About Aaron (he/him/his):

Not currently accepting new clients.



As a therapist, I bring my personal and professional experience to the table. With close to 15 years of experience working in community and health care settings, it has become my passion to work alongside individuals and families and support them to be seen, heard and engaged.

I practice an eclectic mix of counselling techniques, but my primary orientation is grounded in narrative therapy. In narrative therapy, the person is not viewed as the problem, rather I will work with you to externalize the problem; giving us both an opportunity to examine it in a different way. As opposed to conventional psychology, Narrative therapists do not dig for some core “problem” that is the root of distress. Instead we will work together to expand the landscape of the story, recruit support and re-author the problem saturated story.  

I also employ techniques of mindfulness, emotional regulation (DBT skills) and incorporate expressive and creative art into our sessions together.

It is my belief that therapy is an essential part of healing, and while it isn’t always comfortable, it is an act of resistance against a society that would otherwise silence and limit our voices

I primarily work with queer (LGBT+) people of all genders, and those who do not identify with gender.  I have worked with these communities on a variety of topics that include, but are not limited to: break-ups, open relationships, sex, identity, trauma, transition, coming out and personal confidence. It is my belief that someone’s queer and gender identity is never the problem and is very likely to be part of the solution. 

I have extensive experience in working with people with disabilities, and people who identify as neuro-divergent. I also specialize in supporting gay, bi, queer men who are in problematic relationships with gay dating and hookup apps. 

Here is a little about what I do to support my ongoing growth and development:

• Ongoing participation in a monthly consultation group at HIM Health Initiative for Men (HIM) 
  
• Member of the Vancouver Mental Health Roundtable
  
• Attend and contribute to a collective of queer therapists and psychologists. 
  
• Engage in group, and individual supervision
  
• Executive council member at the BC Centre on Substance Use. 
• Member of the planning committee for the CBRC national summit. 

Certifications 

• Safe Talk Suicide awareness training 
  
• Foundations level narrative therapy certificate
  
• Advanced narrative therapy skills training
• Cognitive Behavioural therapy certificate 

Registrations: 

• BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#14008)
  

My availability and fees:

•  I am available Wednesday evenings, Fridays, and Sundays. 
  
•  My fees are $135 for a one hour individual session.