Daniel Robertson is a graduate student from Yorkville University with a Masters in Counselling Psychology (M.A) background in Forensic Psychology (B.A Hons) and Victimology (Post-Graduate Certificate). He has been actively serving in the counselling field since 2015, originally collaborating with young adults struggling with relationship problems, social skills, life transitions, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, stress and self-harm concerns. Daniel has a passion for working with young people as he easily relates to this population and recognizes the complex society young people are facing. Daniel has extended his work to engage with adult individuals, couples and the family unit. Daniel draws from theoretical approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Eye-Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Daniel’s experience in law-enforcement, education in victimology and faith background allows him to bring a unique perspective to psychotherapy. Daniel practices a clinical yet practical approach to psychotherapy, meeting the client wherever they may be and encouraging growth. Ensuring a safe and secure environment, allowing clients to feel comfortable when being vulnerable. Daniel is a husband and father who strives towards values include self-care and enjoying all stages of life while enduring the “ups and downs”.