Support for What You’re Going Through

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not yourself—you don't have to carry it alone.

Trauma & Past Experiences

Feel safe, supported and find relief from symptoms after trauma.

At Compassion First Counselling, we provide client-centred psychological care with a focus on compassionate interventions. Our goal is to gently help you process distressing events so they no longer control your present.

  • Reducing emotional reactivity
  • Processing difficult memories (EMDR)
  • Developing more adaptive, healthy beliefs
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Intense Emotions & Relationship Challenges

Feeling constantly on edge, impulsive, or overwhelmed by your reactions?

We help you balance acceptance and change. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), we work together to build greater emotional stability and improve your relationships.

  • Developing skills in emotional regulation
  • Increasing distress tolerance & mindfulness
  • Improving interpersonal effectiveness
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Sleep Struggles & Insomnia

Struggling to get consistent, restorative sleep?

We use a structured, practical approach to restore healthy sleep by resetting your body’s natural rhythm and addressing the thoughts that interfere with rest.

  • Improving daily sleep habits
  • Breaking the cycle of sleeplessness
  • Experiencing restorative rest (CBT-I)
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Persistent Physical Symptoms & Pain

Living with pain that persists despite no clear structural cause?

We focus on retraining the brain’s response to pain. By understanding how pain is generated, we can help reduce symptoms and return you to the activities that matter most.

  • Reducing fear around physical symptoms
  • Regaining confidence in your body
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
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Not exactly sure what you need?

That is completely okay. You don't have to figure it out alone. Let's have a brief chat to see if we are a good match.

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A Simple Path Forward

1

Reach Out

Book a session or a free consultation at a time that works for you.

2

We Connect

We talk in a safe, non-judgmental space to understand your unique situation.

3

Begin Healing

We create an evidence-based, tailored path forward together.

Simple & Transparent Fees

Our standard fee is $235.00 for a 50-minute clinical session. We offer a sliding-scale option to ensure cost is not a barrier to care.

Accessible from home, our Virtual Therapy Services provide the same care and support as in-person sessions.

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Lizzie Smith, MACP, NCCP

My approach draws on CBT, CBT-I, PRT, DBT, EMDR, and my previous military experience.

With a deep understanding of how trauma affects the mind and body, I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.

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When you’re ready, we are here.

You don't have to go through this alone.

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