The work requires for me to meet clients wherever they are at and create a safe space, free of judgment, so that they can draw upon their inner strength to free themselves from turmoil. My therapeutic approach is warm, genuine, and straightforward. I draw on a wide-variety of therapeutic interventions in order to enable change.
I love my work – supporting others’ success is my calling. Some consistent (and humbling) feedback I receive from clients is that they had previously tried therapy multiple times over the years without success, but that their work this time around made the difference.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and University Instructor (Capilano University) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. One of the most satisfying elements of my professional life is the integration and application of all of the education, training and various roles I have experienced along the way. My roles, including husband (17 years), father of two (15 and 12), athlete, coach, student, and vocational rehabilitation consultant have all helped shape my process and the values that I bring to each client. In my Downtown Vancouver private practice (970 Burrard – Electra Health), I see adults, couples, and adolescents (17+). I am experienced working from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive perspective with diverse populations and issues (see Scope of Practice below). I also work with individuals on improving performance (professionally, academically, and athletically) and have successfully supported clients achieve significant personal achievements (LSAT / MCATT / MCCEE / MLB / NCAA / CWUAA / U SPORTS / CCAA).
