When I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer I was blindsided by the reality of my death. Whelm has been a wealth of knowledge and compassion throughout my journey and has supported me in a way that no combination of other professionals or loved ones could. He helped me access and understand my own emotions and thoughts on life and death, assisted in setting up my legal end of life documents, and presented me with ideas that I never would have considered. Whelm has been the best person I could have asked for to guide me on this journey.

K.K. (Victoria, BC)

Whelm has guided me to carefully unravel the parts of me that have felt stuck. I had unknowingly created roadblocks to avoid fully grieving, and when those roadblocks were removed... wow. Who knew it could be so beautiful to fall into sorrow with the same level of abandonment as falling in Love. That aching void, after two long years, is being filled with priceless memories and gratitude. I'm carving a new path, and finding ways to navigate unfamiliar territory. Whelm's insightful presence and support has been beneficial to all of my relationships, including mine with myself.

J.L. (Nanaimo, BC)

As a mental health professional, working with Whelm allowed me to release weight I didn’t know I was carrying and expectations that I must live my life in certain ways. Our work softened parts of me I didn’t know were hardened. The topics of death and impermanence are ones that are important to connect with if we are to ensure to love and live fully, and so that we can let go of holding onto control in places that do not serve us. Whelm’s kind heart, awareness, knowledge, diverse experience and respect for other human beings created space for healing to occur. Want to feel more alive and in alignment with you most important values? I highly recommend exploring with Whelm.

D.K. (Nanaimo, BC)

Following the death of my father, I found myself stuck in my grieving process, unable to move past the dominant narrative that was blocking my access to a fuller breadth of emotions - including a deeper level of grief. The combination of Whelm's steady presence, skillful questioning, and deep insight allowed me to move past the single story I had been telling, and invite in the whole cacophony of my father's life. I am so grateful to Whelm for helping me to access such a full range of beautiful human emotion - and for guiding me to a greater depth of knowledge of my father and myself.

W.R. (Montreal, Quebec)

I have been fortunate to access the support and guidance of Whelm through multiple instances of grief and significant life changes. Whelm brings an unwavering ability to his work to remain present in what is hard: the emotions of grief, the grappling with change, the complex conversations, and the gentle fortitude to mentor me to better understand my own experiences and self. I regularly leave my time with Whelm feeling more insightful about myself, and more able to stay the course with hard challenges and changes. Whelm lives and works with a rare integrity and capacity to ask just the right question to prompt exceptional personal insight and growth, and he stays alongside while the waves of intensity and change show up. His presence is a gift, and I highly recommend accessing his services if you're navigating grief, or anticipating loss - which inevitably we all will.

S.S. (Nanaimo, BC)

Whelm has an uncommon capacity to hold space, to listen with no judgement, to facilitate expression and to look at things from an unbiased but empathetic point of view. He has helped me question life and death from different perspectives. He’s an excellent listener and has guided me through the toughest times of my life with patience and gentleness. He has shared many tools with me which ignited my creativity and opened up new ways to connect with myself and with others, and has helped me be truthful, authentic and living life to its fullest expression.

I.M. (Rome, Italy)

With the comfort and feel of a casual, curious conversation, using insightful and intentional questions, Whelm illuminated a path leading me to a place of reassurance and peace in preparation for the passing of our beloved dog. Through this preparation, I was better able to support my family and create the space in our home for an authentic experience together as we said goodbye. Laying important mental and emotional groundwork allowed me to stay physically present and take good care of myself and my loved ones during this challenging time. I am grateful for Whelm's thoughtful guidance.

A.H. (Ladysmith, BC)

Whelm is one of the most effective, compassionate and insightful people I've ever had the opportunity to speak to. Even in our first session, we managed to explore and uncover facets of myself and my feelings around loss that have had an immediate impact on my life. I can't recommend him enough.

N.R. (Nanaimo, BC)