Welcome, I’m glad you are here
This is the place where you can learn a little bit about me and what I do.
Who am I
Hello, my name is Anthony (Tony) Vigar, CPC, MA Counselling, PACCP. I am 49 years old, a husband for 25 years and a father of three. I have travelled extensively throughout the world, mostly to war-torn countries, where I have been fortunate to provide practical help and emotional, psychological and spiritual encouragement. Many backgrounds, many perspectives, many cultures… all human, all fighting battles in some way. Let me come alongside you in your challenges, let’s face them together.
In my personal time, I love to coach, it is my favourite past time – I have coached Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Cross Country Racing, Floor Hockey, Dodgeball and Counselling. I love to be active, support kids in our community, and contribute to healthy lifestyles.
MASTERS IN COUNSELLING
Certified and Ethical
Trained and Skilled
Teacher and Mentor
Professional Certified Confidential Counselling
I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling from Providence Theological Seminary.
I am a Certified Professional Counsellor member (#391MB09) of the Canadian PACCP Organization for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and adhere to the PACCP Code of Ethics.
I hold an Assist Certificate, Counselling-Education Teaching Fellowship Certificate, First Responder Level 1 Training Certificate, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy Internship Certificate.
I am a certified teacher with experience teaching Psychology, Counselling Theory and Microskills in post-graduate and high school educational institutions.
I have had the great privilege of visiting with more than 2,000 people from various walks of life and supporting them during their times of struggle, loneliness, distress, and pain. I value people and their experience, I provide a safe space for them to share what they wish to share and we work through things together. Over the past 16 years of providing therapy, I have grown as a therapist, I value others’ feedback, and undergo constant education and upgrading plus supervision to help my skills become better for the people that I work with.
An Ancient Proverb
“Counsel in the heart of a person is like deep water; but a person of understanding will draw it out.” (20:5)
Let’s draw out, what is inside you and heal.
Curios
Therapeutic Approach
For those who are interested in the theoretical perspectives of their therapist, I wish to honour that inquisitiveness here: I practice from a Rogerian person-centered and process-experiential approach. I am also well-versed and comfortable with Family Systems, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
For children, I provide engaging play therapy and sand-tray therapy techniques to help these precious ones feel comfortable and process their concerns together. For teens, I provide talk therapy, sometimes we go for walks, play games (chess etc.). I tend to try and enter their world and see it from their perspective.
At the core of my approach is the belief that connection is the most beneficial aspect of counselling, research has revealed that a healthy therapeutic relationship is considered the most important aspect of therapy, even more important than all the techniques, tools and interventions combined. I work hard to help you feel supported, respected, heard, affirmed and validated, while exploring options and opportunities for what may benefit you.
Recognizing the importance of a good connection helps provide a great relational foundation for utilizing tools such as Feedback Improved Therapy (FIT) and numerous evidence-based treatments. These effective techniques and tools can greatly complement and contribute to a counselling experience designed to best serve you.
A few things we’re great at
I am comfortable providing counselling for a wide range of concerns affecting people, working with as many people as I have, I have a breadth of knowledge and experience hearing confidential stories that are diverse, unique, complicated and special, while comfortably meeting with people in their stage of change.
I am able to provide professional counselling for
Individuals
In-Person, Over the Phone or Video/Remote Counselling
Couples
In-Person, Over the Phone or Video/Remote Counselling
Teens
In-Person, Over the Phone or Video/Remote Counselling
Children 8+
In-Person
Fees are payable prior to each session.
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Payable with visa/mc via square.com, cash, or e-transfer.
The limited time “New to PG” rate is $130/session. If possible, your employer may have an Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP/EFAP) which provides coverage, please check for coverage. I work with Homewood Health, Telus Health, Compsych plus Walmsley and Associates.
Anthony W. Vigar, CPC, MA Counselling, PACCP
Cancellation Policy
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”