My intention is to help clients work through psychological challenges by practising acceptance, fostering a sense of agency, and separating from the extreme thoughts and emotions which can overrun our inner worlds. Using a client-centered approach, my role is to create a compassionate environment where self-knowledge and self-love can be achieved through inner exploration. I believe that the best way for individuals to seek resources and recognize the supportive assets available to them is to feel safe experiencing what is happening internally and find compassionate leadership from within. I have worked as a special education teacher for sixteen years with children and youth before becoming a school counsellor, including individuals with various mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. I am therefore very comfortable engaging with school-aged clients and have extensive psychoeducation experience facilitating social and emotional learning goals.
Are you, or your son or daughter struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a combination of all of the above? Life is full of challenges, and it is important to have the ability to be flexible and resilient with life’s obstacles so they don’t stop or slow us down from meeting our goals. As your counsellor, I understand life’s stresses and how best to meet them. My objective is to increase your skills and abilities to roll with life’s challenges, increasing your confidence and overall happiness.
I specialize in supporting people with “neurodiverse” challenges - anxiety, ADHD, and autism, by enhancing emotional regulation through combining neurofeedback training with counselling. Neurofeedback trains your brain to regulate itself better. Simply put, when your brain is regulating itself better, you feel better, speeding up your recovery process. My approach improves emotional regulation, communication, and socialization. Building these essential skills results in improved stress management, self confidence, and progress towards your goals.
Doug is a clinical counselor, art therapist, & neurofeedback practitioner who has been working with youth and adults since 1993. Doug directed and developed the Parent Driven Autism Services for SOS Children’s Village BC, the first fully accredited Neurofeedback program in BC. He has worked with the Vancouver and Surrey School Districts, as well as several large private organizations in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Doug has been a past presenter and trainer with UBC, Langara College, Douglas College, the 2018 NeurOptimal® Focus on Research Conference, and BCACC’s 2019 Wired Together Conference.
Doug is the owner / operator of DRW NeuroPerformance, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, an Advanced NeurOptimal® Trainer, Zengar Institute Certification Instructor, and NeurOptimal® Sales Representative.
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