About Us
Cypress Mountain Provincial Park, BC March 2018
Cannon Beach, OR December 2023Welcome to Summitview
The decision to start therapy is one rooted in bravery. My hope is to honour your process, and meet you with a trauma-informed, person-centred, attachment-based approach. I have a background in kinesiology, so I am fascinated by the mind-body connection. While we cannot directly change the past, I believe that, in a supportive environment, we can process (and reprocess) that which we’ve experienced. Doing this in the present moment can allow us to view the future through a different lens.
Calpe, Spain March 2015
My approach
Trauma-Informed
Imagine we are both driving in a car and witness a minor accident. One of us walks away completely unscathed, but for the other, witnessing that accident has created an intense reaction. We each perceive life through different lenses, so my hope is to understand your experiences through your lens. Safety is paramount when engaging with trauma-processing.
Person-Centred
Engaging in a non-judgemental and empathetic way as you explore different parts of yourself is a tenet of therapy here. We believe in resilience, and that, together, growth and change can occur.
Attachment-Based
We exist on this world in relationships. Learning about your unique interactions help create a more holistic view of your life and experiences. This is important throughout our lifespan.
Outside the counselling office…
You can find me golfing, camping, hiking, and sometimes running, all after a good cup of coffee. I am born and raised in British Columbia, and have always loved spending time in the mountains. Golden Ears is my favourite local hike. I am a husband to my amazing wife, a son to our parents, an uncle to our two nephews and niece, and a friend to our supportive community. I love the Canucks and the Blue Jays, movie popcorn (with layered butter, of course), travelling, and country music.
Credentials & Experience
San Tan Mountain, AZ January 2019
Education & Associations
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Registered Clinical Counsellor, #20748
British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Kinesiology
Trinity Western University
Additional Training & Experience
Emotional Focused Individual Therapy (EFiT) Level 1 + 2
Emotional Focused Therapy Institute
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
Gottman Institute
Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator
Prepare/Enrich Pre-Marriage & Marriage Assessment
San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Provincial Health Services Authority
Synergetic Play Therapy, Introductory Course
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”