Assistant Clinical Director + Registered Clinical Counsellor

Special Interests

Couples, Families, Trauma, Grief and loss, Addictions, Anxiety, Depression

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Trinity Western University
• Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM), Carey Theological College
• Master of Christian Studies (MCS) in Marriage and Family Therapy, Trinity Western University

Professional Registrations & Certifications

• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). RCC #20218.
• Certificate in Spiritual Formation, Carey Theological College
• Certified Leadership Coach, Essential Impact

Advanced Training

• San’yas Core Indigenous Cultural Safety (Mental Health) training
• EFT Level 1
• Gottman Connect
• Neufeld Level 1
• Neufeld Experiential Play Therapy
• Recovery Coach training, Connecticut Community Addiction Recovery
• The Healing Power of AEDP Viewed Through the Lens of EFT – Dr. Richard Harrison
• When Love Hurts anti-violence training for helping professionals
• Grief Group Facilitation

About Matt

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have certification and training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Satir Transformation Systems Therapy, Neufeld Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Theory. I am an Attachment-based family therapist who seeks to include considerations around generational and cultural systems that have shaped an individual, couple, or family. Focusing on the health and wellness from a holistic perspective is the goal of creating wellness within oneself and in relationships.

I also have 15 years of experience working with vulnerable people struggling with homelessness and addictions. In this work I have training and experience using cognitive behavioural therapy, and motivational interviewing from my previous role as an addiction counsellor.

I am passionate about coming alongside others in all walks of life, helping them to grow in confidence as they step towards healing and restoration.

When and why did Matt join Alongside You?

I joined Alongside You in May 2022. I’m passionate about working on a multidisciplinary team that seeks to support individuals, couples, and families wherever they are at in their lives.​

How does Matt relax when he is outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy running, biking, swimming, and casually training for triathlons with my wife and friends. I also like snowboarding, playing football, and watching movies with my two kids.