Beyond the Break

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Modern and Traditional Therapies for Real-Life Change
Practical, compassionate support to help you heal and move forward.

Welcome to Beyond the Break

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes the pressure builds quietly; other times, it comes crashing down. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, questioning a relationship, or simply trying to stay afloat, you don’t have to do it alone.

At Beyond the Break, we help people find clarity, stability, and strength through both traditional therapy and modern, integrative approaches. From individual counselling and crisis recovery to discernment coaching, closure therapy, and breath-based healing, our services are designed to meet you where you are—and help you move toward where you want to be.

This is a space to pause, exhale, and rebuild—one step, one breath, one insight at a time. Therapy here isn’t about “fixing” you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your resilience, your direction, and your sense of self.

Your next chapter begins beyond the break. Let’s take that step, together.

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Traditional Therapies

Individual therapy

crisis recovery & stabilization

Life doesn’t always give us time to catch our breath before the next challenge hits. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, grief, anxiety, or the exhaustion that comes from holding it all together for too long, individual therapy offers a place to pause, process, and begin again.

crisis recovery & stabilization

When life unravels, even the smallest next step can feel impossible. Crisis recovery therapy offers a safe place to land—to pause, breathe, and start finding your footing again.

life transitions support

Change—wanted or not—can shake the foundations of who we are. Whether you’re navigating a divorce, career shift, relocation, identity change, or any major life transition, it’s normal to feel disoriented, uncertain, or even lost.

stress & resilience coaching

Stress is the tension that lives in your shoulders, your schedule, or your sleep. Resilience coaching helps you understand your stress patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and create habits that support balance, focus, and peace of mind.

Using evidence-based tools and real-world strategies, we’ll help you shift from survival mode to a place of steadiness and control.

Beyond the Traditional

discernment counselling

breath-based/somatic healing

discernment counselling

When you’re standing at the crossroads of a relationship or major decision, discernment coaching helps you slow down and see clearly. Whether one of you is leaning in and the other is leaning out—or you’re deciding if the path ahead is yours to walk—this process creates space for honest reflection without pressure or blame. It’s about understanding your patterns, exploring what’s possible, and finding the courage to choose what’s next.

closure therapy

breath-based/somatic healing

discernment counselling

Endings deserve care, not avoidance. Closure therapy is for those moments when you’ve left something behind, but it hasn’t quite left you. We help you untangle lingering emotions, release resentment, and find peace—not by rushing past the pain, but by processing it with honesty and intention.

breath-based/somatic healing

Sometimes words aren’t enough. Breathwork bridges the gap between body and mind, helping you release emotional tension, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with your inner balance. Through guided breath practices and somatic awareness, you’ll learn to regulate your energy, quiet the noise, and restore clarity from the inside out.

Meet Lola!

Certified counselling services

At Beyond the Break, Lola Shanks brings decades of experience as a certified counsellor, multi-certified coach, and Transformational Breath Facilitator to help clients navigate life’s most challenging transitions.

Lola’s warm, dynamic approach puts you at ease from the moment you connect. She seamlessly integrates counselling, coaching, and breathwork to offer a holistic experience that goes beyond traditional therapy—helping you break through emotional roadblocks, find clarity, and move forward with confidence.

Whether you're facing relationship uncertainty, personal growth challenges, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, Lola provides the insight, support, and tools to help you create lasting change.

real world experience

Lola’s approach is practical, down-to-earth, and deeply transformative—no fluff, no generic advice, just real tools and strategies that work in the real world. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or the confidence to move forward, she helps you break through the barriers keeping you stuck and step into a future that feels right for you.

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