My original goals were to make more room for me by doing more! This is ultimately exhausting and unfulfilling…My goal of life balance is achievable through my new lens…My new way of being is transformative…and I’m dedicated to nurture it’s continued growth…I appreciate your compassion and clear communication style. You are welcoming and your integrity and interest immediately put me at ease. Your communication, caring, integrity, perspective and curiousity are great strengths.

coaching client

The time I spent with David was a real learning experience. Feelings sprang up from nowhere. The counselling helped me realize where some of my deep emotions sprang from. I have a clearer understanding of myself and feel ready to take the next step. I felt very cared for and very safe in expressing myself with David. He was very sensitive to my needs…. It felt good to have someone care about me.

cis female client

David has helped me sort out some very complex and conflicting emotions during a period of intense stress in my life—in my work; helping me to make decisions; understanding and expressing my feelings; expressing anger…. David is a very skilled, warm, and gentle man. He has helped me tremendously, and coming to know him has enriched my life. I realize that I have a lot of work to do…. Working with David has been such a positive experience…. Thank you for all that you have done for me.

 

cis male client

…I thank you so much for the healing I have done with your help.

cis female client following the death of her father

David helped me understand my feelings better during a transition period…(he) is very compassionate. He cared about how I was feeling therefore I felt safe in opening up…

cis female client

The counselling was valuable for me in assertion, risk-taking, being less paranoid, and dealing with feelings. David was great – great listener…and completely non-judgmental.

cis male client

…the counselling process allowed me to become aware of what was at issue. It represented a beginning point…. In reflection it allowed me to see where I had progressed from and that I am the key to myself—helping me see and accept my own personal power and knowing that place more consistently. I found David to be very supportive. I was pleased that he continually led me back to myself. I found him to be very present and attentive…

 

cis male client

I made a verbal contract with David about how I needed to feel my feelings instead of getting lost in my head. I was impressed with how well this worked for me and I was able to get to some really painful childhood memories that allowed me to heal or begin to heal—up until then I just kept refreshing the same old hurts. The work with David helped me to feel the pain I have inside of me. I must have been ready…. Instead of talking on and on David gently drew me back to become aware of what was happening in my body with my feelings and emotions…. David was an example of how healthy men can be in my life. Thank you David.

cis female client

The counselling process far exceeded my expectations. The counselling helped me through a transition period. I felt heard and understood…. David is a very respectful and gifted counsellor!  All sessions were conducted in a professional manner. I feel very lucky and glad to have had him as a counsellor!

cis male client

The counselling process was very valuable…. It helped us focus on the issues we needed to work on, and to connect on many different levels—emotional and spiritual—helping my husband and I communicate/express what was going on for us…. Making a positive and warm connection with David was very worthwhile…. We both felt very heard and understood…. If I didn’t understand David, he would explain himself in a professional and personable manner…. We felt very comfortable with David right away.

heterosexual couple