Mark is a caring, person-oriented, collaborative counsellor who believes the therapeutic relationship is the most fruitful part of counselling. Mark works with adults of all ages, including those experiencing challenges relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, brain injury, grief, loss, life transitions, self-worth, and finding meaning and fulfilment in life. Earning a master’s degree in education from the University of Worcester, UK, Mark has continued his education in Canada, gaining a Diploma in Professional Counselling and completing seven years of training as an Existential Analyst. Mark has teaching experience and advocates for lifelong learning in community and non-traditional settings. Mark has a long and successful history with non-profit organizations, including leadership experience. Mark spent several years in Indonesia volunteering with an international NGO. Today Mark sits on the board of directors at the Existential Analysis Society of Canada. In his personal life, Mark enjoys spending time with family and experiencing the great outdoors. Mark Busby, MSc. RPC #4134

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Trien Cao has been working in her family business for over 25 years. Trien attended Vancouver Island University, attaining her BA with a Minor in Liberal Studies, and returned to academics, achieving her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Trien’s varied life experience, both professionally and personally, as well as her love of cultures and countries with diverse outlooks and attitudes inspired her to delve into counselling. Trien has had the opportunity to live and experience both Eastern and Western Cultures as she grew up in Vietnam, emigrated to Canada, and lived in the US for a number of years. This myriad of outlooks and attitudes and experience has molded her: Trien regards life with humility and compassion and acknowledges both hardship and joy as integral to being human.

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Clinic Manager and co-creator of mxn Men’s Therapy Network, Kim also has a busy counselling practice in Duncan. Her previous work as a counsellor at a specialized centre for men’s mental health and an extensive background in business inspired Kim’s decision to launch mxn Men’s Therapy Network, to support those who have experienced emotional, sexual, or physical trauma via her team of affordable, trauma informed Counsellors. Kim has presented internationally and locally, and led or co-facilitated many groups. A mountain biker, rower and general lover of nature, Kim humbly acknowledges that she lives, plays and works on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish, Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.

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Clinical Lead and co-creator of MxN Men’s Therapy Network, prior to clinical practice, John worked within Disability and Mental Health support services. On completion of a Psychology BSc in 2003 I began my counselling career working in inner city schools and colleges in the UK. Whilst studying a Counselling MA at The University of Nottingham I moved into Addiction and Trauma Counselling and Supervision work. I later moved on to a Diploma in Clinical Supervision at The University of Bath in order to support others in their clinical work. When I moved to North America I began working with the homeless population in Los Angeles, Hamilton, ON and Victoria. My most recent role has been Clinical Lead at Men’s Therapy Centre here in Victoria, where I have enjoyed supervising the Clinical Counselling Team, along with counselling provision for men from the local community. I also run a private practice offering Walk & Talk counselling in and around the southern tip of this beautiful island.

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