Sam Usher, RCC
About Sam
Their own wordsSo happy you've made it!
I’m Sam. My path into counselling has been a little different than most. Before this work, I spent years in rugged, high-pressure environments across mining, forestry, ski patrol, avalanche operations,first aid, and wilderness guiding.
I’ve worked in places where people are expected to keep going, stay capable, and push through, even when stress has been building for a long time.
I've been there.
My lived experience shapes how I show up as a counsellor. I understand demanding workplace cultures, shift and camp life, critical incidents, toxic dynamics, strain on relationships and what it can feel like when chronic stress starts to affect your body, relationships, and sense of self. I also know that many people do not realize how much they have been carrying until things finally catch up with them.
I work with adults and couples (19+) who may be navigating relationship issues, burnout, anxiety, stress, workplace conflict, toxic work environments, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, ADHD-related challenges, or the lingering impact of high-pressure roles and critical incidents.
I also work with youth ages 14–18. I have a deep appreciation for the pressures young people carry and how important it is to offer support that feels safe, genuine, and approachable. I care deeply about supporting youth in this community in whatever capacity they need.
Outside of counselling, I’m happiest outdoors. I’m a self-proclaimed comedian, a black coffee lover, and an elite-level leisure athlete. I’m also known to bring a questionable amount of Mini Eggs on adventures and to maintain full-throttle Leafs optimism, which, honestly, might be one of my greatest emotional endurance skills.
PLEASE NOTE, Sam works with children aged 14+. If you book for a child younger than 14, we will reach out to reschedule you with another practitioner.
Basecamp: Support group for youth entering grade 7
“Basecamp is a supportive 4-week summer
group designed to help neurodivergent
youth build confidence, connection,
emotional regulation skills, and practical
tools before returning to school.
DATES: Aug 4, 11, 18, 25.
The fee for this program covers all four group counselling sessions.
**To register, please book only the first session online.** Once your registration is received, our office staff will automatically enroll you in the remaining three sessions and send confirmation of your complete schedule.
If you have any questions, please contact our office before booking.”Free consultationNew patient
“Free 15 minute phone or virtual consultation to help new clients get to know the counsellor and discuss their goals.
This is not a counselling session but rather a chance for you to briefly discuss your presenting concerns and ask any questions you might have about the counselling process.”Children's Individual Counselling SessionNew patient
“An individual counselling session for children aged 8-15.
Please select this service if this is your first appointment.”2 optionsCouples Counselling Session orNew patient
“Couples counselling for adults (19+). Please select this service if this is your first appointment”2 optionsFamily Counselling Session orNew patient
“Please select this service if this is your first appointment family counselling appointment.
This session is intended for parents or caretakers who would like support to work through family issues, such as family conflict or family changes.
The intake session must be completed before bringing children to a family counselling session.
The session can take place in-person or virtually.”Individual Counselling SessionNew patient
“Individual counselling for youth and adults (16+). Please select this service if this is your first appointment.”4 optionsOpenings checked 2 hr ago · prices come straight from the clinic — never marked up
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