Unique Minds Consulting Mental health service Abbotsford

Unique Minds Consulting: Mental Health Services in Abbotsford

About Me

Shannon Lawrence
With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with children, youth, families, and individuals, focusing on parenting strategies, behavioural issues, and life transitions. My passion for advocating for children, especially those whose needs are unmet, developed over 18 years in school districts.

As a Neuro-affirming, Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC-c), I am dedicated to providing compassionate, professional support. My training includes play therapy, grief counselling, and couples therapy, among other approaches. I continuously seek further education to enhance my skills and offer the best care to my clients.

I firmly believe that every individual has a unique story. Seeking counselling requires courage, and I honour the decision to take this important step. My practice includes a range of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Attachment Theory. For neuro-divergent clients, I offer neuro-affirming practices to create a safe, empowering environment where individuals feel heard and respected.

Services Offered

Individual Therapy

Cost: $150
Individual therapy provides a confidential space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Through this one-on-one support, clients address personal challenges, improve emotional well-being, and develop healthy coping strategies. Whether managing stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, therapy empowers individuals to achieve positive changes in their lives.

Play Therapy

Cost: $150 (Ages 3-6)
Play therapy offers a unique approach to helping young children express and process their emotions. Using play as a medium, children can explore their feelings and work through unresolved issues, creating healthier coping mechanisms in a safe, supportive environment.

Child & Youth Therapy

Cost: $150 (Ages 7-16)
For children and adolescents facing emotional, psychological, or social challenges, therapy provides essential support. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or grief, therapy offers guidance to foster resilience and emotional well-being. Through tailored support, young individuals can grow stronger and more self-confident.

Behavioural Consulting & Parent Support

Cost: $160
This service offers parents and caregivers tools to manage and improve their children’s behaviour. With behavioural consultation and parenting support, I provide strategies to enhance communication, foster emotional regulation, and improve family dynamics. We also explore parenting styles and develop new approaches to help strengthen family bonds.

Couples Therapy

Cost: $160
Couples therapy helps partners navigate relationship challenges. Whether improving communication, resolving conflicts, or rebuilding emotional connections, therapy fosters understanding and empathy between partners. The aim is to strengthen relationships, creating mutual respect, healthier communication, and deeper emotional intimacy.

Grief Counselling for Adults & Children

Cost: $150
Grief counselling provides compassionate support to individuals dealing with loss. For adults, therapy helps process grief, offering emotional support and coping strategies. For children, grief therapy incorporates creative activities and play to help them understand their loss and express their emotions in a safe, healthy way. This service aims to guide clients through the grieving process and support them in finding healing.

Additional Information

My office provides a warm, non-judgmental space where you can freely share your thoughts and worries. The therapeutic relationship is built on trust, which is central to successful counselling. By working together, we can help you navigate life’s challenges and create positive change.

Each session is tailored to your unique needs. I offer personalised guidance, practical tools, and emotional support, ensuring that you feel empowered to move forward in your journey towards healing and self-growth.

If you are ready to take the next step towards personal transformation, I am here to support you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and begin your path to a healthier, happier life.