Counselling can help you learn how to deal with your problems in a productive manner, and develop the skills to manage a stressful and changing environment. A Holding Place provides individual, couple, family, and group counselling.

Lesley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in St. John's NL whose training and education includes a Bachelor's Degree (BA) from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University. Now accepting new clients.

Being able to express thoughts and emotions is a vital part of being truly healthy and connected to our lives. I provide a caring and non-judgmental environment in order for individuals to work through challenging life events and emotions.

I have over 30 years of extensive experience in working with individual, couples and families. My practice method is to start where the client is and to focus on issues that are relevant to the client. I also work from a strengths approach to support and empower client

Honouring the whole person. Listening to the wisdom of the body. Body psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing™ approaches are effective when the nervous system is overwhelmed by stress, recovering from loss, healing from trauma, or managing challenging transitions.

I have 23 years of experience in counselling and assessment with children and adults. My approach is cognitive behavioural and solution focused. I believe that when individuals are provided with support, they can become empowered to move forward and achieve their goals.

Currently I am offering online counselling & psychotherapy services exclusively through video consultation. The online option allows for convenient and private access to enter your personal journey towards self-discovery, support, growth and wellness.

I have 30 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents and adults. I work from a solution focused approach using a variety of strategies to support clients moving forward.