Lisa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology followed by her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University and continues her education and training as a lifelong learner.

Working with adults, children, families, and groups for a non-profit organization in the community, Lisa is trained in trauma-informed practice, child-centered play therapy, person­centered, CBT, somatic therapy, emotion and attachment theory. Through her studies she completed extensive research on children with learning disabilities and their families. She understands the difficulties parents and children can experience as they navigate their way through the obstacles and concerns after diagnosis, and provides guidance, coping skills, support and hope to these families. Along with families and children, Lisa works closely with individual adults with mental and emotional health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.

Lisa’s therapeutic approach is to cultivate a safe, trusting, and collaborative space for her clients to feel comfortable exploring their emotions, barriers, and life challenges. She aims to provide a strong therapeutic alliance of genuineness, non-judgment, and empathy in order to create a firm foundation from which her clients can begin their journey as she walks alongside them in their growth and healing.

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My goal as a therapist is to help people live a more balanced and connected life. We all experience difficult phases in our lives. I provide a safe, non judgmental space for people to work through the complexities that life can bring.

I am a Registered Clinical Counselor. I have a Bachelors in Education from The University of Alberta,, and I have my Masters in Counseling from St. Stephen’s University. I have been counseling for twenty years.

I have training in Satir family systems, EMDR, CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and I work from a holistic perspective.

Clientele: Children, Youth, Adults and Families.

Specialty areas: Divorce, Loss, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidality, Ad(h)d, Mindfulness, Grief, Chronic Pain, Spirituality, Personality Disorders.

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I wholeheartedly trust that every individual has the innate ability to heal when met with genuine support in a safe, empathetic, and collaborative environment. Through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach, I hope to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

I aim to foster a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and authenticity. My approach is holistic, person-centred, and strengths-based. I draw on evidence-based techniques from emotion-focused, mindfulness, and play therapies. I take great care to provide neurodivergent and gender-affirming therapy, and I believe individual differences are to be respected and celebrated.

I attained my graduate degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and an undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology. My formal education and personal life experiences have provided me with a unique perspective on the complex mind-body connection.

Over the past decade, I have worked in the community with children and adolescents, both neurodiverse and neurotypical. I am passionate about working with the next generation and am deeply honoured when I am given the opportunity to help a child or adolescent flourish.

At the start of your therapeutic journey, we will collaborate on individualized goals that align with your needs. While therapy is a temporary process, and my greatest desire for all my clients is for them to arrive at a place where they feel they no longer need me, my door is always open.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your path to wellness.

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Therapy is a collaborative journey. Together with Katie, you’ll identify your goals and co-create a roadmap towards the changes you’re seeking. With a warm and empowering approach, Katie provides a secure base for your journey. She brings together a number of therapeutic modalities to help you navigate life’s challenges and tap into your inner strengths. Katie’s Trauma-informed approach recognizes the pervasive impact of trauma and integrates this awareness into every aspect of care, fostering safety, trust, and empowerment. Through person-centered and strength-based methods, she facilitates self-discovery and self-acceptance. Drawing from attachment theory and emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Katie helps you explore the connections between your past experiences and present relationships. Katie uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to uncover and hold compassionate space for suppressed emotions that underlie protective patterns. By validating your inner experience and clearing space to listen to your inner guidance, you become more available to embrace the fullness of each moment. Ready to embark on your path of self-discovery and transformation? Katie is here to walk alongside you.

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Throughout our lifetime, moments, feelings, and changes weigh us down. It is hard to figure out how to free ourselves of this weight and how to move forward. I view counselling as a collaborative process that requires both an effort and a desire to work toward change. My therapeutic approach stems from a postmodern and social justice lens–although I view therapy as integrative. I carry a space of safety and curiosity, knowing that you are the only person who can voice your experience. I incorporate Person Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my sessions. Some areas I have worked with include relationship and marriage distress, men’s mental health, anger, caregiver burnout, depression, anxiety, exploring beliefs and values, religious deconstruction, sexuality, sex and intimacy, and parental support. Some of my lived experiences include systemic racism, chronic pain, religious deconstruction, and marital transition. When I am not in the therapy room, you can find me at a local coffee shop or having a quiet night at home. I enjoy taking pictures with my film camera, painting, and spending time with those close to me. I work with teens 15+, individuals, couples, and families. My specialties include Couples Counselling and Men’s Emotional Health. I am a 2SLGBTQI+ affirming and sex-positive counsellor. I am honoured to be able to work alongside those processing what they are going through. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation first.

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Shelly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University in 2001. After starting her family, she went back to school to become a teacher. During her practicum she realized that she was most drawn to the social emotional learning. So, she quickly switched gears, and started volunteering at the Surrey crisis line and attended Alder University. Shelly graduated with her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology in 2021. In the therapy room, Shelly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help her clients create a different relationship to their experiences, Emotion Focused Family Therapy to help support parents, and Play Therapy with the younger clients. Shelly feels honoured and privileged to be invited into her clients lives. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space to allow for authentic sharing. During therapy her aim is to witness and validate client experiences, in order to help them explore on a deeper level. She will work relationally, somatically, emotionally and experientially with you. Her compassionate, and empathetic approach helps promote a comfort level, that allows for curiosity, self- discovery and wonder. Shelly is passionate about working with children/youth and their parents. More specifically, she has experience working with adults and children/youth with Autism and AD(H)D. Appreciating the challenges that can arise when a child is diagnosed, she provides encouragement and support to children and parents who are moving through this process. Using a strength-based approach, she believes in equality and inclusion. Shelly is here to support healing and growth, please reach out for a free consultation call.

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Please note Yasmeen is no longer accepting new clients. Any new appointments will be cancelled For all new EMDR referrals, please book with Tracy Tillapaugh.

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