Chronic Illness Therapists in Lumsden, SK
If this is your first time searching for a therapist, congratulations on taking this important step toward your well-being. I understand that finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but my priority is to ensure you feel comfortable from your very first visit.
My approach is rooted in authentic connection—I believe in showing up as my genuine self to create a welcoming and safe environment where you can be yourself. I value loyalty, commitment, and honesty, and I work from a client-centred, solution-focused perspective. We begin where you are and move forward with strategies that resonate with you.
If this is your first time searching for a therapist, congratulations on taking this important step toward your well-being. I understand that finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but my priority is to ensure you feel comfortable from your very first visit.
My approach is rooted in authentic connection—I believe in showing up as my genuine self to create a welcoming and safe environment where you can be yourself. I value loyalty, commitment, and honesty, and I work from a client-centred, solution-focused perspective. We begin where you are and move forward with strategies that resonate with you.
Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Feelings of uncertainty, resentment and anger can often feel all consuming. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions or seeking tools to manage daily challenges, I’m here to work with you towards greater self management and resilience. It is important to me that you feel heard and supported. I work with individuals (18+), couples and families through conflicts, communication issues and emotional regulation challenges that interfere with connection and daily functioning. I believe flexibility is paramount in achieving and sustaining wellbeing.
Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Feelings of uncertainty, resentment and anger can often feel all consuming. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions or seeking tools to manage daily challenges, I’m here to work with you towards greater self management and resilience. It is important to me that you feel heard and supported. I work with individuals (18+), couples and families through conflicts, communication issues and emotional regulation challenges that interfere with connection and daily functioning. I believe flexibility is paramount in achieving and sustaining wellbeing.
More Therapists Nearby
Everyone has times they feel distressed; overwhelmed; or, stuck. Where they need support and an outside perspective. It takes strength and courage to reach out for that support. I have experience working with a large variety of issues; and with a wide demographic of people. Therefore, whatever you may be hoping to address in counselling I am sure I can support you in your healing journey; and, help you reach your counselling goals.
Everyone has times they feel distressed; overwhelmed; or, stuck. Where they need support and an outside perspective. It takes strength and courage to reach out for that support. I have experience working with a large variety of issues; and with a wide demographic of people. Therefore, whatever you may be hoping to address in counselling I am sure I can support you in your healing journey; and, help you reach your counselling goals.
Kirsten approaches every interaction from a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective. She creates a compassionate, safe, and collaborative environment, supporting individuals' healing and growth journey. Located across from the beautiful Kiwanis Waterfall Park, Kirsten is available in person or virtually.
Kirsten approaches every interaction from a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective. She creates a compassionate, safe, and collaborative environment, supporting individuals' healing and growth journey. Located across from the beautiful Kiwanis Waterfall Park, Kirsten is available in person or virtually.
Gentle Ground Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK S0G
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Do you sometimes feel triggered and don't know how to cope? Is it becoming harder to connect with others? Maybe you have stopped enjoying the little things that once brought you joy? Whether you are a child, teen or adult, counselling can help. In our work together, we’ll gently explore what’s happening in your nervous system and find ways to help you feel more grounded, steady, and safe in your own body. I take a warm, collaborative approach—getting to know you as a whole person and moving at a pace that feels right for you.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Do you sometimes feel triggered and don't know how to cope? Is it becoming harder to connect with others? Maybe you have stopped enjoying the little things that once brought you joy? Whether you are a child, teen or adult, counselling can help. In our work together, we’ll gently explore what’s happening in your nervous system and find ways to help you feel more grounded, steady, and safe in your own body. I take a warm, collaborative approach—getting to know you as a whole person and moving at a pace that feels right for you.
Online Therapists
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Have you lost the joy you used to find in going back home to the people you love most? Do you feel overwhelmed in your life and relationships because the anxiety, pressures and expectations that used to be under control feel like they’ve gotten to place where you’ll never catch up? Have you become afraid to hope for the life you want with the people who matter to you most? Now more than ever, couples and families are feeling overwhelmed by trying to create the family life they long for amidst a high pressure, high paced, high expectancy world.
Have you lost the joy you used to find in going back home to the people you love most? Do you feel overwhelmed in your life and relationships because the anxiety, pressures and expectations that used to be under control feel like they’ve gotten to place where you’ll never catch up? Have you become afraid to hope for the life you want with the people who matter to you most? Now more than ever, couples and families are feeling overwhelmed by trying to create the family life they long for amidst a high pressure, high paced, high expectancy world.
Families Coping With Chronic Illness - Jamie Lowe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP, CCPA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am currently completing advanced clinical training and provide services under the supervision of a licensed clinician, in alignment with professional and ethical standards.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are ready to explore what's getting in the way and build on the strengths they already carry. I have a particular interest in supporting clients in rural and remote settings and those managing the emotional weight of chronic pain or illness in themselves or their loved ones.
I am currently completing advanced clinical training and provide services under the supervision of a licensed clinician, in alignment with professional and ethical standards.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are ready to explore what's getting in the way and build on the strengths they already carry. I have a particular interest in supporting clients in rural and remote settings and those managing the emotional weight of chronic pain or illness in themselves or their loved ones.
Bring2Life Creative Counselling offers in-person and virtual counselling options for kids ages 6 and up, as well adults & seniors. We work with clients that are looking for coping skills and help dealing with past and current trauma. Our On-The-Go Mobile Counselling comes to you! Our counsellors come to your home, to your community centre, go to the parks with their kids, or wherever else their situation may need! Our service options are completely flexible; we also provide phone, video and text counselling services. Low wait times currently available. Serving Yorkton and area, within a 150km radius.
Bring2Life Creative Counselling offers in-person and virtual counselling options for kids ages 6 and up, as well adults & seniors. We work with clients that are looking for coping skills and help dealing with past and current trauma. Our On-The-Go Mobile Counselling comes to you! Our counsellors come to your home, to your community centre, go to the parks with their kids, or wherever else their situation may need! Our service options are completely flexible; we also provide phone, video and text counselling services. Low wait times currently available. Serving Yorkton and area, within a 150km radius.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. With a Master’s in Counselling from City University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Manitoba, my practice draws from both personal and professional experiences with ADHD/AuDHD, LGBTQ+ identities, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance use. These experiences enrich my ability and desire to support clients navigating a range of challenges. Through working from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach, I aim to create a safe and collaborative space for exploration and growth.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. With a Master’s in Counselling from City University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Manitoba, my practice draws from both personal and professional experiences with ADHD/AuDHD, LGBTQ+ identities, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance use. These experiences enrich my ability and desire to support clients navigating a range of challenges. Through working from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach, I aim to create a safe and collaborative space for exploration and growth.
There are many pathways that you can take to move through challenges or around obstacles. A Mindful Quest strongly believes that you are the expert in your own lived experience and that you deserve a supportive and encouraging environment as you journey towards your goals. Counselling is not a one-size fits all experience. An individualized, strengths-based counselling approach can help you discover the best therapeutic tools for your needs and empower you in reaching your goals.
There are many pathways that you can take to move through challenges or around obstacles. A Mindful Quest strongly believes that you are the expert in your own lived experience and that you deserve a supportive and encouraging environment as you journey towards your goals. Counselling is not a one-size fits all experience. An individualized, strengths-based counselling approach can help you discover the best therapeutic tools for your needs and empower you in reaching your goals.
Everyone experiences challenges, stress or change at some point in their lives. Effective counselling is a collaborative process where we will work together to help you create a better understanding of your unique experiences & identify goals that will promote self-improvement and increase your quality of life. Learning new coping skills while developing insight, and self-awareness are valuable outcomes of therapy. Together, we will look at how your thoughts, behaviours and feelings impact the way you see yourself, others and the world so that you can experience lasting improvements in mood, well-being and every day functioning.
Everyone experiences challenges, stress or change at some point in their lives. Effective counselling is a collaborative process where we will work together to help you create a better understanding of your unique experiences & identify goals that will promote self-improvement and increase your quality of life. Learning new coping skills while developing insight, and self-awareness are valuable outcomes of therapy. Together, we will look at how your thoughts, behaviours and feelings impact the way you see yourself, others and the world so that you can experience lasting improvements in mood, well-being and every day functioning.
Feeling stuck in "autopilot"? Going through the motions and struggling to feel alive? You might be doing everything "right" but still can't break free from unhelpful habits. Ready for change but overwhelmed with anxiety, endless online scrolling, or persistent physical discomfort. If you recall or long for a deep sense of joy but can't quite find a way to experience it, you're not alone. I'm here to guide you toward satisfying change.
Feeling stuck in "autopilot"? Going through the motions and struggling to feel alive? You might be doing everything "right" but still can't break free from unhelpful habits. Ready for change but overwhelmed with anxiety, endless online scrolling, or persistent physical discomfort. If you recall or long for a deep sense of joy but can't quite find a way to experience it, you're not alone. I'm here to guide you toward satisfying change.
I am a Registered Psychologist (Provisional) and my greatest passion is helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered. No matter where you are on your journey, you deserve a space where you feel safe, valued, and understood. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds, whether you're a child figuring out life’s ups and downs, a survivor of gender-based violence reclaiming your strength, or someone simply looking for a little extra support. My approach is kind, compassionate, and trauma-informed, always meeting you where you are and honouring your individual path to healing. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I am a Registered Psychologist (Provisional) and my greatest passion is helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered. No matter where you are on your journey, you deserve a space where you feel safe, valued, and understood. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds, whether you're a child figuring out life’s ups and downs, a survivor of gender-based violence reclaiming your strength, or someone simply looking for a little extra support. My approach is kind, compassionate, and trauma-informed, always meeting you where you are and honouring your individual path to healing. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
But first, we find safety within your body and take the time to understand what is going on for you (ex. anxiety, chronic illness/pain, gut problems, headaches, chronic fight/flight/freeze habits, panic attacks, depression, confusion, feeling "lost", trauma history).
I'm a Registered Social Worker, an Expressive Movement Facilitator, and completed Advanced Level 2 of Somatic Experiencing (SE). I've completed SE's Masterclass Level 1, Eye of the Needle, which works with and supports near-death experiences or paralytic/anesthesia states. Body and movement techniques are essential to healing and the way I practice.
But first, we find safety within your body and take the time to understand what is going on for you (ex. anxiety, chronic illness/pain, gut problems, headaches, chronic fight/flight/freeze habits, panic attacks, depression, confusion, feeling "lost", trauma history).
I'm a Registered Social Worker, an Expressive Movement Facilitator, and completed Advanced Level 2 of Somatic Experiencing (SE). I've completed SE's Masterclass Level 1, Eye of the Needle, which works with and supports near-death experiences or paralytic/anesthesia states. Body and movement techniques are essential to healing and the way I practice.
We all face life challenges, stress or change at some point in their lives. I offer rewarding counselling as part of a collaborative process where we will work together to help you create a better understanding of your unique experiences & identify goals that will promote self-improvement and improve your quality of life. My priority is creating a safe, respectful, and judgment-free therapeutic alliance, ensuring you feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout our work together.
We all face life challenges, stress or change at some point in their lives. I offer rewarding counselling as part of a collaborative process where we will work together to help you create a better understanding of your unique experiences & identify goals that will promote self-improvement and improve your quality of life. My priority is creating a safe, respectful, and judgment-free therapeutic alliance, ensuring you feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout our work together.
Something Different! If you're looking for someone to help push you to places you can't get to yourself, I'm that kind of therapist. If you know you need to do some serious internal work, I can guide you through it. If you know that your current thinking, and behavior is holding you back from the life you desire, let's get to work. Life is too short to keep running up against the same obstacles time and time again, waiting for something to change. You are the obstacle. . . AND you are the change you're looking for. If this makes sense, know that your love and compassion for yourself is the healing you're looking for.
Something Different! If you're looking for someone to help push you to places you can't get to yourself, I'm that kind of therapist. If you know you need to do some serious internal work, I can guide you through it. If you know that your current thinking, and behavior is holding you back from the life you desire, let's get to work. Life is too short to keep running up against the same obstacles time and time again, waiting for something to change. You are the obstacle. . . AND you are the change you're looking for. If this makes sense, know that your love and compassion for yourself is the healing you're looking for.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
You’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed and disconnected and you’re tired of the quick fixes. They don’t work. You want to dive deeper: to get out of your head, explore your inner world, heal from your past hurts, and let go of the unhelpful stuff you've been taught. You are ready for things to shift, and to feel more like yourself (again, or for the first time). You want to understand why you feel anxious, reactive, overwhelmed, disconnected, burnout or depressed so that you can actually CHANGE your patterns and feel more connected to yourself and others. You're ready for a shift - to feel more calm, joyful, present and authentic.
You’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed and disconnected and you’re tired of the quick fixes. They don’t work. You want to dive deeper: to get out of your head, explore your inner world, heal from your past hurts, and let go of the unhelpful stuff you've been taught. You are ready for things to shift, and to feel more like yourself (again, or for the first time). You want to understand why you feel anxious, reactive, overwhelmed, disconnected, burnout or depressed so that you can actually CHANGE your patterns and feel more connected to yourself and others. You're ready for a shift - to feel more calm, joyful, present and authentic.
ANXIETY: You’ve been turning down invitations, avoiding meetings where you
might be put on the spot, and talking yourself out of opportunities
that require being seen. You rehearse conversations before they
happen, and replay them afterwards, convinced you said something
wrong. You think to yourself, “What if I say something stupid and
everyone notices?” Your heart races, your face flushes, and the urge
to escape takes over. You’ve been building your life around avoiding
the anxiety, but the avoidance has only made life even harder. If
you’re ready to stop letting anxiety decide what’s possible for you,
you’re in the right place.
ANXIETY: You’ve been turning down invitations, avoiding meetings where you
might be put on the spot, and talking yourself out of opportunities
that require being seen. You rehearse conversations before they
happen, and replay them afterwards, convinced you said something
wrong. You think to yourself, “What if I say something stupid and
everyone notices?” Your heart races, your face flushes, and the urge
to escape takes over. You’ve been building your life around avoiding
the anxiety, but the avoidance has only made life even harder. If
you’re ready to stop letting anxiety decide what’s possible for you,
you’re in the right place.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.