Oxford

Prof Oxford York

Counselor

“Oxford is a life-long learner, attentive and a reflective person who has been well informed and educated from life experiences. He has developed a profound comprehension and appreciation for the value of life to be lived in within any state of mind. Oxford also is someone who lives by his principles.”

About Me

I believe every life holds inherent value, no matter your current state of mind. As a lifelong learner, I bring a reflective and attentive approach to our work. We can gently explore your unique experiences, helping you uncover meaning and appreciation. Even amidst challenges, my principled guidance offers a safe space. Together, we can navigate complex emotions and find a way to live fully.

Approach

Sessions unfold at a steady, curious pace where I listen for meaning beneath the surface and invite small experiments to shift stuck patterns. In Hawkesbury and online, in English or français, we use grounded reflection, mindfulness practices and focused advocacy to attend to trauma, grief, addiction or relationship pain; between sessions you may receive gentle exercises or prompts to deepen awareness. I keep our work principled and practical, balancing patience with clear direction. People seeking thoughtful, steady support through hard transitions often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

    A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Research

    Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Counseling & Psychotherapy

Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)

Counseling & Psychotherapy

Qualifications

St. Paul's University

Mcgill University

Service Areas

Oxford York Counselling and Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Hawkesbury, Ontario

Canada