I started Key Counselling in 1998 as a service to help people address and cope with problems in their lives. Finding the right Key can help you open doors that are blocking your path forward in life.
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My Master's Degree in 'Integrative Counselling Practice' is helpful in selecting modalities of counselling that suit my clients' needs. I work with individuals and couples in the following areas:
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Relationship Counselling
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Anxiety and stress
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Depression
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Suicidal ideation
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Grief and loss
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Life change challenges
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Assertiveness/self esteem
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Addiction
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Emigration and acculturation issues
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Mental health challenges
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Prior to becoming a certified clinical counsellor, I worked as a seaman on deep sea freighters. After emigrating to Canada, I became a tradesman, ran my own marine repair business, was the Executive Director of two mental health non-profits, and parented three children.
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Learning from life experience, combined with a knowledge of psychotherapy, helps me identify with clients and assist them in finding solutions to their challenges.
Professional Training
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2023
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Ongoing courses, knowledge updates
EMDR Certification
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Co-Occurring Disorders Program
Douglas College New Westminster
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Core Addiction Program
Fraser Health
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Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (US)
The United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
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Master of Arts with Merit in Integrative Counselling Practice
The University of Derby UK
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Prevention of domestic violence practicum
The University of Derby UK
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Satir Family Systems Training
Satir Institute of the North West
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Diploma of Counselling Practice
The Counsellor Training Institute Vancouver
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Sexual Abuse Counsellor Training
The Counsellor Training Institute Vancouver
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Suicide Prevention training
The Vancouver Crisis Centre