Reviews of Growth Counselling Services, Rick Defoe (Psychiatrist)

Jessica Murphy

We've used Rick's services as a family and found great help and direction from what he provided. An inviting space with an educated and experienced professional. We will continue to use the services at Growth and refer others who are looking for guidance in living a better life.

Twist (Alyssa Light)

Rick is, by far, one of the most beautiful souls our boys have had the privilege of being with. He cares about them, is flexible with what they need, and is willing to meet them where they're at. There's something to be said for a man as gentle and influential as Rick.

A.V Z

Patient. Empathetic and a very good experience. Highly recommended.

Wendy Bauman

Our family selected Rick to counsel our son based on a recommendation of a friend. I have since recommended Rick to a number of other people. Rick's gentle yet honest manner enabled trust to be established quickly, and his insight and guidance have helped our son and our family significantly. ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is an excellent match for us and makes so much sense, while CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) with other counsellors was limited in its effectiveness. We have worked with other counsellors, but it is with Rick that my son has connected, and so we continue to navigate our way through our son's challenges. Thank you, Rick, for your professional yet personable style, and for your honest yet kind support.

Genevieve Oberle

Rick was great with my son, supportive and engaging and really helped him to see the best in himself and others.

Emily M

Rick is the first therapist to actually 'click' and help my issues after multiple therapists and referrals. He's open minded and patient with his approach.

Dar Woodley

Rick deals with some of the most at risk children. He has been amazing to work with and his positive outlook makes children want to return to do the hard work with him of dealing with their issues. Cant say enough positive things about his practice. Thanks Rick!

Melissa Whiteford

Rick has been a valuable resource and support for us and our foster children.

David Karl

Rick is an incredibly caring and sympathetic therapist. Completely professional and very knowledgeble in many theraputic strategies. I recommend Growth Counselling to anyone suffering from a mental illness or simply having a very rough time. He has a comforting/welcoming enviroment, provides many coping strategies and mindfulness/grounding techniques and simply is someone kind to talk to and to listen to you. Thanks for all your help Rick. Means a lot. -David

Margarita Rabinovich, RP

Rick is a very compassionate and caring professional. He has vast experience in the area of trauma and children. I highly recommend his services and therapy approach.

Airborne Trampoline KW

My husband and I have been seeing Rick over the course of many months to learn strategies and reasons for our kids' behaviours. He has been extremely helpful and we find we are getting success with the kids. I would highly recommend him.

Tim Corbett

Rick is a very learned individual. A great source of information and help.

Lynn Martin

Very knowledgeable and also very easy to talk with about issues you are having. Comfortable atmosphere. I like learning how to cope with issues from Mr. Defoe. A different perspective on issues.

Mindful Mom

I have know Rick in a professional capacity for many years and would not hesitate to recommend his services. He is a warm, kind and compassionate individual partnered with excellent clinical skills. Rick practices from the ACT theoretical model but is able to integrate other perspectives to best meet the needs of his clients. I would identify one of Rick’s strengths as being able to engage and foster a healthy therapeutic relationship.

Crystal Cox

Rick works to meet the needs of my family.

Henri-Paul Gilbert

I found Rick Defoe to be very caring compassionate knowledgeable helpful understanding and sympathetic to my conditions worries and concerns. When I went in I had a gambit of issues. He took the time to enlighten teach and show me the means I had in me when I was in a place I felt of no return. I have trauma and abuse issues stemming from my childhood as well as my military service. I walked in as he was my last resort. I was in a very dark isolated place and he helped me find and regain who I thought I lost along time ago. I would recommend his services to civilians and military personnel in need of assistance guildance compassion and understanding. I thank you so much Rick for all you have done given and shown me. It was and is a pleasure to have you help me when I was at my lowest and so close to giving up on life. I will always be indebted to you. Sincerely Henri-Paul ( Gil ) Gilbert

Liz Oliveira

Rick is a kind, caring, and genuine therapist. He has been a therapist for many years and is experienced in helping individuals and families deal with tough situations. I highly recommend him!

rwhiteford0302

Rick is top notch. Highly recommended.