Virtual Trauma Counselling FAQs

Renova Restorative Therapy was founded by Lisette Smith, BA Psyc., MACP, CCC-Q, an EMDR-trained, trauma-informed counsellor. Lisette provides virtual counselling to adults throughout British Columbia, with a focus on childhood, relational, and intergenerational trauma. Counselling is available in English and Spanish, with Christian faith integration available upon request.

Renova Restorative Therapy provides virtual individual counselling for adults throughout British Columbia. Support is available for childhood trauma, family-of-origin and intergenerational wounds, relational trauma, emotional abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship concerns, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions.

Counselling is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs. Sessions may incorporate EMDR therapy, attachment-based and culturally responsive approaches, and Christian faith integration when requested.

Your first session at Renova Restorative Therapy is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and discuss what is bringing you to counselling. You decide what you feel ready to share—there is no pressure to discuss painful experiences before you are ready.

Together, we can identify your hopes for counselling, explore relevant supports, and discuss an approach that feels safe, collaborative, and manageable.

Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes long.

Yes. Christian faith and spirituality can be integrated into counselling at Renova Restorative Therapy when requested. Faith integration is completely optional, collaborative, and guided by your beliefs, values, preferences, and comfort level.

You do not need to identify as Christian or hold any religious beliefs to receive counselling. People of all faiths and those with no religious beliefs are welcome.

Payment can be made by e-transfer, debit, Visa, or Mastercard. Direct billing is currently in process.

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

I support individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, life transitions, struggles with identity and self-worth, relationship challenges, and faith-related concerns. Therapy is personalized to your unique experiences, needs, and goals, creating space for healing at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable.

That’s completely okay. Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if it’s your first time. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. We move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you, and you are welcome to simply come as you are.

Yes. Renova Restorative Therapy provides secure virtual trauma counselling for adults located throughout British Columbia. Sessions are held online, allowing you to attend counselling privately from a comfortable location within the province.

To book with Renova Restorative Therapy, select the “Book Now” or “Begin Your Healing Journey” button to visit the secure Jane booking page and request a free consultation. You may also complete the confidential contact form if you have questions before booking.

You will receive information about availability and the next steps before deciding whether to proceed with counselling.

Yes. Lisette Smith is EMDR-trained and offers virtual EMDR therapy to adults throughout British Columbia when it is appropriate for their needs. EMDR may help clients process distressing experiences and the beliefs, emotions, and body responses connected to trauma.

Before beginning trauma processing, Lisette works collaboratively with each client to assess readiness and develop the preparation, resources, and sense of safety needed to proceed at a manageable pace.

Yes. Virtual trauma therapy can provide a supportive space to explore childhood experiences, family-of-origin wounds, and painful patterns that may have continued across generations.

At Renova Restorative Therapy, counselling can help you understand how past experiences may be affecting your emotions, relationships, boundaries, self-worth, and responses in the present. Therapy is collaborative and paced with care, and may incorporate EMDR, attachment-based, and culturally responsive approaches according to your needs.

Yes. Lisette Smith offers virtual counselling in English and Spanish to adults throughout British Columbia. You can indicate your preferred language when requesting a consultation or booking a session with Renova Restorative Therapy.