"The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions."
Lisa has been in the mental health and disabilities field for over two decades, providing counselling and support for individuals experiencing anxiety, mild to moderate depression, Neurodivergence (ADHD/ Autism etc) and other health and mental health related issues.
Utilizing an integrative approach including narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy, mindfulness, DBT and CBT. Lisa seeks to facilitate and empower individuals and couples who hope to achieve balance and an overall sense of mental health and well-being.
Depression is associated with low moods, such as sadness and hopelessness. An individual who is experiencing depression may…
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for individuals who experience the world around them in different ways. This can include …
Burnout is a state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion brought on by a pervasive and excessive exposure to stress …
Big feelings can arise when we experience loss, the grieving process can be overwhelming and a difficult process for many. Individuals can …
Trauma is an emotional response to either a single terrible incident, exposure to repetitive and prolonged experiences of physical or …
Anxiety is generally characterized by persistent and overwhelming feelings of worry about events, activities, and even daily or routine …
Not all approaches to mental health and wellness are right for each individual. The following are some of the most common approaches Lisa uses in collaboration with the individual to best suit their goals for wellness.
Narrative therapy is a style of therapy that helps people become—and embrace being—an expert in their own lives.
Emotion focused therapy draws on attachment theory. This approach supports individuals, families and couples process and understand their emotions and attachment style transforming old unhelpful patterns of processing and attachment into new patterns that facilitate a secure connection with self and others.
Mindfulness is a therapeutic practice for mental health that focuses on an awareness of the present moment.
A widely recognized and evidenced based approach which is used to address a variety of mental health concerns individuals may be experiencing.
Grounded in Anti-colonialism, Anti-oppression, Anti-racist, Anti-ableist, Feminist and Queer theory perspectives, Lisa endeavours to provide a safe and inclusive space as possible.
Sometimes, in life, we experience challenges or difficult times that are just too great to manage on our own. By scheduling a consultation with Lisa you will receive a 30 minute telephone or video call to discuss the issues you’re experiencing, get to know Lisa and decide whether moving forward with the therapeutic relationship and working towards wellness and/or healing is right for you at this time.
Symptoms Panic attacks are a physiological manifestation of anxiety and fear. They come on when the nervous system is overwhelmed and are often triggered by
Executive functions are the cornerstone for many of the behaviours we engage in on a daily basis. Planning a party, setting our short and long-term
According to the Lancet study there has been an increase in the amount of anxiety, depression or irritable individuals are experiencing, This is due to
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