I first began counselling while I was completing a degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria, working as a lay counsellor and later as a street social worker. I spent three years of intense experiential counsellor training at the Clear mind International Institute and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I am also a Certified Counselling Hypnotherapist. I have facilitated groups exploring anger management and mindfulness meditation.  In the past, I have volunteered my services as a lay counsellor, crisis counsellor, big brother and a suicide response outreach worker. I work with individuals and couples, facilitating group counselling sessions and mentor entrepreneurs. I’ve also done extensive personal work, such as you are considering now, believing in the philosophy of healing myself first before healing others.