Testimonials

"Claire helped me with an exceptionally difficult employee situation. She helped me understand why the situation happened and gave me suggestions on what to do next. She worked one on one with the employee and this employee is still with me today and one of my best as well."

Nancy Mudford Business Owner – Le Petit Spa & Spa Boutique

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As a member of the Western Canada Chapter ( Branch) of the Employee Assistance Professional Association, I have known and worked with Claire Sutton for over a decade. I was the EAP Coordinator and Counsellor for the BC and Yukon Region of a large federal government department and contracted with Claire often with regard to her providing services to our organization as a: counsellor, trainer and Critical Incident debriefer. I have always found Claire’s professionalism combined with her warmth and humour a winning combination and have enjoyed consistent positive feedback from her clients; our staff and managers related to the work she does.

As President of our Chapter over the past 5 years, Claire has contributed a leading edge vision for the field of EAP. She has done tremendous work to raise the profile of EAP academically and on a practical level both within British Columbia and now as an International advisor to the parent organization EAPA.

Indeed our local Chapter is one of the few places where EAP professionals can gather to learn from seasoned experts in various relevant areas of the field, strengthen our network and share best practices.

Cheryl Grant-Gamble. M.A., RCC, CEAP

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"This is an excellent overview for counsellors already in private practice or considering doing so. I have known Claire for many years, and am impressed by her business insights, successful enterprise, and effective marketing of her professional services. I would highly recommend her booklet". ( Booklet: Launching Your Counselling Career)

Douglas Gray, LL.B.
President, Canadian Enterprise Development Group Inc.
Author of 24 bestselling books
Website: www.smallbiz.ca

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In this booklet, Claire Sutton highlights a comprehensive and holistic approach to managing a counselling career, guiding new professionals to effectively integrate work responsibilities with their other important life roles. I particularly appreciated Claire’s pragmatic focus on short term goals and specific action steps, without losing sight of a longer term career vision. Claire’s rich experience and leadership in the field shines throughout this booklet – readers will feel like they’ve had a private coaching session with a professional who really understands the diverse work within the counselling field. A must read for new counselling professionals, I’d also highly recommend this booklet to other counsellors who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed in their careers and ready to make some changes. (Booklet: Launching Your Counselling career)

Dr. Roberta Neault, CCC, RRP
Life Strategies Ltd., Coquitlam, BC
roberta@lifestrategies.ca  www.lifestrategies.ca

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"Claire Sutton gave a presentation on EAP counselling at the BC Chapter of the Canadian Counselling Association's conference "Enrich your practice, enrich yourself" in February 2005. Claire is a great presenter and gave a highly professional, informative, interesting talk. She received top-notch evaluations from attendees and was a pleasure to work with in planning the event".

Ruth Silverman, M.Ed., CCC
(BC Chapter Vice-President/ Secretary)

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"I have had the pleasure to work with Claire on several files. Not only does she maintain good communication with the other professionals involved in the matter, she provides the support that clients so often need to address their hurt over the end of their couple relationship and their needs to consider changes to their lives. She does all this with her gentle sense of humour".

Deborah Lynn Zutter
Lawyer & Mediator

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"Recently completed Claire Sutton's ABCs of EAP and found Claire to be a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and thoughtful workshop facilitator. She provided us with a rounded, balanced view of the EAP territory, including its history, development and current issues. I particularly appreciated the examples and insights Claire shared from her own extensive experience in the field".

Elizabeth Chambers, MA
Registered Clinical Counsellor

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"From the ages of 16 through 33, I consulted two psychiatrists, one social worker, two psychologists and a registered clinical counsellor. The last of these was Claire Sutton, M.A., RCC. In all respects, Claire was a standout: realistic, straightforward, emotive, very bright, practical, insightful, book-wise, street-wise, and genuine. She helped me through depression, lack of motivation, and lack of self-esteem, and during unusually excruciating times at that. I consider myself lucky to have found her, and I would recommend her to anyone."

[name withheld, practicing lawyer, Vancouver]

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"Claire expresses her professionalism in a natural, genuine manner so people feel comfortable and assured in her presence. With her strong organizational and interpersonal abilities, she helps individuals and groups develop their strengths. Her expertise is recognized and sought out as she accepts each task with commitment and integrity".

Gloria McArter, PhD, RCC, CCC, RMFT

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"I have benefited from Claire’s knowledge base regarding clinical counselling and insightful understanding of EAP. I enjoyed a course taught by Claire that I participated in regarding EAP and the ongoing coaching support I have had, has been especially helpful in guiding me through the many challenges inherent in my role as an EAP clinical services provider".

Gerry Bock, MA
Registered Clinical Counsellor

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"Claire's coaching and advising has been a wonderful educational experience. She has challenged me to grow in areas I needed and affirmed my strengths. I would recommend Claire Sutton no holds barred as a true professional in the field of EAP".

Gina Vanderham, M.A., CEAP, ICADC, LMFT

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"Claire Sutton is terrific! She displays a balance between courage and compassion in her coaching. Courage, to tell it like it is and compassion in her delivery so that it allows clients to accept feedback and allow change to occur".

Margie Laughlin, M.A., CEAP

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"Claire Sutton continues to make contributions to the members of the BCACC in her role as “ EAP Advisor to the Members of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors”.

Gerry Bock, MA
Chair, Member Services
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors ( 2005)

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"I have known Claire for 17 years. Her uncanny ability to help one see to the heart of any issue is awesome / breathtaking / fearsome".

Charlotte R. Gottschau ( 1940-2006 )
Collaborative Divorce Lawyer and Mediator

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"Claire Sutton is a highly motivated, creative, caring professional with a great sense of humour. She can bring the sun back into you and your organization".

M.Ruth Campling, B.Sc., M.D. Family Doctor,
Lions Gate Hospital; Health Consultant: Women's Mid-Life Health; Past President, Family Services of the North Shore

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"Claire is an intelligent, focused and highly skilled professional. Her workshops and presentations are well received and reflect her gentle manner, deep knowledge, high-energy and wit".

Ruth Sigal, M.Ed., R.Psych.
(Director, UBC Women's Resources Centre 1977-2001)

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"My name is Nikita Crook. I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and conflict mediator in private practice in West Vancouver. I have had the privilege of working with Claire in a number of settings and with a variety of different clients. We have co-mediated disputes with separated couples, I have done child assessments for her clients, we cross-refer therapy and consulting clients to one another, consult with each other on clinical case matters, and we participate in a variety of Collaborative Law forums & attend professional development seminars together. Despite our different backgrounds and theoretical orientations, I find Claire to be consistently professional, highly intelligent, compassionate, energetic & generous with her time, insightful, impeccably reliable, practical & goal oriented, and warm & funny, to top it all off. I consider her one of my most valued colleagues and it is always a rewarding and growthful experience working with her".

Nikita Crook

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I was in one of your classes in Vancouver about 2-2 1/2 years ago now. [Eva Merriam] I since married and my name now is Shaw. You primarily introduced me to EAP. Shortly thereafter I accepted a telecounsellor contract with EAP Shepell.fgi and now [since March 2007] I am the Regional Clinical Manager in Edmonton, AB. I just want to thank you for your excellent presentation and introducing me to EAP/EAFP.

Eva Shaw (January, 2009)