Lisa

Lisa Thomson

Registered Psychologist

“Sometimes something feels hard because it is hard. You can do hard things... but you don't need to do them alone.”

About Me

When life feels genuinely hard, facing it alone can be overwhelming. You have inner strength, and our work together can help you discover it. We’ll carefully explore what feels difficult, creating a supportive space for your thoughts. Here, you can process complex feelings and find practical ways forward. My aim is to help you navigate these moments, ensuring you feel truly supported. This approach suits anyone ready to face challenges with a trusted guide by their side.

Approach

Facing heavy moments, I help you break them into manageable steps so progress feels steady rather than overwhelming. In sessions from my Calgary office or via secure online video in English, we move at a pace you set—short check-ins, focused reflection, and practical experiments you can try between meetings. For parents and couples that often means unpacking small patterns, practising new ways of relating, and tracking what actually changes week to week. This way of working tends to suit people who want clear support while keeping their everyday responsibilities in view.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Parents
  • •Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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    Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

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    Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Qualifications

Saint Mary's College of California

Registrations

Core Psychology

Registered Psychologist / Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Service Area

CORE Psychology

In-person & Online

Calgary, Alberta

Canada