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Our History

Founded in 1997 by David James Cockman BSW, MSW, RSW with the goal of helping individuals, youth and families. David has a diploma in Pain Management (DCAPM) with the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. David James & Associates solution-focused approach assists clients, youth and their families with professional and confidential services to help bring resolution to all personal issues.

David James & Associate's strategies are quite simple; put the clients and their needs first. This simplicity underpins our approach to service delivery. We deliver a service that fits. Flexibility and responsiveness is the strength behind our commitment. Our honest, non-judgemental approach to counselling will ensure that each individual's worth, dignity and integrity is honoured and respected. Our reputation has been built on our commitment to place the best interest of our clients first.

What Sets Us Apart

Our success is based on our relationship with our clients. Our unique, personal service and commitment is the key to our highly effective service. This success is due to our outstanding provision of:

  • Accessibility
  • Responsiveness
  • Personal approach
  • Network of multi-disciplined professionals
  • Relationship of trust
  • Counsellors with exceptional clinical skills
  • Monitoring of every client case from start to finish
  • Solution-focused counselling
  • Compassion
  • Confidentiality

Our Philosophy

David James & Associates strongly believe the promotion of health strengthens an individual and families well-being. David James & Associates are inspired and challenged by five core values:

  • Compassion
  • Purpose
  • Commitment
  • Passion
  • Confidence

Covered by Most Insurers

NOTE: These services may be covered by most insurers, such as;

  • Workers Safety and Insurance Board
  • Motor vehicle accident claims, or other health care insurers (check with your carrier)
  • Commitment
  • Personal Injury litigation
  • Extended Health Care Providers

Summary of Credentials

David James & Associates takes pride in the quality of service that we provide to our clients. We have a network of multi-disciplined, professional counsellors. Their areas of expertise include:

  • Work-related issues
  • Personal/emotional health
  • Relationships
  • Child/family issues
  • Addictions
  • Physical health
  • Pain management
  • Trauma
  • Family mediation
All of our counsellors have a Masters Degree in Social Work, and must have at least 5 years of clinical experience. Most of our counsellors have 10 or more years of experience. Our counsellors are registered with the Ontario College of Social Work.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Visit Dave on Linked In   Ontario Society of Clinical Hypnosis   Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers   Ontario Association of Social Worker   Canadian Academy of Pain Management  Theravive Counselor  
Family Mediation Canada   verified by Psychology Today  

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