Attuned Therapy for a Complex World
Individual and Relationship Counselling in Vancouver, and online across British Columbia
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
Taking the step to reach out for counselling can feel significant, and finding a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported is an essential first step.
At the heart of my practice is empathy, curiosity, and attunement: a sincere desire to understand your unique experiences, perspectives, feelings, and needs.
My work is grounded in the understanding that you’ve arrived where you are today through a complex journey of experiences, environments, influences, and connections that have shaped who you are. As we explore your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and protective responses together, it is always through the perspective that: You are not the problem. It is what has happened to you that has shaped your responses, behaviours, and beliefs.
"You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let's give him a friend. Everybody needs a friend."
― Bob Ross
You are uniquely you. And that is why you are inherently valuable - there has never been, nor will there ever be another you. I think that is pretty neat.
In therapy, we’ll take as much time as you need to understand what brought you to this point in your life, and then also take the time to explore what’s next, and ask: what does living a full and meaningful life mean to you?
In practice, this looks like examining all that has brought you here, and then, knowing that, moving forward by inquiring into what gives your life meaning and discovering how to move in that direction.
SERVICES
Individual and couples counselling in Vancouver
Individual Counselling
A relationship where you feel safe, understood, deeply listened to and entirely positively regarded. For adults 19 and over, of all backgrounds and genders.
Couples Counselling
We place your relationship in the centre, to understand how each person operates within it. For couples repairing a rupture, and for those building a life together.
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Michael
Before transitioning into full-time clinical practice, I spent two decades leading teams in both corproate and not-for-profit settings. These diverse environments taught me a profound lesson: humans possess an incredible capacity to adapt and thrive, even amidst severe stress and life transitions. I bring this rich background of real-world leadership and systemic understanding into every session.
I work with adults (19+) of all genders, backgrounds, and lived experiences, as well as couples seeking to repair or deepen their connection. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. While I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, my core philosophy is person-centered and non-pathologizing.
In our work together, you will find an empathetic, non-judgmental space to slow down, heal, and uncover your innate resilience.
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR · EAST VANCOUVER, KITSILANO, VANCOUVER