Counselling in Shawnigan Lake, BC. Find the Right Therapist.

I help people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, grief and life transitions within a safe and compassionate space.

I love getting to know new people and listening to their stories whatever they may be feeling. In this space is the opportunity to connect. I work hard to know my clients and offer skills that truly help to find relief and change no matter how stuck things may seem.

I provide a safe, gentle and calm approach to the counselling process. My training and professional background are rooted in evidence-based therapies and offer long-term change. I believe that the changes made within are what will open your life to new possibilities.

I am a kind, compassionate man who is warm, genuine and accepting. I use a variety of modalities including Trauma informed, attachment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused. I have a depth of experience and I am adept at creating hope.

I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where we can gently explore difficult feelings and experiences. I utilize emotionally focused therapy, trauma-informed, strengths based, solution focused, anti-oppressive and mindful/meditative approaches

I am a warm, friendly, easy- to- relate - to person with great listening skills and a non-judgemental nature. People say that I am like the friend they always wanted who can simply be there for them without expections. The time seems to pass quickly.

I am committed to empowering my clients, supporting you to grow in confidence and self-assurance.

Before counselling, I served in the Canadian Armed Forces, ran a plumbing business, and spent ten years in pastoral ministry. I bring that range into the therapy room. I work with adults who want a counsellor who can sit with hard things.

We believe that every individual and family has a unique story, with chapters filled with growth, challenges, and triumphs. Our team is here to support you through all the seasons of life, from the earliest stages of childhood to the joys and complexities of parenthood.

Are you wanting to make changes in your life but don't know how to start? Laurie offers a nurturing environment and endeavors to help you feel heard, understood and supported while also being challenged to grow.

Counselling is a healing relationship that can transform us and support our becoming authentic embodied selves. Together we will find a sense of aliveness and a relief from physical and emotional pain. I will witness your resilience as a partner in your meaning making.

I provide a warm, safe space to connect, process your thoughts and feelings, and work through difficulties. I use a holistic and integrative perspective, and am EMDR-trained. I specialize in disordered eating, body image, self esteem, & trauma.

I have been offering youth therapy and family counselling services in B.C. for 28 years. I am interested in creating a space where positive personal stories can be remembered and created, and this is accomplished in large part through the use of relationship building.