Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision. It can be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. I consistently build on my expertise and training to ensure my clients leave our sessions confident they made the right decision to place their trust in me. But it all starts with building our relationship. Did you know that one of the strongest factors influencing therapeutic success is the relationship between the client and their counsellor? When you enter into counselling with me, you can be assured that I’ll work to understand who you are. what you need, and the elements that have directed you into therapy. You can move at the pace most comfortable for you, as I lean into my knowledge to support you in your journey.
Comprehensive counseling services supporting emotional wellbeing through ethical, evidence based therapeutic care.
Counselling sessions for adults/adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, workplace issues, bullying, transitions, and self esteem.
Professional support helping couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen healthy emotional relationships.
Therapeutic guidance and counselling for firefighters, paramedics, rcmp, police, coroners, nurses, border services officers, and correctional service officers.
Contracted to WorkSafe BC and available privately for consultation and debriefing. Specialized trauma informed counselling for critical incident stress, PTSD, moral injury and cumulative stress.
Traditional talk grief therapy and IADC Induced After Death Communication) Therapy.
I’ve worked with thousands of adults and adolescents. My work is trauma-informed, and I’ve chosen to specialize in the following areas. If you are struggling with any of these issues, we may be a very good fit to work together.
Sometimes we need assistance improving our relationships. At other times, we need assistance and support in leaving a relationship, or moving forward from one that has ended. These are the areas where I can help:
We all have times in our life where we could use a little extra support, guidance or accountability as we grow to become the best possible person we can be. Counselling can provide all of this as well as the tools, information and new perspectives you need to assist you in jumping to a new and better level in your life. I can assist you in the following areas of personal growth:
Start your counselling journey through clear steps designed for comfort, clarity, and effectiveness.
You've decided to proceed with counselling. That's a massive step forward. You may feel anxious. That's normal.
Schedule a phone/online/ or in-person session by phone email or this website's secure portal.
This is the beginning of your journey. I'll get to know you and your needs, as we begin building trust and a plan
Every client is unique as is their journey. Thank you for trusting me as your guide.
Navigating Depression Positively
I came to Lisa in a very dark and desperate place mentally. Over the course of sessions and treatment, Lisa showed empathy, provided multiple treatment options, and a level of care that helped me overcome some of the challenges I faced during that time.
I found Lisa’s approach and counselling sessions to be compassionate, honest, and conducted in a way that left me feeling better equipped to process past issues while addressing the present and future in a way that set me up for more positive outcomes with the depression, anger and anxiety I came to her for help with.
Support For PTSD & First Responders
I have more than 30 years of frontline First Responder service and was skeptical of using a therapist when I was diagnosed with PTSD. I felt that my experiences would be difficult or foreign to most people leaving me to explain at length the background to situations I had encountered. This was so far from reality during my sessions with Lisa. Her life experiences and her vast experience as a counselor set me at ease and made our sessions so comfortable. Lisa listens. She is familiar and truly up-to date with all current techniques used in therapy. Lisa was instrumental in moving me from a dark place to a functioning human again. My family and I can’t thank her enough.
Navigating My Darkest Days
My search for a counsellor proved to be the perfect choice when I researched Lisa’s work.
Her compassion, professionalism and genuine honesty was exactly what I needed to get through a very, very difficult time in my life. I was mentally and physically exhausted from a long term abusive, controlling, manipulative marriage. I was completely beaten down and giving up. Lisa helped me navigate, cope, gave me the skills to handle my darkest days and strengthened me to get through this difficult time while continuing to check in on my wellbeing. I am forever grateful for her support, guidance and wisdom on all the unique tough challenges I faced. Thank you from my heart Lisa (and Reece) you made me whole again.
Compassionate Skilled Psychology
I had anxiety throughout school, but it got really bad when I was getting ready to go to university. I’m so glad I found Lisa! With her help I no longer have panic attacks and I was able to understand that part of my problem was social anxiety. With the tools and help she gave me, my life changed so much! I wish I’d started counselling sooner.
Life can be beautiful, and it can be unbelievable challenging, and deeply painful. We’re not meant to take this journey alone.
