Andrew is a Psychotherapist Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Master of Arts in Counselling
Registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
If you’ve been feeling anxious, depressed, alone, angry, or overwhelmed, it may be affecting you in your personal or professional life. Perhaps it feels like something is just off, or just you aren’t feeling as good as you’d like. Problems like these can be difficult to pin-point. Can you relate to any of these: feeling low, loss of interest, lack of energy, less self-confidence, a sense of guilt, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, trouble sleeping, or changes in appetite? Perhaps it would just be nice to get to the bottom of things so you can feel less disconnected, less alone, or less on edge.
What you can expect in working with me:
My clients see growth or change happen at different paces. I believe it is important to keep an end-goal in mind with milestones along the way, however progression is different for everyone. The journey of healing or change may begin here and continue on once certain groundwork is in place. I facilitate the process, support you, and keep us on track along the way.
My qualifications:
I have two Master's degrees, one in Counselling Psychology and the other in Religious Studies. In addition to my Masters degree, I have received training in Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and The Gottman Method Couples Therapy (L1). Most recently, I completed the NeuroChange Professional Certification Program which draws on emerging therapies such as Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and Attachment-based therapy as well as experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
The types of issues I work with:
I work with clients who are interested in seeing change in their lives and/or are feeling low, a loss of interest, a lack of energy, less self-confidence, a sense of guilt, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, trouble sleeping, or changes in their appetite. I also work with clients who are experiencing a sense of loss, grief, strong anger, depression, anxiety, and/or relationship challenges.
Why I became a counsellor:
Personally, my journey has been neither easy nor straightforward. Although these circumstances felt like set-backs, they caused me to ask many of life’s tough questions. They ultimately led me to begin my own journey with therapy and are a significant factor in why I became a counsellor. The challenges I've experienced have led me to cultivate greater self-awareness, find stability, and form deeper compassion for others in need. One of the reasons I became a counsellor is to bring to others the same understanding, validation, and expertise that helped me navigate difficult life circumstances, to cultivate a greater degree of awareness of my emotional world, and see many positive changes as a result.
How you can get started:
Maybe you'd like to begin working on some things, but aren't sure where to start. I welcome you to book a session where I can begin to get to know you and what you're needing help with or wanting to work on. Everyone needs a safe place to share, to process, and to seek healing. I look forward to connecting with you.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, going for walks, calisthenics, reading, meeting friends for coffee, and watching movies (usually a drama!).
Clientele
Types of clients
-18 and over adults individual counselling
-Couples counselling
-Seniors
-Christian/Faith Based Counselling
Based on problems
-Addictions
-Anxiety & compulsions
-Affair
-Anger management
-Behaviour issues
-Bipolar disorder
-Chronic depression
-Conflict and difficult couples
-Divorce/separation individual
-Grief & loss
-mental illness
-Self-esteem
-Stress and burnout
-Trauma
-Work related problems
-Abuse
-Personal growth & self-esteem
-intimacy and connection
-seniors
-substance abuse
-life transitions
Based on modalities
-CBT
-Gottman
-EFT
-Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
-Attachment based therapy
-Person Centered Therapy
-Strengths Based
-Culturally Sensitive Approach
-Faith-based counselling (Christianity: Protestantism)
-Somatic Therapy
-IFS
-AEDP
-IPNB
Locations
-St Albert, AB
-Alberta Online Counselling
Registered Canadian Certified counsellor, can direct bill Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, Sunlife, Greenshield and covered under many more plans, please check your coverage.
