John Schurmann
Social Worker, Psychotherapist, ADHD Specialist, Life Coach · Master's (Wilfried Laurier University, 1998)
Member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Social Worker) and Complementary/Alternative Service (Life coach)
Credentials Verified by PM
I am a registered clinical social worker, individual, couple, and family therapist, specializing in ADD, and also work as a life coach.
Since my university years, I have focused on helping individuals, relationships, and families develop the skills and abilities to lead healthier lives.
I have a passion for addressing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. My training includes specialized areas of counseling and coaching, including but not limited to: Couple and Family Therapy, Child, Adolescent, and Adult ADD/ADHD, Anger Management and Conflict Resolution, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Abuse, Spousal and Family Violence, Emotional Healing from Wounds and Injuries, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Learning Disabilities, Employment Issues, Vocational and Career Counseling, and Spirituality.
Primary Practice Location
Schurmann Counselling & Life Coaching
199 Snowdon Cir.
Markham, Ontario L3P 7S7
Phone: (905) 944-1711
Fax: (905) 944-1911
Extended office hours: weekends
Website: http://www.coachme.ca (opens in new tab)
Success Story
I am pleased to welcome you and commend you for taking responsibility for your health and wellness.
For over 25 years, I have empowered clients to successfully manage a range of personal problems and challenges, leading to an improved quality of life.
As a counselor, life coach, and ADHD specialist, I draw on extensive experience to customize treatment that addresses each client’s mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and social needs. Unlike many counselors who only focus on feelings, my expertise in life coaching is an additional specialty that benefits clients. My proven counseling techniques and practical life coaching tools provide quick results and equip clients with the know-how to self-manage their lives more effectively.
To treat the whole person, I help clients gain a good understanding of their issues. Clients want to understand why they are depressed or anxious, why they struggle with anger, addiction, or low self-esteem, or why they are facing difficulties in life.
Once they have a good understanding of their issues, I help them develop their natural life skills. Every person has an innate ability to solve problems, but often they are burdened or lack the skills needed to do so.
I have found that the majority of people need life skills training, whether it’s dealing with stress and anger or wanting to improve personal relationships. I coach couples to communicate effectively, teaching active listening skills and problem-solving techniques. I supplement sessions with literature, readings, and assessment tools to provide clients with practical resources.
These are proven methods that deliver quick results.
I also work with children and adolescents, including those with ADHD, addictions, and behavioral problems at home and school. If there are family dynamics at play, I involve the entire family, as addressing specific problems requires seeing the big picture.
I collaborate closely with teachers, mental health professionals, and family doctors in a team effort to achieve positive results. In life coaching, people seek me out to improve time management skills, assertiveness, emotional and physical energy, and to learn strategies for reaching specific goals.
In recent years, more individuals and employers have recognized the benefits of counseling and life coaching services. Many workplace health plans now include counseling services as part of employees’ benefits packages. While the need has always been there, there is a growing demand for counseling services among individuals, businesses, and institutions.
My services are generally covered by third-party insurance, accessible through extended health benefit plans.
If you are struggling, don’t wait until it becomes too painful. Remember, every journey begins with a single step forward. Thank you for listening, and please call now for help. Take your first step and schedule your appointment online or call for assistance.
Years of Experience
25
Publications
Emotional Wound First-Aid Kit: A Comprehensive Workbook for Healing and Optimal Emotional Health & Wellness
Finally, a FIRST AID KIT for emotional Health and Wellness
Are you handling your emotions or are your emotions handling you?
Life is full of emotional struggles – some small, some big. And while you may be coping fairly well, it's easy to suppress feelings, hold anger or resentment in the wake of rejection, hurt, injustice or abuse – and open sores can have a really tight grip on your life.
In Emotional Wound First-Aid Kit, John Schurmann offers specific step-by-step treatments that are fast, simple, and effective. He defines the causes of emotional wounds, and what you can do to repair, heal and maintain optimal health. Using real-life examples of transformed lives and drawing on 30 years of professional experience.
