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About
Us
A
Message from Dr. Lees
You
have the power within you to make positive, lasting
changes, if you so desire. I
would like to invite you on a journey, through the
pathways of our web site, by beginning with a story...
In my early 20s I was driving my beloved Austin Healy
from Ontario to Alberta,
where I was to be stationed with the Canadian Air
Force. Unbeknownst to me, the exhaust was leaking
and I passed out from the fumes, causing the car to
accelerate. One minute I was driving my car, the next
moment I woke up in a hospital bed, and three days
had passed by. The diagnosis was "serious neurological
damage, and the prognosis is very poor."
At that time of my life, I didn’t even know what a
"prognosis" was, but it did sound like a virus or
something, and I remember wondering if they had a
pill for it. The Air Force took good care of its personnel
and I met with many doctors and specialists. Most
suggested that I accept a medical release from the
Air Force. I still recall part of a conversation with
a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic – "If I accept the
medical pension, I accept the diagnosis. No!"
Seems to me he admired my spirit, but felt I wasn’t
really in touch with reality, and that denial wasn’t
going to accomplish a thing. He said, "Your identity,
who you think you are, is that of a gymnast and racing
car driver. Neither of those are an option any longer.
Letting go of that will help you to adjust to the
limitations you face."
Well, he was right, in a way. It was very difficult
to let that identity go. It took a bit of time. But,
to accept "not walking," well that wasn’t an option,
not once. Thus began my research into what I could
do to help myself, and a long journey it became indeed.
Along with visits to medical professionals, I also
tried chiropractic, massage, physiotherapy, rolfing,
the martial arts, nutritional supplements and "mind
stuff." To this day I still believe no one discipline
can be congruently determined to be "the One." Seems
to me it was the combination, blended nicely with
stubborn determination, desire and belief, that provided
me the outcome I so desperately wanted.
We are called "stubborn" when what we pursue is detrimental
to self or others. We are called "focused and determined"
when we succeed. We are "obsessive compulsive" when
there seems to be no value to the ritual we repeat,
and "motivated" when we use it to learn or do something
useful. By learning how it all works, and how to change
our interpretation, attitudes and beliefs in a more
beneficial way, the very life we live becomes more
pleasant and rewarding.
Many of the forward thinkers of today are embracing
the simpler, more efficient methods becoming available
to help those that want to clear the mental "junk"
and begin to enjoy life more. It’s nice to see the
numbers growing and the information more easily available
to those that want it. Even the public’s concept of
psychotherapists is changing. Now we are known as
coaches, sources of information, people helpers, or
simply, the hired help. Time to say goodbye to the
priesthood idea, and meet the real guru – Yourself!
My story had a happy ending and I did not spend the
rest of my life in a wheelchair. I do believe very
strongly that my attitude and beliefs were the difference,
that made the difference. Long before I took my training
and education I knew, and believed, that the mind
was a very powerful tool. One just had to harness
the energy and use its power to achieve a goal. My
goal was to walk and I did. There are many people
on this planet that have overcome disasters, accidents,
misfortune and untold misery, to lead happy and healthy
lives. I ended up in the helping profession, as a
counsellor and therapist, so that I could help people
to realize that they have the power within themselves
to overcome adversity.
Allow me the pleasure of helping you find and nourish
your inner power.
Dr. Alexander R. Lees
Dr.
Alexander R. Lees
Dr. Alexander R. Lees has been in private practice
for over 20 years, as a counsellor, therapist and
personal coach. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor,
with a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He is also
an EFT Expert with over nine years experience, and
a Certified International Trainer of NLP (Neuro Linguistic
Programming) having been involved with NLP for 25
years.
Besides seeing clients privately, he presents international
seminars and workshops, and has taught EFT to thousands
of people. As well, he has taught NLP and a wide variety
of topics related to health, happiness and the mind/body
connection. The focus of his workshops is on the how-to
techniques people can use to create healthier, happier
lives.
Whether presenting a seminar, giving a keynote address,
conducting a workshop, or in his private practice,
Dr. Lees projects an abundance of energy and enthusiasm.
With energy and with humour, he creates a safe, comfortable
and fun atmosphere where individuals can fully realize
their inner power. In his private practice he uses
well tested tools and techniques from a variety of
modalities such as behavioural science, cognitive
therapy, the mind/body connection, NLP and EFT to
assist his clients to achieve the outcomes they desire.
Dr. Lees is also the author of Pathways Through
Your Mindfield, EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques
- What is it and how does it work? and co-author
of Freedom At Your Fingertips. He lives in
beautiful White Rock, BC, Canada, with his wife Berit
and their dogs, Ty and Kaylie.
Berit
Lees
 There's
an old adage - behind every successful man, stands
a woman...who is: patient, kind, understanding, loving,
has a sense of humour, a head for business, is organized,
fun to be with, and...is the BOSS! That's my wife
Berit.
She's the "glue" that holds it all together. When
Berit joined me in my private practice (18 years ago)
we were both wise enough to establish and create our
own areas of responsibility, based on our expertise.
I help clients with their issues and problems, present
seminars and workshops; Berit does everything else
that has to do with the successful operation of a
business. It's teamwork at its best!
Together, we are Dr. Alexander R. Lees & Associates
Inc. and our mutual goal is to help people lead a
healthier, happier life.
 Dr.
Alexander R. Lees
Our
Company - Dr. Alexander R. Lees & Associates Inc.
As Dr. Lees says: "People are not broken, and in need
of fixing. Most people are just fine. They may simply
need a tune-up."
Dr. Alexander R. Lees is a therapist who loves his
work. So it's not surprising to find that his company
embodies not just his wisdom and expertise, but also
his passion for helping people, companies and organizations.
During his more than 20 years in private practice,
Dr. Lees has built a solid reputation that has won
a steady stream of referral business for his one-on-one
sessions. Also, Dr. Lees brings his help and insights
to corporations and organizations, as well as to individuals
who are unable to see him in his office.
The goal of Dr. Alexander R. Lees & Associates Inc.
is to help create higher levels of well-being and
create working environments where people can experience
joy, contentment and success. Though we have a small
staff, we are all experts in something - whether we're
helping an individual with issues and problems, or
helping organizations plan seminars and workshops
to make them more effective. The goal is to enhance
interpersonal relationships, among other things, and
to assist everyone in achieving their goals.
Today's forward thinkers are starting to embrace simpler,
more efficient methods for getting rid of the mental
"glitches" that have them stuck. Dr. Alexander R.
Lees & Associates Inc. is a small, passionate company,
dedicated to helping clear away those glitches.
We are thankful for the many people who have entered
our lives for counselling sessions, seminars and workshops,
leaving us richer for the experience and more convinced
than ever of the strength of the human spirit. From
them we have learned, as Dr. Lees says: "People are
not broken, and in need of fixing. Most people are
just fine. They may simply need a tune-up."
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Although
we are based in Vancouver, BC, Canada
(White Rock area) we also present workshops
internationally. As well, we offer phone sessions
for our clients around the world.
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