When Who You Are Is Tied to What You Do
For pilots and high-responsibility professionals, identity often becomes tied to role. Learn what happens when that role shifts — and how to build a broader sense of self.
Chris Graham
Chris Graham is a Professional Counsellor who provides confidential online counselling and specializes in working with men and professional pilots.
Counselling for Pilots, Aviation Professionals, and Individuals in High Responsibility Professions
Confidential counselling for pilots, aviation professionals, and first responders. Written by a former pilot who understands the culture, pressure, and stakes involved.
Emotional Regulation and Repair: Why They Matter for Men, Relationships, and Fatherhood
Many men were never taught emotional regulation or repair. Learn why these skills matter for relationships, fatherhood, and breaking generational patterns.
Shame Is Not a Personal Failing. It Is a Social and Intergenerational Force.
Shame isn't personal—it's relational and intergenerational. Learn how it differs from guilt and discover trauma-informed approaches to healing without self-attack.
Adult ADHD and Autism Level 1 in Men: Why So Many Are Being Diagnosed Later in Life?
Why are so many Canadian men diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Level 1 in their 30s-50s? Learn the signs, why they were missed, and how to get assessed affordably.
Why Men Avoid Therapy and Why It’s Worth Going Anyway
Many men grow up learning to take pain on the chin, solve problems alone, and get back to work. Those habits can be useful—until they turn into isolation, sleepless nights, or a short fuse with the people you love.
Anxiety
Mental Health for Pilots: The "Fit-to-Fly" Concept Used by Transport Canada and Other National Regulators Need to Evolve
Former airline pilot and counsellor Chris Graham examines how Transport Canada's fit-to-fly mental health regulations create barriers that discourage pilots from seeking help for depression and anxiety.