Lochleen MacGregor

RCC #20721, CCC #11244864

Lochleen MacGregor is accepting new clients.

Counselling with Compassion, Authenticity, and Connection

Welcome. I’m Lochleen MacGregor, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I provide online and in-person counselling for adults across British Columbia, in both English and Spanish.

I believe counselling works best when people feel safe, accepted, and truly seen. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly about what is going on in your life without fear of judgment. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based, with a focus on compassion, connection, and practical tools that can help you feel more confident in yourself and your relationships.

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in helping and client-focused roles. These experiences taught me a lot about the strength people carry, even during difficult times. They also shaped my belief that meaningful change often starts with feeling heard, understood, and supported.

I work with adults from many different backgrounds. I welcome clients who identify as queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and neurodivergent, as well as people exploring identity, relationships, ethical non-monogamy, and polyamory.

Relationship Counselling

Relationships can bring a lot of joy, but they can also be a major source of stress and pain. I support individuals and couples who are dealing with communication problems, conflict, trust issues, attachment wounds, separation, divorce, dating, and changes in their relationships.

Whether you are trying to rebuild trust, recover from infidelity, heal after a breakup or divorce, or create healthier relationship patterns, counselling can give you a place to slow down, understand what is happening, and work toward change. I welcome people in monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, and polyamorous relationships.

ADHD and Neurodivergence

ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence can affect many parts of life, including relationships, self-esteem, emotions, work, and daily routines. Many adults have spent years feeling misunderstood or like they are somehow “too much” or “not enough.”

I offer compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming counselling for adults with ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences. We can look at your strengths, build self-compassion, and find strategies that fit the way your brain works.

Chronic Illness and Disability Counselling

Living with chronic illness or disability can affect almost every part of life. A new diagnosis or change in health can bring grief, frustration, isolation, changes in relationships, and questions about identity and the future.

Counselling can provide space to talk about these changes and find ways to move forward in a world that is not always accessible or understanding. We may work on self-advocacy, pacing, identity, grief, self-compassion, and building a stronger sense of yourself.

LGBTQ+, Identity, and Belonging

I provide affirming counselling for LGBTQ+ adults, including people who identify as queer, gay, lesbian, and bisexual. You may be dealing with questions about identity, relationships, belonging, self-acceptance, shame, or how to live in a way that feels true to who you are.

My goal is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and build a life and relationships that feel right for you.

Ethical Non-Monogamy and Polyamory Counselling

Relationships do not have to follow one model. I provide counselling for individuals and couples who are exploring ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and other consensual relationship structures.

We may talk about communication, jealousy, boundaries, attachment, trust, and changes within relationships. My approach is open, affirming, and free from assumptions about what a healthy relationship should look like.

Life Transitions, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem

Major life changes such as divorce, burnout, career changes, grief, loss, or changes in identity can leave you feeling uncertain or disconnected from yourself. Anxiety, shame, and self-doubt can also become stronger during these times.

In counselling, we can look at patterns that may no longer be working for you, build self-compassion, and find practical ways to move forward.

If I sound like a good fit for you, feel free to book in a free 15-minute phone consultation with me.

Approaches Used

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Oppressive, Attachment Informed / Attachment Based Therapy, Climate Aware Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Creative and Strength Based, Critical Race Theory / Culturally Informed / Culturally Competent, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), Feminist Intersectional Therapy (FIT), Gottman Method, Group Therapy, Harm Reduction Based, Humanistic Approach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Parts Work, Interpersonal Therapy, LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming, Meditation, Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Nature Based Therapy, Neurodiversity Affirming, Neuroscience Informed, Non-Pathologising Approach, Polyvagal Therory, Queer Theory, Relational / Relationship Therapy, Relational Therapy, Sex and Kink Positive, Sex Worker Positive, Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT), Somatic and Body-Centred Approaches, Strengths Based Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy

Specialties and Areas of Practice

Accessible Counselling, Accountability, ADHD, Alternate Relationship Structures, Anxiety, Autism, BIPOC and Cultural Issues, Body Image, Boundary Setting, Break-Ups, Burnout, Career Counselling / Work Issues, Childhood Trauma, Chronic and Life-Limiting Illness, Communication Skills, Couples Therapy, Creative Blocks, Dating, Depersonalization, Depression, Derealization, Disability, Dissociation, Eating Disorders, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Regulation and Anger, Family Conflict, Fears and Phobias, First Nations Issues, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Harm Reduction, Health Care Workers/First Responders, Immigrant Experience, Incest Histories, Interpersonal Challenges, Kink and Sex Positive, Leadership Development, LGBTQIA2S+, Life Meaning and Purpose, Life Transitions, Marriage Therapy, Menopause, Minority Issues, Motivation, Neglect, Nervous System Regulation, Neurodivergence, New Parents, OCD, Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Perfectionism, Polyamorous Relationships, Postpartum, Pregnancy, PTSD / Complex PTSD, Queer Relationships, Relational Trauma, Relationship Issues, Religious Trauma, Reproductive Struggles, Self Worth and Personal Growth, Self-Development and Coaching, Self-Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sex Worker Allied, Sexual Trauma, Sexual Violence, Sexuality and Gender, Shame, Spirituality / Faith Based, Stress Management and Stress Reduction, Student Support, Substance Use Issues, Transgender / Nonbinary / Gender-Nonconforming, Trauma, Youth / Young Adults 14+

Lochleen MacGregor is accepting new clients.

How Much Counselling Will I Need?

It depends on what you want. Most clients fall into one of three categories:

One (or two) and done – I just want some advice to move forward on a problem. Cool, just let me know that so I can make sure the session will be focused.
Acute issue – I need some support to resolve an issue, but I don’t want to be in counselling forever. This usually takes 8-12 sessions but could be shorter or longer based on your needs (time, financial, issue complexity). We create the ideal structure together.
Long-term therapeutic relationship – I need a safe space to process life events. Sessions are often booked up to a year in advance so you can count on the structure and support. The topic often changes session to session, but relates back to an overarching theme of self-development, relationship management, or something of that nature.

I can’t tell you which issues fall into which bucket, or guarantee results, because each client is unique. It’s best to let me know which category you think you might fall into, we can check and adjust as needed.

What experience or background do you bring to your counselling and supervision practice that is uniquely yours?

Returning to school after almost twenty years and completing my master’s degree later in life gave me a deep appreciation for how much courage it can take to start again. I have also experienced burnout and major life changes, so I understand how unsettling change can feel and how hard it can be to believe that a different chapter is possible.

These experiences, along with my work as a counsellor and my ability to provide counselling in both English and Spanish, have shaped the way I work with clients. I care deeply about helping people build lives and relationships that feel meaningful and true to who they are.

I have always loved travelling and learning about different cultures, people, and ways of seeing the world. I travel less these days, but I still love learning through books, audiobooks, podcasts, music, and the stories people share. Baking is one of my favourite ways to slow down and recharge, and I have a particular weakness for anything involving chocolate.

What is your favourite thing about working closely with people every day?

It’s hard to choose just one thing I love about counselling. I enjoy hearing people’s stories, celebrating their successes, and supporting them through difficult times. My favourite part is probably seeing people reconnect with themselves.

There is something very rewarding about watching clients understand themselves more clearly, build healthier relationships, and recognize strengths they may not have seen before. I never get tired of seeing people grow into fuller, more authentic versions of themselves.

What have you learned from your work?

One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that healing looks different for everyone. Change often begins when people feel accepted, understood, and supported enough to be themselves.

I have seen incredible strength in the people I have worked with, and I continue to be inspired by the courage it takes to ask for help, try something new, and create a life that feels more like your own.

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Last Updated: October 1, 2026 Created: June 22, 2026

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