Personal Bio

Lesley-Ann Thomas is an accredited member of the Canadian Counselling Association – the highest designation of counselling in Canada.  Lesley-Ann earned her degrees; B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Psych.) from the University of Manitoba.  She completed her practicum at the U of M Student Counselling and Career Centre.

Lesley-Ann has additional training in crisis intervention, depression, suicide, abuse recovery, communication, and health and wellness.  She has provided counselling services in public school, post-secondary, and community health centre settings.

Lesley-Ann’s approach in counselling emphasizes a collaborative partnership between herself and clients that is developed in a respectful and professional environment.  She establishes warm and genuine therapeutic relationships.  Her aim is to empower a client to make desired changes and meet personal goals.  Whatever issues or challenges compel a client to seek counselling, Lesley-Ann is committed to helping a client understand experiences, identify tools and resources, make conscious choices, and bring about a greater sense of hope and satisfaction in their lives.

As counselling is a legitimate source of support that people seek out for a variety of reasons, Lesley-Ann has helped clients with a range of issues.  Some of those issues include:

• Personal Relationships
• Separation, Divorce
• Parenting
• Grief and Loss
• Life’s Transitions
• Depression
• Anger Management
• Self-esteem, Assertiveness
• Eating Disorders
• Coping with Illness
• Spirituality
• Addictions
• Abuse
• Acculturation
• Isolation
• Academic, Workplace, Career concerns

Lesley-Ann has been married for fifteen years and has two children; eleven and six years of age.  She currently provides counselling services in private practice for adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

Initiating counselling can be a difficult step to take as it poses some risk of vulnerability.  However, the benefits of counselling can be very significant and worth the risk of reaching out for professional support.  To book an appointment or to discuss how Lesley-Ann’s training and experience can help you meet your needs and make desired changes in your life please call:

Lesley-Ann Thomas, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Psych.), CCC
204-795-1733

To accommodate clients’ schedules Lesley-Ann is available for day, evening, and weekend appointments.