Surrey Associates – Psychologists

Dr. Davies is a licensed psychologist licensed to practice in British Columbia since 1987. He is the Owner/Director of ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc., Co-Director of AIMS: Autism Integrated Medical Services at Pacific Autism Family Network, and Executive Director of the BC School and Applied Psychology Residency.

Dr. Davies maintains a busy clinical practice, supervises and trains the next generation of psychologists, and serves as a professional advisor to several organizations representing individuals with disabilities. His clinical work is primarily with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, including assessment, intervention, and consultation.

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Dr. Todd Mason is a Licensed Psychologist with a specialization in clinical child psychology.  He provides cognitive-behavioural therapy, parent behaviour training, family therapy, and consultation to parents and schools, mainly in the area of high functioning ASD with school-aged children.

Dr. Mark Bailey is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in clinical neuropsychology. He has trained and worked in the Psychology Department at BC’s Children’s Hospital and he is a Clinical Associate of the Simon Fraser University Clinical Psychology Centre. He specializes in assessing and developing treatments plans for children and adults whose difficulties may have a neurological basis.

Simon Bazett is a Registered Psychologist who practices in the clinic and school settings. Mr. Bazett specializes in the assessment of children and adolescents with developmental, learning, behavioural and emotional challenges. He has extensive training and experience in diagnosing Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mr Bazett also supervises and trains UBC School Psychology Interns and is involved in coordinating, planning and running the BC Association of School Psychologist Annual Conference.

Dr. Gelareh Karimiha is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in child and adolescent clinical psychology. She provides psychoeducational and ADHD assessments, and therapy for children and youth who have mood and anxiety disorders  (e.g., depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, school anxiety). She provides parenting support for families of children with ADHD and other behavioural challenges. She also supports children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, providing therapy for anxiety, emotion regulation and social challenges, as well as parenting support. Dr. Karimiha has experience with a number of evidence-based approaches to treatment including cognitive behavioural therapy, exposure with response prevention, dialectical behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and behavioural parent training. She has also co-facilitated a number of groups, including groups for children and teens with anxiety, groups for parents of children with OCD and a psychoeducational group for youth with somatization.

Dr. Krista Johnston is a licensed psychologist offering treatment and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent development at Simon Fraser University. She completed her residency at BC Children’s Hospital, where she also conducted her doctoral research examining a group-based treatment for children with autism and anxiety. She also completed a two-year psychology fellowship within the Division of Neurology where she provided specialized assessment and consultation services for young people diagnosed with epilepsy. In addition to being an associate at ABLE, Dr. Johnston continues to work part-time at BC Children’s Hospital within the Department of Psychology.

Dr. Johnston works with children, adolescents, adults, and families providing evidence-based treatment and assessment within a strengths-based, developmental framework. Although her primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), she has a strong behavioural background, and also integrates aspects of ACT, DBT, family-systems, and attachment-based approaches. She has experience working with a wide variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as social, attentional, emotional, learning, and behavioural challenges. In addition, Dr. Johnston has over 20 years of experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to improve quality of life, meet personal goals, promote mental health and wellbeing, as well as proactively manage challenging behaviours.

Gregory recently completed his Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University and is currently working at ABLE Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Todd Mason, R.Psych. Gregory is passionate about applying evidence-based assessment and intervention methods to improve the functioning and quality of life of children and their families. His doctoral research explored resilience against parental stress in families of children on the autism spectrum. Gregory has over a decade of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and previously worked with Community Living BC before deciding to pursue graduate training in child psychology.

Gregory has completed additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Parent Management Training from Dr. Alan Kazdin. He is excited to provide diagnostic and psychoeducational assessment, consultation, and intervention services for a range of childhood and adolescent challenges.

Juliane is currently a doctoral student in the School and Applied Child Psychology Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and she earned her Master of Arts in School Psychology at UBC. She has worked in both schools and private practice settings for the last five years, providing client-centered, comprehensive psychological assessments and consultation from a strength-based perspective. Juliane provides assessments for autism spectrum disorder, which focus on understanding individual areas of strength and difficulty to develop recommendations to support growth and success. She strives to be compassionate, collaborative, supportive, and affirming in her approach and endeavours to be an LGBTQ+ ally. Juliane is passionate about supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Her passion for supporting children and youth with diverse learning and development needs began when she was an educational assistant early in her career. For much of her career, she has worked in schools with children and youth and also supported school staff, parents, and families. She has extensive knowledge about the supportive services that can be received in classrooms, at school, and in the community. Her doctoral dissertation research focuses on neurodiversity-affirming practice from the perspective of neurodivergent individuals.

Dr. Kristina Guimond obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology from Simon Fraser University. She has trained in pediatric and adult neuropsychology in a variety of medical care settings, including BC Children’s Hospital and London Health Sciences Centre in Ontario. Dr. Guimond specializes in providing psychoeducational assessments to children, teens and adults with learning or attentional challenges. She also provides neuropsychological assessments to individuals who may have cognitive challenges related to a medical or neurological history. She is supervised by Dr. Mark Bailey, R.Psych.

Shannon Gelb is a Licensed Psychologist offering assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, behavioural and emotional challenges. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Gelb obtained her training in a variety of settings, including Vancouver General Hospital, and Royal University Hospital and Kinsmen Children’s Centre in Saskatchewan. She has extensive training and experience in assessing developmental challenges including ADHD, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities.

Sonja is a psychologist licensed with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. She holds a doctorate in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Sonja's doctoral research focused on the design and preliminary evaluation of a classroom-based anxiety-coping intervention for children with intellectual developmental disorder (Intellectual Disability). Sonja has extensive experience supporting children, youth, and their families across school and private practice settings. She provides comprehensive assessments, including psychoeducational, ADHD, and autism assessments. She integrates personalized, evidence-based recommendations to help individuals and families reach their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural goals. Sonja offers consultation and intervention using a cognitive-behavioural orientation. She thoughtfully considers the many factors that contribute to a client’s well-being when conducting both assessment and intervention work. Her approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and guided by each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Sonja is committed to fostering a strong therapeutic relationship and strives to provide a high level of care and compassion in all aspects of her psychological services.

Melissa is a Ph.D. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology Program at the University of British Columbia. She is working under the supervision of Dr. Glen Davies and Dr. Todd Mason.  Melissa has worked in multiple settings such as schools, private practice, and community health which have given her the skills to support children, adolescents, and young adults of diverse backgrounds and needs. Her research focuses on student-teacher relationships among female students on the autism spectrum, as well as mental health and well-being in schools for students on the autism spectrum. Melissa provides comprehensive assessments including psychoeducational assessments to better understand the client's strengths and difficulties as well as to develop recommendations that will support their independence, development, and success in school and in daily life. Melissa also provides evidence-based therapy to youth seeking support for emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges and helps guide them to develop strategies to overcome these difficulties. She uses different modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused practices to provide compassionate, proactive, and responsive care.

Joie is a licensed school psychologist registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) and currently works in the school system. She is supervised by Dr. Todd Mason.

With a warm and approachable style, Joie conducts psychoeducational assessments to identify each child’s strengths and challenges. She collaborates with families to develop tailored recommendations that support learning, well-being, and confidence. Joie is committed to making the assessment process a positive and empowering experience, helping children reach their full potential in both academics and personal growth. Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin , she fosters strong connections by ensuring families feel understood and supported.

Dr. Sukhjeevan Kaur is a licensed psychologist committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based support for children and families. Specializing in Psychoeducational, ADHD, and ASD assessments, she takes a holistic approach to uncover each child's unique strengths. With a deep passion for building meaningful connections, Dr. Kaur fosters a safe and supportive space where families feel heard and empowered. By integrating proven strategies with an attachment-based perspective, she equips parents with the tools to nurture their child’s growth, resilience, and long-term success

Dr. Gabrielle Pelletier is a licensed psychologist who provides assessment services for children and youth. She completed her PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Alberta and her residency with Child and Youth Mental Health in the Lower Mainland.

Dr. Pelletier's work focuses on psychoeducational, ADHD, and mental health assessments. She has experience supporting children with complex presentations and intersecting identities, and she approaches each assessment with an understanding of the broader contexts shaping a child's life. Her style is warm, collaborative, and low-judgement, helping children and families feel seen, reduce shame, and build a sense of empowerment. Her goal is to offer meaningful insights that support children in thriving within their families, schools, and communities. Gabrielle is also fluent in French.