Non-Judgemental Counselling

for Authentic Conversations

Lianne is a clinical counsellor who has specialized in serving people who use substances for over 25 years with Fraser Health. Experience has taught her that people use substances for a wide array of reasons to serve a variety of needs and come from all walks of life. Whether you use daily, or on occasion, problematically or not, Lianne is dedicated to a no-judgment approach to help you explore the role you want substances to play in your life. She believes every person deserves the opportunity to have meaningful conversations about any issues affecting them, in a stigma and shame free environment.

Practicing

Person-centered counselling

Substance use doesn’t define you. Lianne wants you to know counselling does not have to center around drug use, but rather any issues you feel are important to discuss. This holistic approach leaves you open to explore the impacts you may be experiencing from substance use if you choose to, but to also bring anything else on your mind to the table.

As a person centered counsellor, Lianne believes in following your pace. Together, you’ll work towards your own ideas of wellness that align with your values, interests, goals and aspirations.

Experience Counselling

Guided by Empowering Principals

Trauma Informed Practice

Creating a safe and supportive space
for all people.

Harm Reduction Principles

More than the simplistic “just say no”
approach to substance use.

An Eclectic Counselor with a

Multifaceted Approach

An eclectic approach to counseling is based on the belief that no single therapy is comprehensive enough to address the diversity and complexity of human experiences.

Lianne recognizes each client as an individual, and caters her approach as she learns more about you. Her knowledge of different therapies provides flexibility and choice for individuals looking for support.

Approaches Lianne has training and experience in are:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Group & Couples Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing/Dialogue
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Person-centered Therapy
Strengths Based Counselling
**Coming Soon! Psychadelic Integration

Experience

Approachable Counselling with Lianne

LJS Counselling, in Chilliwack BC, warmly welcomes people from Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Hope and other communities in the Fraser Valley. Lianne is flexible and understanding with her clientele, willing to meet at unconventional hours to accommodate you. For those uneasy with an office setup, Lianne is open to meeting you in a public place, or online.

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Advocating for

Comprehensive Client Care

Lianne's commitment extends beyond counselling. She actively champions advocacy services, believing in a holistic approach that identifies and supports broader health and wellbeing needs. Lianne's advocacy can help you to navigate to the right resources and get the needed support to access them.

Lianne advocates across a range of systems & services, including:

Mental health services
Substance use services
Rehabillitation centers
Services for people experiencing homelessness
Government ministries
Health care
Social isolation & peer support

Seeking Help for Your Teen or other Family Member?

Parents, families and loved ones of people who may have problematic relationships with substances (youth and adults) often find themselves at crossroads, seeking guidance. Lianne's comprehensive knowledge of BC's substance use service system, paired with her personal and professional relationships she has developed over time, positions her uniquely to make individualized recommendations. This may help you to connect to timely support for your loved ones, providing they are genuinely seeking care. Lianne also offers support and counselling services for people who are navigating the complexities of loving someone who may have substance use concerns.

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