Mike Whitehouse, RCT, BSc, BJourn, MEd (he/him)
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT). My counselling approach is built on something called unconditional positive regard. I am a non-judgemental listener who likes to use kindness, support and sometimes even humour to build relationships with my clients.
I use a wide range of counselling practices depending on client needs. Any person or group wrestling with an aspect of your personal or professional life is welcome to work with me.
I have many years of experience in education and private practice and have helped individuals, families, and businesses solve challenges they are facing. I will work with you to identify specific problems and issues and then find the best counselling theory and practice to help you solve your issues.
My professional history
My counselling in education includes all levels with the Halifax Regional School Board and Dalhousie University.
My specialty has always been culture and identity. I work with the LGBTQ community and transgender clients and currently contract with a number of companies to do workplace assessment and trauma response.
During my time in the school system, I developed a black cultural program and worked closely with the community in Preston. While completing my master’s Degree I travelled to Kenya and lived with the Kikuyu people in a small village to experience what life in a different culture might be like. I subsequently accepted a contract in Beijing, China to develop a career counselling program at a private school.
I spend my leisure time hiking, cycling, rowing, and exploring with camping. I have been a board member for the Scotia Festival of Music and am a member of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative in Halifax. I have also been a professional yacht captain and instructor with Sail Canada certifying offshore sailing instructors.
Having a career path with variety has allowed me to retain my enthusiasm and passion for all these interests, even now, when my hair has gone silver and my face shows the wrinkles of time and experience.
