Mark-Daniel Hughes

Mark-Daniel Hughes, Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate (RPC-C #4300)

Find out more about my services offered here.

If you or your loved one is feeling stuck or is experiencing challenges surrounding anxiety, past trauma, interpersonal relationships, or self identity issues, please reach out for a FREE 20 minute phone consult, or email through the link above to book today.

I'm a candidate-counsellor currently offering virtual therapeutic services through my practice, Leap Counselling. My style of therapy is rooted in empowerment therapy- an approach that encourages values based living through mindfulness based cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and strength-based therapy in order to most effectively enhance quality of life.

I am also an associate counsellor for Wellness Evolved Counselling, who focus on healing for those with quality of life issues stemming from substance use disorders and trauma experienced through work as first responders.

My counselling services are also offered through Aroga Lifestyle Medicine clinic in Vancouver, BC focused on healing and prevention of chronic ailments through personalized management. Aroga's counselling services focus on treatment of anxiety, depression and complex issues stemming from physical health conditions through a blend of mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy.

Beyond my role as a counsellor, I am a fan of live music, all things outdoors involving hiking or camping, and anything related to animals (have you ever met a sloth?). I’m also interested in staying fit by enjoying activities like pickleball, frolf, softball and hockey. One of my most memorable accomplishments was completing a 10-day silent meditation Vipassana retreat in 2014.