Hello! I am Mike,  the Owner, Founder, Wellness Director and Counsellor for Sandalwood Wellness, as well as the Founder and CEO of Sandalwood Mental Health First Aid Services.

I am a currently a Certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, as well as a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist, I hold  a diploma in Counselling Therapy at Stenberg College, in addition to that I am also completing an associate certificate in Trauma and Crisis Intervention at the Justice Institute of BC.

I have spent over a decade working in the private security and enforcement industry before making the switch into mental health and wellness. Many of the skills learned throughout my time in the security industry are transferable into mental health and wellness. I have spent years honing my skills as a communicator, listener, and problem solver.

My experience within the field of wellness includes working for Abbotsford Soccer Association as a Program Facilitator, Mission Community Services Society as a Program Coordinator and Support Worker,  Group Facilitator for Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada, and Counsellor for Moving Forward Family Services, among others.

I have training and education from various schools and online learning platforms in subjects such as Crisis Intervention,  Mindfulness and Meditation, Psychological First Aid, Sociology, Suicide Risk Assessment, and Addictions Treatment.

I am an openly Queer man and reside in the unceded and traditional lands of the Stό:lō Nation also known as Abbotsford where my practice is based out of, I enjoy being outdoors, doing crafts, and reading.