Brent Hayter, MA, RCC

Brent is a compassionate and experienced Registered Clinical Counselor with over 25 years of diverse experience as a teacher, coach, hockey player, power skating instructor, and strength and conditioning specialist. As a father of three adult children and a professional with decades of real-world and relational insight, Brent brings humility, authenticity, and grounded wisdom to his counselling work.

With a background spanning athletics, education, and business, Brent connects meaningfully with clients from all walks of life. His rich personal and professional journey—combined with deep empathy and curiosity about the human condition—shapes a therapeutic practice that is both practical and profoundly human.

Brent works from a humanistic, culturally sensitive, and client-centred lens. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), as developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, to help clients explore and process their emotions safely and supportedly.

Informed by a trauma-sensitive perspective, Brent understands how early experiences, relational injuries, and unprocessed emotions can shape the way we think, feel, and engage with the world. His approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people already possess the inner strengths they need to heal and grow.

“We’re all human. We all face struggles. But we also carry the tools to grow, connect, and thrive. It’s a privilege to walk alongside my clients on their path to healing and self-discovery.”

Brent offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and feel truly heard. He sees counselling as a relational process rooted in trust, presence, and mutual respect. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or major life transitions, Brent tailors his approach to support your unique goals, values, and experiences.

Whether seeking clarity, personal growth, or simply a place to be yourself, Brent offers practical tools, emotional insight, and steady guidance. He is deeply committed to helping individuals progress with resilience, purpose, and self-trust.