Welcome

As a professional counsellor and therapist, Ian works together with clients from all backgrounds, to help them explore relationships, thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, which trouble them and cause difficulty in their life. Through the therapeutic process, clients can achieve deeper personal insight and awareness, better ways of understanding and coping with problems, increased feelings of well-being, and improved relationships and life satisfaction. Using a variety of  scientifically based therapeutic approaches he has an excellent rate of success overall in helping his clients. A study showed that 94% of his clients reported positive results. Client's are often provided with handouts, recommendations to acquire specific books, and given exercises, which enable many to achieve a significant amount of progress outside of session. This approach can be quite cost effective as well. Ian has the education, training, and experience in successfully working with individuals and couples in many areas of practice. Please click the "View Specialties" button above to view more specific areas of practice he works in and therapeutic approaches.  

Comments from Clients*

"This is the best thing that's ever happened to me. You've helped me tremendously."
"Thank you so much for all our sessions. They were invigorating, uplifting, and life changing."
"You're warm and caring..."
"I appreciate the great counselling that you have provided us and I don't think we would be together if it wasn't for you. Thanks."
"You're a skilled therapist."

*Client's are not asked to provide testimonials. These comments were unsolicited, but provided spontaneously at some point during the counselling process by different clients.  Comments such as these have been made by a large majority of clients.

Professional/Personal Bio

Ian holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology. He is a member of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, and Psi Chi (the national honour society for high academic achievement). He has appeared on CBC television to discuss relationship issues, and has provided consultations on a variety of topics to many media organizations.

Ian is 50, happily married, and has three wonderful children.

Availability

10 am - 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Location information for Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby residents.

Ian is located in the South Granville Business Centre, Second floor, 2628 Granville Street (between 10th and 11th ave.). This location is very convenient for many Vancouver residents. A special note to residents of Richmond and Burnaby: Many of Ian's clients live in Richmond and find that the office is conveniently located on their commuter route. As well, many clients from both Richmond, Burnaby, and other areas, are only available on Saturdays or after work, so they find it convenient from a scheduling perspective.

Fee

The fee for a full 60 minute session is on a sliding scale, which is based on household income and financial situation.
Individual session: $110 - 90.00
Couples session: $120 - 100.00
Plus applicable tax


Contact Ian if you'd like a 30 minute complimentary consultation to briefly discuss your situation, inform you about how counselling/therapy can help benefit you, and answer any questions.