My Story
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent two decades as an entrepreneur, building a successful business from the ground up. Although on the surface it looked like I was living 'the dream', on the inside I felt burnt out, unfulfilled, and wanting something more. It was through facing personal adversity that I realized I needed to redefine my path.
That realization led to a significant turning point: I sold my business, returned to school at 40, and found myself on a profound journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Along the way, I faced anxiety, depression, and the challenge of redefining myself, leading me to turn to therapy. Through therapy, I found a safe space to process my experiences and develop new skills. It became the foundation for the life I live today—a life that feels more aligned, balanced, and fulfilling.
This journey led me to become a psychotherapist, where I blend my personal experiences with my professional training to help others work through their own challenges.
For nearly a decade, I’ve worked in the mental health field as a private psychotherapist and group facilitator, leading programs for individuals struggling with addiction, anger issues, Partner Assault Response (PAR), and Diversity, Sensitivity, and Inclusion therapy. I also work with York Region as an Outreach Worker, supporting people suffering from homelessness.
I believe that tough times can happen to anyone, and this belief shapes my approach, which is grounded in empathic understanding and zero judgment. I am committed to creating a space where every client feels safe, heard, and valued. I strive to be a warm, insightful psychotherapist who truly cares about helping people heal and grow. My passion lies in supporting individuals as they reconnect with themselves and build more authentic, fulfilling lives.
Counselling Techniques
Specializing in identifying and breaking deep-rooted patterns, Perry is dedicated to helping clients shift unproductive thought processes and behaviours while guiding them toward fostering meaningful emotional connections.
Perry blends the following therapeutic approaches to facilitate lasting personal growth:
- Psychodynamic Therapy – exploring deep-rooted emotional patterns
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – fostering secure emotional bonds in relationships
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) – focusing on strengths and solutions for change
- Humanistic Approaches – promoting self-acceptance and personal growth
Specialization
Perry works with individuals, families, teens, and couples on a range of challenges, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Life transitions
- Domestic violence (PARS)
- Anger management
- Personality disorders
- Healthy masculinity
As a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Perry is dedicated to fostering a therapeutic space where every client feels safe, heard, and valued.
Approach
Perry is a warm, insightful psychotherapist who genuinely cares about helping people heal and grow. He’s passionate about assisting individuals to reconnect with themselves and build more authentic and fulfilling lives.
Over the past decade, Perry has worked with people from all walks of life, including those facing mental health challenges, addiction, and housing insecurity. He knows that tough times can happen to anyone, and that belief shapes his approach—one that’s grounded in empathy, understanding, and zero judgment.