Back-to-basics counselling built on science and experience. I help people find clarity in life's toughest moments. I am dedicated to honest exploration, coffee and providing a workshop for the soul.
It takes courage to be real, not just who others want you to be. Cultivate flexibility, mental toughness and build more fulfilling relationships starting with yourself. See how you move through the world. Some sessions tackle difficult moments from your past, so not always easy, but there are a few jokes in there too. We look at things from an interpersonal and existential perspective, but also focus on day-to-day practical tools for a better life.
Enhance personal and professional performance while you tackle obstacles to your success. Counselling and coaching to help you become a better decision-maker and achieve your goals. Serious fun while you chart a path forward that fits your personality and character. Win on your own terms.
My brand is trust and a client's privacy is top priority. Sessions are held in a private, high-traffic location with good coffee. Whether it's a crisis or self-exploration, your business is your business. I take my professional obligations seriously and I wholeheartedly believe that your sessions are for you and nobody else. I am accredited with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and I provide a clear confidentiality agreement with clear limits to my confidentiality.
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Good counsellors are eccentric, but they can back it up. Counselling is an innovative business, but the deep work still requires wisdom, a good connection and experience.
At 19, I learned that education alone wasn't enough and I would have to walk the backroads and alleyways. A whisper in my soul knew that I would do this work decades later, so I had to search for life's answers. I am still looking.
There's nothing worse than a counsellor who talks about himself, but this is an "About Me" section. I try to be a blank slate in sessions and my clients are often curious about who I am, yet something unspoken grows over time. It doesn't break any rules for them to ask, but too much "me" means not enough "you". People don't pay their hard-earned money to hear about me. They want help.
If you have anxiety, grief, a crisis, relationship issues or want personal growth, the focus is on you. I use evidence-based practices to help you explore your feelings, build your strengths and develop strategies for change.
My clients face these sorts of problems, but these stories and names are fictional.
I met Pete after the worst day of my life. My boyfriend and I were going through a rough patch when he died. The first session isn't a fun memory, but Pete is supportive in a way that I need. He's been a great counsellor. We talk about day-to-day things as I put pieces back together.
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My job is tough. I talk about things circling in my mind, mostly about life and sometimes about work. My employer fully supports me to go. Pete keeps things locked down. If we cross paths, he doesn't know me. The employer respects his boundaries and they don't want to know my deepest thoughts anyway. People with rough jobs need to talk. I will do this job for another 5 years and then it's time for something different. Everyone gets it. I'm glad I chose to do this.
I wanted out of my parent's house, but I was focused on the perfect job. Setbacks were hard and it was easier not to try. He's a fun guy to talk to and the changes were subtle until they weren't, like little avalanches. I take more chances now and he doesn't tell me which ones to take. I needed to get comfortable with my own voice. Sometimes I just listen and he always welcomes me back if I take a break. I trust him to talk about what’s going through my head.
Pete has life experience and doesn't always say, "look at the bright side". He sits through difficult stuff, but doesn't get stuck there. Lots of counsellors give simplistic advice and he's different. The sessions are tiring, but they focus on things that matter.
I can talk to Pete about my math and English homework, so it's a 2-for-1 deal. Pete is a good counsellor, but I don't have to talk when I'm not feeling it. Sometimes we play dice games or try a new breathing exercise. His jokes aren't terrible. Counselling helped me adjust to a new school and my parents trust me now to make good choices. They've stopped trying to control everything I do. Counselling for me isn't a place to fix something broken, it's a place to explore who I am.
I've been knocked down a few times and I enjoy getting up. I played lots of sports. I love to compete. My competitive nature now flows into this practice and helping others get wins in personal and professional growth.
I ask tough questions and encourage honest conversation. The deepest relationships in life ones where we reveal our true selves and are welcomed for it, so in counselling we move through things without forcing it.
I encourage my clients to bring their true selves to counselling, so I do the same. Also, my life sucks when I don't present authentically, so Pivot Counselling is an expression of who I am and what I've learned. I believe that how I show up is an important part of your work.
My clients see a lot of themselves reflected in me. Some of it is projection, but I've worked in holes, on ladders, in crawlspaces and cubicles. I've had bad bosses and dealt with my share of scoundrels. I connect with people from different walks of life.
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