Introduction 30 Questions & Information
30 min • Free
Introduction 90 minutes In-Person
1 hr 30 min • CA$150
Humanistic Counselling 90 Minutes
1 hr 30 min • CA$150
Humanistic Counselling
for ALL Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto
Talk Counselling Service for Queer Men
Insight to the Heart
Individuals and Couples
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Private Sessions begin with:
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1 - 30 minute Introduction
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By Phone or Video Conference
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2 - 90 minute Beginning Session
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In-person
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Talk Counselling for Men
When you want:
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improved communication
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improved interpersonal skills
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greater self-acceptance and
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deeper self-esteem
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skilled expression of truest self
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management of emotions:
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anger,
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sadness,
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fear,
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peace,
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power,
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joy
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relief from depression and anxiety
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increased confidence and
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greater sense of vitality and
enjoyment of life and purpose
Focus
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Client Centered
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Heart Focused
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Human Oriented
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Self-Directed
My primary focus as a counsellor is to assist my clients as they:
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determine their own wisdom,
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educate themselves,
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empower themselves and
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have them lead more
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hopeful,
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passionate and
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powerful lives.
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Beginning
Choosing a Counsellor
The scope of counselling exploration can include many areas of: yourself, your life, your spirit, your desire, your relationships
and your problems, and your solutions.
Many men feel obliged and a sense of duty to present in the world in a particular way. The counselling process can help to lighten the burden, the guilt and sometimes shame of this onerous sense of obligation.
When one is curious and exploring one can find new ways of responding to the world. New responses build courage and strength. It is important that the counselling client feel comfortable with their counsellor.
This, in itself a paradox, because often, there is nothing comfortable about the counselling process. So in fact, you are looking for someone you can feel comfortable with, while in your own discomfort.
You need to know that when you are at your most vulnerable you will also know that you are in a safe place.
Holding the container for men to be more themselves, to be more truthful and whole within themselves is a deep and resonant honour for me. I am happy and very proud to have been of service and providing this service, of holding space, since 2001.
How may I be of service to you?
Please know that the Counselling Path always begins with a complementary 30 minute telephone Introductory session, after this Introduction we will move to an Intake session where we will map out a course for our work together and finally we will move towards a full 90 minute session.
Process
Client Centered
Humanistic Counselling
My Counselling Style is based on the agenda and scope of work as determined by the client. What the client brings forward is what we will work with. In counselling the primary focus is to remove stumbling blocks, rework patterns of behaviour, clear emotional blockages and reprogram stories and predetermined outcomes that no longer serve the clients needs.
I spend most of my client time listening and engaging in exploration with the client to find their meaning and have the client find their own answers to their questions, problems and concerns. In this process the client is guided towards their our outcome and their own determination of the solution to whatever is facing them.
I offer in person counselling to individuals and couples from my comfortable and private office located in the heart of the downtown core of the City of Toronto. The well equipped Awaken Studio is also the home for the body centered practices that I lead at times when I am not with counselling clients. The Awaken Studo is also home to the many groups, classes and workshops that are offered by Phillip, a variety of Yoga teachers, Tantra teachers and wholistic sexual embodiment practitioners.
The practice that I most appreciate in the counselling environment that I provide is listening, witnessing and allowing for the conversation that takes place within a safe, uplifting and hopeful counselling environment.
It is my honour and my pleasure to hold space for clients as they blossom and become more true themselves and the paths that they are following.
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing
there is a field.
I'll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass the world is
too full to talk about.”
~ Rumi
Informed Consent
Please know that Phillip Coupal is not a doctor, a psychologist, a psychotherapist or a social worker.
All services are offered outside of a traditional medical model, including all aspects of medicalized mental health therapies and are based in the deepest tradition of peer oriented talk therapies.
Counselling services are provided for purposes of personal growth and insight.
Counselling Services provided by Phillip Coupal are not meant to be applied as, or considered a treatment or a therapy for any mental, or physical, health issue.
If you have a mental or physical health issue please contact your local health care provider, your doctor or a local health facility.
As we begin the counselling process, prior to our first talk counselling session you will be asked to agree to an informed consent and that you know and understand that this is not a medical practice.
Practice Peer Support
for ALL Men
The counselling process can create a greater sense of self esteem, peace, empowerment and hope.
The process can lighten the burdens of guilt and shame and allow for clarity of purpose and intent.
Practicing
Kindness
Compassion
Grace
Kindness, compassion, grace and conscious construction of community are basic tenants of the Awaken Studio Toronto. It is our practice to exist in the world living from a place of gracious and radical acceptance.
If for some reason you are unable to pay for the services offered by Phillip Coupal or
the Awaken Studio in Toronto we will do our
best to create an accommodation for your need.
Although classes can not be free of any financial exchange, the Awaken Studio and Phillip are always open to negotiation.
If you are under employed, unemployed or suffering from a financial hardship and you wish to attend, we will do our very best to create an accommodation made for you. Mutually agreed and negotiated in a kind and understanding manner.
Please be kind you yourself and make sure to contact :
Phillip for more information.
All you have to do is ASK!
About
Counselling
with Phillip Coupal at the
Awaken Studio Toronto
All men are welcome to take part in Humanistic Counselling at the Awaken Studio, with Phillip Coupal.
Free yourself to treat yourself to an experience unlike any other in the city.
This practice is open to all who identify or self identify as men and the Awaken Studio and Phillip Coupal welcome all DIVERSITY.
There is no experience qualification.
Men from all backgrounds, cultures, and societies and life experiences are welcome.
There is no upper age limit. Please be over 19 years of age.
FREE YOURSELF to BE YOURSELF
"'The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
~ Carl R. Rogers
