Our Team
COUNSELLOR / REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
PANEET MAHAL
Education:
Paneet brings over a decade of counselling experience to the IN-Sight Mind Body Wellness team. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria, a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia, and is Registered with British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Experience:
Paneet provides counselling to individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss, as well as supporting loved ones through life transitions, relationship issues, and bereavement. She has experience in a variety of healthcare setting, including rehabilitation, palliative care, and psychiatry.
Approach:
Paneet draws on a blend of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Grief and Bereavement Therapy to complement each individual.
COUNSELLOR / REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
JENNIFER ALLEN
Education:
Jennifer is a BC Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of British Columbia. She has over 20 years of experience in both public health care and in private practice settings, working with a broad array of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Experience:
Jennifer has specialized skills and knowledge about brain related health conditions such as traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, and dementia. This includes helping people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, stress, adjustment to health changes, and relationship challenges. She also has advanced expertise helping people navigate complex health care systems and accessing community resources.
Approach:
Jennifer incorporates a range of different approaches to facilitate client wellness including EMDR, mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy, and solution focused therapy, all of which are embedded in a trauma informed, systems perspective.
DIRECTOR
SONIA PACKWOOD
Education:
Dr. Packwood is a registered psychologist in the Province of British Columbia, where she specializes in Clinical Neuropsychology. Upon completing her doctorate degree, Dr. Packwood undertook a two year fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the most recognized neurology and neurosurgery hospitals in North America.
Experience:
Dr. Packwood has practiced in a variety of setting within both the public and private health sectors. As part of her post-doctoral clinical training, Dr. Packwood worked in multiple departments, including Rehabilitation, Movement Disorder, Epilepsy, and the Outpatient unit. Dr. Packwood has experience working with professional athletes, providing past neuropsychology services for organizations such as the Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Whitecaps and the Canada snowboard team.
Approach:
Given her expertise as a neuropsychologist, Dr. Packwood’s relationship with her patients is focused on providing education and resources to help clients improve their quality of life and reach their goals. She uses a blend of modalities but focuses on a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy centered approach.
Our Focus
IN-Sight Mind Body Wellness is home to a dedicated team of counsellors, social workers, and psychologists committed to supporting individuals through everyday challenges or mental health struggles, like anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma.
Our Mission
IN-Sight Mind Body Wellness is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, support and education to our community.
Our expertise offers you evidence-based assessments, interventions and treatments, while our support services are delivered in a seamless and holistic manner centered around empathy, trust, and helping our clients and their families understand their situation.