Hello, my name is Zachary Gerlock (he/him), and I am a psychotherapy intern at Valley Connections Counselling in Dundas and Burlington.  I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.  I hold a Diploma in Behavioural Science from George Brown College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Some days can feel like an uphill battle and sometimes the best thing to do is talk.  My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment where self-exploration and adaptive growth can occur, free from judgment and criticism.  Honesty, trust, integrity and accountability are all characteristics that I am committed to upholding as we go through this journey together.  I take a collaborative approach, as I believe the utilization of different evidence-based theories can help identify strengths, help with the implementation of adaptive strategies, and add value to the experience of therapy.  I particularly enjoy a solution-focused approach as it draws our attention away from problems and encompasses our energy into finding the solutions that create positive change.

In my spare time I enjoy playing hockey, guitar, listening to music, motorcycles and long walks with my new puppy.

Zachary's services may be eligible for insurance coverage under extended health benefit plans that cover the services of Registered Psychotherapists. Please note: It is your responsibility to find out from your employer and/or insurance company about the type of mental health coverage you have. Valley Connections Counselling and our therapists are not responsible for determining whether or not your insurance company will reimburse you for our services. Please find out the details of your benefits package before booking and attending your therapy sessions. Should you attend sessions and later learn that your insurance company will not cover your therapy sessions, you are responsible for paying for the fees of all attended sessions as well as any future sessions you choose to attend.