Lisa Stefani

When overwhelmed by feelings of stress, anxiety and depression, we can become disconnected from our inner experience and knowing. We can also feel disconnected from others and the world around us. This can be confusing and deeply painful.

I work with the idea that all behavior has purpose and meaning. It is my great privilege to work in collaboration with others and support the development of self-compassion and understanding as a way through to healing and growth.

My intention is to create a warm and encouraging environment that provides people with genuine opportunities for reflection, insight and positive change.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with several years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and individuals.

I have worked with a wide spectrum of clinical issues including: anxiety related disorders, depression, family of origin issues, self-harming behaviours, sexual abuse and trauma.

My work with adults: I combine psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral strategies with body-based experiencing techniques to increase an individual’s mind-body awareness. The body possesses infinite resources and provides essential information to guide healing and growth. I work collaboratively with individuals to access these rich resources and create new perspective about past learning and its impact upon present experience.

I use several techniques that complement each other; all of which tap into the wisdom of the body and mind. These include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Pyschotherapy, Lifespan Integration Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Expressive Therapy, grief, mindfulness and self-compassion, and parts work.