Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Free Counseling

“The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself … that’s where it’s at.”

— Jesse Owens

I'm entering the final year of my counseling degree and would like to offer a great opportunity to help others and assist me at the same time. Part of my final practicum this year involves me working out of at a counseling office and seeing clients. So I'm counseling and being supervised out of Turning Point Counseling Center here in Winnipeg. The good news is that because I'm a student counselor, neither Turning Point nor I will charge for my services. That's right, free counseling!

So if you know anybody who would like to talk to someone about some important life issues or would like to see a counselor about a specific problem they are having, please let them know about me. Or if you you'd like to offer me a resource to your pastor as a resource, I'd appreciate it. I'm offering individual, couple, and family counseling on almost any topic. If you would like more information, feel free to contact me or call Turning Point directly. Also, if you are interested in counseling for yourself, let me know and I could refer you to another counselor (student or not) who could assist you. Thanks!

Update: I graduated! Google keeps bringing this page up for those who are searching for free counseling, however since I am now finished my practicum I am no longer offering free counselling. If you'd like to find out my fees for counseling services, feel free to email me at markwestman@gmail.com.

14 comments:

Lyss said...

Hey Mark!
In nursing school, we're learning the very (underline very!) basics about family counseling/assessment. I find that course fascinating! What is your favorite or most interesting part of counseling?
Good luck on your final practicum!

Mark said...

Hi Alyssa, thanks for commenting! My favorite part about counseling is seeing people change, especially in their thinking but also in their feelings and actions. Being a part of this is a huge honor! Seeing someone who is "stuck" get free of something (grief, addiction, relationships problems, anxiety, fear, confusion, etc.) gets me pumped. And when a couple who is estranged, having sexual problems, or is contemplating divorce makes a positive change . . . well, it is too beautiful to describe really. Why do you want be a nurse? What drives you to do it and what part gets you excited? Just curious,
Mark

Anonymous said...

Hi Mark
I'm a mother of 2, currently in a depleting common-law relationship. I would like to take you up on couple counselling services, if you are still available. Do you do weekend or evening sessions? contact me at cmousseau_mel@yahoo.ca

Anonymous said...

Hi ,
I'm 15 ...
I need some help ..
but I can't afford to pay..

email me please .
thebabygurl33@hotmail.com

Marc Antony said...

Hi Mark,

I'm a father of two having a very hard time holding myself together for more than a couple of days. I hope you can still help me as financially I'm very strained. If you can't please refer me to someone that can.
Thank you
email me at marchrome1@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Mark

i'm having a hard time dealing with some issues and I need help but I cant afford much..what are your fees and is there someone you can refer me to that maybe able to help me..
sugar_J_2002@hotmail.com

thank you

Jonathon said...

Hi Mark

I'm having a hard time in my relationship i seem to be a very defencive person and i get upset easily and it is ripping my relationship appart what do i do? where do i go from here im scared if i dont get some help i will lose the one girl that means the world to me
if there is anything you could do to help or if you know of anyone that is good in that area please email me with all advice that you have


Vamp_____ownz_____@hotmail.com

Sarah said...

Hi mark,
My fiance and I are struggling in our relationship and we don't know how to fix it. We need an outside opinion because everything we've tried doesn't seem to be working. We are a low income family and we just had a baby a month and a half ago so money's tight. I understand youre not working for free anymore, but do you know anyone that is? If not, could you point me in the direction of somewhere relatively affordable? Your help is greatly appreciated!!
sarz96@hotmail.com

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