Abound Counselling – Lori Kolesnik MA, CCC

Welcome! If you are reading this you might be considering starting therapy for the first time, or perhaps you are hoping to restart therapy. The process of finding a therapist can seem like a daunting task. I am always happy to meet with you by phone or video chat for a 15 minute meet and greet to answer any concerns or questions you might have.

A little bit about me: I have a Master's Degree in Counselling and I am nationally certified as a 'CCC' - Canadian Certified Counsellor granted by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a rich and varied background of over 25 years in counselling therapy and educational settings. I enjoy meeting with both individuals and couples.

I approach my role from a place of collaboration, empathy and a non-judgement. By collaboration, I mean that I view the unique relationship between the therapist and client as simply two people working together - there is nothing 'top-down' about it. My role, as I see it, is to listen and really 'hear' you - and help you hear yourself: to see you, and to help you 'see' yourself. The hope is that together we can examine your story and identify the themes that can help to open the needed windows and doors for you to find your way forward. Empathy is key in the process - I have lived a life and have experienced many of my own adventures, and I understand the need for simple grace and acceptance when one is finding their way. By non-judgemental I mean I am absolutely committed to honouring all aspects of your story that you bring to the process, however similar or different they might be from my own direct experience. In short, I want to journey alongside all the individuals and couples I work with to co-create conditions for healing, growth and resilience.