I am a registered psychotherapist, certified addiction and smoking cessation counsellor, and a specialist in integrative health. I help people whose lives are negatively impacted by hazardous behaviours relating to addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) and activities (gambling, internet use, sex, eating, shopping, etc.). The essential part of my work is directed toward identifying and resolving self-defeating emotional and mental patterns that are the root causes of addictive and other unskillful behaviours. How we make sense of our life, how we respond to what has happened to us in the past and what is happening to us currently, how we see ourselves, other people and the world, and how we imagine our future—these are the questions that become the focus of attention in this kind of approach.
As a counsellor, therapist and educator, I have assisted numerous individuals and groups in attaining and maintaining freedom from addiction and living healthier and happier lives. I have extensive experience in addiction and mental health counselling and harm reduction psychotherapy, which was gained working at several top addiction treatment and community service agencies in Toronto and the GTA.
My goal is to help you increase your understanding and self-awareness and develop skills that will allow you to make desired changes in how you live your life.
I believe you can deal successfully with difficulties, change your relationship with addictive substances and activities, and transform your life. Also, I think that it’s never too late—or too soon!—to initiate the process of healing and change. In my work, I use all my skills, knowledge and experience to support you in overcoming harmful habits and developing beyond addiction. It can be a life-changing process of moving from dis-ease to ease and becoming the person you want to be.
Are you ready to change?
If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, confused, and stuck, but eager to change and ready to dig deeper to find meaning, direction and joy, then I can facilitate this healing journey. As a member of the Inner Arts Collective, a collaborative workspace and healing hub located on the Danforth in the east end of Toronto, I am eager to contribute my best to your well-being.
Please feel welcome to explore the rest of my website. If you have any questions or want to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, email me at tom@tompericcounselling.com or call me at 416-654-3504. Or, which is even simpler, you can use the contact form below:
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
— Anais Nin
