"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do."
- BreneBrown
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
At Revive Counselling, we realize that the thought of counselling may make many anxious, possible overwhelmed. We are hoping that from the moment you enter our office, you will feel accepted and know that judgement is left at the door. We believe that seeking therapy is a brave thing to do, and we feel privileged to hear your story.
If you are experiencing relationship, career or personal stress, grief, trauma, or family concerns, get in touch with us and we will help you take the first step on your healing journey.
We want you to succeed, and we will do everything we can to make this process safe and meaningful for you.
OUR TEAM
Sara Combs
BA + MSW + RSW + CCPA + EMDR THERAPIST
Sara is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Psychology, and minoring in Sociology. Additionally, she has received a Criminal and Social Justice Degree. Sara's main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy.
Sara supports clients with numerous difficulties. Some of the main areas of focus are anxiety and trauma. She works through relationship reconciliation, trust within the self and others. She helps educate and offer strategies that are conducive with the people she is working with.
Sara provides counselling services for children, youth, and adults. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling; utilizing different therapies that are client-centered based on their personalities of difficulties. She can help you with your healing and growth.
It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed and confidential environment.
Brian Howard
BA + MC + RCC + EMDR THERAPIST
Brian is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. His hope is to provide a welcoming and encouraging, safe place. He strives to make your goals his goals. Brian provides a specialized framework in order to help you overcome performance anxiety as an athlete or musician.
He encourages and teaches clients to stand up for themselves, while supporting them the whole way.
Brian uses a client-centered approach, along with psychodynamic and solution-focused counselling. Relying on techniques such as mindfulness, self-compassion, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, positive psychology and boundary and assertiveness training.
He became a counsellor to make a real positive difference in this world believing it can start with each person individually. His philosophy is to aide client's discovery in finding their genuine self.
APPROACH
Adopting a client-centered approach in counselling is foundational to creating a therapeutic environment where individuals feel truly heard, valued, and understood. This method places the client's experiences, feelings, and needs at the forefront of the therapeutic process, recognizing them as the expert in their own lives. By fostering a non-judgmental, empathetic, and supportive atmosphere, counsellors enable clients to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace, empowering them to discover their own solutions and paths to growth.
This approach is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses the innate ability to overcome challenges and achieve personal development, given the right supportive conditions. Through genuine understanding, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard, a client-centered framework facilitates a deep and meaningful exploration of the self, encouraging autonomy, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, leading to lasting change and personal transformation.
