Hi, my name is Lisa and I am a registered counsellor.

I have a passion for connecting with individuals and families. I believe in the opportunity and privilege to identify and support intergenerational family change.  As a trained nurse for over 20 years, I continued my studies as a Counsellor specialising in Alcohol and other Drugs and then with post graduate studies in Family Therapy. 

I have gained valuable experience working with clients impacted by substance use, grief and have compassion for the restoration of families. While extending my services to work privately with clients and their families it is my passion is to help clients understand the language of their emotions and to create positive changes to support their lives.

It is my extensive experience as a facilitator of family educational groups and therapeutic process groups that add creatively to my work.  It allows me to actively hold space that validates therapeutic healing and create empathy and self-compassion.

In my work I use a variety of psychological techniques and strength-based approaches when working in sessions. My current influences include family systems therapy, client-centred care and motivational interviewing.

Those that know me say I am a warm and compassionate person. I enjoy spending my down time with my family and grandchildren.