Relationship Issues Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Do you struggle with anxiety, high stress or want more satisfying relationships? You might have noticed that the "roadmap of life" doesn't really apply these days, so you're navigating uncharted territory with your own compass and notebook. Personal strategies to manage stress, mood and relationship conflicts work well enough until they don't, which can pile on the stress... If you struggle with people pleasing, boundaries, communication, perfectionism or assertiveness and you want to build confidence, you're not alone.

I'm a Registered Professional Counsellor with a wealth of experience helping couples and individuals create happier lives. Couples stuck in escalating arguments can feel alone and panicky. No matter how hard you try to resolve your pain, hopelessness grows. I can help you clarify your most important issues and learn to communicate in ways that reassure. I have helped hundreds of couples strengthen their connection and experience renewed love and intimacy that lasts. I warmly support individuals caught in old limiting patterns and beliefs to explore and transform places of pain into a life of more possibility.

I enjoy working with clients from many different backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling and are looking to invest in their own future and those of their loved ones. I have worked in private practice as well as in a hospital setting and am very comfortable with the wide range of mental illness and relationship issues and welcome any clients struggling with mild mental health or relationship issues up to severe cases in each area. I only ask that clients want to move forward.

As a counsellor I offer therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered and straight community. I understand how important it is to to work with someone who understands the culture and lifestyle. I provide counselling to those struggling with past trauma or emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, problems coming out, or confusion and pain about sexual or gender identity. I use a variety of of proven counselling and therapy techniques to assist those in the LGBT and straight community to create meaningful and rich lives. As a relationship therapist I help people create healthy and fullfiling relationships.

It might seem hard to believe now, but love doesn't have to be so hard. Whether you're feeling confused or stuck in your love life, or you want to get over a difficult breakup, or you want to try to reconcile with an ex, or you're ready to date in a better way to find real love - I can help. I specialize in romantic challenges because I know how hard it can be to find the right kind of help in matters of the heart. I'm open-minded, easy to talk to, and ready to help you resolve your relationship challenges so you can get the love you want and deserve.

Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, located in Burnaby, offering individual and couples counselling. My counselling practice provides a safe, confidential and compassionate space to explore your areas of concern as we work together to achieve your treatment goals. I am committed to providing solution-focused and practical tools to assist my clients in becoming stronger, calmer and more self-reliant in their everyday challenges.

Are you looking for practical and empathetic help for depression, panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or OCD? I specialize in the treatment of these issues using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a highly effective evidence-based approach. However, I don't just focus on therapy technique: having a solid relationship and a trusting working alliance with any therapist is key to productive change. In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic, personality, and career assessments. I confidentially counsel clients all over BC online and in-person at my Port Moody office.

Whether you're navigating unconventional relationship dynamics or facing personal transitions, my compassionate and non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for exploration and growth. Together, we'll delve into your current situation, identify the origins of your challenges, and chart a course toward a fulfilling future with clear, actionable steps. Are you feeling stuck, transitioning out of a relationship, or seeking to enhance your current one? Let's embark on a journey of change and growth. With a specialization in relationship dynamics and trauma, I am committed to helping individuals thrive. FREE 15-minute Discovery Call

You? You're probably awestruck by the beauty of this world but also heart-broken by the cruelty of some of the people in it, and enraged at the injustice. Maybe you have unimaginably intense emotions that you struggle to surf, a quick mind but difficulties connecting with others, creative impulses you can't quite express (or not as fluidly as you used to), or are in a relationship where one of you is a POC and the other isn't and you're just trying to make your crazy love work. You might be a healthcare provider needing to replenish your own well, or a therapist seeking an empowering clinical supervisor.

In my practice I work with adults (individuals, couples, families). My specialty areas include complex trauma & PTSD (with a focus on the impact of emotional/physical/sexual abuse in childhood & beyond), intimate relationships issues, depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, borderline personality, men's issues, parent-adult child conflict. I also help people navigate a wide range of challenges related to identity, relationship to self/others, parenting, stress. My recent training centres on integrating emotion-focused therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), & Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST).

Relationships are at the heart of being human; while they are often a meaningful source of joy and connection, they can also make our lives feel uncertain, chaotic, and complicated at times. For nearly 10 years, I have supported individuals facing anxiousness and low mood, stress and burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, and navigating difficult family dynamics. I help folks uncover a sense of clarity - to better understand their hopes, needs, and wishes in relation to themselves and others - with care, compassion, and curiosity.

You work hard to make relationships work, work hard at your job, you try your best to ensure everyone else around you is happy but end up losing yourself amid this. Even though you feel isolated, unheard, unseen you keep going. You want to stand up for yourself but don’t know how to. At times you feel overwhelmed with emotions thus feeling lost, helpless and anxious. You wonder why you connect to people a certain way and wish you could have healthier/sustainable relationships, wish you could cope better in difficult situations/be in charge of the way you express your feelings.

Are you craving a safe space where you can start learning more about yourself and your patterns? Do you find that the same challenges often come up in your life but you aren't sure how to move through them? This is very often what people describe when first coming to therapy. I firmly believe that our adult patterns are the direct result of painful or overwhelming experiences that we had as children. By making connections between the past and the present, we learn how to meaningfully change our lives.

I see psychotherapy as a chance to come back to yourself. When faced with challenges in life we can forget our strengths, values, and sense of self. Psychotherapy offers the chance to rediscover these things and uncover more. Together we can navigate life’s challenges while building new skills and resilience to create a stronger sense of self. The therapy space that we create together is one where you can discuss anything and explore emotions, experiences, thoughts, and behaviours in a space and relationship that is safe, supportive, and dedicated to your well-being.

Do you struggle with anxiety or low mood, have difficulty creating new habits, experience high stress or pressure, or have problems in relationships? My approach to individual therapy combines CBT with concepts including mindfulness, attachment, meaning-making/purpose, and often an exploration of values and beliefs to address mood and create a more fulfilling life. I work with individuals (8+), couples, and families. Read more on my website where I go into detail. You want to thrive. I can help.

Are you grappling with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Dealing with the aftermath of a relationship with a narcissist? Perhaps your past trauma weighs heavily on your present? Or maybe you're seeking better control over your career or personal life? No matter the struggle, life's complexities can take a toll. Strategies for a Healthier Mindset I offer supportive strategies to help you navigate these challenges, providing tools to destress and foster a fresh perspective.

I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 14 years experience working with couples, individuals and families. I work within the framework of Somatic Experiencing, Attachment based counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I am trauma-informed and have recently completed my training in Advanced Somatic Experiencing.

I provide my patients with a safe, warm and judgment-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. I work with children, youth, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, anger, panic, ASD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, eating disorders, traumas, childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent-child/family/marital/couples conflict, parenting, tantrum, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions & spiritual development.