Testimonials

Client Testimonials

“When I first called Cascade, it was at one of the lowest points in my life. I knew that I needed to ask my husband of 16 years to leave our family home for the emotional safety of myself and our daughters. We were drowning under the weight of our financial obligations, raising children with special needs, my husbands new-found drinking & smoking addiction, anger issues, feelings of abandonment and betrayal, as well as the baggage that we had brought into our marriage from our previous failed relationships.

Focus on the Family referred me to Cascade, took the time to hear my story and understand how badly we needed help. She responded with compassion and told me that finances should not stand in the way of us receiving the help we so desperately needed. She was able to pair me with a counselor that helped me to prepare emotionally for what I was about to undertake, at a reduced rate! I was able to have a counselor walk with me on this journey and no longer felt as alone as I once did. He managed to get through to my husband and provided counselling for both myself and my husband individually and then together.

Over the next 3 months, we were able to begin to work on the issues that had led us to this place. My husband had an awakening and realised he stood to lose his family completely. With much hard work and plenty of counselling, I invited him to come home again. We have rebuilt our trust, he has overcome his addictions, we are co-parenting in a healthy way for the first time in years! Even though we still struggle financially and a lot of our day to day stresses have not gone away, we have rekindled the love we have for each other. We are truly best friends and honest with each other now.

I believe that if God had not led me to reach out to Cascade, we would not have survived the storm. I am so grateful to Cascade and their donors for providing us with a lifeline that was in reach.” – LL

“Brent was an invaluable companion through a very difficult season of life transition and family crisis. His ability to create a welcoming sense of spaciousness paired with emotional attunement allowed me to vent, explore, and grieve within a genuine relationship.  In between sessions, Brent’s words and the memory of hour times together provided comfort. Cascade’s funding model also made counselling possible in a financially challenging time and I am very grateful for my time there.” – KK

“I was in so much emotional pain and dealing with trauma. I wasn’t sure if counselling could help me heal. I am so glad I started the journey with my amazing counsellor  Brent.  He has patiently helped me to rediscover myself, identify the root cause of my deep wounded soul, and overcome my trauma with amazing techniques and tools that I could have never figured out by myself. I feel supported and I cannot be more thankful for this” – IF

“My personal experience with counselling through Cascade:

1.     The problem that I sought help with through counselling with Brent Unrau was lust and difficulties in my marriage. I wanted to be able to work through my challenge with lust, to cultivate a pure mind, and to work through some of the challenges of connecting with my wife when she is struggling to stay sober.

2.     Brent Unrau is a great counselor and he helped me with both of these problems by enabling me to talk through these issues at length. He provided a forum in which I could express my emotions in an honest and reflective way. He gave me thought-provoking philosophical and theological books that have given me a new perspective in the midst of challenging times.

3.     What makes Cascade special and unique is that it is a quiet, comfortable space in which we can be ourselves and open up while seeking healing. The counsellors and the administrators work together to create a calming place where we can find healing and work through our trauma and issues from the past. Through taking time in this reflective space, we are able to make progress in the present and approach challenging times with a prayerful and mindful headspace.

4.     I have had a very positive experience with Cascade Christian Counselling. I have built a great relationship with my counsellor and he has guided me through challenging issues with a godly perspective. The ideas and resources that he suggests provide a deep, thought-provoking, and encouraging perspective that helps shed light on some of the darkness that I have been struggling with. His great advice and wisdom have helped me make better decisions and work towards harmony in my marriage.” – Client