Business Details
36 Years
experience
Compassionate and Faith-Based Counselling Services in Winnipeg
At Truth For Life Counselling Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional counseling to individuals, couples, and families navigating life's challenges. Our team of experienced therapists combines clinical expertise with a holistic approach, addressing emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. With over three decades of experience, our lead therapist Mary-Ann Roy has established a practice rooted in biblical principles while maintaining rigorous professional standards. We specialize in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and relationship therapy, serving clients through personalized treatment plans.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our affiliations with recognized mental health organizations and our focus on continuous professional development. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and develop practical solutions. Our approach integrates evidence-based practices with spiritual guidance, helping clients achieve lasting personal growth and improved mental health. We maintain transparent communication and flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Family Counseling
Marriage Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Counseling
Anger Management
Grief Support
Spiritual Guidance
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Parenting Support
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of counseling experience with specialized trauma recovery training
- Our therapists maintain active professional certifications and continuous education
- We integrate evidence-based practices with spiritual guidance for holistic healing
- Our team includes approved referral therapists for government and EAP organizations
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
Associations and certifications
- Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counsellors (PACCC)
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Equipped with tools to move forward
Inner peace and faith strengthened
Non-judgmental environment
Transformative life changes achieved
Services
Family Counseling
Our family counseling services help households navigate complex relationship dynamics and communication challenges. With specialized training in family systems theory, our therapists create safe spaces for open dialogue and conflict resolution. We address intergenerational patterns and help establish healthy boundaries while respecting each family member's unique perspective and needs.
Addiction Recovery
Specialized addiction recovery programs combine evidence-based therapies with spiritual support for comprehensive healing. Our counselors address underlying trauma and co-occurring mental health conditions while developing personalized relapse prevention strategies. We emphasize holistic recovery through mind-body-spirit integration and community support systems.
Trauma Counseling
Certified trauma specialists provide evidence-based treatments for individuals processing traumatic experiences. Our approach incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques and somatic therapies while maintaining strict confidentiality and safety protocols. We help clients develop coping mechanisms and rebuild their sense of self-worth through structured therapeutic processes.
Marriage Therapy
Our marriage counseling services focus on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts in committed relationships. Therapists help couples identify core issues while fostering mutual understanding and emotional connection. We address both current relationship challenges and underlying personal factors affecting partnership dynamics.
Spiritual Guidance
Integrating spiritual principles with psychological practices, our faith-based counseling supports clients seeking meaning and purpose. We respect diverse belief systems while offering biblically-informed guidance for ethical decision-making and personal growth. This approach helps clients align their values with daily life choices and relationships.
People
Mary-Ann Roy
Lead Therapist
With over 30 years of counseling experience, Mary-Ann holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counselling and specializes in trauma recovery. She supervises graduate students and maintains affiliations with multiple mental health organizations while providing compassionate therapeutic support.
David G. Delf
Counselor
David brings 20 years of social services experience to his counseling practice, combining psychological expertise with biblical principles. His background includes mental health proctoring and crisis intervention training while focusing on personal identity development and relational growth.
George Roy
Financial Counselor
George offers financial counseling expertise with extensive nonprofit leadership experience. He specializes in budgeting and debt management while supporting organizational development needs through practical financial strategies and stewardship principles.
Questions
What counseling specialties do you offer?
We specialize in family therapy, trauma recovery, addiction counseling, marriage therapy, and spiritual integration. Our therapists address anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance coverage?
We provide receipts for private insurance claims. Check with your provider about coverage for registered counselors and any required documentation for reimbursement.
What is your counseling approach?
We combine clinical expertise with biblical principles in a client-centered approach. Therapists tailor evidence-based techniques to individual needs while respecting personal values and beliefs systems.
Are online sessions available?
Currently we offer in-person sessions at our Winnipeg location. Please contact us to discuss specific scheduling needs or alternative arrangements during health restrictions.
How long are counseling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. Initial consultations and specialized sessions may vary in duration. Your therapist will discuss recommended session lengths during your first appointment.
Reviews (2)
Jason Gryba
Oct 17, 2021
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I cannot say enough good things about Mary-Ann and her business. They provide exactly what their name says. Truth for life. Mary-Ann will help you find the truth in your situation, and deal with it so that you can move on with a healthy life. The truth is not always easy to hear, but she brings it across with love, making it clear that she does have your health as her primary concern. My only regret is that I did not find her sooner. She has helped me, and my children through the most difficult time of our lives. So much better than the free help we were getting from inexperienced well meaning
Michele Vallotton
Dec 23, 2020
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Be very careful of who you see and sign. I had a very bad experience with a women counsellor. Be very careful
She gets your credit card and if you are vunderable sign a paper that charges are charged on your credit card when services aren't rendered. A report to a criminal lawyer never sent which was confirmed from my lawyer. A confirmation of no charge will apply just to send an email of paid sessions and still charges applied behind your back. Then shows that you signed an agreement,though never discussed as the agreed conversation to discuss. Just charges applied behind your back and your
She gets your credit card and if you are vunderable sign a paper that charges are charged on your credit card when services aren't rendered. A report to a criminal lawyer never sent which was confirmed from my lawyer. A confirmation of no charge will apply just to send an email of paid sessions and still charges applied behind your back. Then shows that you signed an agreement,though never discussed as the agreed conversation to discuss. Just charges applied behind your back and your
