Practicum Supervision -Counselling & Coaching at A Good Place
A New Way Forward
Welcome
Dave Anthony
My name is Dave Anthony. I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC), Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP), and Registered Counsellor Supervisor (RCS), supporting student counsellors in practicum.
I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, stress, conflict, substance and behavioural issues, and major life transitions. I specialize in addiction and trauma.
Often, when things look fine on the outside, they don’t always feel that way underneath.
With over 25 years of experience in business, leadership, and coaching—and 6 years as a licensed counsellor—I bring a direct, structured, and practical approach.
We focus on understanding what’s actually going on, breaking the patterns that keep you stuck, and building a clear path forward.
This isn’t passive therapy. It’s collaborative, focused, and designed to create real change. I’m not here to just listen—I’m here to help you move forward.
Coaching is direct, strategic, and focused on forward momentum.
Supervision is structured, honest, and focused on developing strong, capable counsellors.
Together, we’ll get you to your good place.
The Counsellor / Client Alliance
The work we do is collaborative and focused. We are working toward change, not just understanding.
This is an honest, direct, and engaged process. At times the work is challenging, but it is always grounded in respect, clarity, and a shared commitment to moving forward.
This partnership is an alliance, forged over time, and based on mutual trust, and respect.
"Sundae"
"Sundae", my Lab - Retriever, is often nearby.
While she is not a certified therapy animal, she has a calm, steady presence and a way of grounding the room without being a distraction.
If having her nearby feels like a good fit for you, she’ll be there. If not, that’s always respected. She has her "Dog's" in the building that she can visit while you are here.
How We Do It
The Mission: Real Change
You already have insight into what’s going on in your life. You are the expert on you.
The problem is that insight alone isn't the only tool to create change.
The focus is gaining understanding of what’s happening, break the patterns that keep it going, and move forward in a way that actually works.
I assist individuals, families and couples as they move through anxiety, conflict, major life stress, substance and behavioural issues with clarity, direction, and real change—not just conversation.
So if...
- You’re successful on paper but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected
- Your relationship is strained, distant, or constantly tense
- You’re dealing with stress, burnout, or major life transitions
- Your actions don't match your values
- Substance use has fractured your life
- You’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own—and it’s not working
The Process
Therapy with me is active, structured, and focused on change and a lasting results of your own design.
Step 1: Get Clear
We identify what’s actually going on beneath the surface—not just symptoms.
Step 2: Break Patterns
We work directly on the thoughts, behaviours, and relational patterns keeping you stuck.
Step 3: Build Something Better
You leave with practical tools, clearer direction, and measurable progress.
With a background in counselling, coaching, entrepreneurship and business leadership, I work with people who want and need clarity, accountability, and new meaning and purpose.
My Clients
Teenagers (Grade 8 and Up)
Adults & Couples
Seniors
I welcome any man or woman or teen belonging to any culture, race, creed, religious denomination, and orientation.
While I do not work with children under the age of 13, I do have wonderful colleagues whose focus is on young children. I would be delighted to refer you and your child to one of these skilled therapists.
Methods of Treatment
Existential – Cognitive Behavioural – Gestalt – Client Centred (Rogerian) – Faith Based - Group – Couples – Psychodynamic – Interpersonal - Traumatic Incident Reduction (T.I.R.)
The methods used are tailored to the individual. This is not about applying a single model—it is about using the right approach at the right time to move things forward.
Student Counsellor Supervision
How We Do It!
My Role as Your Supervisor
As a Registered Counselling Supervisor (RCS), I provide practicum supervision for student counsellors working toward the completion of their academic and clinical training.
My role is to help you develop into a competent, confident counsellor—not just complete your required hours.
This Program is For:
- Student counsellors currently in practicum
- Students preparing to enter practicum
- Counsellors early in their clinical work who feel unsure in sessions
- Individuals looking for structure, direction, and practical skill development
How This Works
This is a structured supervision program designed to meet practicum requirements while building real clinical skill.
- 10-week cohort
- 30+ hours of group supervision (in-session format)
- Up to 20 hours Practical work between sessions including weekly individual check-in calls
- Additional hours available individually if required
- 50+ total supervision hours available
Sessions are held weekly with the same group, allowing for consistency, peer learning, and ongoing development.
Focus of the Program
We focus on what actually happens in session—not just theory.
Over the course of the program, we will work on:
- Structuring sessions effectively
- Understanding what to do when a client is stuck
- Assessment and decision-making
- Counselling frameworks and techniques
- Working with addiction and behavioural patterns
- Approaching trauma in a grounded and practical way
- Ethics and professional responsibility
- Building confidence as a counsellor
- Foundations of private practice
Supervision Approach
My supervision style is direct, practical, and focused on helping you improve.
You will be supported, but you will also be challenged to think clearly, make decisions, and develop your own clinical judgment.
Sessions include case discussion, feedback, and practical application of skills that you can take directly into your work with clients.
Past Student Counsellors Say
“Before starting supervision, I could be unsure in some of my sessions. I didn’t know if I was helping my clients. Within a few weeks, I had a clear structure to follow and felt much more confident in what I was doing.”
“This was very different from what I expected supervision to be. It wasn’t just talking about cases—it was practical and focused. I left each session knowing exactly what to work on and how to apply it.”
“I gained so much confidence over the 10 weeks collaborating with the other counsellors. They will be a good resource for me in my practice. I feel comfortable with new clients, asking the right questions, and making good decisions in session.”
"We would discuss things that we experienced with our clients in the group. It was awesome to have so much input and feedback from the others."
Eligibility
Supervision is available to:
- Counselling students currently enrolled in a practicum or internship
- Students whose academic programs require supervision as part of training
Fees
The full 10-week supervision program is structured to meet practicum requirements and is priced at:
$100 per supervision hour (including GST)
Fees are paid in full prior to the start of the program.
(Instalment plans are available)
Availability
Cohorts are small and run periodically throughout the year.
Space is limited to maintain a focused and effective supervision environment.
Apply for Supervision
If you are interested in joining a supervision cohort, the next step is to apply.
Call, text or email me today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about supervision services.
Please have the following information ready to discuss:
- Your current program and school
- Where you are in your education or practicum (or when you are starting)
- Any supervision requirements you need to meet
- What you are hoping to gain from supervision
This will help us get the application process moving!
Coaching at a Glance
A Coach is for people who don’t need therapy—but aren’t where they want to be.
You’re functioning. You’re capable. But something isn’t moving.
Maybe you’re stuck in a decision you’ve been avoiding.
Maybe your work, leadership, or direction isn’t where it should be.
Or maybe you know what needs to change—you just haven’t been able to make it happen.
Coaching is about forward movement.
It’s direct, structured, and focused on clarity, decision-making, and execution. We don’t spend time circling the problem—we work to understand it quickly, challenge what’s getting in the way, and move you forward.
This is not passive. It’s focused, practical, and designed to create momentum.
How It's Done
Our work is focused and intentional.
We get clear on what’s actually going on—not just what it looks like on the surface. From there, we identify the patterns, decisions, or blind spots that are keeping you stuck.
You can expect:
- Direct, honest feedback
- Clear structure and focus
- Practical strategies you can apply immediately
- Accountability to follow through
This is a working process—not just a conversation.
What Coaching Is Useful For
You might be looking for coaching if you want to:
- Make a decision you’ve been avoiding
- Break through a pattern that’s holding you back
- Improve performance in your work or leadership
- Navigate a transition with clarity and direction
- Move forward without overanalyzing everything
Coaching vs Counselling
Coaching and counselling can overlap—but they serve different purposes.
Coaching is for forward movement.
It focuses on where you are now and where you want to go.
Counselling is often more appropriate when there is a need to process deeper emotional patterns, trauma, or mental health concerns.
If you’re unsure which is the right fit, we can determine that quickly in an initial conversation.
Next Step
If you’re ready to move forward—or even just considering it—book a coaching consultation.
We’ll determine quickly if this is the right fit and what the work would look like.
Game Plan Package Fees
My coaching package rates are competitive and vary depending on the content, and scope of the curriculum which makes up your personal game plan.
I do not offer single coaching sessions. The Game Plan process takes time to design, to implement transforming actions into habits, and to realize your goals.
Depending on the Game Plan: Sessions will occur Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly
Packages do not limit the timing or scope of the curriculum. Additional sessions may be necessary based on the game plan we create together.
As is the case in all education based work, I am creating a curriculum just for you. This takes time for me to build behind the scenes, and between our sessions. For this reason total package fees are paid at the time we sign the coaching agreement. Instalment plans are negotiable.
Payment Options: Cash, Personal Cheque or e-Transfer
Transitions: Education & Career
Thinking of Changing Your Major or Shifting Your Career?
Thinking of Changing Your Major or Shifting Your Career?
Thinking of Changing Your Major or Shifting Your Career?
In my mid-thirties, I decided to change my career. I was in search of my purpose for the next phase of my life. I began working with my 'Coach' to create a path towards realizing my new meaning in life. We designed a purpose focused plan. It took some hard work, but the results were well worth it.
As we worked on my personal plan, it became clear I would need to go to University for the first time in my life. I needed to decide what program I would take, pick a school, move away from where I lived, figure out how to pay, and learn how to be a student again.
There are many decisions to be made. You're not alone. Me, you, and countless others have considered 'how to do it'. Many conclude it is too daunting, and just not possible. With a coach, I now know from experience that achieving this goal is possible.
There is a way to create a path of least resistance. This challenging time can be transformed into a smooth journey, which you will look back on as a foundational turning-point in your life.
This will be an exciting time for new students, and their family. I'm here to help you make it happen.
High School Seniors
Thinking of Changing Your Major or Shifting Your Career?
Thinking of Changing Your Major or Shifting Your Career?
Choosing to go to college, university, trade or tech school is a tough choice to make, especially when you've just reached the end of your high school career.
Where should you apply? What field of study or program should you take? On line or on campus? In what city will go to school, and will you need to move? Is it dorm life, or off campus renting for you for the next year or seven? What if you don't feel ready to make any choice yet at all? Coaching can help you come to a purposeful & intentional decision.
Student life is challenging. Many of us had to move away from the comfort of home for the first time. However, it is also an exciting time. In fact, this is the most exciting time to be entering into post-secondary education. So many schools to chose from, and now with technology making higher education possible from your own living room, the world is actually at your finger tips.
As part of my coaching practice I will coach high school seniors (Grade 11 and 12 students) aged 16+ years of age.
The Initial and the Final Coaching Sessions will include a Parent or Legal Guardian for a Portion of Those Meetings
Creating a united alliance between student, and parent is vital to success, and for parents peace of mind.
The ideal time to begin this journey is in the Fall of the students senior year, but better late than never applies here.
This package also includes an additional half-hour initial consultation session.
6 Session Student Package: $1,200
Terms of agreement are same as above.