That which we're aware of, we can work on . . . that we are not aware of works on us
Expert Trauma Therapy and Counselling in Comox Valley
Supporting Adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, and Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Trauma
Depression
Relationship Issues
Counselling Services Offered
At present, GST is added to these fees, but this may change as the
Province brings clinical counselling under the Health Services banner.
Currently, I am accepting cash and EMT.
General Therapy
$140/60 minutes for general therapy
Intensive Therapy
$150/60 minutes for intensive therapy
involving trauma treatment.
Coverage
I am vetted for providing mental health treatment by the following 3'" Party Payers
WORKSAFE BC
Crime Victim's Assistance Program (CVAP)
First nations health Authority (FNHA)|
EAP/EFAP - Pacific Blue Cross
ICBC
Counselling Expertise
I am a BC-registered clinical counsellor with 20 years of experience. I help clients address depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, personal growth, men's issues, and self-awareness.
Experience
20+ Years of Experience
Michael M Pratt, M.Sc, RCC #2430
Personal History
My life has been shaped by exploring contrasts. I've been a logger and an artist, lived in both remote and coastal areas, and trained as a scientist while relying on intuition. After leaving the logging industry, I pursued higher education in psychology, focusing on evidence-based assessment and treatment of mental illness. I was fortunate to have mentors who encouraged both best practices and intuitive listening.
For nearly 20 years, I've been a registered clinical counsellor, helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, personal growth, men's issues, and self-awareness. I am also trained in EMDR and currently training in FOT, with six years of experience as a trauma therapist. I have a long history of working with Indigenous clients.
Clinical Philosophy
I focus on clinical assessment and treatment of mental illness, promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I use empirically supported techniques and prioritize ethical care, ensuring no harm. Compassion, respect, and unconditional positive regard are fundamental to my practice.
While I can work from a cognitive/behavioral perspective, my primary focus is somatic therapy, recognizing the body's key role in identifying and resolving trauma. I believe traumatic memories are stored as physical and sensory experiences, and releasing them is essential for well-being. Even without significant trauma, early childhood experiences can impact daily life. Therapy can uncover and address these ingrained patterns. My motto is, "That which we are conscious of, we can work on. That which we are not conscious of, works on us."