
Richard Mercier

Things to know about me
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I speak four languages: French, English, Portuguese and Spanish
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This is my second career
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I have been in the helping profession for 14 years
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Laughing is important to me
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I am a straight shooter
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I believe in changing the present in order to heal the past
Credentials
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Trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy - Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Greenberg
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Certified In Mindfulness (Plénisources, Montreal)
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Masters in Counselling Psychology (McGill University)
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Bachelor in Specialization in Human Relations (Concordia University)
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Certified Professional and Personal Coach (PPCC, Concordia University)
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Certified in Conflict Resolution (Concordia University)
Lucy Pascal

Things to know about me
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I am compassionate and transparent
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I have been married for 37 years to Pat and the mother to Lisa 33 and Mark 30.
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I have been in the helping profession for more than two decades
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I am insightful, and know my biases and limitations.
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I instill hope and optimism in my clients, even when they have little.
Credentials
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Bachelor of Social Work, University of Calgary, 1982
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Masters of Social Work, University of Calgary, 2004
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Specialized Relationship / Couples Counselling Training
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Internship at the Calgary Family Therapy Program – Director Dr. Karl Tomm, 2005-2006
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Imago Relationship Therapy: A Theory & Therapy of Couplehood, 2008
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Using Emotion to Transform Relationships – Dr. Sue Johnson, 2007
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Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship, 2008
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EFT Core skills –Vancouver Couples and Family institute 2010, 2015