About Cindi
Hi, I’m Dr. Cindi Saj! I’m a Registered Social Worker, EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant In-Training, professor for university and co-author of Finding Your Purpose: A Guidebook to a More Meaningful Life, Finding Your Wellness: A Guidebook to Self-Care and EMDR and the Art of Attunement.
Having overcome many personal challenges, including learning to live and thrive being neurodivergent, I’m passionate about helping people find the best version of them self, and creating a better world for as many individuals and families as I can. I work with everyone from a person-centered approach meaning that I believe everyone is the expert of their self and are collaborative in the healing process. I am highlight trained in many theoretical orientations and healing modalities and I am able to offer clients the best practices from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained and certified to offer treatment with Internal Family Systems (IFS), Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT), Clinical Hypnotherapy and Somatic therapy for Trauma Recovery. I am trained to work with children 3 and up, youth, and adults online or in-person in Nanaimo, BC.
When I’m not working, I’m likely traveling, spinning or cycling, doing yoga, learning new therapy modalities, listening to a podcast, or catching up on sleep (seriously I could talk for hours as to how much I love sleep!). I’m a cisgender female and hold a neurodivergent-friendly and an LGBTQIA2S+ positive space, bringing positivity and gratitude to every client I work with.
Areas of Focus:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH)
Narcissistic Abuse Treatment
Self-Esteem and Confidence
Stress Management
Anxiety Disorders
Depression and Depressive Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Addictions (Substance Use, Gambling, Eating, etc.)
Somatic Experiences
Parenting Support
Trauma Therapy for intergenerational trauma, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS)
Grief and loss
Eating Disorders
Family Counselling
Autism
Education and Training:
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminology from Simon Fraser University, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Lakehead University and a PhD from University of Manitoba. I am EMDRIA certified an EMDR consultant in training and trained to offer clinical supervision to counsellors.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Counselling
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Indigenous Focused Orientation Therapy (IFOT)
Clinical Hypnotherapy Certified
Attachment-Based Therapy
Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Certification
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Family Systems Theory
Polyvagal Theory
I am able to work with clients in British Columbia and Alberta.
Age ranges served: All
Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth. Family Counselling. In Person or Virtual.
Email: cindi.saj@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Call: 778-762-3750 ext 146
Text: (250) 410-5377
Fees: 150-165, I am a Senior therapist but will offer this regular rate at this time.
Registration: RSW 14207
Location: Cindi works out of our North Nanaimo office on Monday to Saturday (excluding Wednesdays).
Choisissez un service, puis une durée et un mode — les heures à droite suivent votre choix.
