Welcome

Just like a butterfly, transformation is possible.

These 2 photos that have been spliced together into one image above was taken by Rick back in 2012, when he moved his office from downtown Stratford to his home on Devon Street, in Stratford, Ontario. This butterfly was able to take flight because Milkweed was allowed to grow in his garden. As a young man Rick walked many acres using weed killer to rid these fields of this vital food source for Monarch Butterflies. As knowledge was gained Rick's need to preserve something that was once destroyed is not different than the transformation in talking about mental health and our challenges to create a world with more understanding.

Rick's journey from Machinist to Truck driver, Millwright to photographer and from mental health worker to podcast creator continues with our podcast BlackSheepRebranded.ca. This continuation is the efforts of a team around Rick to provide unparalleled services to anyone who is want to take their life to the next level. Rick's theory is there is a bit of a Black Sheep in all of us and we are assisting others in reframing and recreating as sense of one self, hence Black Sheep Rebranding. Our common feelings of unease, embarrassment or frustration with ourselves and the world around us is all to common. Rick has found by embracing his true self and accepting his journey is just that, it is a journey with change possible Rick has become free to evolve and he hope the same for everyone he interacts with.  

To be linked to the podcast website please click below or search Black Sheep Rebranded anywhere podcasts are available,

http://blacksheeprebranded.ca/

 Everyone’s journey is as unique as they are and that's how your counselling should be. My job is to listen, then help you reach your goals, whatever your goals are. 

In the world of counselling Rick is unique for several reasons including his many life experience and varied careers prior to returning to post secondary education where he attended the University of Waterloo for his first, degrees. 

 The majority of new clients are referrals from existing clients or past clients. The next most common method clients end up in my office is doctors and employers referring individuals who are affected by traumatic events in their lives. This includes people involved in or affected by a traumatic accidents or loss, as well as 1st responders who have seen one too many unforgettable sites during their day to day jobs. Beyond these two sources for new clients there are a few who find me through an internet or the podcast. 

Although I do not receive direct referrals from insurance companies, those insurance and EAP / EFAP plans which list Social Workers with a Masters in Social Work (MSW) as a qualified provider will typically directly reimburse you for my services. This reimbursement is limited to the details of your individual plan. Please contact me for further information.

If you feel stuck, want to change some part of your life then give me a call or send me an email or text. 

All services are available in person in Stratford at my office. For those who are unable to come to Stratford, I'm available by phone or video sessions. Rick offers sessions in person, by phone and virtually through video session to offer a seamless service for my clients regardless of circumstances of time or place.