Counsellor Profile Accepting New Clients

Lola Shanks

MPCC-Provisional

Professional Bio
Lola brings a warm, easygoing presence that helps you exhale the moment you sit down. She’s the kind of therapist who makes therapy feel human — supportive, real, and actually useful — without the awkward silence or generic advice. Her approach is practical, down-to-earth, and quietly powerful. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just thoughtful insight, real-world tools, and conversations that help you untangle what’s keeping you stuck and figure out what actually helps. Together, you’ll break through emotional roadblocks, gain clarity, and build confidence in the choices you’re making. Whether you’re navigating relationship uncertainty, feeling stuck in old patterns, or craving deeper self-understanding. Lola offers Discernment Counselling for couples who are contemplating the future of their relationship, couples therapy, and individual therapy. Lola offers a steady, collaborative space where growth feels doable (and yes — even a little lighter). Progress doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.

Counselling Types

  • Adults
  • Family
  • Individual

Counselling Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Couples / Relationship
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Separation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief & Loss
  • Parenting / Co-Parenting Support
  • Parenting Support

Counselling Approaches

  • Attachment Based Therapy
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Marriage & Family Counselling
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Somatic Therapy

Practice Details

Availability
Accepting new clients