“The lighthouse does not direct the voyager, 

but, rather, Illuminates the hazards of sea and sky

and potential routes for their circumnavigation,

thus permitting the plotting of a course

that will ensure safe passage.” ~ Unknown Author

Envision life as a turbulent sea, and the counsellor/mediator as the lighthouse whose beacon can guide you to safer horizons. While your visibility may be obscured by the conditions you are faced with, Frank can provide a beacon of hope to illuminate potential routes for safety and allow the navigator a wider view of the landscape. With a clearer perspective and stable, professional support, you can discover solutions that will suit your particular needs and enhance your overall wellbeing.

About

 

Frank Morven MACP, MPA, RCC, CCC, RRM, TITC-CT

Registered Clinical Counsellor / Clinical Traumatologist / Registered Roster Mediator

Frank was born and raised in Prince Rupert, British Columbia and his Indigenous ancestry is tied to the communities of Metlakatla (Tsimshian Nation) and New Aiyansh (Nisga’a Nation). Due to this, Frank is in the unique position to blend Western counselling and mediation orientations with traditional Indigenous practices of collective and restorative healing.  Coming from a large extended family, Frank feels strongly in the importance of familial relationships and human connection.    

Services Provided

  • Counselling

    Counselling offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being.

  • Mediation

    Mediation is an informal, confidential process that is less expensive, less time consuming, and less stressful than going to court.

  • EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.

  • Couples Counselling

    Entering a relationship can be daunting as it means the merging of lives with another while trying to understand their flaws, quirks, and beliefs.

  • Counselling Programs

    Frank offers various counselling programs including: Essential Skills for Success, Fostering Respectful Relationships, and Anger Management.

  • Conflict Coaching

    Conflict coaching uses skill building and learning new strategies to support peoples’ ability to engage in, manage, or productively resolve conflict.

  • Sec. 211 Reports

    When a parenting agreement cannot be reached, the court may seek the professional opinion of a counsellor or psychologist qualified to perform child evaluations.

  • Views of the Child Report

    The other type of Sec. 211 Family Law Act Report is the Views of the Child Report. The British Columbia Family Law Act states that, “children’s views must be considered, unless it is inappropriate to do so.”

Contact Frank to schedule an appointment.