Dr. Shivani Vij- Ph.D; Board Approved Supervisor

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Dr. Shivani Vij is a warm, dedicated, and highly experienced Psychologist with over a decade of work across education, research, and clinical practice. She brings a unique blend of academic excellence, developmental expertise, and human-centred care to every session.

Shivani holds a Master’s in Education, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Emotional Development in Children and Adolescents. Her training provides a deep understanding of how children and young people learn, relate, feel, and grow—insight that enriches her therapeutic and assessment work across all ages.

Before private practice, Shivani worked as a Professor of Psychology, authored peer-reviewed articles and books, and co-authored the Pearson publication Educational Psychology with Anita Woolfolk. Her academic background supports her commitment to clinically rigorous, thoughtful, and research-informed care.

Shivani’s approach is grounded in:

Neuroaffirming practice

Person-centred and humanistic principles

Trauma-informed, strengths-based care

Warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard

Respect for identity, culture, neurotype, sensory needs, and lived experience

She integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s developmental stage and goals, including:

CBT

ACT 

DBT-informed skills

Solution-Focused Therapy

AutPlay Therapy (for Autism/ADHD)

Trauma-Focused CBT

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)

Polyvagal-informed strategies
 

Her sessions are collaborative, validating, and practical—balancing emotional insight with tools that can be used in everyday life.