Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. I offer secure virtual therapy sessions for clients in British Columbia and across Canada. Virtual therapy allows you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

What can I expect in therapy?

Therapy is a collaborative and trauma-informed process where we move at a pace that feels safe for you. Together, we create space to explore emotions, patterns, experiences, and areas of healing with compassion, curiosity, and practical support.

How long are sessions?

Individual therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long.

Is faith integration required?

No. Faith integration is completely optional. If your faith is an important part of your healing journey, we can incorporate it into our work together in a way that feels supportive and meaningful for you.

Do you work with clients outside of BC?

Yes. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC-Q) and offer virtual therapy services to clients across Canada where permitted by current provincial and territorial regulations.

What payment methods do you accept?

Payment can be made by e-transfer, debit, Visa, or Mastercard. Direct billing may also be available for select insurance providers.

Do I need a referral to begin therapy?

No referral is required. You are welcome to reach out directly to book a consultation or session.

What issues do you support clients with?

I support individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, life transitions, struggles with identity and self-worth, relationship challenges, and faith-related concerns.

What if I have never been to therapy before?

That is completely okay. Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if it is your first time. You do not need to have everything figured out before you start. We move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.

Meet Lisette Smith, Trauma Counsellor in British Columbia

Lisette Smith, trauma counsellor and founder of Renova Restorative Therapy in British Columbia.

MACP, CCC | EMDR-Trained | Virtual
Counselling Across British Columbia

I believe healing happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported enough to show up exactly as they are.

A forest path leading toward light breaking through tall trees — representing the healing journey and hope found through trauma therapy at Renova Restorative Therapy in British Columbia

My Approach to Healing

My work at Renova Restorative Therapy is deeply rooted in both personal and professional experiences with healing, trauma, and restoration.

I know what it is like to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I also know the importance of having a safe space to process what happened, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing at a pace that feels manageable.

I approach trauma therapy through a compassionate, relational, and collaborative lens that honours your unique story, experiences, culture, and capacity for healing. Your faith can also be honoured when it is meaningful to you.

Areas of Support

Coping & Behavioural Patterns

Anxiety and chronic stress
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Addiction and compulsive coping strategies
Difficulty with boundaries and relational patterns
Self-esteem, identity, and emotional overwhelm

Trauma-Related Emotional
& Mental Health

PTSD and trauma responses
Nervous system dysregulation
Emotional numbness or overwhelm
Chronic shame and self-worth struggles
Post-traumatic growth and meaning-making

Trauma & Abuse Recovery

Complex trauma and developmental trauma
Intergenerational trauma
Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse
Intimate partner violence and relational trauma
Domestic violence recovery

What We Work Toward

Regardless of what brings you to therapy, our work together often centres on:

Emotional regulation and nervous system stabilization
Rebuilding safety, trust, and self-worth
Strengthening your sense of identity and self-understanding
Healing relational patterns and boundaries
Supporting post-traumatic growth and meaning-making

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Faith-Integrated Support (Optional)

For clients who desire it, I offer space to integrate Christian faith into the therapeutic process. This may include exploring meaning, hope, spiritual identity, and personal beliefs as part of healing.

Faith integration is always client-led and may or may not be included depending on your preference.

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CCC (Canadian Certified Counsellor)
EMDR Trained
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
— Level 1 and Level 2 Training Completed
Virtual Counselling — Throughout British Columbia

Credentials

Trauma-Informed Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Attachment-Focused Theory
Somatic & Nervous System Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
DBT-Informed Therapy
Gottman Method–informed couples therapy
Faith-Integrated Therapy (Optional)

Modalities & Approaches

You don’t have to navigate healing alone.

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