ORIGINAL MEDICINE
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Welcome to Original Medicine
I’m glad you’ve arrived here - however you have. Reaching out for support can be difficult and uncomfortable. Maybe that’s true for you. Finding yourself on this page usually means you are facing something that matters — internally, externally, or both — or that you recognize the need for help.
You may be dealing with symptoms like anxiety, depression, excessive stress, addictive behaviors, or ongoing sleep difficulties. You may be struggling in your relationships, navigating change, or noticing long-standing patterns that no longer serve you. Most likely, it is a combination of some of the above. Whatever your experience, you’re aware that something needs to change, shift, or resolve, and you’re looking for help with that.
I’m Michael Frisby, a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist. I work collaboratively with people to understand what’s happening in their lives, make sense of their experiences, and move toward greater stability, clarity, and wholeness.
In our sessions, we work together to:
Build a strong therapeutic relationship — a safe and supportive space where real change can happen
Develop practical skills and strategies for managing stress, symptoms, and day-to-day challenges
Explore and understand the deeper roots of your struggles - whatever they are
Choose appropriate therapeutic approaches to treat your concerns and symptoms at their source
Begin to step free from old patterns that no longer serve you
Build confidence to face difficulties with curiosity, courage, and self-compassion rather than anxiety and avoidance
Reconnect with a stronger sense of yourself, your energy, and your possibilities
This isn’t about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. It’s about creating a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward healing in your own way, at your own pace.
