Steve Henne, Ph.D., R.C.C.-A.C.S., C.G.P., is a clinical leader focusing strongly on helping you match your actions to your values and beliefs. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Steve has worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. He uses a constructive and collaborative approach tinged with humour and thoughtfulness. Steve believes that life always presents problems and challenges and works with you to find meaningful and realistic solutions. An international expert in counselling and psychotherapy, he has presented on anxiety, depression, anger management, addictions & substance use issues, mental health, groups and family dynamics.
Steve is a telehealth counselling leader with extensive experience working online and over the phone with people throughout British Columbia and North America. He has a Doctorate in Health Sciences, a Master’s degree in Psychology and Contemplative Psychotherapy, and specialized training in anxiety and depression treatments, substance use issues, anger and anger management, grief and loss, and leadership skills and organizational consulting. Steve uses various treatment models that help you focus on your particular needs, strengths and goals. By creating an environment where you can talk about the more demanding issues of your life, he works with you to develop both an understanding and a practical path towards your goals. Steve is well known for being calm, approachable, and clear in his explanations.
Steve has worked with numerous clients suffering from various mental health conditions and substance use problems during his career. He has encouraged and guided those affected by these conditions in developing new and innovative ways of working and living with their unique circumstances. In addition, he has developed, led and worked collaboratively and effectively on many multidisciplinary treatment teams to address these issues.
Steve works as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Advanced Clinical Supervisor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and as a Certified Group Psychotherapist under the international auspices of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. He has also worked as a Licensed Professional Counsellor, Licensed Addiction Counsellor and an Approved Domestic Violence Treatment Provider. Besides his strong clinical skills and teamwork expertise, he brings experience in supervising and training clinicians. Steve has taught and supervised clinicians and graduate-level students in psychology for over 23 years, helping them develop excellence in clinical practice. In addition, he was the Co-Chair of the Special Interest Group in Addictions and Recovery at AGPA for over 12 years.
Steve’s Ph.D. thesis looks at the ways to combat burnout using mindfulness meditation and group therapy.