Mike Johnston, B.A., M.A., R.C.C.
Brief Introduction
My private practice specialises in supporting adults with anxiety and depression, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal challenges, mood or personality disorders, and trauma.
I think that psychotherapy can offer a professional relationship people can use to learn about themselves. We can all get stuck in patterns created from a mix of personal and environmental factors — with awareness of how we relate to ourselves and others, we may free ourselves to live our lives with greater clarity and meaning.
I offer a 15-minute, free consultation over the phone. This process helps determine if we may be a good fit for one another, and in which areas of your life you would like support.
Credentials
Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology - University of Victoria (2020)
Registered Clinical Counsellor #18241 - British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (2020)
Methodologies / Approach
I use Mentalisation Based Treatment (MBT), a therapy initially created to help people with Borderline Personality Disorder, but which is broadly helpful to a variety of problems, including anxiety and depression, PTSD/ and complex trauma, addiction, and relationship and attachment issues.
In addition to MBT, I find psychodynamic psychotherapy a helpful way to learn about ourselves and make changes in our lives.