I believe that therapy is a journey in discovering yourself. It can be profound, deeply moving and sometimes a little scary. At the same time, therapy can also be a fun and joyful experience.

I am a registered clinical counsellor and have been in helping professions my entire working life. After a career as a teacher, I completed a Masters in Counselling and transitioned to a new career. While teaching, and as a counsellor, I specialized in sexuality and relationships. I have extensive experience, training and education in these and related areas.

I have been privileged to help people explore their sexuality, relationships and lives. I have many years of experience supporting people in pushing back at societal and gendered expectations in order to find their own path.

When I am not doing therapy or taking a deep dive into learning almost anything, I spend time with my family having adventures. I am a lover of travelling, baking, reading and biking around Vancouver. At home, I spend a lot of time making sure a very large, sweet and entitled cat is kept happy.

Lisa Shopland-Black (she/her)

BA, BEd, MC, RCC

Associate Faculty at City University of Canada

lisa@mareelcounselling.ca