Imani-Grace Haughton

Professional Focus and Approach

Imani brings a calm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to supporting children, youth, and families. Grounded in Low-Intensity CBT, she helps young people build practical skills for anxiety management, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour change. Her practice is relationship-centred, culturally responsive, and deeply rooted in compassion and respect. By combining psychoeducation with creative, skills-based strategies, Imani partners with youth exactly where they are—empowering them to navigate life's challenges and build lasting resilience.

Specializations

Imani specializes in supporting children and youth navigating emotional regulation, social-emotional development, and behavioural challenges. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD and Autism (ASD)—using developmentally informed strategies to build confidence and self-awareness. Her practice seamlessly integrates practical tools like grounding techniques, routine-building, and problem-solving with creative, relationship-focused approaches that leverage a child's natural interests. Central to her work is deep family collaboration, partnering with caregivers to build consistency and shared understanding across home, school, and community environments.

Education and Experience

Imani holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice, specializing in evidence-based, CBT-informed early interventions for children and youth. Before relocating to Canada, she practiced as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) in the UK, delivering structured, school-based support for anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioural challenges. Imani has extensive experience designing individualized, developmentally appropriate care plans and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for families and children with diverse needs.