Don Neufeld Counselling

He is arrogant and clearly pushes his “Christian” values on clients and brags about his work with indigenous women, as if he’d be helpful. A incredibly high opinion of himself. I went to him for help with an estranged daughter and how to deal with my feelings. He berated me, a depressed woman with mental health issues. He even admitted that last day I attended at his office that he had been really hard on me. I have since found a truly helpful and compassionate therapist who, while helping me see my errors in my relationship with my daughter, has done so with compassion. He’s really not a very nice person. Don’t bother. You can find better.

Throughout the last year seeking counselling at Don’s practice, my gratitude for having been referred to him and the privilege of being under his expert care only continues to grow. He is compassionate, professional and gifted in this line of work. He has a way of understanding the core of what I am sharing even when I struggle to articulate my feelings. He asks questions to better understand my perspectives without any judgment. And he always maintains a safe space for my feelings and emotions. When discussing a heavy burden I am carrying that is not serving me well or that is causing friction in my life, he has eminent insight and intuition, and extreme care into what I am ready to hear at the time that will truly benefit my healing and growth journey. He then concisely frames a new, healthier, more freeing way for me to approach and examine my situation or perspective. Don’s approach gives me the tools and equips me to continually grow and conquer anything I want to dig into further, situations I may encounter, limiting beliefs or areas of my life I want to live more peacefully in. My relationships are healthier for it, especially and most importantly my relationship with myself. My complete health has improved - mentally and spiritually, and these both have led to much needed physical healing after many chronic illnesses. I have only sincere gratitude for Don’s expertise.

He does make unqualified labels on people and if you’re a woman I’d steer clear. Don’t know how he has been in business as long as he has. Lack of healthcare most likely. But you really need to watch how he diagnoses ppl. Only a psychiatrist is qualified to do that. Takes damage and makes it worse not better.

My husband was the first to see Don as an individual but shortly I joined him for couples counselling. I won’t say Don is a miracle worker but I will say I had some incredible insight into my behaviour within one hour of meeting him. Every session we’ve had since has helped my husband and I to become closer and to parent stronger. I am deeply, deeply impressed with Don as a professional as well as an individual. He speaks with you candidly, which I can understand can be difficult for some, but it’s never inappropriate or disrespectful. I am happy to suggest Don to those who would do well with his personality as my husband and I do.

Please do yourself the biggest favour and do not use this man! I wouldn't give him even this one star. He crosses professional lines that should never be crossed! He collects his money after listening and does not give any true professional counsel. Don makes snide, cutting and insulting comments. He offhandedly throws out 'diagnosis's' that he is both unqualified to do as well as uninformed. Don does not handle his sessions with integrity. He speaks ill of other people involved and chimes in as though it is a gossip session. Don cannot be trusted in his field. I cannot emphasize enough to you to look elsewhere.