Lisa Cavey

I’m Lisa Cavey (she/her), the Founder and Clinical Director of Women’s Mental Health. When I founded Women’s Mental Health, I wanted to build a practice grounded in an inclusive feminist framework, one that recognizes how broader systems and social dynamics shape our identities and mental health. I am committed to providing counselling that affirms all women, including those who are trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming. I want everyone who sits with me to feel safe to show up exactly as they are.

As a counsellor, I work primarily with women who want to better understand themselves, heal old wounds, strengthen self-compassion, and build more authentic, fulfilling lives. At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating safe, trauma-informed spaces where individuals feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is person-centred, attachment-based, and neurodivergent-affirming. I believe we all carry many parts within us, and when we learn to listen to those parts with curiosity and kindness, real change becomes possible. I often integrate parts work, self-compassion practices, and narrative therapy, always tailored to each person’s unique story and goals. My greatest hope is that clients leave our work together feeling stronger, more resilient, and more at ease with who they are.

In addition to my counselling work, I provide supervision to both new and experienced counsellors who want a safe, reflective space to grow their practice with intention and care. I see supervision as a collaborative relationship where curiosity, honesty, and good humour all have a place. My goal is to help counsellors feel more confident, competent, and connected to the work they love. I also share my passion for counselling through teaching as an adjunct professor at Adler University. Supporting students as they discover their counselling voice reminds me daily of why this work matters and why it must be done with care, humility, and a genuine respect for each person’s lived experience.

Over the years, I’ve also contributed to our profession through my role on the Board of Directors for the BC Chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), which I’ve served on since 2013. This work keeps me connected to the bigger picture, advocating for counsellors, upholding ethical practice, and promoting inclusive mental health care in our communities.