Testimonials

“Louise helped me understand how much of my emotional struggle came from the internal story I was telling myself, how quickly I would go to shame and self-judgment, even after experiencing major trauma.  That conversation changed everything for me. Over the past week, I’ve been able to catch those thoughts and be kinder to myself.  I finally feel like I can see what happened to me for what it was, instead of minimizing it or making excuses for other people. It’s been incredibly freeing.”

"This is not therapy, this is completely different.  I wish I found this 15 years ago."

 

 

"I have had more realizations since I started seeing you than I had in 3 years of seeing my psychologist.  I have been talking about these things for years, and never had the release I have had with you." (Having met monthly for 5 months)

 

 

"I know physiologically that trauma is held in the body.  I've read extracts from the book The Body Holds the Score.  Nobody has ever explained it to me before like you did.  I didn't realize how much it affected me."

 

 

"My latest plan was to die ...., but I've had glimmers of hope.  This sounds crazy, but part of it was after our first session here.  It made me think I can work on it."

"Are you sick of your own shit? Are you tired of reacting without thinking not understanding WHY your body feels so tense and awful? 

 

If you want to look inside and figure out what is behind your trauma based reactions, behaviours and feelings; look no more.

 

Meet Louise, @mtleinster 

 

She is authentic and unapologetically herself.

She is professional and ethical.

She is REAL.

She is safe.

She has inspired me to chase my dreams, she has allowed me to believe they are within my reach, and so they are.

 

She has helped me let go of limiting self beliefs. 

It has been UUUGLY. SOBBING. Snotty, many tears.

 

Here's the biggest deal of this all, one that isn't celebrated enough, she is modelling how women SHOULD act towards other women in ALL industries-

 

Supportive. Cheering one another on.

 

Knowing that there is enough for everyone and that together we make more, not less.

 

She is truly happy for me to create a practice that will likely overlap with hers (counselling/trauma/industry-ish ways 🤷🏼‍♀️).

 

Further proof that this woman is the real freaking deal. 

 

With all my heart, and some extra love from all the versions of me that have and will be;

 

Thank you. ☺️"

"From the time I met Louise at our first counselling session, I felt at ease and comfortable with her.  She has a presence of warmth and compassion that instantly takes the walls down.  She is a safe place of reaching down to some of the darkest feelings of trauma and loss. 

 

Her approach to counselling was a perfect fit for me to feel heard and safe in a completely nonjudgmental environment.  She went out of her way to assure physical and emotional comfort and support with her approach.  She was a gift to me that I didn't know was possible in reaching out for help.  I felt we were bonded in a safe, healing space after our first session and looked forward to going back each time.

 

I was able to open up and share the trauma of losing my husband and the disease / addiction that affected our entire family . ..

No shame involved and with an open format that helped me to dig deep into emotions that had long been suppressed.  She empowered me to move forward but also to feel the pain and trauma and to know without dealing with it and bringing it out in the open it will suppress every part of your being.

 

Louise was a blessing and became someone in my life I will always remember and hold close.  I would strongly recommend her and have referred her to family members.  Those who are looking for a safe place to open up and feel the change and peace that is possible.

 

Highly recommend those who are willing and wanting to deal with emotions, on a deeper level and release the pain, shame / guilt that comes along with trauma and feel lighter on a higher level!  It was my first experience of feeling I could truly open up. 

 

Thank you Louise .. from the bottom of my heart ♥️"

"I'm a 57 year old red neck male who resides in Central Alberta.  Childhood trauma and abuse was a constant companion for me once my mother died just before my 8th birthday.  I was then moved into numerous family homes until I was adopted by my aunt and uncle at the age of 11.  The treatment there was almost unspeakable, and talking about it was not an option for me for many years after.

 

Society also taught boys ( and men) of that generation to " suck it up" and just move forward.

 

After off and on counselling sessions started in my 40s, I had pretty much given up on slaying my past traumas interfering in my day to day life.  While self medicating was never an option for me, the damage done in my childhood and early adulthood was nevertheless hard to deal with.  My addiction was work.  Lashing out at my loved ones when I was hurt or frustrated was a regular thing that hurt many relationships.

 

Enter Louise.  Her ability to not judge and downplay my pain instantly helped me trust her.  She is easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely cares about people.

 

Louise has been instrumental in helping me make peace with my past, and coaching me on how to care for myself and my loved ones.  Words can't describe what her skills and abilities have done for me!

 

I would strongly recommend Louise as a councillor/therapist no mater what struggle you are facing.  I assure you, the only regret you'll have is you didn't meet her sooner!

 

Thanks Louise for all you have helped me through! You rock!!"

"I’ll preface my sharing how much Louise has changed my life with this information:

(Spoiler, she has been MORE effective than I’d imagined! 🤫)

 

I work with youth who have experienced trauma, so I have extensively studied the effects of it.  I knew Louise socially before this, and I was incredibly nervous to share things on a deeper level.

 

I am in school, with a focus on counseling, psychology, and wellness aka “I know this stuff” and should be fine.  For just under 5 years I have been on a “self love” journey.  I have dedicated time, resources and a level of effort I didn’t know I’d need while walking that path. 

 

So with all of that in mind…. I was NOT expecting such big changes.  She helped me connect so many dots…. Countless “aha!” moments happened in her chair, or thinking about our session.

 

These moments hurt, to be honest.  They were so unexpected and on a soul level they were painful.  But…..

She has allowed me to access healing.  She has cracked me open, like an egg, having me sobbing and snotting all over the place.  I have discovered parts of me that I didn’t believe I had.  I have grown more intensely in this short time working with her, than ever before.  She was my missing puzzle piece.

 

I finally believe I am worthy to be loved. I believe in myself, like I never have before. I see people in a different light, more compassionately. 

 

This may be cumulative from my journey, with Louise acting as some sort of binder bringing everything into place…… I am finally showing myself grace and compassion.  By showing myself compassion, I am showing myself love.  She helped me give my inner child peace and love. 

 

Thank you Louise for never making me feel judged or ashamed, for including me in your journey, for helping me more than you’ll ever understand and for inspiring me so much."

"The support I felt and the compassion was shown to me through you being able to articulate your understanding of my trauma back to me in your words helped me tear down the walls I have put up from the distrust of exposing the raw emotions to professionals that don't hear me.

 

Your sessions always left me feeling like I was home and I had curled up in my mom's arms. For a 45yr old woman to feel that level of comfort is helping me rebuild, recover, and renew myself. 

 

Thank you for your connection, your passion, and your patience."

 

"I cannot tell you how much these sessions have helped me!!! I'm emotionally lighter, have very little contact with my mom and sister and I feel so much more free and authentic in myself that that is ok.  Happy boundaries for me.  THANK YOU!!"

         

 

 

"This is the only place I feel safe to share.  I've had a bad experience in the past.  I always leave here feeling good."

 

           

           

"This has helped a lot, to hear you honour what I am saying."

"This is not therapy, this is completely different.  I wish I found this 15 years ago."

 

 

"I have had more realizations since I started seeing you than I had in 3 years of seeing my psychologist.  I have been talking about these things for years, and never had the release I have had with you." (Having met monthly for 5 months)

 

 

"I know physiologically that trauma is held in the body.  I've read extracts from the book The Body Holds the Score.  Nobody has ever explained it to me before like you did.  I didn't realize how much it affected me."

 

 

"My latest plan was to die ...., but I've had glimmers of hope.  This sounds cracy, but part of it was after our first session here.  It mad eme think I can work on it."