Domestic Abuse Therapists in Lumsden, SK
Approved Counsellor- Victim Services.
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.
Approved Counsellor- Victim Services.
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.
I currently welcome adult clients and couples, as well as children and adolescents ages 10 and up. I am dedicated to honouring each individual's unique identity, dignity, and integrity. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and a direct yet non-judgmental attitude, fostering emotional safety and personal growth. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, I offer responsive, insightful, and skilled support, tailoring methods to each client’s unique needs. I aim to equip clients with skills and knowledge to spark positive transformations that improve their well-being.
I currently welcome adult clients and couples, as well as children and adolescents ages 10 and up. I am dedicated to honouring each individual's unique identity, dignity, and integrity. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and a direct yet non-judgmental attitude, fostering emotional safety and personal growth. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, I offer responsive, insightful, and skilled support, tailoring methods to each client’s unique needs. I aim to equip clients with skills and knowledge to spark positive transformations that improve their well-being.
I have been a licensed social worker for nearly 20 years. I believe we are in control of our of own lives but sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to be. I am authentic, compassionate and truly enjoy working with people. I am able to assist my clients through a variety of challenges they may be facing. I believe that one’s past has influenced the present but does not define your future. Our life experiences, positive or negative, are building blocks for who we are today and can be effective tools in creating who we aspire to be tomorrow.
I have been a licensed social worker for nearly 20 years. I believe we are in control of our of own lives but sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to be. I am authentic, compassionate and truly enjoy working with people. I am able to assist my clients through a variety of challenges they may be facing. I believe that one’s past has influenced the present but does not define your future. Our life experiences, positive or negative, are building blocks for who we are today and can be effective tools in creating who we aspire to be tomorrow.
***Please email Info@soulhavencounselling.com if you have questions regarding services. Sessions can be booked at https://soulhavencounselling.janeapp.com*** Carissa recognizes the ways that trauma impacts mental health, interpersonal interactions, behaviours, coping, and other factors related to wellness. In her work, she will respect the pace at which you want to disclose and will support you in healing through the process. Attending counselling allows for empowerment and your voice to be heard. With the support of a counsellor, you will be able to share your story in a supported environment.
***Please email Info@soulhavencounselling.com if you have questions regarding services. Sessions can be booked at https://soulhavencounselling.janeapp.com*** Carissa recognizes the ways that trauma impacts mental health, interpersonal interactions, behaviours, coping, and other factors related to wellness. In her work, she will respect the pace at which you want to disclose and will support you in healing through the process. Attending counselling allows for empowerment and your voice to be heard. With the support of a counsellor, you will be able to share your story in a supported environment.
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You look like you’re holding it together—but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, you overthink, struggle to follow through, or react in ways you later regret. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed or burnt out internally. You are not broken—you just haven’t been given the right tools. At Wolf Willow Counselling, we help you understand your patterns, build practical skills, and feel more in control.
You look like you’re holding it together—but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, you overthink, struggle to follow through, or react in ways you later regret. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed or burnt out internally. You are not broken—you just haven’t been given the right tools. At Wolf Willow Counselling, we help you understand your patterns, build practical skills, and feel more in control.
I’m a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (Provisional) offering a grounded, collaborative approach for adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling stuck. Many of my clients are high-functioning people who appear capable on the outside while internally carrying pressure, self-doubt, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion.
I’m a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (Provisional) offering a grounded, collaborative approach for adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling stuck. Many of my clients are high-functioning people who appear capable on the outside while internally carrying pressure, self-doubt, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion.
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.
My main areas of experience are in trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. I am a Registered Psychologist with an Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE). I have extensive experience working with men, women, and youth. My primary theoretical models are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy/Choice theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. As a therapist, I understand that both past and present struggles can have a significant influence on our ability to maintain ideal emotional and mental health.
My main areas of experience are in trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. I am a Registered Psychologist with an Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE). I have extensive experience working with men, women, and youth. My primary theoretical models are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy/Choice theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. As a therapist, I understand that both past and present struggles can have a significant influence on our ability to maintain ideal emotional and mental health.
Alison has a special interest in supporting individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and those navigating separation and divorce. Her extensive experience in these areas includes working as a Parenting Coordinator for the Ministry of Justice. Alison is dedicated to empowering her clients through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapies. Alison is known for her warm, caring, and empathetic approach and creates a welcoming and collaborative environment for clients to explore their challenges and barriers in a safe supportive space.
Alison has a special interest in supporting individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and those navigating separation and divorce. Her extensive experience in these areas includes working as a Parenting Coordinator for the Ministry of Justice. Alison is dedicated to empowering her clients through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapies. Alison is known for her warm, caring, and empathetic approach and creates a welcoming and collaborative environment for clients to explore their challenges and barriers in a safe supportive space.
Online Therapists
Alexis T Robinson-Thome
Registered Social Worker, RSW, CPLC, CBT, MBCT, NIHB
6 Endorsed
Regina, SK S4R
Feeling Stuck?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just bring yourself—I’ll bring the coffee. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure what comes next, you’re not broken. Life transitions and emotional weight can leave even the strongest people feeling stuck.
I offer a warm, open, and genuinely safe space where you can be real. Coming from a small-town background, I believe support should feel human, approachable, and authentic—not clinical or intimidating.
Feeling Stuck?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just bring yourself—I’ll bring the coffee. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure what comes next, you’re not broken. Life transitions and emotional weight can leave even the strongest people feeling stuck.
I offer a warm, open, and genuinely safe space where you can be real. Coming from a small-town background, I believe support should feel human, approachable, and authentic—not clinical or intimidating.
Having walked the journey myself, I am aware of how difficult the process of change can be. That's why I walk the journey with you. I meet you where you are, and collaboratively we decide what your journey to heal is. I am always excited to work with clients who know that they need to make changes to better their lives, even if they don't fully understand what those changes are. I bring in not only my formal education, but there is also room in my practice for your culture, spirituality, and anything else you need or want to use to help them on this journey of change.
Having walked the journey myself, I am aware of how difficult the process of change can be. That's why I walk the journey with you. I meet you where you are, and collaboratively we decide what your journey to heal is. I am always excited to work with clients who know that they need to make changes to better their lives, even if they don't fully understand what those changes are. I bring in not only my formal education, but there is also room in my practice for your culture, spirituality, and anything else you need or want to use to help them on this journey of change.
“I… need… help…” can be three of the hardest words to say, and It's no secret that life throws a seemingly endless supply of challenges at us until we are so overwhelmed that, before we know it, we endure hardships navigating our relationship with ourselves and those that we care for and love.
“I… need… help…” can be three of the hardest words to say, and It's no secret that life throws a seemingly endless supply of challenges at us until we are so overwhelmed that, before we know it, we endure hardships navigating our relationship with ourselves and those that we care for and love.
Sometimes life feels like too much: anxiety, overwhelm, emotional intensity. Or it can feel like nothing at all: flat, disconnected, going through the motions. These are often signs that something unresolved is asking for attention. I'm Michelle, a Clinical Counsellor (16+) supporting clients with mental health, trauma, chronic health, and peri/menopause. Together, we work with the whole of you. Through body, mind, and emotions, we build your capacity to be with what you feel, so it no longer overwhelms or shuts you down. You begin to live with more ease, choice, and alignment.
Sometimes life feels like too much: anxiety, overwhelm, emotional intensity. Or it can feel like nothing at all: flat, disconnected, going through the motions. These are often signs that something unresolved is asking for attention. I'm Michelle, a Clinical Counsellor (16+) supporting clients with mental health, trauma, chronic health, and peri/menopause. Together, we work with the whole of you. Through body, mind, and emotions, we build your capacity to be with what you feel, so it no longer overwhelms or shuts you down. You begin to live with more ease, choice, and alignment.
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.
My work and research focused on the impacts of sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
I am a member of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation.I have extensive experience working with a diverse population from diverse racial backgrounds. I have several years of experience working with children, families and individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma and disruption in their family dynamic. I am a Therapeutic Play Practitioner (T.P.P.), and studied Trauma informed play based therapy to help children and their families heal from a traumatic experience. My office/play room is a safe place for children and youth to express and process their difficult emotions.
My work and research focused on the impacts of sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
I am a member of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation.I have extensive experience working with a diverse population from diverse racial backgrounds. I have several years of experience working with children, families and individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma and disruption in their family dynamic. I am a Therapeutic Play Practitioner (T.P.P.), and studied Trauma informed play based therapy to help children and their families heal from a traumatic experience. My office/play room is a safe place for children and youth to express and process their difficult emotions.
My Specialities are working with individuals dealing with issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship, Family of Origin, Intimate Partner Abuse, and Childhood Abuse.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
My Specialities are working with individuals dealing with issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship, Family of Origin, Intimate Partner Abuse, and Childhood Abuse.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
Are you ready for a different therapeutic experience? Let’s work together and explore your story with a compassionate lens of curiosity and empathy. With a focus on women's health, we navigate and make sense of your world through an experiential process of meaningful change. Whether it is parenthood, perinatal mental health, perinatal loss, relationships, connection, grief, loss, addiction, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges we work collaboratively through an attachment lens to achieve your therapeutic goals and kickstart the natural growth process.
Are you ready for a different therapeutic experience? Let’s work together and explore your story with a compassionate lens of curiosity and empathy. With a focus on women's health, we navigate and make sense of your world through an experiential process of meaningful change. Whether it is parenthood, perinatal mental health, perinatal loss, relationships, connection, grief, loss, addiction, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges we work collaboratively through an attachment lens to achieve your therapeutic goals and kickstart the natural growth process.
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.
I am a registered social worker with 25+ years experience counselling individuals facing issues in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, disordered eating (particularly emotional/binge eating, repetitive dieting, weight and body image concerns), stress, grief and loss, relationship issues and abuse.
Within my practice, I use several different models of treatment including a cognitive-behavioural, client-centered approach. I see therapy as a guided process that can take many paths to healing. I am passionate about helping clients find new insights within and assisting them in discovering their own unique path to wellness. Weekend sessions are available.
I am a registered social worker with 25+ years experience counselling individuals facing issues in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, disordered eating (particularly emotional/binge eating, repetitive dieting, weight and body image concerns), stress, grief and loss, relationship issues and abuse.
Within my practice, I use several different models of treatment including a cognitive-behavioural, client-centered approach. I see therapy as a guided process that can take many paths to healing. I am passionate about helping clients find new insights within and assisting them in discovering their own unique path to wellness. Weekend sessions are available.
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.
Together, we’ll tap into your resilience. I use play in therapy with young children, creating a safe space for them to express themselves. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, life changes, ADHD, and postpartum challenges, offering practical tools and a compassionate space to navigate life’s ups and downs.
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.
Together, we’ll tap into your resilience. I use play in therapy with young children, creating a safe space for them to express themselves. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, life changes, ADHD, and postpartum challenges, offering practical tools and a compassionate space to navigate life’s ups and downs.
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Domestic Abuse Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.