Planting the Seeds of Healing and Growth.
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Life is not a straightforward path, nor is it an easy one, it is filled with many twists and turns and ups and downs. At each point, whether it is one that has us rising or falling, there is change and challenges to navigate and opportunities to harness our own personal strengths, to help us excel and live our best lives possible.
You know your life best. My job is to empower and guide you to find solutions that fit best for you and your life circumstances, without judgement. It is not about what I believe to be right or wrong, but what you feel is most right for you to live your most authentic and happy life, while being mindful of the impacts of your decisions.
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Have you ever paused to consider what might be getting in the way of living the life you truly want? Challenges like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, imposter syndrome, shame, guilt, anger, communication difficulties, mood dysregulation, poor boundaries, or feeling disconnected from your authentic self can quietly shape your day-to-day experience. These concerns—and many others—can hold you back from feeling fulfilled, grounded, and content.
Creating your best life starts with honesty, self-awareness, and a willingness to grow. It requires courage, patience, and support. In counselling, I help you explore the reasons you feel the way you do, identify unhelpful patterns, understand what is serving you and what isn’t, and guide you toward meaningful, sustainable change. Together, we strengthen the foundation of you so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
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Life transitions—whether expected or unexpected—can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and even scary. Major changes such as starting a new career, entering or ending a relationship, divorce, retirement, becoming a parent, or coping with the loss of a loved one can disrupt your sense of stability and increase stress. Even positive transitions come with emotional challenges as you adjust to new roles, routines, and identities. Counselling during life transitions provides a grounded, unbiased, and compassionate space to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, build resilience, and navigate these shifts with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these changes alone—support can make the path forward feel more manageable and empowering.
Trauma isn’t defined by the event itself—it’s the emotional and physiological response that happens within us. Because every person’s history, support system, coping skills, and environment are different, what feels traumatic to one person may not affect another in the same way. There is no shame in how your body and mind respond to difficult experiences. Trauma can create ongoing emotional distress, patterns of avoidance, anxiety, shame, or feeling “stuck,” but these responses can be understood and healed with the right support. Trauma-informed counselling provides a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore unresolved feelings, build healthier coping strategies, and gently work through the impact of past experiences. You don’t have to navigate this alone—healing is possible, and support can help you move forward with greater stability, clarity, and self-compassion.
Grief is a natural emotional response to loss, and while many people associate it with the death of a loved one, grief can arise from any meaningful loss—a job, a home, a relationship, a friendship, a cherished object, or a major life change. Grief often brings overwhelming emotions, fatigue, confusion, and shifts in day-to-day functioning, and it looks different for everyone. When grief is not processed, it can evolve into complicated or prolonged grief and even impact your physical health. Professional grief counselling offers a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, understand how grief is affecting you, and develop healthy coping strategies. With guidance, you can navigate your loss, find steadier ground, and move forward with greater emotional clarity and resilience.
Receiving news of a terminal illness—whether it is your own diagnosis or that of someone you care about—can feel devastating and life-altering. Shock, fear, sadness, disbelief, helplessness, and even denial are common and valid reactions, and each person processes this experience differently. A terminal diagnosis often brings difficult decisions, complex emotions, and practical challenges. For the person who is ill, this may include understanding their diagnosis, advocating for their needs, arranging care, spending meaningful time with loved ones, and preparing for the future. For family, friends, and caregivers, it can involve trying to provide support while also managing their own lives, often accompanied by stress, guilt, or uncertainty about how to help. Counselling offers a compassionate, grounded space to navigate the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of terminal illness. As a trained professional—and someone who has personally walked this path—I can support you in processing your feelings, finding clarity, and coping with this incredibly difficult time.
Divorce can be one of life’s most challenging transitions, impacting your emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Whether you are just considering divorce or are already navigating its complexities, it can trigger feelings of guilt, anxiety, grief, self-doubt, and fear, while making decisions and daily life feel overwhelming. As a woman who has personally experienced divorce, I understand both the emotional and practical challenges it brings. Divorce counselling offers a safe, supportive space to manage difficult emotions, improve communication, and create practical strategies to move through the process with confidence. Together, we can help you reclaim your sense of self, navigate the legal and personal complexities, and build a meaningful, empowered life on the other side of divorce.
Adoption can bring immense joy, offering people experiencing fertility challenges the chance to become parents and providing a child with opportunities they might not otherwise have had. Yet adoption can also bring complex and sometimes conflicting emotions for adoptees, affecting daily life, self-esteem, and the ability to form healthy relationships. Many adoptees experience feelings of grief, loss, shame, guilt, unworthiness, or questions about identity and belonging. It is common to feel both gratitude for your adoptive family and a deep curiosity or pull toward your biological roots.
Unresolved adoption-related emotions can contribute to attachment challenges, difficulty forming close relationships, and mental health struggles. Working with a counsellor who is both trauma-informed and has personal experience with adoption can make a meaningful difference. As an adoptee and 60s Scoop survivor, I understand firsthand the unique challenges and emotions of this journey. Adoption counselling provides a safe, supportive, and empathetic space to explore identity, process grief and loss, build self-esteem, and navigate complex feelings in a way that fosters healing and healthy relationships.
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BOOKING
I charge $150 per 60-minute appointment and $200 per 90-minute appointment.
So much of the success of therapy is dependent on the positive connection between the therapist and the client, so I always do a FREE video consultation with potential clients first to help make sure we are a good fit.
No two people are the same, therefore no treatment plan or modality will work for everyone. With this in mind, I have been trained in and continue receiving training in many different modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Critical Incident Debriefing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Existential Therapy, Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
What every client can be assured of is that they will be treated with the upmost respect, without judgement, and that the modalities pulled from will be dependent on their own uniqueness, as well as the uniqueness of their situation.
Lisa Wilder