Gabriel received his BA in Psychology from Simon Fraser University and his MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trinity Western University. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. He has a strong passion for helping adolescents through their struggles and transitions with important aspects of their lives including family, friends, relationships, school, expectations, and more. He is also training in the area of play therapy and in working with parent-child attachment issues.

Some issues Gabriel often works with include:

  • alleviating anxiety and depression
  • anger and stress management
  • improving self-esteem
  • various addictions
  • other issues prevalent in men

He also has experience working with couples and families on:

  • conflict resolution strategies
  • strengthening communication
  • improving relationships
  • pre-marital counselling

Gabriel views individual issues through the scope of the family context when working with individuals, couples, and families. It is his desire to see families brought closer together and for healthier relationships to develop among its members. He recognizes the difficulties of the teenage years for all members of the family and is dedicated to helping families come to a better understanding of those challenges as well as seeking out ways to achieve equilibrium in the home. Gabriel views self-awareness and personal growth as important aspects of emotional health and well-being. These are aspects he incorporates into counselling with individuals and families, helping present members gain awareness of the underlying issues and challenging them toward growth to overcome the difficulties.

As an associate, Gabriel is offering counselling services at a reduced rate to accommodate the needs of those under various social and financial situations. If you are currently in need of counselling support, yet, you are unable to meet the standard fees, you can consider seeking out an associate therapist as an alternative at an affordable cost. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly to inquire about available options.

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