ABOUT YOUR THERAPIST
Meet Lisa
Born in Whakatane, New Zealand, Lisa immigrated to Canada in 1978, navigating cultural adaptation at a young age and experiencing personal challenges that shaped her empathy and resilience.
With over 24 years teaching elementary students in Surrey and Abbotsford, along with volunteering internationally with HIV-affected children in Zambia, Lisa has witnessed firsthand the pressures faced by professionals, caregivers, and families. Her own experiences with stress and burnout inspired her to pursue a Master’s in Counselling, and she now dedicates herself to guiding clients toward clarity, balance, and renewed energy.
Lisa believes that with the right support, everyone has the potential to reconnect with their true self and create the life they desire.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THAT INFORMS HER PRACTICE
Lisa’s personal journey, from navigating trauma and family challenges to experiencing burnout in a demanding teaching career, gives her deep insight into the struggles of high-responsibility roles. She can relate to what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected, and she brings empathy, lived experience, and practical strategies to help clients regain steadiness in work, life, and relationships.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
With decades of experience in education, counselling, and international volunteer work, Lisa has developed a unique perspective on supporting individuals facing high-pressure environments. From teaching elementary students to mentoring children affected by HIV in Zambia, she has cultivated the skills to meet clients wherever they are, offering guidance that is compassionate, practical, and grounded in real-world experience.
CLINICAL PHILOSOPHY AND HER APPROACH TO COUNSELLING
Lisa’s counselling approach centers on true connection, client-led goals, and actionable strategies. She helps clients uncover patterns that may be holding them back, while providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, set boundaries, and develop coping skills. Her philosophy is rooted in empowering clients to take the lead in their healing while benefiting from a steady, supportive presence focused on clarity, balance, and resilience.
"You cannot burn out until you catch on fire."
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
TESTIMONIALS
Client Success Stories: Hear What Her Clients Say
When I first met Lisa, I was a young woman at a turbulent time in my life, facing challenges both in my family environment and within myself. With compassion, empathy, and above all kindness, Lisa helped me find a way through.
Walking into a comforting, grounding atmosphere where I could disconnect from the worries of everyday life, share without judgment, and always leave with new perspectives, Lisa supported me. Session after session, I felt the pieces in my life slowly coming back together. I truly could not have asked for a better guiding hand in my journey, and I could not recommend Lisa enough.
N.K.
I can’t say enough about the beautiful nature and caring heart of Lisa Cutler.
My teen daughter was struggling through so many of the things most teens struggle through and even if you have a close relationship with your child this gives them a safe place to share.
Lisa was the only counselor my daughter ever openly shared with and she seemed lighter in her heart and spirit every single time I picked her up from a session with Lisa.
K.R.
After eight months (and continued) therapy with Lisa, I confidently recommend her.
She is ideal for anyone looking to dive deeper into themselves. Whether you have a specific goal/target or have no idea where to begin, Lisa’s compassionate, accepting approach fosters an environment conducive for growth.
She has helped me uncover a personal map and create a user manual for my inner world.
L.R.