Dave Dyck
Counselor -
Hi! I understand that therapy can seem intimidating or frightening to approach, and I also believe that it can be freeing to journey with someone who is removed from the situation(s). My own personal journey with health (MS) has helped me to view health as holistic while affirming the necessity for mental health support. I have found this unique perspective supports how I can journey with people who have/had to approach the idea of what dysfunction/iregulatity could include.Additionally, I believe in the connection between trauma and health, as has been observed in my own life and for my clients, too. An approach that has been useful in dealing with this is EMI (Eye Movement Integration). EMI shares similarities with EMDR but focuses on more movements and Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements (SPEM), which allows an opportunity to follow the client’s pace. I am currently finishing becoming a Level 1 EMI practitioner.I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate the uncertainties of life, like dealing with a perceived or a real loss of ability/identity, for example. I aim to be client-centred by collaborating with clients to establish a realistic goal. I strongly believe clients are the experts in their own lives while recognizing that I also bring expertise, so let’s collaborate to find an achievable solution. I draw on influences from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Overall, I wish to create and function from a nonjudgmental stance influenced by empathy and compassion. My gentle curiosity influences my approach, and I have found this useful in supporting clients.