Working with a masters-level student is a great way to support their learning and also to access care at a lower cost. Brian has been involved in counsellor training since 2014.
Brian is fortunate to have been involved with high-calibre talents over the years. You can rest assured that in training with me, students work from the same foundation of ethics and practice, but of course with their own individual flair. We are proud of our diverse team and what they offer.
Adam Shillington
Associate Counsellor
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, or grief? Adam could be a great option for you – skilled and affordable. Brian directly mentored Adam in his learning, including being with him for some client sessions. Adam is doing high-quality work with people of all backgrounds and genders, with a special focus on men and supporting them in healthy masculinity.
Adam is a practicum student completed his Master degree in Counseling at City University of Seattle (Vancouver campus), Brian’s alma mater. He was trained with Brian in narrative therapy.
Adam shares our team’s values and our commitment to social justice and anti-oppression.
Adam brings with him seven years of experience in various helping roles, including working frontline with individuals experiencing isolation, anxiety, depression, houselessness, substance use, mental health crises, bereavement, and suicidality.
Adam embodies a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapy, that recognizes each person as the expert of their own life. He has an empathetic presence that helps people feel safe enough to accompany him through the unique challenges that his clients are encountering, helping them to redefine their relationships with these challenges and seeking their preferred ways of being.
Adam is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. Together, we can explore and address the complexities of your story in a way that honors your experience and supports new possibilities.
For more information, please email connect@briandeanwilliams.com
Chantell McKay, Practicum Student
Masters of Psychiatric Nursing Candidate
Chantell is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) finishing her Masters of Psychiatric Nursing and completing her registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has over 12 years of experience working as a RPN with those experiencing mental health, addictions and trauma, which has created a foundation for the counselling that she provides. She also brings with her an increased knowledge related to mental health diagnoses and treatments. Her approach is centred around a holistic body-mind connection.
Chantell has spent much of her career working within remote communities in Nunavut along with providing outreach mental health services. She has experience working with folks ranging from adolescents to elders. Chantell approaches everyone’s care from a client-focused perspective, meeting individuals where they are at within their own wellness journey. Considering each person holistically within their current and past experiences helps to guide her practice.
Chantell has experience working with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy and Mindful approaches. She will be learning about and applying Narrative Therapy during her practicum.
Here are some counsellors who Brian has trained and collaborated with over the years.
What has united us are strong ethics, social justice driven practice, attention to diversity, and spiritual perspectives … along with a great sense of humor despite life’s challenges.
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