“Erik made it easy to build trust early on. Just the anxiety of looking for a counsellor can feel crippling... But I didn’t have that problem with Erik. I can focus on myself because I have the right person in my corner.”

“My sessions with Erik really helped me see everything around me in a different light. I was nervous for my first session because I had never tried counselling before and I didn’t know what to expect, but once I met Erik he was so easy to talk to and understanding that it wasn’t difficult to open up to him at all. He made me feel comfortable and his office was like a safe space where I could talk about things that I didn’t want to tell any of my friends or family. I saw Erik consistently for about almost a year and I know I am a very different person now than I was before I started counselling. Erik helped me realize and understand my emotions better. I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember and I used to have random anxiety attacks because I didn’t understand how to cope with my emotions and it would overwhelm me, but since I have learned better coping mechanisms from Erik even when I feel anxious I am able to keep myself calm. In the last year I haven’t had any panic attacks or anxiety attacks. I feel more confident in myself and I feel like I have more control over myself and my emotions and I know I wouldn’t feel like this if it hadn’t been for my counselling sessions. I can’t thank Erik enough for his support, encouragement and patience. ”

“No matter the reason for using Erik’s services, you will find that his sessions are approached with compassionate poise and empathy. Erik creates a safe, non-judgmental, and accepting space for his clients — I would recommend him for anyone looking to see a counsellor.”

“I was in counseling for depression and anxiety for 6 months (Sept 2019 - March 2020) but that was cut short due to the pandemic, right when I was seeing progress. For weeks, I was just trying to cope with things, when things went from bad to really bad; after I was involved in a bad car accident in May 2020. My depression, anxiety, and general emotional state were a mess and I was also experiencing some PTSD from the accident. This is when I needed help and found Erik! Honestly, I was a little hesitant with a male counselor having only worked with female counselors prior. But that apprehension went away 5-mins into our first session. Erik certainly has the demeanor and personality that helps you feel calm. It was easy to express my thoughts and talk openly about my feelings. His mindfulness approach combined with practical CBT strategies really worked for me and after a few sessions, I noticed significant positive improvements in my mental state. If you are even the slightest bit hesitant about seeking counseling, new to it, or looking for a new counselor, then I highly recommend Erik!”

“Erik helped me through so much! He helped me discover that I had OCD, and introduced me to various different methods to help ease my mind and clear my head. He introduced me to the “4 steps” and methods of Meditation that I could use outside of therapy sessions which was, in my opinion, the most crucial part of my battle with my thoughts. My time with Erik was vital for my growth into taking control of my OCD!”

“My husband and I came to Erik for marriage counselling, and I stayed on for individual counselling once we didn’t need marriage counselling anymore. Erik has an excellent manner that allowed me to be completely comfortable, which helped me get to the root of my problems. His voice of reason was calming, yet I feel challenged to work on certain issues that have been a problem for me for many years. He is kind, funny, and generous with his time. I really feel like Erik cares and wants the best for me. I’m so glad we found him! I have already recommended him to several friends.”