Our Staff
Paul Lavergne B.A., M.A.C.P., O.A.C.C.P.P., A.A.S.A.T. Certified Sexual Recovery Therapist
Paul received his ungraduate degree at York University and then went on to obtain his Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He has also received training from the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapists and is currently the only Certified Sexual Recovery Therapist with AASAT in Ontario.
Paul has a wide range of life experience, having worked as a self-employed professional, as well as in the finance industry, in construction, and as a sales manager for a multi-national corporation. This has allowed Paul to be involved with a wide range of people from all walks of life, and develop a wide perspective on life's issues.
Paul has been working with those struggling with sexual and relational issues since 2007.
Paul knows and understands about sex addiction, and has a passion and a desire to see those affected by it set free to live healthy, strong and successful lives. He also knows from experience that with work and commitment, long term change is attainable.
In addition, Paul enjoys helping couples solve their relational problems, develop better intimacy and communication skills, and reconnect emotionally. He has also helped individuals dealing with stress, anger, depression and anxiety, and sexual dysfunctions.
Paul has appeared on LIFE 100.3 FM radio discussing recovery from sex addiction, as has also been a guest speaker at both Fleming College and Trillium College in Peterborough. You can also hear Paul in the CHEX TV feature on sex addiction by going to the link on the "Video" page.
Paul's articles on porn and sex addiction can be found at www.extantmagazine.com
He also blogs about relationships at www.mykawartha.com, click on "blogs".
Paul has been married 18 years and has two teenage sons. He resides in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
The Turning Point Counselling Services 520 Brealey Dr. Peterborough, ON 705-868-8896
THE TURNING POINT
Counselling for individuals, couples, depression, addictions, sexually compulsive behaviours, PTSD, trauma and abuse, stress management
