Sean Lewis

CounsellingIntrospectus CounsellingLangford

About Sean

THE PATTERNS THAT KEEP YOU STUCK AND INTERVENTIONS TO INTERRUPT THEM Psychological distress persists when the strategies used to manage symptoms actually maintain underlying patterns. Anxiety increases through avoidance behaviors that prevent new learning. Depression deepens when behavioral withdrawal reduces access to reinforcing activities. Trauma responses continue when fragmented memory networks remain unprocessed. Effective therapy targets these maintaining mechanisms through evidence-based frameworks: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy builds psychological flexibility rather than suppressing symptoms; Solution-Focused Brief Therapy identifies existing competencies and scales measurable progress; mindfulness interventions reduce autonomic dysregulation through attention training; narrative therapy separates person from problem; family systems work addresses intergenerational patterns. Sean Lewis, CCC, MCP, MDiv, DPC Canadian Certified Counsellor | CCPA Member #11252849 Master's in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville, 2025) | Master's in Divinity (Carey, 2022) 9 years counselling experience serving adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, relationship patterns, and existential concerns. Extended health insurance billing available. Clinical training provides theoretical knowledge; lived experience provides cultural fluency. Background includes Canadian Armed Forces infantry service (2001-2005), small business ownership (plumbing), and 8 years pastoral ministry including 6 years leading The Mustard Seed Street Church. This combination creates credibility with veterans, trades professionals, and faith community members who typically find traditional therapy culturally disconnected from their reality. Primary service areas include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, grief, intrusive thoughts, relationship patterns (individual work only), family of origin work, and spiritual/existential exploration.Read more about SeanShow less

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Professional background

Integrating the clinical rigour of Counselling Psychology and the existential depth of a Master of Divinity with the conditions of high-stakes work. Sean Lewis draws from a background as an infantry soldier, trades business owner, and eight years of pastoral leadership, including church planting and street outreach, to address the complexity of human difficulty, from the search for meaning to the daily grind, utilizing the science of healing and the art of care.

Conditions treated

AddictionAnxietyDepressionEmotion RegulationGrief, loss, bereavementLonelinessMood disordersPanic disorderPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Relationship IssuesSexual AbuseSleep DisorderSomatic symptom disorderSpiritualityStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideThinking DisordersTraumaWeight LossWorkplace stress

Who they see

Adults (18+)Seniors (65+)

Education

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP): Yorkville University, conferred August 21, 2025.Master of Divinity (MDiv): Carey College, 2022.Diploma in Professional Counselling (DPC): Pacific Life Bible College, 2012.Specialized Training: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness interventions, and Family Systems Theory.

Designations

Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.)Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)

Professional associations

Membership as published by Sun Life, not a licence verification.

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), Member #11252849Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)Yorkville University: Masters Counselling Psychology (MCP)Carey College: Masters Divinity (MDiv)Pacific Life Bible College: Diploma Professional Counselling (DPC)
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