Practice information:

David is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a goal of becoming an Adlerian Psychotherapist with Clear Counselling. He works with a diverse clientele to provide:

•             Individual Counselling

•             Couples and Relationship Counselling

•             Grief Counselling             

•             Sex Therapy

•             Men's issues

•             Workplace anxieties      

David is passionate about seeing his clients succeed. He believes in collaboratively assisting and supporting their goal achievement and strongly believes in personal agency. One of David's favourite quotes is from philosopher Viktor Frankl. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."

Whether feeling sadness or regret while grieving the loss of a loved one, frustration or insecurity in a relationship, or fear and doubt about a mid-life transition, David believes in a personalized, integrative approach to therapy. David possesses innate skills in relating to diverse groups of people and has an intuitive and caring nature. This makes him ideally suited to those feeling "stuck," contemplating or facing major life changes, or wanting to work through barriers to be the best version of themselves. His compassionate nature is reflected in the many hours spent volunteering on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. David's philosophy is that life is about giving more not getting more. Connecting with others in the community is fundamental to happiness and positive mental health.

David enjoyed a long and successful Marketing career for Sony Pictures. His corporate experience and volunteer work have provided him with the opportunity to work with a rich cross-section of people This also drew him to help people directly within a counselling setting. David brings to therapy an innate interest, curiosity, and understanding of the human condition, along with an extensive Psychology background in his undergraduate, graduate, and completed workshops. David's approach to counselling is to provide a safe space for his clients to explore new ways to approach their concerns, help shift perspectives, and provide fresh insights.