Meet Christopher Hnain.

Hi there, my name is Chris and I've been working as a counsellor for 10 years. At the heart of my work is empathy and compassion, and I aim to support clients with patience and a client-focused lens.


In my practice, I apply a Solution-Focused approach , and tend to integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and aspects of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) . Furthermore, I like to include mindfulness techniques when suitable. In terms of my clients, they come from diverse ages and backgrounds, and typically have concerns with depression, anxiety, self-esteem grief, work-related stress, and addictions. I am also experienced with clients who identify as LGBTQ+. Thank you for taking the time to read about my experience, and I invite anyone who feels "stuck" and finding it difficult to move forward to book with me. I'm here to listen and to collaborate with you on finding better ways to manage and making changes that are both positive and long-term.


My Therapeutic Approach

At the heart of Chris’ work is empathy and compassion, with an aim to support clients with patience and a client-focused lens. Chris will intentionally listen and to collaborate with clients on finding better ways to manage and making changes that are both positive and long-term.


Population that I prefer working with

Individual Adults Only

Life transforming investment

$150 or a mutually agreed upon rate


Working with me, you would learn to....

Specialties:

Anxiety, Depression, Anger, conflict resolution, Digital addiction, Family issues, Grief and loss,
Stress or burnout, Life transitions, Loneliness, Mens' issues, Mindfulness, Non-familial relationship issues, Self-esteem, Social media issues, Work issues, Relationship issues,
Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues

Areas of Expertise:

Top 3:
1. Grief/Bereavement
2. Anxiety Management
3. LGBTQ+ issues

  • Abuse or Assault |Sexual |Spousal
  • Anger Management
  • Couples/ Marriage Counselling
  • Critical Incident Stress/ Debriefing
  • Eating Disorders
  • First Responder Trauma/ PTSD
  • Addictions / Recovery
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration |Multicultural Dynamics
  • LGBTQ | Transgender Issues |Gender
    Identity
  • Parenting/ Co-Parenting
  • Trauma |PTSD
  • Separation |Divorce
  • Spirituality

Trainings/professional development

  • Jungian Psychology Diploma Course - September 2023
  • The All-Ireland Centre for Jungian Studies
  • Professional Addiction Studies (Online certification) - March 2019 – Dec 2023
  • McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
  • Cyber-counselling Level 1 (Online certification) Dec 2020 to June 2022
  • Therapy Online (theapyonline.ca)
  • Smart Recovery - Friends and Family facilitation San'yas Ontario
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety training
  • Indigenous Approach to Grief and Loss – OASW
  • Schema Focused Therapy - presented by Monica Forst, M.Ed., RP, CCC, ICADC
  • Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy webinar with Dr. Yotam Heineberg
  • The Art of Conducting a
  • Comprehensive Assessment - Claire Sutton
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 5-day Intensive workshop
  • Mindfulness: Beyond the Basics - Dr. Ron Siegel
  • Emotions-Focused Individual Counselling Workshop - Lorrie Brubacher M.Ed
  • Brief Focused Counselling Skills -
  • Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
  • Essential CBT Techniques Level II - Ottawa Institute of CBT

Fun Facts

I’m good at going with the flow!

Availability

4-8Pm EST

Credentials and Area of my services

Certified Canadian Counsellor

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