For lawyers & referrers · The Restore Program
Everything you need to refer a client, on one page.
Structured counselling for clients facing court, probation, family court or MCFD involvement, with a Letter of Participation and Certificate of Completion. In person in Surrey or online across BC, in English, Punjabi or Hindi.
At a glance
The 30-second version
Matters covered
Anger, substance use, family conflict, parenting and workplace conduct.
When to refer
Pre-plea, pre-sentence, bail conditions, family court and MCFD matters, or while a client waits for a provincial program.
How fast
Free 30-minute consultation first; most clients can start within 1 week of the free consultation.
Letters before court
Please allow at least 5 business days before the court date for a Letter of Participation.
Length & fees
6 to 12 sessions. $200 per session, or $1,080 (6) and $2,160 (12) paid upfront.
Languages & access
English, Punjabi or Hindi. In person in Surrey, or online anywhere in BC. Evening and Saturday appointments.
What you receive
Consented updates, a midpoint summary for 8+ sessions, a Letter of Participation and a Certificate of Completion.
Counsellor
Sartaj Sandhu, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #24906).
Where Restore fits
Additional or earlier support, not a replacement.
Some BC programs are mandated and run by the province. Restore doesn't replace them:
- Responsible Driver Program for impaired driving, through RoadSafetyBC
- Relationship Violence Prevention program through BC Corrections, named in many family violence probation orders
Restore is designed to meet court, probation and MCFD counselling requirements. Only the court, probation or MCFD can decide whether a specific condition has been met, so please share the wording of the order or conditions with your referral.
Confidentiality
What's shared, and with whom
- The client signs a written consent before anything is shared with you or a referring body
- Letters confirm attendance, participation and the areas worked on, not session content
- Letters are not risk assessments or psychological evaluations
- The first 10 minutes of the first session explain all of this to the client
Samples
See the paperwork before you refer
Both samples use a fictional client and are marked as samples.
Refer a client
One-minute referral form
I'll contact your client to book a free consultation, and confirm with you once they've started (with their consent).
Direct line for lawyers: 778-889-4189
Email: hello@praxiswellness.ca
Please don't include case details beyond what's needed to schedule. Referral information is used only to contact your client.
Questions before you refer?
Call the direct line or email, and you'll hear back within 2 business days.