Leighton Tebay, MC, CCC Canadian Certified Counsellor

What I bring to therapy:

I’m a husband, father and stepfather and a life long resident of Saskatoon.   I’m naturally very open, curious and enjoy being with people.  Unpretentious, caring and genuine.  People have always mattered to me

I helped raise a child diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and an anxiety disorder.  I learned a lot of hard lessons being a father to such a challenging child.  I’ve supported another person close to me that has struggled with Complex PTSD.   I’ve had to do my own inner work to get to a place where I can thrive again.  Before I became a professional, I have had the joy and opportunity to support people who have been abused and walk with others as they navigated life’s twists and turns.

These experiences molded me. I learned that to help others it is best to be calm, to have great compassion and patience for people.  I stopped believing that people do well if they want to and began to recognize that people do well if they can.  They are just sometimes so burdened or so overwhelmed by their situation that they can’t.  I learned that people often know the answers to their problems, they are just too burdened to see them or have the confidence to tackle them.

I’m positive and hopeful.  I see great capacity in people and really like cheering for them.  I see such resilience and beauty in people.  I see it in the people who have been mistreated, and I see it in those who have mistreated others.  I believe everyone matters no matter what they have been through or what they have done.  I’m very happy to take on clients who have done things they regret and want to be the best they can be moving forward.  While many have little hope for themselves, I’m always willing to lend them my hope to get them through.

There is nothing good about shame or condemnation.  My goal is to help people heal, not to judge.

I love being a counsellor.   Helping people leave the wounds behind and see their own incredible value is pretty much the best thing to do in the world.

I enjoy good food, good friends and relaxing at the lake.  I was never one of the cool kids, I am a bit of a nerd.  I love technology, science fiction, kayaking and meaningful conversations.

If you are interested in seeing how I can help you can email me at LT@cairis.ca or click here to view my availability and book online.

Credentials and Experience

  • Six Years Experience in Private Practice as of May 2025
  • Certified member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Member Number: 10003474
  • Master’s Degree in Counselling (2020)
  • Internal Family Systems Therapist (2021)
  • Bachelor of Arts  (2003)
  • Self-Employed Consultant

Workshops and Education Sessions Delivered

  • Presenter | Foundations of IFS – 2 Day Workshop (Oct 2025)
  • Assistant Presenter | ADHD and Autism | Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education Conference (May 2025)
  • Keynote Co-Presenter | Neurodivergence | CCPA Fall Professional Development Event (Nov 2024)

Other Education and Training

  •  2-Day Intensive Training on Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abuse
  • Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abuse: Clinical Tools, Techniques and Trauma-Informed Treatment Protocols
  • 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit
  • 2022 IFS Institute Annual Conference Expanding our Perspectives: Revitalizing Inner Resources
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