Toronto, Canada
110 Eglinton Ave W #303E
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+14164895053
Allan was our couple therapists for several months. He is a very talented and experienced therapist. I value being able to confidently refer people to him. He has an amazing capacity to connect with people emotionally as well the skills to help them. I highly recommend New Insights Counseling, Toronto to anyone looking to create real change in their lives and relationships.
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I have known Allan over many years, having worked with him in a large mental health organization.. He was a very respected employee regarding his clinical abilities. In the last five years I have been involved with Allan in an Emotionally Focused Couples Supervisory Group with other Certified EFT Therapists. In this group I have been able to see the caliber of his work as we review each other's tapes. I have learned more about the quality of Allan's work as a couple's therapist, where his gentle, thoughtful approach has been instrumental in helping couples deepen their connection. He is a caring and sophisticated therapist to whom I have made referrals because I trust he can make a difference in people's lives through the helping process.
Allan's counsel and insight has been key to getting my relationship with my husband back on track. We first went to him when we were estranged and in crisis. The future looked very uncertain. In our work with Allan, he helped us to understand how our 20 year relationship had gone so badly off the rails, and to explore why this had happened. He worked with us to help us deepen our understanding of each other, and our each other's needs, and how we could build on that to put things back on track. In our meetings with Allan, he is always professional and empathetic. He brings a depth of knowledge and perspective that is insightful and helpful. He has pointed us to resources that are helpful and constructive.
I have been receiving Allan's emails for the last 3 years now and enjoy the material that is written every time I read them! Ironically, I seem to be able to relate to some of the topics through past experiences. I find that Allan's material is informative and will always look forward to receiving them! Thanks Allan - always appreciated!!
I absolutely hate writing negative reviews. Unfortunately this one is truly called for, and my hope is that my review here helps others make an informed decision regarding choosing a marriage counselor. I should also say that my review is based on several (fewer than 10) marriage counseling sessions with Mr. Findlay with my now ex husband. Despite our other disagreements, we both felt Mr. Findlay was very far from competent as a marriage counselor. Our initial impression was actually quite favourable as Mr. Findlay made us feel comfortable and came across as genuinely empathetic. He promised our money back if we didn't "learn something new about ourselves" in our time with him (he later went back on his promise). The sessions themselves were conducted as an interview, where Mr. Findlay appeared to be reading questions from a paper, and jotting down notes as we answered his questions. It quickly became obvious that he was actually distracted and not paying attention to our answers, as he kept asking questions that we had previously just answered and these were important details which proved he wasn't listening. Mr. Findlay also kept answering his personal phone and taking calls from his kids, saying that his kids come first, which perhaps explains why he was so distracted. Nevertheless, we both felt that was unprofessional as we were paying for his time. This happened at least once in each session, sometimes more. The only concrete suggestion Mr. Findlay ever made was to point us to a self help book. I don't know why we kept going for as long as we did. All I can say is that it was a stressful time in our lives and we made many poor decisions. In hindsight, it was all a complete waste of time, money and mental energy.
Most people know the key to any relationship is communication, and this is where Allan excels. He's incredible at understanding differences and overcoming them with a relatively easy process, bringing that closeness you once had, back again. Whether you are going through a difficult time, or just need a little more out of your relationship, I highly recommend Allan Findlay.
As a colleague of Allan's I recommend him! He's certified in one of the most well researched and effective couple's therapy approaches. His devotion to professional development and skill improvement is admirable! He was truly a valuable addition in his professional role of roving therapist at one of the couples retreats I regularly lead.
Allan is such a kind and empathetic person. I would recommend him to anyone for Couples Therapy or individual work . He works so hard and is so dedicated to his clients.
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