When you keep your truth in front of you and have the courage to keep moving toward it, through anything that arises, you live at your best. – Richard Wagamese
Hello, and thank you for visiting!
I’m Cliff Thorbes, a Registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR).
I respectfully acknowledge that the land on which I live, work, and play is the traditional Saanich territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation on Vancouver Island. The W̱SÁNEĆ people have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
I am in the business of helping others discover their potential.
My training and experience is diverse including:
- Horticultural Therapist – Homewood Ravensview
- Certified Career Development Practitioner®
- Expressive Artist
I am multidimensional, and the sum of all my experiences.
Stories They Can Tell, is available through Amazon here.
©Cliff Thorbes 2025
Cliff Thorbes, HTR, CCDP® 
Cliff, you are amazing! Im on your site because Im about to recommend you to a friend 🙂 your depth and connection, frankness and empathy, and command of the resources, subject and ability to impart knowledge are a tremendous model. Thank you for being such a gift.
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Thank you so much Cliff for the stress management busters training in Mosaic today. It was powerful.
Mona
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Thank you Cliff you are great instructor for helping everyone stress level going down. I won’t forget everything you have taught me about stress relief and self care! Thank you very much Cliff! You are the best! Hope to see you again and to be your friends!
Jacky T
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I was lucky enough to be a part of a workshop led by Cliff. His hands on knowledge on different personality dimensions and stress handling is truly fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the session. He taught us some exercises and moves to ‘bust the stress’ called stress busters. They really work. Keep up doing the great work you’re doing, Cliff. Hope to see you again soon.
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Gorgeous
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You did a great job teaching me what I needed to know in order to become a sound professional. I appreciate you so much and value everything I have learned from you.
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Fantastic
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Hello Cliff . . . I really like the eclectic approach of your facilitation. You acknowledge the whole person, the body, mind, spirit, emotions and social connections between us all. Continue to be you . . .
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Hi Cliff, it’s dependable matt, i just wanted to say I’m forever greatful for having the chance to be in your prescence, aswell as for you holding space for me. Thank you for everything you brought out in me. You also brought me out of my comfort zone and believed in me and for that i can’t thank you enough. Today is one small step in the right direction.
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