R. Psych. (#1653)

Services

My counselling practice specializes in four areas.

Family Relationships

This includes all issues related to couples in committed relationships — pre-marital counselling; marital stress related to depression, addiction, and financial strain; marriage breakdown; and dealing with divorce.

I also work with members of blended families and individuals making a transition to being a single parent.

And then there are the ever-present challenges of parent / child relationships. Father /son relationships are of particular interest to me, and a subject of much of my research.

Adult Issues

Typical among these are depression and difficulty in making life’s transitions, such as from the work force to retirement.

It also includes work-related issues, such as coping with work place burnout, returning to work after a lengthy absence, and career assessment.

I am also particularly interested in helping men with anger management and their unique challenges of fathering and building strong relationships.

Children and Youth

I counsel young people facing all sorts of challenges. Many of these are school-related, such as stress over poor grades and being unmotivated. Or it may be moving to a new school.

Family relationships can be a great cause of anxiety — getting along with their parents and siblings, often in the midst of other family problems.

When working with young people, I take a holistic, developmental approach that includes working with other members of the family.

Individuals Dealing with Trauma

This includes emergency personnel — police, fire, ambulance, hospital, and military — who are or have been regularly exposed to traumatic events. It also includes their family members. This is an area that I have extensive interest and experience in.

Contact Me

If you think that I may be able to help you, please give me a call at 604.852.4818 (Abbotsford) or 604.463.3026 (Maple Ridge). Or email me.

Don’t forget that I offer a free 30-minute no obligation introductory consultation. We can meet and see if we’re a good fit for each other, at no cost to you.