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Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Peterborough, ON

The Turning Point Counselling

The Turning Point Counselling | Mental Health Counselor / Therapist photo
Helping You Make a Better Life.
We help people in the following areas:

1/ Relationship and marriage counselling
2/ Depression and anxiety
3/ Addictions, with a speciality in sex and pornography addiction.
4/ Trauma and PTSD
5/ Anger Management
6/ Workplace Stress
7/ EMDR

Our practice is located in Peterborough, Ontario, about an hour and a half east of Toronto, in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes area of Central Ontario.
For those not in the area, I also offer telephone and Skype counselling.

I use an eclectic approach with my clients, incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt, Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education, Inner Healing, EMDR, and other approaches depending on the situation.
Education/Training
Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology
Trained in EMDR
Certified Sexual Recovery Therapist (SRT) with the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapists
Member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP)
Bio
Before going into private practice as a therapist, Paul worked in a variety of fields, including sales, construction, finance and management. He also participated in weekly groups led by a local counsellor, as a teacher and facilitator for people struggling with sexual and relational issues.
Paul brings a wide range of vocational and life experience to his practice, allowing him to relate to a variety of people in diverse situations.
Paul has been married 19 years and lives in Peterborough with his wife and 2 teenage sons and their pet schnoodle, Java. He enjoys reading, movies, music, MMA, and learning of all kinds to satisfy his insatiable curiosity. He plays guitar and also leads an online support group for those struggling with sexually compulsive behaviours.
Memberships
Member of OACCPP
Member of SASH (Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health)
Member of EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
Payments Accepted
Cash, Cheque, Credit Card, Paypal, Email Transfer
Hours:Mon-Fri, 8 - 7, Sat 8-12
Cost/Session
$90/HR, SLIDING SCALE
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy  Loneliness
 Addiction  Marriage & Family Therapy
 Anger Management  Marriage Counselling
 Anxiety and Panic  Men's Issues
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Body Image Issues  Online / Teletherapy
 Caregiver Issues  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Chronic Illness  Problem Gambling
 Couples  Relationship Issues
 Depression  Religious Counselling
 Divorce  Self-Esteem Issues
 Domestic Violence  Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Eating Disorders  Sexual Dysfunction
 Gay or Lesbian Issues  Stress Management
 Grief and Loss  Trauma and PTSD
 Life Transitions  Work and Career Issues
Licenses/Certifications
 EMDR Approved Consultant (EMDRIA)  Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
 Psychotherapy (MA)
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