC's Children's Hospital. He is also involved in training graduate students through the SFU Psychology Clinic. He has published research on children and adults with ADHD in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Gibbins completed his PhD at Queen’s University with a focus on behavioural disorders in young children.
Dr. Gibbins has a particular interest in the assessment of preschool aged children for neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as assessing giftedness in young children. He also enjoys the opportunity to work with children, teenagers and adults with these conditions, as well as to be involved in providing long-term support for children as they develop and encounter new challenges and opportunities.
Dr. Gibbins is a specialist qualified to perform diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in British Columbia. He has performed diagnostic assessments for Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder since the creation of the current diagnostic system in 2003 and is currently performing over 100 ASD diagnostic assessments a year. He has been involved in follow-up care of children and adults with ADHD, ASD and other conditions by providing consultation, updated assessments, and assistance in accessing supports and programs available for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Gibbins also worked for ten years as a psychologist at the Provincial ADHD Program and previously worked at the Infant Psychiatry Clinic, both at BC's Children's Hospital. He is also involved in training graduate students through the SFU Psychology Clinic. He has published research on children and adults with ADHD in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Gibbins completed his PhD at Queen’s University with a focus on behavioural disorders in young children.
Dr. Neeti Sachdeva, Registered Psychologist (CPBC Registration #2759)
Dr. Neeti Sachdeva has trained and worked in various community clinics, hospitals, and at the board of education. She worked with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board for 12 years. She is licensed to practice in both BC and Ontario. She has also maintained an active private practice since 2011. As a psychologist in an educational setting, she conducted psychoeducational and risk assessments, provided consultation services to school personnel, and offered crisis intervention and counseling services to students of different age groups.
Dr Sachdeva works collaboratively with adults, children, youth, and their families in providing a warm, empathic environment in which to address presenting problems and concerns. She used a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, helping clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves, and fostering the development of coping skills and strategies that can be implemented into their everyday lives. She offers psychoeducational assessments which help uncover a child's unique learning needs, and assessment for ADHD and developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities and giftedness. With a multilingual capacity for Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English, and her own diversity, Dr. Neeti Sachdeva is able to provide assessment and therapy to people from different cultural backgrounds. Dr. Sachdeva is a specialist qualified to perform diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in British Columbia.
Dr. Neeti Sachdeva now offers psychoeducational assessment, ASD assessment, and Combined (ASD & Psychoeducational) assessment through the Pathfinder Clinic.
Jeanie Sebastian, Office Manager
Jeanie has worked at the Pathfinder Clinic since its opening in 2017. She is responsible for all scheduling and administrative work for the office. Jeanie is usually only in the office on days where there are patients in the office (currently usually Mondays and/or Wednesdays). If there is no answer on the office phone, the best way to reach Jeanie is by email at info@pathfinderclinic.ca.
For appointments and information contact Jeanie Sebastian
​Unit #50 – 3195 Granville Street • Vancouver, BC • V6H 3K2
Ph: 604-736-1011 • Fx: 604-736-0821 • Email: info@pathfinderclinic.ca
​Unit #50 – 3195 Granville Street • Vancouver, BC • V6H 3K2
Ph: 604-736-1011 • Fx: 604-736-0821 • Email: info@pathfinderclinic.ca
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