Three Sisters Counselling Inc.

02/14/2026

As a mental health counsellor it is important to acknowledge the tragedy in BC with the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. It has taken me a few days to post because despite being a Mental Health Counsellor, I am a mother first.

On a personal level as a parent it is hard to acknowledge what happened because it forces me to contemplate the unthinkable - dropping children off at school and never seeing them again.

As a mother it is incomprehensible to consider, and despite my two decades of working with children and families in healthcare, I feel myself self-protect whenever I let my mind go there. It is truly an incomprehensible place to dwell in such a visceral response and it feels intolerable.

What is important to acknowledge and dwell in is the profound lack of mental health access in rural communities. As Maya Gebala's mother said, "it isn't about transgenderism, it isn't about guns, it isn't about single parent homes, it is about a lack of mental health access"

The reality is that the mother of the child shooter who was shot dead was an amazing mother of 5 children. One of her children struggled immensely with their mental health and there are little to no health resources in rural communities. There is no money, no access, and no consistent support.

On several occasions this mother and others have driven 150-1200 km to try and get mental health help. This mother called police, she was doing her best with what she had and there was no help that was effective.

I feel sad for the parents who lost their children, I feel sad for the children who lost their lives, I feel sad for the community, I feel sad for the mother of the shooter, and I feel sad for the child who struggled so badly with their mental health that they shot people.

What happened in Tumbler Ridge is the definition of tragedy.

I hope very much that those who have survived are able to recover to a functional capacity. As we say in healthcare, there are outcomes worse than death and I really hope those surviving children fighting for their lives in hospital aren't given lives that are incompatible with a reasonable life.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to us at threesisterscounselling.com at 778-222-7778. We offer online and in-person counselling to people in all areas of BC.

Three Sisters Counselling Inc. is a full-service counselling practice offering a diverse range of services and therapeutic methods.

02/12/2026

Such a big thank you to Swim BC and the Kelowna Aquajets for having me as your keynote speaker tonight for such a large group of parents and children to discuss how to create a Team Culture of Support. To book a mental health talk please go to lisaannbutcher.com

02/08/2026

One of our Occupational Therapists, Alex Bird, is currently accepting clients in our Kelowna Office and online!

Alex has over 15 years of experience working with people to process critical incidences and trauma. He has extensive training in PTSD Exposure therapy and works with RCMP, Veterans, Paramedics, healthcare workers, and people in both public and private industry with respect to workplace trauma, return to work injury and illness, and workplace critical incident stress debriefing.

He specializes in trauma disorders and mental health challenges related to chronic illness, concussion, and workplace injury to name a few. He works on site in our Kelowna office, as well as in the community, at client job sites, their home environments, and online for those who prefer telephone and online support.

Alex provides assessment on function while addressing equipment needs, optimizing ergonomics, and facilitating rehabilitation for physical injuries and concussions and is one of our qualified experts in graduated return to work planning and ex*****on.

To book with Alex please go to threesisters.janeapp.com or email him at alex@threesisterscounselling.com

01/29/2026

Thank you so much to KelownaNow Media for hosting such an amazing event last night. What began as an incredible opportunity to give a mental health talk to a local group of women, turned out to be soul-fueling for me. I found myself immersed in the stories of the women who filled the 16th floor venue overlooking the city lights.

They shared their struggles with fertility and with finances, they shared their successes in business and relationships. What we all had in common was our shared interest in connecting as women of all ages.

I was so inspired to see over 70 registrants who ranged in age from their 20s to 70s. The room was filled with business owners, moms, friends, and it felt connected and supportive.

Thank you for including me in such an important event for women

01/22/2026

All Okanagan Women are encouraged to join us at KelownaNow for a night of Intention, Wellness, and Connection.

This special edition of the Women’s Collective will feature guest speaker Lisa Ann Butcher of Three Sisters Counselling, who will lead a meaningful conversation on “Navigating Our Personal and Professional Expectations As Women.”

Known for her compassionate approach and expertise in mental health and personal growth, Lisa brings a thoughtful perspective that resonates with women at all stages of life and career.

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Location: KelownaNow / NowMedia Group, 1631 Dickson Avenue, Suite 1600, Kelowna, BC
*Registration Required @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-wellness-womens-collective-event-january-tickets-1977847477046?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/19/2026

Thank you for honouring our team at Three Sisters Counselling! We are honoured to be the 2026 Face of Counselling!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17eGBdU35D/

🌟 Meet the Face of Counselling: Lisa Ann Butcher 🌟
From nearly two decades as a respiratory therapist to founding Three Sisters Counselling, Lisa’s journey is one of courage, reinvention, and purpose.

Now with a team of nearly 20 practitioners across Kelowna and Vancouver, Lisa is passionate about helping people redefine their lives, meet them where they are, and make mental health care accessible to everyone. 💛

Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, family support, or just needing someone to listen, support is within reach.

Read more about her story via our link in bio!

01/17/2026

Three Sisters Counselling Inc. is hiring again! We are in search of an RCC or RSW who would like to join our passionate team of practitioners specializing in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Medicine!

We are a vibrant team looking for someone passionate about growing with us. Team culture is important and we want you to WANT to be here. We allow you to self-schedule, work with your ideal clientele, and pursue your own private practices outside of our team. We don't believe in non-competes and foster the belief that if you are strong individually, we are stronger as a team!

We do require a minimum of 12 hours per week committment to ensure clients have ample choices to see you. We have full-time administrative staff who coordinate booking, billing, invoicing, contracts, and payroll so you can focus entirely on yourself and the clients.

This would be a hybrid position of in-person and online hours but we are not interested in people looking for solely online work.

If this sounds like you, apply!

01/15/2026

Thank you to Poplar Pulmonary Wellness and the BC Lung Association for having me as your Guest Lecturer today to discuss the topic of the Connection Between Physical and Mental Health from a Pulmonary perspective. Go to lisaannbutcher.com to book a Mental Health talk for 2026

01/06/2026

I am so proud of the hustle of our team today for working together in less than an hour to provide two separate comprehensive Critical Incident Stress Debriefings to company sites in the Lower Mainland.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is such an important way of processing early trauma and reducing immediate emotional distress following a critical incident involving the workplace or staff.

Three Sisters Counselling Inc. is proud to be an affiliate provider of this emergency service for public and private companies located in urban and rural settings between the Kootenays and Vancouver Island, and throughout the Okanagan and the Lower Mainland.

CISD helps people understand and normalize their reactions and provides a structured space to discuss what happened, which is often critical in helping to identify people who may need additional support.

If your team has experienced workplace trauma or suffered a loss, our team of Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists are here to guide you through those critical first hours.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year from our entire team at Three Sisters Counselling Inc!

12/10/2025

Thank you to Fluor Canada Ltd for hosting me today as your Guest Lecturer to speak about Fostering Your Holiday Mental Health!

11/27/2025

I am so pleased to be the Keynote Speaker for Fluor Canada Ltd in Calgary, Alberta on Dec 10 as I speak to their team about Holiday Stress!

The holidays can be an incredibly relaxing time that we spend with family or friends, but it can also be incredibly stressful navigating family dynamics, financial strain and an exacerbated feeling of emotional and physical obligation. It can also bring up feelings of isolation for many who have lost loved ones or who are navigating divorce or family strain.

Our upbringing, past experiences, current bandwidth, obligations, expectations and capabilities all contribute to our feelings around the holiday season.

I look forward to bringing humour, insight, and professional experience to this topic!

If you are looking to book a mental health talk for your team, please contact my team at lisaannbutcher.com to peruse my Roster of Talks.