As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Thrive Counselling Muskoka, I provide counselling and psychotherapy to children, youth, and adults. My practice is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s story and capacity for growth. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based framework, integrating evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

In my work with children, I use developmentally appropriate, play-based approaches. I am also trained in Theraplay, which can support connection between children and caregivers through playful, nurturing, and structured interactions.

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Hello, I’m Wayne Brown, BSW (Hons.), HBCP, RSW. I integrate extensive clinical training with the insight that comes from lived experience. I know the weight of feeling lost, overwhelmed, or convinced you’re a burden. I know the fear of believing you’ve made every mistake possible. And I know the strength it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. I tailored my scholastic journey around a holistic approach. I have an advanced diploma in Child and Youth care, an Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology, and an Honours Bachelor of Social work.

I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating complex emotional and relational issues. My work is grounded in presence, empathy, and a commitment to ensuring you feel genuinely seen and heard. I don’t stand above you or behind you — I walk beside you.

If you’re ready to confront life’s challenges without judgement, I’m here to help you shape a new story, one built by your own words and your own actions.

Hello, I’m Wayne Brown, BSW (Hons.), HBCP, RSW. I integrate extensive clinical training with the ... Read More

I am a registered Social Worker and founder of Thrive Counselling Muskoka. I hold a Bachelor of Arts with a focus in Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, and a Master of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University, with over a decade of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families.

I offer an integrative approach that combines evidence-based cognitive and somatic therapies, frequently drawing from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based therapies, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. With children, I incorporate play and art-based therapies to support emotional expression and regulation.

I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood — helping you feel grounded and connected to yourself.

I am a registered Social Worker and founder of Thrive Counselling Muskoka. I hold a Bachelor of A... Read More