Andrew Sumner

Experience:

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) 18 years of experience in private practice and rehabilitation consultancy. I came to the world of counselling after working as a registered physiotherapist; and over that time it became apparent to me that physical injuries, if not rapidly resolved, inevitably leads to emotional pain which often results in greater suffering than the original physical problem. As my fascination of the interweaving of physical/emotional pain continued to grow, I looked inward and came to an awareness that my greatest strength, and my greatest fulfillment came from caring for the emotional needs of individuals.

My Practice:

I work with individual adults + couples, offering in-person appointments as well as online appointments.

In my current clinical practice I use an integrated approach drawing from several treatment paradigms; specifically, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I believe you do not need to be in ‘crisis’ to benefit from counselling. People seek support for many reasons, including anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship difficulties (couples therapy), chronic pain, significant life transitions; or simply feeling that something in their life is no longer working. By engaging in counselling you will find a private & supportive environment where you can better understand what you are experiencing and begin working towards meaningful, sustainable change.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou