Counselling Services
Counselling That Meets You Where You Are
Evidence-based, neuro-affirming support for individuals, families, and caregivers navigating real-life challenges, delivered with genuine care and cultural respect.
Carebü Counselling Services offers individual and family counselling as part of a broader ecosystem of neurodiverse and caregiver support in New Brunswick. Whether you are navigating a life transition, supporting a child with complex needs, or simply feeling the weight of everyday stress, our team provides a structured, non-judgmental space to work through it, at a pace that respects your process and honours your lived experience.
What We Offer
Support Designed Around Outcomes
Individual Counselling
One-on-one sessions focused on your specific goals, challenges, and strengths, no one-size-fits-all approach.
Family & Caregiver Support
Practical strategies for navigating family dynamics, behaviour, communication, and caregiver burnout.
Neurodiverse-Affirming Therapy
Specialized support for individuals with ASD, ADHD, FASD, and their families, grounded in acceptance, not correction.
Parent Coaching
Structured sessions that build confidence, improve consistency, and strengthen connection at home.
Virtual & In-Person Sessions
Flexible scheduling and format options to reduce barriers and meet your accessibility needs.
Multilingual Services
Sessions available in English, French and Arabic, ensuring communication is clear and comfortable.
Who This is For
Built for the People Who Often Go Last
Neurodivergent Individuals
Adults and youth who want support that works with how their mind operates, not against it. CBT, ACT, and strength-based tools adapted to you.
Families & Caregivers
Parents navigating behavioural challenges, communication difficulties, or the emotional load of supporting a child with complex needs.
Multicultural Families
Families seeking care that respects cultural identity, language, and values, not a one-size-fits-all western model.
Anyone in Transition
Life changes, grief, burnout, or shifting roles. Support for the periods when stability feels out of reach.
How It Works
Simple, Clear, and Built Around You
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Reach Out
Contact us by email. No referral needed. We'll answer your questions and help you identify the right fit.
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Intake & Match
A brief intake process helps us understand your goals and match you with the right counsellor on our team.
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First Session
Your first session is focused on getting to know you, your context, your needs, and what meaningful progress looks like for you.
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Ongoing Support
Sessions are structured to build skills, track progress, and adapt as your needs evolve, at a pace that works for your life.
What Makes This Different
Not Just Therapy. A Thoughtful Approach.
Neuro-Affirming by Default
We don't treat neurological difference as a problem to fix. Our team works with your brain's strengths, adapting tools and approaches accordingly.
Integrated Ecosystem
Carebü Counselling exists within a broader support network for families and neurodivergent individuals, enabling continuity across clinical and day-to-day care.
Culturally Grounded Care
We actively honour cultural identity, family structures, and language as integral parts of well-being, not barriers to overcome.
Practical & Real-Life Oriented
Sessions are designed to produce tools and strategies that translate directly to your home, your relationships, and your daily routines.
Where We Can Help
Every person who comes to us carries a unique history. We don't assume what growth looks like for you — we work with you to find out. All services are delivered with confidentiality, clinical rigour, and respect for every developmental path.
Meet the Counselling Team
The People You'll Be Working With
Sandra Braun
LCT-S, CCC — Clinical Supervisor
A Licensed Counselling Therapist-Supervisor and Canadian Certified Counsellor, Sandra brings over 20 years of experience in the school system, with deep expertise in child development, advocacy, and educational dynamics. She specializes in childhood trauma, using play-based approaches that support children in processing experiences, building resilience, and strengthening connections. Sandra also works closely with parents and caregivers navigating life transitions and the complexities of family life, including those involved in fostering systems. As Clinical Lead at Carebü, she ensures care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and ethically grounded. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with feeling truly understood.
Clinical Supervision / Trauma-Informed Family Systems
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Rana Igbariya Mahamid
Educational Psychology — Licensed Counselling Therapist – (LCT-C)
Rana has over 9 years of clinical experience supporting children, youth, and families with a holistic approach to care. Her interventions are primarily grounded in CBT, ACT, and play therapy, offering both short-term, goal-focused intervention as well as longer-term therapeutic support based on client needs. She has worked with children and adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-regulation difficulties, ADHD, and more. She brings strong cultural sensitivity and the ability to connect with families from diverse backgrounds. She is also a children’s book author.
Family Counselling / CBT & ACT / Play Therapy / ADHD Support / Emotional Regulation / Parent Coaching / Short- & Long-Term Therapy / English & Arabic
Amirhasan Torabi
PsyD, Counsellor
Amir specializes in evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and families navigating developmental and emotional challenges. His clinical expertise spans autism, ADHD, FASD, and family dynamics, with a therapeutic approach rooted in VRT, CBT, ACT, and strength-based interventions. He works with clients to build emotional regulation skills, improve family functioning, and develop lasting coping strategies grounded in each person's unique profile.
ASD & ADHD/ FASD/ CBT & AC, Virtual reality Therapy, play Therapy
Daniel Blanchfield
Counsellor-in-Training (MEd Counselling, UNB)
Daniel is a counsellor-in-training completing his internship at Carebü under the clinical supervision of Sandra Braun. With over 10 years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), he brings a uniquely integrative perspective to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. His approach draws from CBT and ACT within a person-centred framework — focused on building strengths, developing practical coping strategies, and navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions.
BCBA/ Neurodivergent Support/ CBT & ACT
Explore Your Options
$175/hour (no HST)
Reduced-cost sessions available with our supervised counsellor-in-training.
Reach out to discuss options and find what works best for your family.
Ready to Get Started?
Booking a first session is a straightforward process. Reach out to counselling@carebu.ca — no referral required. We'll take it from there.
