​​​Dave Prette Counselling Services

     Welcome to Dave's webpage.  Feel free to contact him with any questions.  Dave uses an office in his home and will be glad to froward to you his address and further information on his counselling service.  The office is typically used for one hour sessions, however, some folks may choose the option of sitting in the yard or going for a "walk the talk" session down to Elk Lake trail and back.  Zoom sessions are also available.  ​​​​​​​

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Confidential support for individuals, as well as youth and families, struggling with: 

• ​Difficult life situations, decisions and transitions
  
• Depression, anxiety and mental illness
  
• ​Self-injury and suicidal thoughts
  
• Anger
• Conflicted relationships 
• Parent/teen conflict
  
• Low self esteem
  

​Counselling  Approach:

• Client-centred
  
• Family focused
  
• Trauma informed
  
• Strength based
  
• Collaborative goal-setting and problem solving
  
• Developing personal coping strategies
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  
• ​Mindfulness Grounding ​
  
• Narrative Therapy
  
• Wellness and Self Care
• Relationship enhancement
  
• Resource advocacy
  
• Sensitive and supportive towards personal faith, race, culture, gender identity and orientation
  

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