Richard “RJ” Friedland is a men’s therapist who believes healing happens when you feel safe, seen, and heard. That’s why The Shop was built for conversation—not diagnosis.
No white coats. No judgment. Just a space where you can be real.
At The Shop, you can talk while throwing darts or grabbing a coffee—no pressure, just real talk.
You don’t have to sit on a couch and spill your guts under fluorescent lights.
“Healing begins when you give your story a voice.”
of Canadian men report never using professional mental health services
of men in Canada report being at risk of moderate to severe depression
men in Canada experience major depression each year
A safe space to open up about stress, relationships, or identity without judgment. Practical support to help you build resilience and confidence in everyday life.
A welcome space that’s free of white coats and judgment. Recovery at The Shop includes practical support and grounded tools that you can use in your life.
Support for managing anxiety, low mood, and emotional overwhelm. Counselling helps you understand patterns, develop practical coping tools, and reconnect.
Richard is trained to provide eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to men and first responders who need an extra hand and a secure space.
Sick and tired of work and expectations, or just sick and tired in general? We offer stress counselling when you’re tired of having too many stressful days in a row.
