Meet Michael Stoesz
I’m Michael, a student counsellor and experienced coach based in Chilliwack, BC. I offer online counselling and coaching for individuals and couples across British Columbia.
I was diagnosed with ADHD, often called ADD at the time, when I was just five years old. Learning to understand my own experiences has shaped my curiosity about people and the different ways we think, feel and move through life. Over the years, I’ve worked to listen more closely, practise empathy and understand someone’s experience without assuming it is the same as mine. Alongside my coaching background and ongoing counselling training, these experiences continue to shape the care, patience and practical perspective I bring to our conversations.
My approach
I approach our conversations with empathetic listening, curiosity and respect. I take time to hear what you’re saying, ask thoughtful questions and reflect back what I’m understanding. Sometimes that means exploring a feeling or noticing a pattern together. Other times, it means allowing a little quiet, without rushing to fill it or find an answer.
You don’t need to have the right words, know where to start or share everything at once. My aim is to build a trusting and safe relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself, including when things feel uncertain or difficult. I welcome your feedback about what feels helpful and what you need from our time together.
My background includes more than 30 years of working with people through personal and professional challenges, alongside experience in coaching, consulting and practical problem-solving. I bring that experience to our conversations while continuing my formal counselling training.
We’ll work together to understand what matters to you, recognize your strengths and explore a way forward that fits your life and your pace.
Ready to Talk?
You’re welcome to start with a free consultation. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for, make room for your questions and explore whether working together feels right for you. There’s no pressure to commit.