About Tannis Loescher

Greetings, my name is Tannis Loescher and I am an Associate Therapist at Thrive Counselling. I am holistic in my approach to life. I enjoy family, cooking, nature, reading and art and empowering people to fulfill their dreams, hopes and potential. 

I would describe the way I work with people as eclectic and creative. I see each person who comes for counselling as unique and with their own life experiences. I believe it’s important for a person to feel emotionally safe and comfortable talking about whatever brings them to counselling. With a listening heart I work with people to help people determine what choices they do have and what things they can change, providing ideas, suggestions and finding practical solutions that work for them. Sometimes when a person feels they have little or no choices, finding a way to reframe a situation to see their circumstances from a new, fresh perspective helps people cope, accept, move forward and feel more content.   

My Professional Background: 
I  have been helping, supporting, and empowering people for more than 20 years. I earned a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from University of Manitoba and a Masters of Social Work Degree from University of Toronto. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Manitoba and Canadian Association of Social Workers. 

I am a trauma informed counsellor and recognize that many people are living with great pain from past trauma of abuse. Just having a safe place and caring, supportive person to talk to can bring relief. I have great trust in a person’s capacity to heal from hurt, trauma, loss and grief and even thrive.

I am also able to provide supportive, practical counselling for those who are stressed by divorce and/or family court and all the changes, adjustments and losses that involves.  

As a mature woman, I have a great deal of life experience and welcome working with anyone in what has been referred to a mid-life crisis or the Second Act. Which can be a time of significant new beginnings from a career change to a longing to do things long dreamed about. Or a second marriage and the dynamics of a blended family.   

I hold a Diploma in Spirituality and Ministry from Regis College, Toronto School of Theology, and I welcome journeying with individuals who are exploring their spirituality, or those who are seeking support from a Christian faith perspective.

I find it immensely rewarding to work with couples and see them rediscover the love that attracted them to one another in the first place.

TANNIS IS PLEASED TO OFFER THERAPY SESSIONS EXCLUSIVELY BY VIDEO/PHONE.