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Dr. Sarah Setchell

Hons. BSc., M.A., Ph.D., C.Psych. 
Registered Clinical & School Psychologist

"I believe in meeting every young person – and their family – with curiosity, compassion, and respect. I’m passionate about helping them thrive in a world that doesn’t always understand how they see it."

About Me

I’ve seen firsthand how undiagnosed learning and attention differences can impact a young person’s mental health, self-confidence, and overall life path. This understanding is at the heart of my work. At Bay Psychology, I offer comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, and young adults (ages 5 to 20 years), supporting them in understanding their unique strengths and challenges. I work closely with families, schools, physicians, and other professionals to ensure each assessment is thorough and informed by multiple perspectives. I take great care in my work and am deeply committed to offering thoughtful, high-quality support to every client and family I meet. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time with my partner, young daughter, and our lively goldendoodle. I enjoy attending music concerts and community events, spending time on the lake, gardening, and doing art.

Education & Training
Experience
  • MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Windsor

  • BSc Honours in Psychology, Queen’s University

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) – formal training

  • Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) – formal training

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST)

  • Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response, Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Training – Level I and III

  • Registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), with competencies in the areas of Clinical and School Psychology, 2015

  • Authorized to work with children and adolescents

  • Bay Psychology, since 2023

  • Hands – The Family Help Network, 2020-2022

  • York Region district School Board, 2013 - 2019

  • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Pre-Doctoral Internship, 2012-2013

  • Council of Canadian Departments of Psychology Teaching Award of Excellence

  • Whole-child perspective

  • Culturally responsive

  • Collaborative and client-centered

  • Trauma-informed

  • Neurodivergent-affirming

  • Strength-based

Assessment Approaches
Services Offered
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