About Zachary, MA RCC
Zachary Bruyere, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offering a collaborative partnership towards healing and growth, Zachary helps you navigate life’s challenges with empathy, insight, and unwavering support. He hopes that the relationship built with him allows you to stand against the power of the problem together.
Welcome to Therapy with Zachary, where the journey of self-discovery meets compassionate guidance. Zachary is dedicated to offering a safe and nurturing space for individuals, aged 16 and above, to explore their experiences and rediscover inner peace, joy, love, and safety. With a background deeply rooted in face-to-face interactions, Zachary understands the value of genuine connection and empathic listening. His journey into counselling stemmed from a profound desire to support others through life’s challenges and to foster a sense of belonging in those who may feel isolated by their pain.
Grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, Zachary recognizes the profound impact of trauma on individuals’ lives and aims to support and empower those he works with to reclaim their sense of agency in navigating its complexities. He also has a special interest in working with men struggling with modern day expectations of masculinity; this can take a toll on one’s mental health, and Zachary aims to guide his clients toward developing a healthy balance of strength and warmth with how they move through the world. Relational support is another key focus of Zachary’s practice. He works closely with individuals who are wanting to improve their relationships, whether that is building more effective communication skills, recovering from a break-up, developing capacity for greater emotional attunement with their partner, or outlining processes for re-building trust, Zachary’s skill and guidance can be a key factor in relational repair and development.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit that includes Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based techniques, and mindfulness practices, Zachary tailors his approach to meet each individuals’ unique needs. Through collaborative exploration and processing in a safe environment, he strives to guide clients towards transforming their narratives from ones of adversity to ones of resilience and fulfillment. Zachary hopes that the relationship built with him allows you to stand against the power of the problem together.
Approaches: Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Techniques, and Mindfulness Practices.
Populations: Youth (16+) & Adults.
Specializations: Acute and Complex Trauma, Men’s Health and Well-Being, Gender Expectations, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Shame, Self-Esteem Issues, Emotional Dysregulation, and Isolation.
Educational Background: Zachary holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver, complemented by an undergraduate background in Psychology and Sociology. He has also completed Level I training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and aspires to pursue certification in EMDR therapy to further enhance his ability to support clients on their healing journey.
Beyond the Work: Zachary loves spending time with loved ones, and out in nature. He has a passion for exercise and loves to go snowboarding and mountain biking when he can. Zachary plays video games and finds it as a great way to connect with his hometown friends in Edmonton. Being new to Vancouver Island, he is very excited to explore what island living is all about. Not one to shy away from culinary delights, Zachary would love to hear about your must try restaurants in the city!