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LIFESTREAM COUNSELLING
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Welcome to Lifestream Counselling Services!
… drawing upon the love, light and might of God for your life situation.
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“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.”
-- Psalm 33:11
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ABOUT
Biblical Counselling
Counselling here, seeks to bring the love, light and might of God to your particular life situation. A welcoming and sensitive approach is employed to also embrace any who may be non-Christian or non-religious, in addressing personal or family issues.
Biblical Counselling is provided by the application of the Bible (as God's revealed Word), faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the counsel of the Holy Spirit. It is a service of care and compassion that focuses on support in the renewal of heart and mind -- through faith, understanding and the daily application of truth and insight to enhance life
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We provide online Biblical Counselling sessions and resources. The hope is that as we embrace such an approach and become intentional in engaging with all that the Biblical Counselling process offers, resolution and increasing fulfillment would be experienced.
We also hope that what the Bible refers to as “the fruit of the Spirit” (i.e., love, joy, peace... found in Galatians 5:22), would be experienced continually, in real and practical ways.
Biblical Counselling is our counselling process of choice for addressing life issues such as; Marriage and family difficulties, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, anger or addiction. It involves transformation that is ignited and empowered by faith in God, through the grace of The Lord Jesus Christ. May such renewal, healing and fulfillment continue in your life, well past the period of counselling.
MEET JOSEPH
Joseph believes that the very personal nature of counselling requires not only a keen sense of empathy but a mutual feeling of trust, comfort and safety between counsellor and counsellee or client, so that the very reason(s) for counselling can be effectively addressed. He holds this as necessary for understanding and dealing effectively with your particular situation or concerns. He also seeks to bring humility and dedication to the counselling process — given the natural complexity of our human experience.
The use of Biblical counselling will address the impact of thought patterns, experiences – as well as underlying values and beliefs on your particular situation.
A cooperative and intentional effort is encouraged to restore, renew and be revived — along with the enjoyment of relief, wholeness and fulfillment.
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Background
Following a Bachelors’ degree in Psychology, Joseph has pursued further training and work in the counselling field for over twelve years. Such service was initially provided as a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). In addition to his work experience with a Registered Psychologist, he has also served as a Preferred Provider in the Employee Assistance Program.
Presently working as a Biblical Counsellor, he maintains an openly keen interest in the 'unchurched' or non-religious client -- along with providing support to the counselling ministry of the local church body. Joseph is currently certified with the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). He is thankful for the unique benefits such combined experience has had, when privileged to be working with others on such a personal and delicate level.
He enjoys family life with his wife and daughter.
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you."
-- Psalm 32:8
Online Counselling
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416-919-9389
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