Our Team

James (Jim) Leitch is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.  He is also completing his Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) designation.  Jim also has a Masters of Arts degree in Literature and Philosophy from York University which he completed at the beginning of his career.  Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the therapist role. Personally he has  spent many years in his own self development and recovery journey and has always enjoyed helping others do the same.  Professionally Jim was a leader in technology companies for many years and he always enjoyed managing, coaching and developing people in managing their careers. Jim tries to take a very non-judgemental and accepting stance with his clients to understand their presenting issues and helps the client unpack their sources of conflict to lead a more fulfilling life. Jim helps men working through many different addiction and mental health issues with a particular focus on sex and porn addiction. Jim also provides career and professional counselling as well as counselling for those who are struggling through life transitions. Jim uses various modalities such as psychodynamics, family system theory, 12 Steps and spirituality to collaboratively work with clients to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Peter is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist CSAT. He is also a Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor with the CACCF. Peter has extensive knowledge and experience in addiction and co-occurring related mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Peter was educated and clinically trained at the renowned Hazelden Betty Ford Center in Center City Minnesota. He focuses on building strong therapeutic connections with his clients through a structured, empathetic, understanding, and client-centered approach. Peter incorporates the following therapeutic modalities in his practice Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Twelve-Step Facilitation, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) amongst others. Peter is involved in his own recovery, and in addition to a Master’s degree in Addiction and Mental Health Studies and Counselling, Peter also holds a Hons BA from Mount Allison University and a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Andrew completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Having grown up playing competitive sports and serving three years in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves, Andrew is no stranger to working alongside men.

Andrew recognizes that each client has unique needs, from short-term problem solving to addressing deep seated patterns of emotional expression and behaviour. Centering around cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and brain science, Andrew’s integrative style draws from a broad range of psychological theories and techniques, ensuring a personalized approach for every client. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, or trauma, Andrew’s compassion and warm demeanour provides a calm and non-judgmental space for healing and transformation.

Tim is dedicated to helping individuals move beyond acute distress, integrate past experience, find healing, and create meaning in their lives. Drawing on his personal experiences and using an empathetic and collaborative approach, Tim supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship issues, and meaninglessness. Tim combines evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, psychodynamic therapy, and other interventions to ease acute distress, and make meaningful change.

In past roles Tim has managed community partnerships that create access for underserved communities to healing outdoor spaces. He co-founded a therapeutic backcountry excursion for men suffering mental health and life challenges.

Tim is a strong advocate for fitness, movement, and exercise combined with therapy to support recovery and mental health. In his spare time, he trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and martial arts are a central part of his self care and mental and physical well being.

Jim is passionate about helping men deal with the unique challenges and pressures they face in today’s world. As a long-time men’s support group member and facilitator, Jim has been an advocate for healthy masculinity all his life. His counselling approach focuses on understanding the unique challenges facing men while building self-awareness, emotional flexibility, and resilience. Jim works with clients to address their concerns related to relationships, sexuality, life transitions, addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma using cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques, along with practical life skills. Jim partners with men to help them to live with greater confidence and ease, and a sense of meaning and purpose.

Gabe is dedicated to helping men, individuals, and families better understand themselves, navigate complex challenges, and create lasting change. He brings over seven years of experience across mental health, addictions, crisis response, and gender-based violence, with a specialized focus on supporting men through personal growth, accountability, and relationship repair.

Gabe’s work centers on helping men navigate trauma, interpersonal conflict, and major life transitions. Drawing from years of experience facilitating psychoeducational groups for men through the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program in Peel and Halton, he excels at helping clients unpack relationship conflict, develop emotional regulation, and break unhealthy cycles. He integrates elements of CBT, ACT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into practical, jargon-free tools that foster real-world growth.

True change requires connection. Gabe provides a down-to-earth, stigma-free space where men can safely drop their guard, challenge themselves, and explore their experiences without judgment. As a neuroaffirming clinician with lived experience of ADHD, he values an environment where clients can show up authentically.

Outside of work, Gabe enjoys exploring hiking trails, building and painting miniatures, and playing guitar.