Contact us to book a no-cost consultation and start the process of assessing the impact of your service as part of the pension application with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) THIS ASSESSMENT IS FULLY COVERED BY VETERAN AFFAIRS CANADA.
Chelsey specializes in working with teens, adults, and couples where emotional distress, trauma and adverse childhood experiences create barriers to current relationships and balance. Chelsey is trained in EMDR and couples therapy. She has a special interest in working with first responders (police, EMS, EMT, veterans, nurses), as well as MVA and chronic pain management & recovery.
Chelsey offers Assessments for Veterans, Adult ADHD Assessments, and Mental Health Assessments (OCD, Bipolar, Psychotic Disorders, Disordered Eating etc...)
Nadja is trained in child and adult trauma specific therapies. She is uniquely specialized in supporting adults to process childhood experiences that continue to impact adults individually, in relationships, and in parenting. You deserve to heal from past experiences and Nadja is dedicated to walk alongside you. Nadja also completes Psychoeducational Assessments for children as well as psychological evaluation for Veterans and RCMP for psychological injury.
Understanding the VAC Medical Questionnaire for Mental Health Conditions
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) uses a medical questionnaire to assess psychiatric or psychological conditions, such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety, that may have developed during your military or RCMP service. This questionnaire is a key part of your disability benefits application—it helps VAC understand your diagnosis (if applicable) and how it relates to your service and impacts your daily life.
To support your claim, our psychologist complete a comprehensive evaluation that includes an interview with you, psychological assessment measures and a full report submitted directly to VAC.
This document is required to apply for a disability pension or award if your mental health condition is linked to your service. Providing clear and complete information helps VAC fairly evaluate your claim and ensure you receive the compensation you’ve earned.
A comprehensive assessment to support your application
We work alongside you every step of the way. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with the assessing psychologist. We will answer your questions and guide you through the process.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
You may have PTSD if you've experienced or witnessed something traumatic (like combat, accidents, or violence) and still feel its impact long after. Common signs include nightmares, flashbacks, avoiding reminders of the event, feeling constantly on edge, and emotional numbness. If these symptoms affect your work, relationships, or daily life, you may be living with PTSD.
Panic Disorder
This involves sudden, intense episodes of fear or discomfort—called panic attacks. These can include a racing heart, sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, or fear of losing control. If you’re worried about having another attack and start avoiding certain places or situations, this could be a sign of panic disorder.
Your assessing psychologist can help differentiate between panic disorder and other conditions.
Anxiety
Anxiety becomes a problem when it’s constant, overwhelming, and hard to control. You might feel restless, tense, easily fatigued, have trouble sleeping, or find it hard to concentrate. If worry or fear is interfering with your ability to function, you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder.
Your assessing psychologist can help differentiate between anxiety and other conditions.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is more than just a fear of open spaces — it's often a fear of being in situations where escape might be hard or help wouldn’t be available if something went wrong (like a panic attack). You may avoid crowded places, public transit, shopping centers, or even leaving your home. If you find yourself planning your life around avoiding certain places or situations due to fear or anxiety, you may be experiencing agoraphobia.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. You might feel extremely nervous about talking to others, being the center of attention, or even making small talk. It can cause physical symptoms like sweating, trembling, or nausea. If this fear makes it hard to attend events, speak in meetings, or build relationships, it could be social anxiety disorder.
Sleep Disturbances
Ongoing trouble with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early and not feeling rested. This can include insomnia or disrupted sleep due to nightmares, which are especially common in PTSD. Poor sleep can worsen mental health and affect memory, mood, and concentration. If sleep problems are affecting your daily life or developed during or after service, they may be part of a larger condition.
