Neil has expertise in several areas including crisis support, behavioural management, risk assessment, addictions counselling, systems navigation, family group work and trauma informed care. Neil acknowledges that all Manitobans are gathered on ancestral lands, Treaty 1 territory, traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

Neil’s work addresses intergenerational trauma from residential schools, LGBTQ2S, MMIW and the context of colonialism that is intimately woven into Manitoba’s history. Neil excels at forming meaningful relationships with individuals in his care and deeply values being able to build capacity and mastery alongside individuals from all walks of life.
Neil is the founder of Know More Counselling LTD. He offers person-centered holistic services to all individuals in his care.

The 5 pillars of holistic health that Neil upholds are Biological Health, Psychological Health, Social Interpersonal Health, Spiritual Cultural Health and Educational and Vocational Health.

Mental Health Counselling
Employment Counselling
Addictions Counselling
Graduate Support
Behavioural Assessment
Individualized Care Planning
Crisis and Risk Management
Systems Navigation
Family Counselling

I use a number of therapeutic approaches based on the needs of my the individuals in my care. I pride myself in using unique modalities to suit my client’s individual needs – including expressive art (drawing, painting, collage etc), writing/journalling, outdoor activities (nature walks, basketball etc), hobby building (model kits), board games, traditional practices (sweat lodge, smudging, use of sweetgrass and tobacco on request) and vision boards.

I work from person-centered framework that is tailored to the needs of the individuals that I am working with. This helps to ensure that my clients are always treated with dignity, compassion and respect.

If would like to connect for a brief consultation or if you have any questions, please feel free reach out!

Often clients present with recurrent problematic behaviours and thought patterns that are holding them back, personally, and in their relationships with others. I work collaboratively with my clients to support them in behavioural, cognitive and emotional changes. I incorporate the latest mind/body interventions such as EMDR, Brainspotting and Mindfulness, which promote rapid change on neurobiological and emotional levels, resolving past and current events in a safe and holistic way.

I also offer consultation for new and experienced therapists. Working in this field can be incredibly rewarding as well as exhausting and at times, overwhelming. Through my years of experience and training I provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for therapists to receive care and guidance in order to offer their best selves to their clients.

• Addictions
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Attachment
• CBT
• Coping Skills
• DBT
• Depression
• Divorce
• Emotional Disturbance
• Family Conflict
• Family Dynamics
• Grief and Loss
• Mental Health
• Mindfulness
• Psycoeducation
• Self-Esteem
• Personality Disorders
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Compassion
• Self-Harming
• Trauma
• Youth in crisis
• 2SLGBTQIA