Senior Counsellor
Jesse is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, holding over ten years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in counselling and social service settings. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and his Masters in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Working from a client-centered, trauma-informed perspective, Jesse integrates techniques from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Existential Psychology to provide a supportive and effective therapeutic experience.
Jesse specializes in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, suicidal ideation and hopelessness, and trauma recovery. His approach fosters reconnection with one’s sense of identity, self-worth, and joy in life. Jesse considers it a calling and privilege to serve as a counsellor and admires the courage of those who seek change and self-improvement. He views counselling as an opportunity to break generational patterns and empower individuals to write their own stories.
Jesse has counselled clients of diverse ages, genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous, Asian, African, Middle-Eastern, and European communities. Whether or not you find him the right fit, Jesse encourages you to continue exploring ways to enrich your life, reminding you that you are worth it.
JESSE SPECIALIZES IN: Depression, anxiety, finding purpose, individual relationship patterns, and navigating life changes—whether desired or required.
Ages Served: Ages 14 +
Support Topics:
Abuse (childhood abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse)
Addressing loneliness and isolation
Anxiety
Authentic Self-Discovery: Unmasking Who You Truly Are
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Body positivity
Building resilience in later life
Coping skills
Depression
Discovering Purpose and Meaning in Life
Divorce and separation
Emotional disturbances
Emotional turmoil
Facing end-of-life issues
Family conflict
Family dynamics
Family of origin issues
Gender identity
Infidelity
Intergenerational Trauma
Life management issues
Life transitions
Marital discord
Navigating family and caregiver relationships
Parenting issues (including child-rearing and education)
Peer relationships
Relationship and marriage conflict
School issues
Self-esteem issues
Sports performance
Spirituality (non-emergency spiritual issues)
Stress management
Youth Mental Health
Therapeutic Approaches:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
Relational Therapy
