“Mike stepped into my path during the lowest point of my life. I was overwhelmed with shame and had no idea I was corrupted by an intimacy disorder. Our recovery path started in inpatient care but this spring will be three years together. He’s been direct and he’s been a wealth of knowledge and can either gently shift me to where I need to work or at times can stop me in my tracks from negative thinking. Mike has a gentle integrity with couples recovery in not making me feel entitled or a leg up with my partner because he’s my therapist, rather, he’s been a comfortable safe platform for both of us to feel at ease to show up honestly. I highly recommend allowing him to be your guide thru the darkness of recovery.”
-Kai T.
“I started working with Mike in early 2023 primarily in couples counselling sessions. Not only did he consistently help bridge the gap of communication between my spouse and I but he helped me learn so much more about my patterns of behaviour, attachment style and family of origin. I’ve continued seeing Mike personally for my own mental and emotional wellness and he has proven to be a huge asset to my life in good times and bad. Thanks Mike!”
-Anonymous
“Mike has helped me understand how my past experiences influence my beliefs and actions today, and worked with me to practice making different and healthier choices. He’s helped me stop living in the past, forgive myself and others, and live a life that I’m grateful for. A life where I’m present and loving to those around me. I can honestly say today that I love and accept myself, which I never would have believed was possible before. Mike has been a huge part of my journey to reach this point. “
-Grant B.
“When my world crumbled, Mike was my guide through the chaos. His understanding and support got me through the most difficult time I had ever experienced. He helped me regain control and perspective. He helped me rediscover who I am. He helped me regain my life.”
-Gord
I found Mike after a long, expensive and torturous road working with lots of “experts” who couldn’t quite “nail it” for me. Mike nailed it with his quiet wisdom, kindness and patient insights.
He helped me to uncover my humanity by having the courage to expose his own.
If you haven’t found the help you need, if the experts you’ve worked with thus far don’t quite “get you”, Mike is your man.
-Roland
I am a Christian, retired professional, born and still living in Nanaimo and have been working successfully with Mike on personal issues involving marriage separation, cancer diagnosis, seizures and all the adverse side effects of treatment.
In offering this testimonial I considered what I most appreciate about Mike, in addition to his obvious extensive experience, diversity, competence, empathy, sense of humor, and professionalism, and all the other usual common comments, and decided to emphasize the skill Mike has that to me is the most important approach to counselling.
That is listening to understand, and then asking that one question at a time to unlock your mind and work with you, to deal with grief, or troubles, or sorrows, or afflictions, or addictions.
Mike has a kind and considerate approach to help you to recover, change, grow, survive and thrive, in the sense of moving past the season of life that has you down and out.
Mike’s skill and approach acknowledges there is no set recipe for recovery, and even if you believe there is, you have to be ready and unlock “your” vision to move forward.
And “do the work” to do so!
I think that says it all, other than I am a work in progress and thankful Mike is in my corner.
-John
“Mike has been a critical component of my recovery journey. I’ve been working with him for the last 2 years, and the self awareness and lifestyle I’ve been gifted over that period of time are largely based on the approach to life I’ve developed through our work together. I certainly would not be in the place I am today had our paths not crossed. Eternally grateful to have Mike as my therapist, and intend on continuing with him throughout my journey.”
-Sarj
“Mike has been my therapist for almost 2 years. His patience, knowledge and professionalism shines brightly in every session. He has helped me work through the darkest time in my life, and supported me through every step of the way during the rebuilding process. I truly believe that without him, I would not be here.”
“The techniques and guidance he has given me have brought me to a place where my mental health has never been better. For the first time in my adult life, I feel complete. Helping me understand perspective and narrative have been valuable tools in my everyday life. His experience with both substance abuse and process addictions has made him a perfect fit. He has been very accommodating regarding my schedule and financial situation. I consider hiring Mike as an investment towards bettering myself.”
-Phil
“When I discovered my partner was living with a sex addiction, I felt blindsided and experienced feelings of isolation, shame, anger, and confusion. Despite going to therapy for several months and educating myself, I was still living in a constant state of crisis and I felt consumed by my partner’s addiction. I decided to seek specialized support with Brooke for betrayal trauma because my life had become unmanageable and I was experiencing burnout.”
“Brooke provides a therapeutic environment that is comfortable and safe. We started our first session together with a grounding exercise, and I was able to relax my body and she helped me understand the emotional and physical symptoms I was experiencing were common trauma responses and she went over some helpful techniques and strategies with me.”
“Brooke’s therapeutic approach is well-rounded, balanced and effective. She challenged some unhelpful thinking patterns that were getting in the way of my recovery and with that awareness I was able to slowly regulate my nervous system and bring my focus back onto myself. With Brooke’s support, I have been able to prioritize self-care, establish stability and safety, set clear and healthy boundaries and build my support system. Her support has been invaluable.”
-CJ
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