“Working with Derek has had a profound impact on my personal and professional development, one which has enabled me to connect with myself deeply bringing further insight, awareness and knowledge about my own processes at a depth I have not experienced before. In turn this has not only enhanced my work as a Counselling Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, but also as an individual on a personal level.

Dereks gentle approach enabled me to feel safe, feel at ease and flow with my own processes whilst inter grating this new model into my system and practice. His knowledge, commitment and expertise is inspiring and openly shared with his students/clients. This model has been an eye opener and game changer for my personal and professional development; the journey I have embarked on, alongside Dereks compassionate and professional approach assisted me to bring facets of myself to surface which I was not even aware of, and supporting me to work with these in a gentle way.

I recommend this model to all professionals who work with clients, or for anyone who has a desire to connect with themselves at a deep level; as our own awareness is key and crucial to being able to be the best we can be for ourselves, and for others. ”

“Derek has an amazing ability to intuitively know where you are and to meet you there, gently but firmly guiding you to wholeness. My few meetings with Derek have helped me more than years of therapy managed to; through his joyful, almost electric presence, he helps you awaken to a light that leaves much of your previous problems devoid of power. He is an extraordinary healer..”

“Derek embodies a spacious innocence coupled with a sense of humour that endears and delights. Whatever I bring to a private session, I feel ”known” by him and guided by his simple, clear and direct ability to guide me in a direction that evolves effortlessly to a sense of ease and deeper recognition of self-actualization.”

“Through Derek’s sincere and trusting presence, he helped me to embody myself more than I had ever done before. He guided me in recapturing the stillness and creativity that lay within me with an astute awareness combined with a soft loving approach that really allowed me to relax deeply in our sessions. ”

“Derek is a vitally alive person, whose sessions unfold organically and who is able to shift from lightness to seriousness, depending upon whatever is called for in the moment. I especially appreciate the great depth of experience he has with spirituality and feel that I have benefited enormously from the few sessions I have had with him.”

“Being on the spiritual path since my late teens, I’ve experimented with many healing modalities including meditation, EFT, energy psyche therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Hakomi. I appreciate Derek’s extensive background in these modalities and was grateful that he introduced me to breathwork during our session. By skillfully guiding me back to the breath and utilizing hands-on somatic therapy, Derek enabled me to access and release deep layers of unconscious emotion and clear stagnant and blocked energy. This was followed by a refractory period of rest, integration and debriefing. I’m excited to experience another session with him! ”

“Calming, compassionate, friendly, and intensely present! Derek is a naturally gifted healer who has earned my utmost respect and adoration through our work together. He posseses a rare and inspiring capacity to swiftly locate core afflictions that disturb the psyche and the growth it craves.”

“Derek’s attunement was so spot on that he was able to meet me exactly where I was at in my inner world. His guidance and encouragement during the exploration had me looking at the blind-spots that I would have otherwise ignored and so missed the opportunity of insight that was available in that moment. I highly recommend working with Derek, some of my most profound realizations have come through our work together.”

“Derek, I want to write you and tell you how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to share this course with you and the rest of the group. I went there not knowing what was going to happen. It was an amazing experience and full of facets and feelings, and in the end i feel stronger. thank you!!!
You are truly wonderful! ”

“I was fortunate enough to attend a day workshop with Derek in Vancouver when he was out and I must say it was a life changing experience. The two hours of deep breathing that we practiced, alongside the beautiful soundtrack that he’s compiled, was transformational in awakening my connection to Self through breath along with moving subtle energies through my body. Derek’s gentle guidance through out the experience and ability to hold space for those sharing through out the day, made the experience that much sweeter and richer. ”