Lisa Loewen

About Lisa

Many clients have told me that my approach to counselling is both personable and direct. I like to think I offer a safe space where we can explore some of the deeper parts of being human, while also building a personalized toolbox of practical things that can be useful in everyday life.

I don’t believe there is one right way to do therapy. We are all shaped by our relationships, families, experiences, cultures, communities, and the systems we live within. I see counselling as a journey we take together—getting curious about who you are, how you got here, what you carry with you, and where you might want to go next.

A big part of my work involves attachment and looking into our families of origin. Sometimes the things we struggle with today make much more sense when we understand where they came from. This isn’t about blaming our families… we are making the unconscious a little more conscious—understanding why certain patterns developed, how they may once have served us, and whether they still fit the life we’re living now.

Therapy with me isn’t always just sitting and talking. Depending on what feels useful, our work might include mindfulness, music, guided imagery, artistic expression, animal-assisted therapy, eye movement (OEI), or other experiential approaches. There are many ways of exploring and understanding ourselves, and we can be curious together about what resonates for you.

I am also certified in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, with training specific to psilocybin (TheraPsil 2025). I bring this background into work around psychedelic preparation and integration, meaning-making, and harm reduction.

Our struggles don’t happen in a vacuum. Gender, sexuality, family roles, culture, healthcare, work, finances, relationships, power, and the expectations placed upon us can all influence how we experience ourselves and move through the world. Counselling gives us room to look honestly at those influences while also exploring where we have choice, what belongs to us, and what we want to take responsibility for in our own lives.

Much of my approach comes from my background working with and training horses. Horses taught that you can’t force an individual into an unnatural way of being and expect genuine connection or lasting change– People aren’t all that different. Trust and a sense of safety matter, as does having space to find our own way toward regulation, authenticity, and growth.

Ultimately, I see my role as journeying alongside the people I work with. We might look backward to understand where something came from, stay with what is happening in your life right now, experiment with practical tools, or wonder together about what comes next. Usually, it’s some combination of all of these.