Ghaïst has over 16 years of experience practicing psychotherapy and working in organizational circles in Montreal and several regions of Quebec. He has responded to situations of tragedy: such as suicide, workplace violence, and other critical incidents. He has also provided postvention support to individuals and groups who have been victims or witnesses of traumatic events.
Clinical and Organizational
Psychotherapy services and psychological telecounseling to an adult clientele in English, French and Spanish.
Tailored services for individual and team coaching, as well as specific training requests and pre-established training programs.
Psychological support in response to acute stress reactions that affect individuals, work teams and the normal functioning of businesses.
Consulting services through mediation and coaching to solve conflict and to improve work climate.
Support for employees, work teams and managers during periods of work reorganization, organizational restructuring or end of employment situations.
Since late 2004, Ghaïst has been a part of the Critical Incident Trauma Response team for WarrenShepell, a company that provides Employee Assistance Programs to over 2500 organizations in Canada and the United States. Read More
Ghaïst was also a Trauma Counselor for Shepell-FGI from 2004 to 2016, during this time he defused high-anxiety situations and worked effectively in volatile environments. Read More
Haiti’s 2010 Earthquake — Ghaïst assisted workers and administrators of an international major non-profit organization (NGO) composed of native and expatriate employees following the 2010 earthquake which claimed over 300,000 human casualties. Read more
Mining and hydro-electrical project sites (Northern Quebec) — Ghaïst provided support to affected employees, family members, witnesses or victims of major physical injuries or accidental death of construction workers and colleagues. Read more
Ghaïst in the news: TV and Radio interviews.
As soon as the weekend was drawing to its end, a ball was forming in his stomach. A ball that kept growing throughout the day, which kept him from sleeping and often disappeared only when he got on the bus on Monday morning.
What his clients think about Ghaïst!
Mr. Touma, I wish to thank you wholeheartedly for your intervention with our team following the on-site passing of their immediate Supervisor. Your human approach, professionalism and multilingual skills enabled the proper messaging of the unfortunate news to the team. The team’s appreciative feedback clearly demonstrates your ability to connect with the folks and offer assistance in coping through their bereavement process.
—Shane Lacharité, Président, MFI Inc.
Professional, attentive, accessible and good communicator, these characteristics make Ghaïst a person with whom we can create a sense of trust. His team coaching skills and his well-adviced recommendations have enabled us to solve major team work issues and to promote balance in our department.
—Michelle Richard, Conseillère principale, ressources humaines, Domtar
Thank you for all the support you gave us during the difficult situation our organization had to deal with. The employees are satisfied and thankful for the great care and knowledge you provided. Your talent has allowed us to feel supported and to get well.
—France Mercier, Directrice administrative, Rona Longueuil, Rona Longueuil
