Thanks for taking a look at my profile. If you are looking for a counsellor it's likely that you feel stuck in some way. Stuck problems are frustrating and can make you feel disconnected in your relationships. It can even affect how you see yourself. There are many people like yourself who are stuggling in some way and want more from their lives. Looking for a counsellor is a sign that you are ready for a change or at least for more self-awareness.
For 33 years in various settings, I have worked with clients at different stages of their life who are dealing with a wide variety of human issues from work and relationship problems, to mood issues, loneliness, and lifestyle struggles. I have also worked in mental health settings with clients who have experienced trauma, or are experiencing depression and anxiety and trying to alter their reationship with substances. I also enjoy working with couples who are trying to improve their relationship.
I have come to believe that the most important element in being helpful is the quality of the connection between my clients and myself, a relationship based on safety and mutual respect. I come to my work with an open heart and offer my clients empathy, as well as a balance of encouragement and challenge, grounded in honesty, compassion and kindness.