Our counselling and therapy team in Victioria B.C.

Our Team

Clinic Manager Kim McCullough (she/her) MA RCC

Men's Therapy Network Victoria BC offer low cost counselling to men

Clinic Manager and co-creator of MxN Men’s Therapy Network, Kim also has a thriving counselling practice in Duncan. Her previous work as a counsellor at Men's Therapy Centre and an extensive background in business inspired Kim’s decision to launch MxN Men’s Therapy Network, to support those who have experienced emotional, sexual, or physical trauma. Kim has presented internationally and locally, and led or co-facilitated many groups, including You Are Not Alone: Stage 1 Trauma Recovery, her 8 week program Mindfulness: Living in the Now, and leadership development workshops. A mountain biker, rower and general lover of nature, Kim humbly acknowledges that she lives, plays and works on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish, Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.

Clinical Lead John Murray BSc, MA

Clinical Lead, Counsellor and co-creator of MxN Men's Therapy Network, prior to clinical practice, John worked within Disability and Mental Health support services. On completion of a Psychology BSc in 2003 I began my counselling career working in inner city schools and colleges in the UK. Whilst studying a Counselling MA at The University of Nottingham I moved into Addiction and Trauma Counselling and Supervision work. I later moved on to a Diploma in Clinical Supervision at The University of Bath in order to support others in their clinical work. When I moved to North America I began working with the homeless population in Los Angeles, Hamilton, ON and Victoria. My most recent role has been Clinical Lead at Men’s Therapy Centre here in Victoria, where I have enjoyed supervising the Clinical Counselling Team, along with counselling provision for men from the local community. I also run a private practice offering Walk & Talk counselling in and around the southern tip of this beautiful island.

Counsellor Paula Greene PGDip

Paula has over 25 years of working with children and adults who have experienced historic abuse, adult trauma and assault and family violence. She works from a person-centered place which basically means she meets you where you're at. She believes everyone has strengths and skills and is here to support you. Her belief is that childhood and adult experiences can impact the way we manage life. At times it can affect our connection with others, our ability to feel happy and our mental health. Reaching out for help can be a first step in recovering our sense of self, building health coping tools and feeling connected to our lives. Though counselling change is possible.
Paula provides a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be in.
Reaching out can feel scary but she is here to listen and you can decide from there what your next steps are. Support is here for you.

Counsellor Mark Busby MA RCC

Mark is a caring, person-oriented, collaborative counsellor who believes the therapeutic relationship is the most fruitful part of counselling. Mark works with adults of all ages, including those experiencing challenges relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, brain injury, grief, loss, life transitions, self-worth, and finding meaning and fulfilment in life. Earning a master’s degree in education from the University of Worcester, UK, Mark has continued his education in Canada, gaining a Diploma in Professional Counselling and completing seven years of training as an Existential Analyst. Mark has teaching experience and advocates for lifelong learning in community and non-traditional settings. Mark has a long and successful history with non-profit organizations, including leadership experience. Mark spent several years in Indonesia volunteering with an international NGO. Today Mark sits on the board of directors at the Existential Analysis Society of Canada. In his personal life, Mark enjoys spending time with family and experiencing the great outdoors.

Counsellor/ Group Worker Mati Davydiuk

Mathew has been working in the area of masculinities for over 15 years. He works with men both 1-on-1 and in groups. He is most passionate about facilitation and developing financially and technologically accessible tools for men to regenerate and create healthy networks of care in their lives. He does this through the development and growth of the Hearts On Our Sleeves community. This is a growing community of men that are learning the healing art of relational transformation.
Mathew has primarily developed his training methods through self-study and community practice. Thus everyone who is a part of Hearts is also a part of its growth.
Mathew works in a first nations community helping to develop men’s programming with the Indigenous Men’s Group the Dudes Club. He also acts as a 1-on-1 outreach worker and coach to men struggling with mental health and addictions. He likes to affectionately call what he does coachounselling.
Mathew is also passionate about skateboarding, the forest, taichi, qi-gong, and dreaming up community art projects.

Counsellor Ward Murray MA RCC

Ward works with clients to overcome challenging emotions, patterns, behaviours, thoughts and feelings that they may be experiencing, to create meaningful change for them. His practice is informed by a wealth of experience over ten years of supportive work through addictions centers, verbal and non-verbal care work, marginalized individuals, international family support, and elementary school aged children and their families dealing with intergenerational trauma. He also offer support to families of children with disabilities, and aims to run a group in the near future. Let's have a conversation and find out the best way to help you.
He believes that together you can learn how to discover these outcomes, and with a non judgmental, respectful, and open minded approach explore the issues and gain new and fresh insight. The people who he sees in therapy tend to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their situation, their connection to people around them, and how they can move forward.

Associate Counsellor Sandy Boon, MA, RCC

Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant, and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative, and she will work with you from the perspective of identifying and reinforcing the strengths and resiliency that you possess by exploring the dominant stories of your life. Sandy will invite you to reflect, and consider, constructive possibilities as she works with you in a safe, comfortable and confidential environment.
Whether in an outpatient mental health setting, working in various school districts, or consulting privately, Sandy has brought compassion, warmth and understanding to her work with clients. A graduate of San Diego State University, Sandy completed her Master’s degree and went on to complete Post-Master’s training in Marriage and Family Therapy in Calgary, Alberta.

Practicum Student - Sydney Bokenfohr

Sydney creates a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space for her clients so that they may feel heard, respected, and supported. Her commitment to lifelong learning and appreciation for the unique experiences, cultural identities, and needs of every person is what guides her collaborative and holistic-focused approach. Sydney is passionate about helping clients identify and harness their strengths, resiliencies, and resources to develop their version of a satisfying quality of life. By meeting you where you are at in your journey, Sydney is grateful and humbled to walk with you through this process, at your own pace.

Before pursuing her masters in counselling psychology, Sydney obtained her BEd and BSKin at the University of Alberta and worked as a special education teacher, fitness trainer, tradesperson, and support worker in mental health and addictions. She looks forward to developing her competencies in trauma-related work and DBT while improving access to mental health.

Intern - Trien Cao

Trien Cao owns a business in Duncan that has been in operation for over 25 years. While starting her business she attended Vancouver Island University, attaining her BA with a Minor in Liberal Studies. More recently Trien returned to academics achieving her Master of arts in Counselling Psychology. The varied life experience encountered both professionally and personally among different cultures, and countries with diverse outlooks and attitudes inspired her to delve into psychology and explore what it had to offer herself and others. Trien has had the opportunity to live and experience what it means to live in both an Eastern and Western Culture growing up in Vietnam, emigrating to Canada, living in the US for a number of years. The myriad of outlooks and attitudes and experience that mold us. She regards her life and others with humility and compassion and acknowledges both hardship and joy as integral to being human.