William works with adults 18+ in individual counselling. He supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, concerns related to sexuality, and questions of meaning or identity. His strongest areas of interest include trauma, EMDR, AEDP, addiction and existential concerns.

A strong therapeutic relationship is central to how William works. He takes an active role in counselling rather than expecting clients to direct the process on their own. At the same time, he pays close attention to the person in front of him—adjusting his pace, tone and approach in response to what he notices in their emotions, body language and experience of the session.

This can be particularly important when someone is carrying experiences that are difficult to put into words. William slows the work down enough to explore not only what happened, but how those experiences may still be affecting emotions, self-worth, relationships and the way someone responds to stress. His trauma work emphasizes helping people understand what they have experienced without allowing trauma to become the defining story of who they are.

William’s work can also be experiential and body-aware. He may draw attention to physical signs of stress or emotional activation as they are happening, helping clients pause and notice the connection between thoughts, emotions and physical responses.

William has training and interest in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). These approaches fit with his broader emphasis on trauma, emotional experience and the therapeutic relationship. He also checks in regularly about how the counselling relationship itself is working so he can adjust the pace or approach when needed.

William completed his Master of Counselling Psychology degree at Trinity Western University in British Columbia. During his graduate training, he interned at Fraser River Counselling in Abbotsford and at Family TLC in Barrie.

William welcomes clients from a wide variety of backgrounds and faith traditions. He is also a committed Christian and can provide counselling from a Christian perspective when a client specifically wants faith incorporated into their counselling. He provides counselling in English and German.

William is a Registered Psychotherapist.