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About Me
Neil Mercer - Registered Clinical Counsellor
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor I have been providing therapy since 2007 and knew that this was my calling since I was 17 years old. I graduated with my Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University, and have worked in several different settings, including community mental health since 2009, a counsellor on the campus of TWU for several years, and in private practice since 2011. I have also taught classes at the undergraduate and graduate level in counselling and psychology.
On a more personal note, I grew up in the North – my family moved from a small mining town in Northern B.C. to Whitehorse, Yukon when I was 9 years old. I still have family in the Yukon, and go back to visit regularly. Much of my formative childhood and adolescent years were spent exploring the outdoors, and this is still one of my passions in my free time. My interests and hobbies almost all involve the outdoors, and include fishing, hiking and trail running! I am married to my wife of over 20 years, and we have two wonderful children.
Mentorship for Helping Professionals
Clinical Supervision & Mentorship
For over 15 years, I have provided professional clinical supervision to graduate and undergraduate students in the counselling profession. Early in my career, I supervised first-year practicum students at the graduate level at Trinity Western University, and I also worked with dozens of graduate students while working in community mental health. I continue to provide clinical supervision to select professional counsellors in the community.
My approach to clinical supervision is one of genuine and warm mentorship, focused on the art of human connection and helping counsellors become their true selves as they serve others in this challenging and meaningful work. I take a developmental, systemic, and person-of-the-therapist approach to supervision, where feedback is not only about therapeutic techniques and interventions, but also about the deeper work of the therapist and how we show up with our clients as fellow imperfect human beings.
Professional Development
Workshops & Professional Training
I have taught various courses related to counselling and psychology at the undergraduate level. I have also been a guest lecturer to undergraduate and graduate classes on various topics. I have personally provided workshops and seminars, as well as lead therapeutic groups. I am available for workshops and trainings, related to topics including but not limited to:
- Suicide and Self Harm
- Mental Health Resources for those in the helping profession – including counsellors, nurses, doctors, and Ministry leaders
- Various topics on mental health – including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD
- Topics related to marriage, infidelity and addiction
“Between stimulus and response there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies growth and our freedom”
- Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
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