Dan L Mitchell Counselling

07/19/2025

My thought this morning:
I'm white, male, living in BC my whole life, healthy, etc -- If I speak up against evil, I am way less at risk of bad repercussions than if I were a woman, living in a developing country, a person of colour, etc. It's my job to call out oppressive behaviour. And also to be humble enough to receive being called out by others.

02/15/2025

Will differences divide us or connect us?

So much unpredictability in the world today! So much geopolitical power-shifting! These realities leave me feeling stressed and anxious.

01/16/2025

Prayer and Wellbeing?
This is mostly for my dear friends in Mpumalanga:
My friends in Mpumalanga, South Africa, told me yesterday that crime has seen worrisome increase and people are not feeling safe. They asked for prayer. So I prayed. https://danlmitchell.ca/blog/f/health-wellness-and-prayer?fbclid=IwY2xjawH2XNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfIgLbgcMnFVEyLx25yRu2lyBps3JcKmDCnEUfNO9irFP-LtNcjL9uZ8KQ_aem_reMIjgxJrtxQ4lYjVeJnpg&blogcategory=Healing+%26+Health

01/06/2025

What would it be like to see a counsellor? Talkingcanhelp.ca is a website for individuals seeking information and support about the profession of counselling and psychotherapy.

01/03/2025

Great news! You may not have to pay out of pocket for counselling if it's covered by your insurance! I've been waiting my entire career for all the major insurance companies to cover services provided by Canadian Certified Counsellors.

01/03/2025

My friends in South Africa know all about this!!

Dance, one of humanity's oldest art forms, traces its roots back over 10,000 years. Its rhythmic movements are known to release endorphins, strengthen connections, and even increase our pain tolerance.

11/21/2024

https://danlmitchell.ca/blog/f/better-sleep-better-life

The Latest Research on Sleep, Stress, and Cognitive Health

10/12/2024

Great news! Federal government is considering inclusion of Mental Health and Substance Use treatment as free services under the Canada Health Act. Please share this!

Gord Johns, the NDP critic for mental health and harm reduction, speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill after tabling his private member’s bill to improve access to mental health services. He is joined by Peter Julian, the NDP’s health critic, as well as Anthony Esposi and Florence Budden, co-...

08/09/2024

How the Lord's Prayer has Changed Me: New blog post -

As I reflect on my journey of personal life and professional practice, I am aware of how deeply the Lord’s Prayer has shaped my life and thinking. Over the years, this prayer has been a constant companion, giving me hope...

07/23/2024

After an amazing trip to South Africa, reconnecting with dear friends and making new ones, I am back home and available for counselling. Please call me (778) 838-6824 for an appointment, or if you are a first time client, you can check out my website at www.DanLMitchell.ca or register online at https://hushforms.com/danlmitchell-new-client-questionnaire-adult.

LET'S WALK CLOSER TO BEING FULLY HUMAN IN ALL OUR RELATIONS

06/06/2024

After much preparation, we are once again en route to South Africa to come alongside the beautiful vulnerable children being cared for by Reachout To Africa and mamkhulu.org.

06/04/2024

I will be unavailable for counselling sessions from June 6 to July 21 as I will be in South Africa, participating in Hope Camps to support vulnerable children. Click here for more details.