Dominique brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and wisdom to her work with clients. I found her to be warm and empathic and responsive to my needs. She is a gem and the way she facilitates the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program brought it to life for me and allowed me to incorporate it into my life.

Amy d'Aprix MSW, PhD, CSA (Dr. Amy)

On behalf of the Women's Centre, I would like to thank you very much for conducting and presenting the "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction" workshop. The participants found the workshop to be very effective and helpful. We hope we can continue to work together, helping women make positive changes.

Malvina Walters, Executive Director

I can't tell you how thoroughly impressed I was with the "Mindfulness program" and how much it has changed how I deal with stress. Dominique is a caring and compassionate person whose own humility has taught me so much about myself and about how to interact with other. Her willingness to be patient, kind and supportive were always appreciated. In taking this class, I have learned strategies that I feel I will use for the rest of my life. For me, this course has been life changing and, for that, I'm forever grateful.

Elisabeth C.

Dominique brought me into her office and I immediately felt that I could open up to her and trust her. She not only counselled me, but helped me to stay strong when I felt weak, to continue to look to the future when I felt all was hopeless, and insisted that I take care of myself in order to take care of others. She has gone above and beyond her professional duties and assisted me spiritually, emotionally and mentally. The service Dominique provided has been incalculable. I wish her every happiness and success in the future.

P.Lynn

Ms Leval has proven herself to be highly competent and extremely effective. She has conducted our counseling sessions with the utmost consideration of confidentiality and discretion, and Ms Leval has my highest endorsement and recommendation as an effectual and capable counselor.

Heather R.A

After just a few sessions at the Stress Reduction Centre, I feel new strength and courage. I am well on my way to achieving that overall sense of wellbeing that I need for success in my business, personal life and for my family. Thank you Dominique!

Carolyn A.

Dominique is very genuine, attentive and sensitive. Her various trainings and her love for mankind makes her a very gifted practitioner. My life has been made richer for knowing her and I am very proud to be able to recommend her.

Lynn J.

Your understanding, compassion and wisdom have been instrumental to our success as individuals and as a couple. We continue to live what we learned in our sessions with you.

Eileen and Trish

I have known and supervised Dominique Leval for several years in the Community counseling program at the 519. Dominique has shown dedication, professionalism and commitment to the clients she has worked with. She is an intelligent and resourceful counselor who excels in engaging and supporting the clients, often through crisis situations in their lives. Dominique has shown both the non-judgmental openness and the high degree of empathy which are required to assist people within the marginalized communities. She has keen listening skills and is also good at providing pragmatic tools to assist clients while working through their problems. I highly recommend her for all kinds of people centered work and would gladly provide a specific reference upon request.

J. Th. Clinical supervisor