Therapists

Powerfully contributing to people’s lives so that they can overcome challenges that they thought were impossible!

Dominic Brennan
MA, MA, R.C.C, CEC

(Dominic is presently not taking new clients. Isabella is). Are you facing your own workplace, individual and relationship anger issues? Are you tempted towards anger outbursts, rage and violence at work, home and in life? Do you feel completely frustrated with others and self?

Would it help to explain to someone what you are going through and who hears you, who gets it and has real life experiences? Would it help to find ways of managing what you are facing? Would it be good to have some solutions to work on? Would it be good to explore and try out ways to mitigate the situations, so they don’t get any further out of hand?

Open up to a professional other than family, friends, and colleagues. I am interested in what is going on in your life. I want to know your full story from your side. We can look at dealing with yourself and others. We can together reflect on the issues and discuss potential ways of working. Solution, brief and cognitive therapy focused.

With experience living and working across Europe, Asia, and North America, I progressed my career to a senior executive role in two Fortune 500 companies before deciding to launch my second career as a Mental Health Counsellor and Certified Executive Coach. As well as raising two adult children, I have managed extensive career and life challenges.

While I am interested in how your past experiences have shaped you, I do not dwell on them unless necessary. Instead, I work on present issues to help you lead a more fulfilling way forward.

As a bilingual counsellor fluent in both English and Chinese, I offer a unique perspective that bridges Western and Chinese cultures to help clients discover their unique identities. My counselling approach is comprehensive, utilizing post-modern narrative theory to view clients as whole individuals, rather than pathologizing or labeling them. I work with clients aged 18 and up, including seniors, and specialize in parent-adult children relationship counselling, career-related issues, and couple counselling.

Apart from general mental health issues, my expertise also extends to working with parents struggling with their teen children, professionals facing life and work balance challenges, and couples of all age groups. With my deep understanding of both cultures, I am able to help cross-racial clients navigate cultural differences and work through conflicts.

My aim is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported, so that they can overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Overall, I strive to be an empathetic and effective counsellor who helps clients develop the skills and resources they need to live happy, fulfilling lives.

Isabella Jiang

MA, RCC, (Member of British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors)

What people are saying

“You make me focus on myself.  I find myself again.  Thank you.”

— Previous Client

“Thank you for the skills you have given me to apply in my life. I really feel I am able to work on my own now

— Previous Client

 

Dominic’s Testimonials

“I have really enjoyed our time together. I know you will make it easy for anyone to open up to you as you have done for me. I also feel you have risen well beyond your counselling role. Thank you!”

“Thank you for the skills you have given me to apply in my life. I really feel I am able to work on my own now. Thank you for being a great counsellor.”

“Thank you for everything Dominic. With you at Moving Forward Family Service I have been able to move forward with my issues. You have been my medicine.” 

Isabella’s Testimonials

“I appreciate your balance of, knowing when I need more space and compassion, and when I need a push to work on my issues.”

“You make me focus on myself.  I find myself again.  Thank you.”

“You validate my feelings, work on issues important to me, not to you.  I feel respected and attended.  I feel much better about myself.”