Arthur holds a Master’s degree in Education (Counselling) and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. He has Coaching certification with Career Coaching International and specialized training in critical incident stress debriefing and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Arthur’s clinical private practice of more than ten years is supervised by a psychologist and as such fees are eligible for reimbursement by most extended health insurance plans.

Arthur meets with individuals, couples, and families, on a wide range of issues. Included are stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, anger, relationship issues, conflict mediation, ADHD, trauma, loss and grief, coping with change, career transitioning, and much more. A great deal of  importance is placed on ensuring the client is feeling understood, problems are being accurately defined and worked through while maintaining a healthy respect and the necessary support is being offered.

Typical issues Arthur may work with include:
Individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression
Couples and family members in conflict
Anger management
Loneliness
ADHD
Self-esteem/personal growth
Trauma
Preparing and adjusting to retirement
Grieving loss of a family member/friend
Parents dealing with challenging children/ teens
Dealing with the loss of a close relationship
Coping with difficult workplace issues, burnout
Career transitions/life changes

Through shared dialogue, Arthur uses a variety of proven approaches when entering into a confidential and collaborative counselling relationship. The intention is to work together in a timely manner in bringing about the changes the client would like to make.  By carefully listening and building a solid rapport, he helps you along the journey toward identifying the real concerns, issues, or problems in your lives. Making it possible firstly, to promote with more accurate insight into the underlying reasons for why things appear to be the way they are; then facilitating a use of new skills and behaviours which prove highly desirable.

In his practice, he offers a genuine, non-judgemental and custom-tailored approach to the individual client.   He uses many widely-used theories, tools and strategies. The opportunity presents itself to reach your goals, make effective and responsible choices and be the architect of those changes you desire at a comfortable pace held in professional surroundings.

Feel free to call or write Arthur to inquire about his services.