Shirley Thomas

Shirley Thomas

Shirley is a graduate student at Trinity Western University, pursuing a master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy. She brings extensive experience supporting children and their families as they navigate challenges and address attachment needs. Shirley is dedicated to working with parents, equipping and empowering them to foster strong connections with their children, and with each other.  Shirley adopts a systemic approach to understanding family dynamics and recognizes the importance of how these relationships influence present circumstances. She is passionate about empowering individuals to grow in confidence and strengthen their relationships and brings a genuine care and listening heart into the room with each client. Shirley respects that each person is the expert of their own life and considers it a privilege to be part of their journey. Fundamentally, I view counselling as the work of personal growth, accelerating our ability to find and sustain joy, connection, and meaning in our lives.

Portrait of Shirley Thomas, Intern Counsellor