Maxine (Fisher) Saunders holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Victoria as well as Bachelor Degrees from McGill University (Psychology) and Capilano University (Music Therapy). She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and is accredited by The Canadian Association of Music Therapy. Maxine is a Clinical Member of The Satir Institute of The Pacific. Post-graduate courses include Satir Transformational Systemic Family Therapy levels 1 & 2, Forgivness Satir Workshop With Anne Morrison, Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s workshop on working with anxiety in children and adults, Dr Gabor Mate’s Biophysical Approach to Addictions Certificate through The Children’s Foundation & Extensive ongoing continuing education workshops. In addition to a thriving private practice, Maxine is a provider for BC Abilities, A Victim Service Provider in BC, she has worked through BC Families in Transition, The Ministry of Social Services, Pacific Family Centre and ICBC.
Workshops on counselling and creativity are available and past presentations include Camosun College, Capilano University, The Making Tomorrow Conference at The University of Victoria and private groups.
Maxine loves singing, the beautiful BC outdoors & being a mom. She has had the opportunity to share early childhood music at community centres and live performances at The Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
“Maxine has an ability to reach out and contact people in the real sense.” Carmen Mehta
