About Our Practice
Dr. Jakeman
Dr. Jakeman has been practicing since 1991, first in Australia, and since 1993, here in New Westminster, He was raised in North Delta, at present he lives on the North Shore with his wife Kim, their six year old daughter Olivia, and their dog Elsa whom you will meet. When Dr. Jakeman is not in the office with patients, he loves spending his time outdoors and traveling with his family. Dr. Jakeman regularly lectures on chiropractic and the skills required to live a health happiy life.
What he calls “THE ART OF LIVING WELL”
Cheryl Austin, M. A., CCC
Cheryl Austin earned her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#1580) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#3547). Her counselling experience over the last three years has connected her with clients of diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Working in community agencies Cheryl has provided therapy for individuals with mental health, substance abuse issues and general personal and relationship concerns. She also worked as a counsellor in a private treatment centre for addictions located on the West Coast.
Cheryl believes in the importance of creating a safe and strong therapeutic relationship between herself and a client. It is through that relationship, where counselling including strategies, education, motivations, skills, empathy and listening, can change the pain and struggle of issues around relationships, trauma, depression, and addiction to a life filled with balance, acceptance, peace and fulfillment.
In her private practice, Cheryl also offers professional and confidential counselling for those struggling with addictions through the process of recovery, while building a strong foundation for a better and healthier future. Addiction creates stress on health, family, relationships and work. The individual can experience lack of confidence, mood swings, negative thinking, anxiety, and depression while struggling with compulsive behaviours, strong emotions and difficulty in coping with life. For some people with addiction, having lived through a history of abuse, hurts, losses and trauma, only increases the struggle for them.
Addiction affects people of all ages from adolescence right up to senior citizens and from all walks of life. No matter if the individual is an executive, a parent, a student, a grandparent or an employee, addiction does not discriminate. Addiction, whether it is alcohol, gambling, sex, video games, internet, or substance use is about trying to satisfy a need that won’t and can’t be filled by the compulsive behaviour.
Dr. Tim Clark, PH.D
Dr. Tim Clark earned his Masters degree in counseling psychology from McGill University and went on to complete a PH.D from the University of Alberta in 1984. He is currently a Registered Psychologist in the Province of British Columbia in private practice with offices in North Vancouver, Langley and New Westminster. Dr. Clark maintains an interest in a number of practice areas. He has received advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and devotes approximately half his practice time to helping individuals in distressed relationships. He has worked extensively with parents and adolescents who are experiencing difficulty and also with adults who struggle with a variety of life challenges. His experience has included work with children and the elderly. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Clark has consulted with a number of business organizations on issues of employee empowerment, leadership, communication, and organization change. He has been a guest lecturer at Simon Fraser University, Executive MBA program, and spent three years on faculty with the McRae Institute of Business Management, and has traveled frequently to South America and Asia in his capacity as coach and student mentor. Dr. Clark continues to learn from his clients and evolve his practice. He is currently interested in developing a more holistic approach incorporating input from practitioners of alternative medicine as well as concepts of mindfulness
