Testimonials

Testimonials from clients and colleagues who I have worked side by side with over the years.

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All names of clients have been changed to protect privacy and confidentiality.

“For much of my life, I was unaware that I was living behind a veil, unable to fully appreciate the beauty around me or to embrace the joy and connection offered by those who loved me. Deep within my heart, I longed to fulfill God’s purpose for my life, aspiring to be the wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague He intended me to be. Yet, that calling often felt elusive, leaving me to question whether true wholeness was achievable.

Choosing to work with Neil, my trusted counselor, and starting EMDR therapy marked a pivotal turning point in my life. This journey allowed me to gather the fragmented pieces of my life, which had been scattered by sexual abuse and trauma. With Neil’s clear and compassionate guidance, those pieces slowly came together, leading to healing, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. Now, I can confidently say that I no longer live behind that veil. Life unfolds before me in vibrant color; I see beauty where I once perceived darkness, embrace joy where there was once pain, and cherish the deep, meaningful connections I had longed for throughout my life.

My journey has taught me that healing is possible, hope can be restored, and God can redeem even the deepest wounds. It’s never too late for new beginnings!”

- Claire

“My wife and I have been seeing Neil on and off for nearly the last decade. He has helped us navigate many complex and difficult family situations, mental health challenges, and work-related issues. We are so thankful for his help, wisdom, patience, and thoughtful dialogue. Today, we have a happy marriage, are doing well with our mental health, and in a good place with our careers. Thank you Neil for all your help through the years”

- Jane & Joe

“I chose to start working with my counselor Neil to help me manage my stress in my work life. I am thankful we built a trustful and meaningful relationship where I could feel safe, heard and helped. As life does, circumstances happened to me and I realized I had been holding on to past sexual abuse trauma from my childhood and didn’t know what to do with it. Through EMDR therapy and consistent, solid guidance from Neil I was able to work through this trauma. He has enabled me to be a stronger, more consistent person. He has helped change my life for the better, always took the time to listen and provide solid feedback that allowed me to make the choices I needed to move forward in my life.”

- Mike

“When I met Neil I was at my worst. I was suffering from OCD, riddled with anxiety and suffering with depression. I was very scared, ashamed and embarrassed. Neil helped me face my past head on. A past full of mental, physical and spiritual abuse. Through counselling, EMDR and CBT Neil equipped me with the ability to process my trauma, manage my thoughts and emotions and forgive my abuser.”

- Jake

“I came to Neil carrying the effects of sexual abuse from my childhood and sexual addiction in my adult life. He has helped me understand how those experiences affected me, why they mattered, and how to separate them from who I am.

Through EMDR and honest, straightforward conversations, Neil has created a space where I feel comfortable being open without judgment. Our work together has helped me process things I had carried for years and regain a stronger sense of identity. I am grateful for the understanding, guidance, and support Neil has given me as I continue to move forward.”

- Jeff

“Neil has helped me and my marriage so tremendously for the past 4-5 years. He is an empathetic listener, and a keen observer who can untangle complex dynamics and pinpoint key problems. He is respectful and mindful of my past history, background and values. His approach is gentle and advice sound. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful Christian counsellor and would highly recommend him to everyone.”

- Sylvie

“Working with Neil over the past six years, and particularly through EMDR, has genuinely changed my life. I never realized how deeply my childhood trauma was still affecting my relationships, self-worth, abandonment fears, and the choices I made.

What surprised me most about EMDR was how something seemingly so simple could unlock memories I had long forgotten or buried, allowing me to process them and see my experiences from an entirely different perspective. Neil’s compassion, patience, and ability to create a safe space have been an incredibly important part of that healing.

Because of my past trauma, being vulnerable and trusting men has always been difficult for me. With Neil, I have always felt completely safe to say what needs to be said, without judgment and at my own pace.

I’m not the same person I was when I started. My trauma is still part of my story, but it no longer gets to rule my life or make my choices for me. You don’t always realize the hold trauma has on you until you begin to heal from it, and I’m incredibly grateful for how far this journey has taken me.”

- Penelope

“I can’t thank Neil enough for all the help that he has given me. Working with Neil gave me a different perspective from previous counsellors and helped me recover from functional neurological disorder (formerly called conversion disorder). The way he helped me reframe things and build tools and skills to be able to handle difficulties without support has been invaluable.”

- Carol

“I started seeing Neil in my later years of high school in hopes of helping me battle addiction. For over five years now, he has helped me navigate life as a young adult aspiring to reach sobriety. He has been able to help uncover places of deep shame and remind me of the identity I hold as one of God’s children made in His image and likeness. A deep sense of hope is what I walk away with after every session with Neil, as he gently helps redirect that shame towards the mercy Christ has to offer.”

- Dylan

“After over a year of counselling sessions with Neil, I have begun the journey of deep healing. I am a Pastor and for much of my life I have struggled with anxiety, fear and deep shame. Subconsciously, I was following Jesus as if I were in a behavioural modification program. Now I am learning that Jesus is intentionally pursuing deep healing of my heart over a lifetime of relationship with him. I am learning to embrace with compassion the highly sensitive person that God has made me to be. I have grown in understanding my story and specifically how the cycle of shame has kept me in hiding before God and others. Through counselling, I have begun to lower the mask I hide behind before God and others in attempt to be fully known and fully loved. This is where my deepest moments of healing have occurred and I am forever grateful.”

- George

“I first came to Neil for counselling at a time of crisis with my mental health. Neil’s approach was gentle but intentional, and it helped me get back to a place where I felt healthy enough to face many of my fears that I thought I would never face. Working with Neil has helped me feel a sense of freedom that I haven’t experienced before in my entire life!”

- A testimony from a local pastor

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