We all need support:
Navigating difficulties in our relationships, struck with angst, or burdened by the changes grief brings can open up emotional complexity, often making our paths ahead feel uncertain. In order to shift ourselves forward, it’s essential to have someone else committed to the process who can help us explore our lives with care, support, and unbiased curiosity.
Finding the right support can be challenging, though, so I offer free consultations for you to ask any questions and to assess if I might be the right person to help. Email me to set this up.
About Mike (he/him)
I’m passionate about helping you become more successful in life, however that might look, as we aim for a renewed sense of strength, purpose, and clarity. My specialties include working with all types of adult men around anxiety, identity, self-esteem, boundaries, and relationships. I’m specialized in Complex PTSD and have worked with men for over 15 years through various organizations and in my practice. I enjoy working with diverse people and have adept experience with the LGBTQ2S+ community. I predominantly work online to provide ease of access.
My Approach
My approach to counselling is relationally-based. I believe that safe, healthy therapeutic connections are necessary for restoration and healing and a Trauma-Informed approach is essential in facilitating change. Everyone of us have different families, influences, and coping styles, which needs a broad lens to help to make sense, of it all. I try to meet each person through a compassionate, eclectic, and strengths-based curiosity, working to find ideas that work for you. I am specialized in C-PTSD and focus on clients through Person-Centred and Attachment-lenses, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Somatic strategies.
Acknowledgement
As a white settler, I recognize that I have unequally benefitted from systems designed to oppress Indigenous Peoples. I am committed to doing the work necessary to repair harm, de-colonize, and find ways to extend that work beyond myself. I am originally from Cree/Assiniboine/Salteaux Territories of Treaty 4 in the Saskatchewan plains, now residing in the beautiful lək̓ʷəŋən Territory, colonially knows as Victoria, on Vancouver Island.
If I sound like a good fit for you please reach out:
