Wayne is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who believes that an authentic, safe, and
understanding relationship is the true foundation of healing. Having lived and traveled across
diverse cultures—from his upbringing in South Africa to settling in beautiful British
Columbia—Wayne brings a deep appreciation for the complexity and resilience of the human
condition to his practice. Having also walked the path of a caregiver himself, he holds a profound
personal understanding of the unique emotional weight, dedication, and challenges that come
with supporting others.

He works primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural approach, placing a strong emphasis on
choice, personal responsibility, and agency to help individuals reshape how they navigate life’s
challenges. Within this cognitive-behavioural framework, Wayne integrates Rational Emotive
Behaviour Therapy (REBT) alongside specialized, advanced training in trauma and
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Specifically, he utilizes gold-standard, research-backed
modalities including Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Wayne works with adults, with a primary clinical focus on supporting Trauma-Exposed
Professionals, including nurses, corrections officers, and residential support workers. Whether
you are facing systemic burnout, navigating the weight of caregiver exhaustion, or recovering
from occupational PTSD, Wayne welcomes the opportunity to support you on your journey. He
is dedicated to helping you cultivate emotional resiliency and rediscover your capacity to heal.
Wayne graduated with First Class Honours with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Simon
Fraser University and holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler
University.