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Compassionate Indigenous Mental Health Support with Louise Snowdon
Are you overwhelmed with everyday life and wanting change? Can you use some support to get through life. Louise Snowdon Laichwiltach Elder/knowledge keeper and counsellor has over 30 years of experience. Taking the first step isn’t always easy yet Louise (indigenous knowledge keeper) will assist you to feel at ease. We are all different so what works for you may not work for someone else. Louise, a survivor of developmental trauma and intergenerational effects of Residential school, has led the way in the healing from intergenerational, historical and developmental trauma. She believes in being the healed healer and has worked intensively with her past trauma and codependency. After several years she can finally admit she has much more joy and vigour for life.
Louise Snowdon
Culturally Sensitive Counseling Services in BC
Individual Counselling in British Columbia
In person or virtual: Louise specializes in Somatic Experiencing, a body-centered approach to healing that helps individuals move beyond survival states such as fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and fit-in. These instinctual responses are the body’s way of protecting itself from past traumas, but when left unresolved, they can create emotional, mental, and even physical distress. Louise gently guides individuals through the process of recognizing these states, learning how they manifest in the body, and ultimately transitioning towards greater emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Culturally Rooted Workshops in BC
Louise offers deeply meaningful and culturally rooted workshops that provide healing, education, and self-discovery. Grounded in Indigenous wisdom and traditional teachings, these workshops create a safe and sacred space for individuals and groups to explore personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual connection. Each session is designed to foster understanding, resilience, and empowerment, drawing from lived experiences, traditional knowledge, and holistic healing practices.
Educational Talks in BC
Louise offers educational talks teaching about the atrocities of indigenous history through storytelling. Louise has a very impactful life story of growing up with family violence, oppression, shame, racism and loss of identity and culture.Louise’s experience in educational talks has been assisting Correctional Services Canada to fulfill the 94 calls of action that was part of the Truth and Reconciliation commission request to educate all federal employees of history of colonization and residential school abuse in Canada.
Testimonial
Recently I’ve had the pleasure of sharing Circle space with Louise in a formal setting. It was quite a significant experience as the subject matter touched on the Sixties Scoop and many other sensitive matters. I knew that I was in trouble when the heat from my chest rose to my head and hands and my tear ducts betrayed the calm I was trying so desperately to present to the group. Intuitively Louise was already on her feet, Kleenex in hand like an offering of hope, and a gently touch on my shoulder. In that moment I felt a surge of healing and support. It’s a kind of brilliance and care I’ve noticed too many times to count with Louise. The Creator has gifted her with a spirit of goodness, courage, and medicine. I find a quiet strength in her eyes and owe her much. She will forever be in my prayers of gratitude and for Creator’s keeping.
Testimonial
I recently had the privilege of attending one of Louise’s workshops, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. The way she holds space—both gentle and powerful—made it easy to open up and feel truly heard. As she shared her teachings on intergenerational trauma and traditional healing, I felt layers of understanding and connection unfold within me. During a particularly emotional moment, her calming presence and compassionate words brought a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in years. Louise carries a wisdom that touches everyone around her, and her ability to blend cultural knowledge with genuine care is truly a gift. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and the healing she helped awaken in me.
Westbank Counselling Services
Why Choose Louise?
Louise brings a lifetime of wisdom, cultural knowledge, and compassionate guidance to her counselling and workshops. As a Native Elder from Laichwiltach Territory, she carries deep-rooted teachings passed down through generations, offering a unique, holistic approach to healing that integrates Indigenous traditions, spirituality, and modern therapeutic practices. Her ability to truly listen, understand, and connect with individuals makes her sessions deeply transformative, whether she is helping someone process trauma, navigate grief, or rediscover their purpose. With a profound respect for the land, community, and sacred teachings, Louise creates a safe, welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to heal, grow, and reconnect with their spirit. Whether through one-on-one counselling, couples and youth support, or immersive workshops, Louise’s work is centered around empowerment, emotional regulation, and lasting healing. Choosing Louise means choosing authenticity, cultural depth, and a heartfelt commitment to personal and collective well-being.
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