I’m Alec Purnell, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Science in Psychotherapy from McMaster University. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, OCD-related concerns, trauma, stress, burnout, perfectionism, and challenging life transitions.
My approach to counselling is practical, collaborative, and grounded in the idea that therapy should make sense to you. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy while drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other approaches depending on what fits your needs. Together, we will work to better understand what is keeping you stuck, identify what matters to you, and find realistic ways to move forward.
As a high-performance athlete myself, I also have a particular interest in working with athletes and other high performers. I understand how performance can become connected to identity, confidence, and self-worth, as well as the pressure that comes with constantly trying to improve.
Above all, I aim to create a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and take an active role in your own counselling.
