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Beacon Psychology clinicians are highly qualified and provide evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, and behavioural challenges and conduct psycho-educational assessments. 
 We provide a range of psychological services grounded in research to help children, youth & young adults thrive! Discover our published latest book, podcast episodes & more Author of: Our Team is dedicated to supporting young people's mental health and learning across clinical, school, and community settings. Families can expect care from doctoral-level clinicians who bring advanced training together with a warm, collaborative approach. We also love sharing our knowledge with the wider community through books, podcasts, workshops, and media contributions. Book a Free Consultation We are accepting new clients! Dr. Juliana Negreiros Director Dr. Kevin Noble Associate Natalie Noble, Ph.D. Candidate Associate Marissa Hall, Ph.D. Candidate Associate Dr. Rajan Hayre Associate Alexandra Vergara, B.A. Clinical Assistant Get the latest news, practical strategies, and expert advice from our clinic. Click below to explore our blog! Addressing Bullying in Our School Communities: Resources and Support for Families and Educators Bullying in Canadian schools is a serious issue with long-term effects on children’s mental and emotional health. Learn how parents, teachers, and caregivers can recognize the signs, respond effectively, and prevent bullying using evidence-based strategies and programs like WITS, Second Step, and PREVNet. Together, we can create safe, inclusive spaces where all kids can thrive. 5 min read Finding the Right Therapy for Your Child: A Parent's Guide Therapy can make a big difference, but it’s essential to understand the types of treatments available for you to make the best choice. 3 min read Understanding the Differences Between Mental Health Professionals: Who Should You Choose? Understanding the differences between psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, therapists, and social workers helps you find the right fit 3 min read

Bullying resources for clients, parents, educators and other professionals. Bullying Resources Websites PREVNet is a Canadian organization focused on preventing bullying, teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships among youth in Canada. Through partnerships with over 130 researchers and 60 youth-serving organizations, PREVNet connects research with practice to co-develop effective programs, policies, and resources. Founded in 2006, PREVNet serves as Canada's Healthy Relationships Hub, working collaboratively to build research capacity and implement evidence-based solutions nationwide. Teach Safe Schools aims to support school staff in creating safe, welcoming learning environments where students can thrive. It offers evidence-based strategies to help prevent school violence. The resources are designed to guide the entire school community in fostering student success and well-being. Anti-Bullying Programs Second Step Bullying Prevention Program is an evidence-based approach used in schools to help prevent bullying and build a safe, respectful learning environment. It teaches children and youth how to recognize, report, and refuse bullying in a respectful way. The program also strengthens social-emotional skills like empathy, emotion regulation, and assertiveness, skills that help students stand up for themselves and support others. WITS Bullying Prevention Program is a Canadian, evidence-informed initiative that helps children in kindergarten to grade 6 deal with peer conflict and bullying in safe and respectful ways. WITS stands for: Walk away Ignore Talk it out Seek help Through stories, role-playing, and school-wide activities, children learn practical strategies for responding to unwanted behaviour. The program also encourages positive relationships and community involvement by bringing together schools, families, and local community members (like police officers and athletes) to support kids. Classic Anti-Bullying Literature Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do presents the results of Dr. Dan Olweus's pioneering research on bullying in schools, based on large-scale studies in Scandinavia conducted in the 1970s and 80s. It clearly defines what bullying is, outlines the characteristics of children who bully and those who are victimized, and examines the short- and long-term consequences for both groups. Olweus introduces the first comprehensive, evidence-based bullying prevention program that is still used to this day. The book emphasizes the importance of adult intervention and outlines a whole-school approach that has since influenced anti-bullying efforts around the world. Podcast My Kid is Being Bullied. What Should I Do? This episode explores how to support a middle school child who is being bullied. Dr. Lisa explains the difference between bullying and conflict, why kids bully, and the emotional impact on children. She outlines when and how adults should step in without escalating the situation and offers practical, step-by-step guidance. The discussion also covers what adults can do to support children effectively and what strategies are truly helpful in preventing bullying.

If you are a clinician, educator, or organization looking for expert consultation in OCD, anxiety, or school-based mental health, we invite you to connect with us Professional Consultation for Clinicians, Schools, and Organizations Dr. Juliana offers consultation services designed to support clinicians, educators, school districts, administrators, and community agencies seeking guidance in the areas of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, school psychology, and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents . Her goal is to help professionals feel more confident and supported as they navigate complex clinical and school-based situations. Who are these services for? • Mental health professionals seeking clinical consultation on OCD, anxiety disorders, or CBT/ACT-based treatment planning • School psychologists, learning support teams, and educators needing guidance on Individual Education Plans (IEPs), school accommodations, or complex student presentations • Community agencies and multidisciplinary teams requiring support with case formulation, intervention planning, or program development • Organizations looking for expert input on youth mental health resources, training, or system-level implementation Services Offered Clinical Consultation • Case consultation for OCD, anxiety, and related concerns • Support with differential conceptualization and treatment recommendations • Guidance on exposure and response prevention (ERP), ACT processes, and school-based CBT adaptations School-Based Consultation • Consultation to teachers, learning support teams, and school psychologists • IEP development, review, and optimization • Recommendations to support classroom functioning and school engagement • Strategies for managing OCD and anxiety in educational environments Professional Training and Workshops • Custom workshops for clinicians, school teams, and community agencies • Training on OCD, anxiety, CBT, ERP, ACT and school mental health • Support for mental health program development and implementation Supervision and Mentorship • Supervision for early-career clinicians and school psychologists • Guidance for professionals developing skills in OCD and anxiety treatment Approach Dr. Juliana brings her combined experience as a clinician, researcher, and psychologist to every consultation. Her guidance draws from evidence-based practices and uses a collaborative, practical, and supportive approach. She values creating a space where professionals can ask questions, reflect openly, and develop stronger clinical and educational strategies. How to Reach Out Professionals or organizations interested in consultation are welcome to contact the clinic directly. To inquire about availability, fees, or suitability, please email our administrative team. Briefly include the type of support you are seeking, the context (clinical, school, or organizational), and any relevant background information.

Our team conducts a comprehensive psycho-educational assessment to better understand a student's cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioural, and/or adaptive functioning strengths and weaknesses. Psycho-educational Assessment WHAT IS A PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT? A psycho-educational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that helps parents and educators understand a student's strengths and weaknesses in areas associated with thinking, learning, emotions, behaviour, and daily skills. At our clinic, we also offer a mental health assessment at no extra cost if needed. The results can be useful in several ways, such as: Diagnosis and Support : It can show if a student qualifies for special education services or has a specific condition, like a learning disorder, ADHD, an anxiety disorder, OCD, or giftedness. Understanding Challenges: It can identify other reasons why a student might struggle in school, such as having challenges with attention, memory, or emotional and social difficulties. Creating Strategies: It helps develop personalized strategies to support the student's learning and well-being both at school and at home. HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK? Click here for more i nformation. The following is a breakdown of the steps involved in the process: Initial services (e.g., scheduling, sending forms, review of documents) - non-refundable fee due at booking Initial parent meeting Testing (session preparation, cognitive and academic testing, clinical interview, rating scales) Interpretation, scoring, and report writing Feedback meeting Additional services (form completion after the assessment is concluded, written correspondence, school meetings, travel time, participation in legal procedures) are charged at our hourly rate is approximately $290 (depending on the clinician conducting the assessment). We provide comprehensive evaluations by assessing the following areas depending on your or your child's needs ( Click here for the detailed description) Cognitive functioning Academic functioning Social, emotional, and behavioural functioning Adaptive functioning Executive functioning ADHD symptoms (children and youth only) Anxiety/OCD symptoms If you have extended health insurance, a portion of the assessment may be covered under it. For post-secondary students with a specific learning disorder who require updated testing, grants are available through the BC government. Please note that we only accept e-transfers or cheques when paying for the 1st and 2nd evaluation installments. DO YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? If you would like to know more information about the process and fees involved in having your child receive a comprehensive assessment, please contact our team at contact@beaconpsychology.ca . For more details on psycho-educational assessment, please see RESOURCES .

Our team provides a range of workshops for schools, community-based partners, and parents on the following topics: Anxiety, OCD, Individual Education Plans for children and adolescents with mental health concerns, Psycho-educational assessment and more. Workshops Dr. Juliana and her team provide a range of workshops and training for schools, community-based partners, and parents on various following topics such as: Anxiety OCD Individual Education Plans for children and adolescents with mental health concerns Psycho-educational assessment Other (please check with our clinic) Dr. Juliana is a highly requested speaker in many school districts across BC, given her vast knowledge and experience about mental health in schools. She is currently also giving talks to parents about anxiety and more and has a strong presence in the media and scientific community. For more information, click here . Presented Workshop for Professionals Dr. Juliana was rated as the favourite presenter at the British Columbia Association of School Psychologists (BCASP) conference , along with the renowned Dr. Liz Angoff! For more information, click here . Recent Workshop for Parents OCD Panel at BCCH

The psycho-educational assessment process involves: Initial services, Initial parent meeting, Testing (session preparation, cognitive and academic testing, interview, rating scales, scoring), Interpretation and report writing, Feedback meeting and Additional services. Assessment Process in Detail HOW DOES IT WORK? Once you contact us via email (contact@beaconpsychology.ca ) or phone, we will call you to gather information about your current concerns regarding your child's functioning, explain the assessment process, and answer any questions you may have. If you decide to book the assessment, you will pay a non-refundable initial services fee, which will be deducted from the total cost. We will email forms for you and your child's school to fill out. We will also request other documents, such as a copy of your child's report cards. At the time of booking, you will be asked to pay an initial services fee that will be deducted from the total cost of the assessment. We will conduct a parent interview to gather information about your child's developmental and learning history and discuss any other concerns you may have. Depending on the case, the parent(s), teacher, and/or the student will complete additional questionnaires to assess the student's executive functioning, behaviour, social-emotional, and/or adaptive functioning. The student will attend approximately two testing sessions at the clinic (2-3 hours each), during which we will assess their performance in different areas that can affect learning. If applicable, a clinical interview with the parent(s) and/or child may also be conducted. We will score, interpret, and summarize the assessment results in a written report. The report will include any potential DSM-5-TR diagnoses or BC Ministry of Education designations and provide recommendations. We will discuss the assessment results at the parent feedback meeting, typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks after testing is completed. You will receive a written report that explains the assessment results and recommendations in detail in a PDF using a protected electronic platform. If requested, we may attend a school meeting to share the assessment findings (at an additional cost). Important Note About our Cancellation Policy Your appointment is a block of time that is reserved for you. Missed appointments and last-minute cancellations (less than 48 business-hour notice) prevent us from scheduling other people. If you believe you won’t be able to attend a scheduled appointment, please notify us as soon as possible. Late-cancelled (less than two business days’ notice) or missed appointments will be charged at the hourly rate ($235-$282). Because we spend time scheduling, sending forms and reviewing documents before your parent meeting, we will not reimburse the initial services fee if you decide to withdraw from the assessment. In addition, if you decide to withdraw from the assessment after you have a parent meeting , there will be a 2-hour charge (in addition to the initial services fee) for the time spent up to this point.

Helpful resources based on ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 
 Resources on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT Website Association for Contextual Behavioral Science : A worldwide online learning and research community, and a living resource for anyone interested in ACT , RFT , and Contextual Behavioral Science . Free ACT resources ACT Companion App Videos, mp3s, handouts, and readings created by Russ Harris on ACT strategies My Act Toolkit by Dr. Steven C. Hayes who provides several resources and psychological flexibility skills to practice daily. Drs. Juliana and Martinez's book based on ACT for teens : ACT course The Happiness Trap:8-Week Online Program : The Happiness Trap Online Program created by Dr. Russ Harris, is based on ACT. ACT is a science-based model of behaviour change, supported by a vast body of scientific research. ACT Videos Dr. Steven Hayes' TED talk on Psychological Flexibility An unwelcome party guest Passengers on a bus Sushi train Demons on the boat Chessboard metaphor Evolution of the human mind Choice Point: A map for a meaningful life The struggle switch The values-focused vs the goals-focused life The three happiness myths Beach ball as emotions Schools Connect is a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) wellbeing curriculum for primary school children. It is a fun, easy-to-use weekly programme that teaches children key skills to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience using some principles connected to ACT. ACT Podcast ACT in context : Freely available to anyone, its episodes will take listeners on a journey from the history and development of ACT through its clinical application and the future of the work.

Dr. Juliana Negreiros is a committed and enthusiastic supervisor who supervises graduate students, early-career psychologists seeking registration with the College, and highly experienced school psychologists and clinical counsellors. Supervision Dr. Juliana is a committed and enthusiastic supervisor who supervises early-career psychologists seeking registration with the College and highly experienced school psychologists and clinical counsellors. Her supervision focuses on using CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with children, adolescents, and young adults and conducting comprehensive psycho-educational and mental health assessments. For more information, please contact our clinic. Please note that we are not accepting practicum students at this time.

Start your path to well-being by completing our Therapy Intake Forms. These forms allow us to gather information to ensure our services will meet your mental health needs. Therapy Intake Form I'm seeking services for: Myself (Please note that our clinicians only work with individuals under 30 unless you are seeking parenting support). My child Client's first name Parent's first name if client is a minor (under 18) Client's age Gender Phone number Email City of residence How did you hear about us? Service provider (e.g., pediatrician, general practitioner, psychologist, counsellor) BC Psychological Association Google or another search engine Family/Friend Other (please specify) Do you have extended health benefits coverage? Yes No Unsure Do you have coverage from any specific funding? Yes, from FNHA Yes, from Autism Funding Other (please specify) No What type of therapy service are you looking for? In person Virtual Either virtual or in person Do you have a preference for a specific clinician? Dr. Juliana Negreiros (R. Psych.) Dr. Kevin Noble (R. Psych.) Kelly Archer (RCC) Doctoral student or therapist working under either Dr. Juliana or Dr. Noble's supervision No preference. I will see whoever is accepting new clients so I can book an appointment sooner Reasons for seeking therapy services What problems have been concerning you? Please provide a brief description if applicable. Symptoms of anxiety (e.g., excessive worries about little things, perfectionism, social anxiety, phobias, physical complaints) Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD] (e.g., intrusive thoughts/images/urgers, mental or physical compulsions, avoidant behaviour) Symptoms of body-focused repetitive behaviours [BFRB] (e.g.,hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) Symptoms of ADHD (e.g., regulating attention, impulsive/hyperactive behaviour) Difficulty with peer interactions (e.g., friendships, bullying) Difficulty with family relationships (e.g., parent-child, sibling) Parenting challenges (e.g., setting consistent boundaries for their child, frequent conflicts, power struggles) Trouble at school/college/work (e.g., falling behind in schoolwork, getting into trouble with teachers, having conflicts with coworkers) Mood is low (e.g., irritable, low energy, sad, isolates self, feels hopeless) Impulsive or non-compliant behaviour (e.g., acting without thinking, refusing to follow rules or instructions, not obeying authority figures) Often breaking the rules or getting in trouble (e.g., skipping school or getting into fights) Risky or dangerous behaviours (e.g. self-harm, talking about suicide, threatening others with violence) Trauma (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, or being involved in a serious accident) May be abusing substances (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, drugs) Body image or eating challenges (e.g., being overly concerned about weight or appearance, constantly dieting) Symptoms related to autism (e.g., difficulty with social communication, rigid behaviour, need for predictability, sensory sensitivities) Gender identity questions (e.g., having uncertainties or concerns about one's gender identity) Have there been any recent stressors that could be contributing to the client's difficulties? Please indicate below: Have your child (or you if the client) ever: Endorsed suicidal thoughts? Engaged in self-harming behaviour? Been taken to the ER or been hospitalized due to mental health concerns? None of the above Is there any other information that you would like to share that may help us better support the client? Please indicate below: Submit Thanks for submitting! Thank you for completing this form. We will review your information and contact you as soon as possible. Please note that due to the high demand for services, there may be a delay in our response. Service availability depends on clinician availability and client needs. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@beaconpsychology.ca . Warm regards, Beacon Psychology Team Want to know how we protect your data? Click here to learn more.

Julia is a senior Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at Simon Fraser University, working as an advanced practicum student at Beacon Psychology. Julia Lukacs ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Julia completed a Masters of Science in the Clinical & Developmental Psychopathology program at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. After living three years in France, she moved to beautiful British Columbia, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Her research focuses on the benefits of outdoor play for elementary school-aged children with diagnoses of anxiety and ADHD. At SFU, she is also a member of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab. Julia is committed to helping her clients and their families better understand themselves and empowering them to navigate their world through evidence-based tools and techniques. Julia has previous experience conducting psycho-educational assessments with youth and young adults as well as working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as those who have experienced trauma. She also worked with children with anxiety-related disorders, such as selective mutism, in a group therapy setting, using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS In her free time, Julia is a fan of anything that gets her out and moving, especially if it involves trees. She loves a good walk in the woods, skiing and running. Her favourite method of locomotion is a bicycle. When it's too rainy to go out, Julia won't hesitate to bake up a storm (she makes a mean carrot cake!) and curl up with a good book or movie. LANGUAGES Julia is fluent in English, Hungarian, and French. SERVICES Julia provides in-person and online sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Helpful media resources provided by Dr. Juliana Negreiros. 
 Media Drs. Juliana & Martinez have published a self-help book for teens that can also help families and educators better understand and support their teenagers: Getting comfortable with uncertainty for teens: 10 tips to overcome anxiety, fear, and worry (New Harbinger Publishing). Dr. Juliana wrote book chapters about OCD in Brazilian textbooks! Drs. Juliana and Martinez were part of the Ask Dr. Cam 's podcast, where they discussed strategies for parents to help their teenagers cope with anxiety and uncertainty. Dr. Juliana was the lead developer of two free anxiety prevention curriculums for K-7 schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan: (1) EASE (Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators) and (2) MAPE (MAP for Educators) . Dr. Juliana was a guest on the BCASP podcast , where she shared strategies and insights on school accommodations for students with anxiety and OCD. Dr. Juliana was interviewed on YouTube Channel about the differences between OCD and ADHD Drs. Juliana and Martinez participated in the Anxious Child Podcast and shared strategies for youth to manage anxiety and uncertainty. Dr. Juliana's talk on anxiety in children and youth was on the News! Dr. Juliana created a handout for schools, parents, and clinicians on how to identify and support students with OCD in schools (Anxiety Canada website) Dr. Juliana contributed to Humber News Toronto talking about "How to support parents and children's mental health during the pandemic " Drs. Juliana and Martinez also wrote a blog for New Harbinger on creating a team to support teens facing uncertainty.