David Wenzel
Counsellor
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About me
I'm a registered counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I grew up in Germany, worked as a care aide, obtained my undergrad degree in Health Promotion, started as an associate in health research, and then... I met my (now) wife, which I am very grateful for. But which alsohas lead my life in a new unknown direction. After years of off-grid living and bushcrafting in the Yukon, I returned to school to obtain my Master's degree in Counselling. Becoming a counsellor made me feel whole and like coming home. It brings together my strengths in a new way: my care for others, attention to detail, an appreciation for practical solutions, and openness to the unknown. I help individuals and couples from Berlin, Germany to Vancouver, Canada.
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Approach
I work from a client-centred, needs-focused, and trauma-informed base and integrate aspects of the humanistic-existential tradition with compassionate communication, and process-based cognitive-behavioural therapy. I don’t think one size fits all and therefore tailor the counselling process depending on the preferences and needs of the client.
For some, that might mean simply talking, receiving acknowledgement and using the space for self-empowerment. For others, it might mean mindfulness exercises, visualizations, or expression through art, metaphors, and somatic explorations. The work in session can at times be comforting while at other times challenging. I attempt to help clients find a balance between the two.
I hold memberships and attend regular trainings with various professional associations, which helps me to advance my skills and competency in counselling clients on issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and purposeful living.
Professional Memberships:
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) Existential Humanistic Northwest (EHNW)
