Neha Bansal
Airdrie
Summary
Dedicated, client-focused behavioural therapy professional with 9 years of experience assessing needs and developing programs for children with developmental disabilities. Holds a master’s degree in Counselling and a supplementary Certificate in Autism Studies. Strongly focused on identifying individual needs on a case-by-case basis and creating innovative strategies to maximize learning capabilities among them. Highly familiar with the clinical environment, with the proven ability to develop effective therapy plans that successfully improve psychological conditions in children and adolescents. Committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in care, with a compassionate approach to patient and parent communication. Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Child Inspired Psychology Group
05.2025 - Current
Behaviour Support Worker
Calgary Board of Education
10.2020 - 04.2025
Associate Counsellor
Child Inspired Psychology Group
06.2024 - 02.2025
Behavioural Aide
Private families and FSCD Contracts
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Work on goals assigned by the multidisciplinary team
- Daily creativity and innovative activities for child development
Counselling Practicum Student
Child Inspired Psychology Group
09.2023 - 05.2024
Family Coach
Kin-Dir Education Foundation
01.2020 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Willowbrae Child Care Academy
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Plan and carry out activities that help kids grow cognitively, physically, and emotionally.
- Use a variety of teaching techniques like Modelling, Reinforcing, Observing, Questioning
- Participate in short-term and long-term planning and staff program reviews.
Child Development Assistant
Pace Kids
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Planning activities for kids to reach the assigned goals
- Creating a behavioural training plan.
Autism Research Assistant (Co-op)
Surrey Place Centre
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Shadowed professional therapists and observed kids aged 4-6 years old with mild to severe autism
Developmental Needs Intern
Ashadeep Mental Health Society
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Worked under the supervision of psychotherapists at an institution that accommodated child referrals from nearby hospitals for therapy in learning disabilities
- Assisted with building comprehensive education plans and gained valuable experience in evaluating and communicating with autistic children
Special Needs Teacher
Optimizing Development in Education Institute
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Completed a volunteer placement as an evening teacher in a classroom of 8 children between the ages of 3 and 8 years with various learning disabilities
- Determined students’ needs, prepared learning materials and developed curriculum strategies to meet learning goals
Education
Master of Counselling -
City University of Seattle
Calgary, AB01.2024
Post Graduate Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Studies
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2014
M.A. Psychology - Clinical Child Counselling
DAV College
01.2013
B.A. Psychology (Honours) - undefined
DAV College
01.2011
Skills
- Psychological Evaluation
- Child Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Independent Research
- Behavioural Therapy
- Client Relationships
- Time-Management
- Active Listening
Certification
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety | 20-hour Training | Beck Institute April 2025
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression | 9.5–hour Training | Beck Institute May 2025
- Certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR level C | Canadian Red Cross
- Certificate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention | Training with Calgary Board of Education June 2025
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care | Alberta Health Services June 2020
- Certificate in Picture and Exchange Communication System (workshop) – Edmonton, AB September 2015
- Certificate in Management of Learning Disabilities | Optimizing Development in Education—Chandigarh, India 2011
- Certificate in Child Development Worker | Level 2
Timeline
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Child Inspired Psychology Group
05.2025 - Current
Associate Counsellor
Child Inspired Psychology Group
06.2024 - 02.2025
Counselling Practicum Student
Child Inspired Psychology Group
09.2023 - 05.2024
Behaviour Support Worker
Calgary Board of Education
10.2020 - 04.2025
Family Coach
Kin-Dir Education Foundation
01.2020 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Willowbrae Child Care Academy
04.2018 - 11.2019
Child Development Assistant
Pace Kids
06.2016 - 03.2018
Behavioural Aide
Private families and FSCD Contracts
01.2016 - 11.2024
Autism Research Assistant (Co-op)
Surrey Place Centre
02.2014 - 05.2014
Developmental Needs Intern
Ashadeep Mental Health Society
07.2013 - 08.2013
Special Needs Teacher
Optimizing Development in Education Institute
01.2013 - 03.2013
Post Graduate Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Studies
George Brown College
M.A. Psychology - Clinical Child Counselling
DAV College
B.A. Psychology (Honours) - undefined
DAV College
Master of Counselling -
City University of Seattle