Josh Togeretz is the founder of Bowline Mental Health Services. He has a passion that drives him to help others and further his own personal/professional development. With his wife and 3 daughters, Josh lives on the traditional territory of the Ts’elxwéyeqw tribe in beautiful Chilliwack, BC. Quick to get involved in the community, Josh has experience as a firefighter, church leader, manager, mentor, athlete, and coach. In his spare time, Josh loves to play games with his family, explore the outdoors through activities such as fishing or hiking, and play sports.
In 2020, Josh completed a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. He is a registered clinical counsellor (RCC #18593) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. With a mixture of empathy and curiosity, Josh will use an individualized approach for working with each unique situation that is brought forward. Josh primarily draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, and Adventure Therapy. Josh values the importance of each person having an opportunity to shape their experience with Bowline Mental Health Services.