Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Together we select the most suitable therapy approach to fit with you. Whether it is couples therapy, family therapy or your personal therapy, I ensure that the type of counselling matches your learning style. Many couples benefit from a type of therapy called Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. It is a structured approach to couples therapy that de-escalates negative interactions and establishes new patterns that promote secure emotional attachments in adult relationships. It is the most successful approach to creating loving relationships and endorsed by the American Psychological Association as scientifically proven method. It has achieved a 75% success rate and 86% of couples report feeling happier in their relationships. Many people benefit from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which helps you to identify and change your thinking and belief patterns so as to improve your mood. When no longer overwhelmed with emotion, it is easier for you to take action and achieve your goals. Cognitive Behavour Therapy is the most scientifically researched and effective personal therapy. Many families with teens benefit from my extensive knowledge of the psychological development of teenagers and Systemic and Experiential Family Therapy. This is a structured approach to family therapy which de-escalates negative interactional patterns and establishes positive emotionally secure connections within the family. This combination is effective in creating more respectful relationships between all family members and guiding teens into adulthood. Because I have over 25 years of training a wide variety of couples, family and personal therapy and counselling approaches and experience of what works best, I can ensure a good match for you. Research on successful outcomes in counselling and therapy indicate that just as important as the therapy approach is the match of style and personalities of client and therapist. Clients have reported that as a therapist, I am very approachable and empathic. For example, comments from counselling clients have included the following: "A very sensitive and caring person", "Someone who always made me feel good about myself, "Really helpful in clarifying issues, Soft-spoken and empathic without being patronizing. I immediately felt comfortable in his office - neither judged or rushed. I felt really listened to and that my concerns were real. "He is insightful and patient; very skilled at helping us both to become aware of how we were communicating with each other. Allan provided great ideas, practical suggestions.

More Info About My Practice

In your relationship, do you worry that you are: -biting your tongue to avoid an argument, -fighting too much, overly critical of your partner, -or constantly criticized by them? Are you losing the respect for your partner that you once had, or wishing you were having more sex? Couples or marriage therapy can help you resolve the relationship problems that you can�t seem to resolve together. Don�t wait until you or your partner is ready to throw in the towel on your relationship. I have helped hundreds of couples. I have counselling offices in Toronto or Newmarket. In Couples Therapy you will learn how to: Stop the negative patterns of interactions. Take responsibility for your behaviour. Communicate with composure. Listen with compassion. Solve problems that will enhance your connection now and for years to come. Extramarital Affairs can destroy a marriage and traumatize a Betrayed spouse. It is possible to rebuild trust and find happiness again when both people want to recover from an affair. I can help you mend the broken emotional bonds and rebuild your marriage.