John Flesher

John offers Supervised Psychological Counselling under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate for First Responder clients only. 

John Flesher practices psychotherapy in Sarnia, Ontario under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate who are members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

John has a Masters Degree in Counselling and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement and Sociology.

John offers counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. John works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, apply them to improve their functioning and build resilience to improve their overall health and happiness.

John’s areas of interest include:

• anxiety
• depression
• occupational stress injuries
• parenting
• anger
• grief and loss
• relationships
• workplace stress
• work and family balance
• transitions into higher learning, employment and retirement
• personal and post-traumatic growth

John brings 30 years of front-line law enforcement experience and the passion for working with first responders and all those with trauma exposure, including family of origin, motor vehicle collisions or workplace and occupational stress injuries. John works from a client-centered, strength-based and solution-focused approach to promote incremental progress and growth with clients. John also provides the additional perspectives gained as a husband, father of two adult children and grandfather of five. John also uses an integrative approach, using practical resources, visual illustrations, humour and motorcycle therapy to meet the clients where they are.