Proudly serving clients for 15 years
When your life changes course, it can be useful to have extra support. Counselling can help! Change is often scary and overwhelming. As human beings, we crave stability and security and resist flux. When I chose the metaphor of the willow tree for my counselling practice, I did so quite deliberately. The willow tree represents flexibility amidst the “winds of change” in life. Our challenge is to become flexible in response to them; when we don’t, we’re like a dry branch that snaps when a gust comes along.
Life transitions are a common reason for coming for counselling. Clients meet with me in my downtown Vancouver counselling and psychotherapy office for a range of life issues, including:
Divorce / Separation
Marriage
Career / Education
Family
Illness and Disability
Geographical shifts
Loss
I would be honoured to assist you in any aspect of your life journey. I look forward to hearing from you.
I recently heard someone using the term ‘under new management’ to reflect the idea of doing life differently—in new and healthier ways. I liked this idea and sought to expand on it.
A variety of strategies for navigating the postpartum period.
The book links on this page are Amazon Associate links; if you choose to make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, which goes towards funding my public low-cost counselling resource lists. Your support means so much. Thank you!
by Cece Bell (2014)
A touching, empowering and often hilarious account of the author’s childhood experience with hearing loss. I laughed, I cried and I haven’t read a better book on the lived account of being hard of hearing since. For children and adults alike (with many references that GenXers will appreciate). Highly recommended.
by KC Davis (2022)
While Marie Kondo taught me to let go of a lot, KC Davis helped me to forgive myself, no matter the state of my home. A boon to neurodivergent folks, those struggling with mental health issues, or anyone else who is overwhelmed by life, therapist KC Davis, offers practical, forgiving strategies and care tasks that we can all use. Highly recommended.
by Nedra Glover Tawwab (2021)
This book has emerged as a prominent and popular choice for those who wish to better understand emotional boundaries and co-dependency. Straightforward and practical.
by Marie Kondo (2014)
This bestseller, translated from the original Japanese, breaks away from traditional ‘clear the clutter’ manuals, asking us to reflect on our relationship with objects, keeping only those things which spark joy. While I can’t say that I subscribe to all its principles, this book helped and continues to help me let go of belongings that are not serving me anymore.
by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman (2007)
Tips from the authors’ research and experience navigating from a couple to a family of three. Information to help bridge and guide this important, and statistically challenging, life transition.
by Anne Lamott (1993)
A humorous and unflinchingly honest description of first-time motherhood. Lamott writes with a unique level of candour, wit and vibrancy. Even though it’s an older book, it sill represents a choice for new mothers seeking an unsentimental voice in what can sometimes feel like a sea of unattainable positivity.
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (2012)
Reprinted regularly since the 1970s. this classic book teaches practical, relational and respectful parenting strategies. More philosophy than technique per se, but deeply influential.
A wealth of free online mental-health related courses, developed in conjunction with people who have lived experience.
List of private master’s-level counsellors, or their interns, offering subsidized counselling. Updated quarterly.
Free, self-directed online cognitive behavioural therapy.
Resource list, updated quarterly.
Specialized support programs, including counselling, for persons living with HIV, cancer, hepatitis C and other illnesses.
Offers a healing space, retreats, counselling and other groups for those affected by cancer.
A resource list of lower-cost professional counselling options in Vancouver. Corrections and suggestions welcome.
Program for B.C. parents and other family members who are dealing with family issues including guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, child support and spousal support.
778-782-3548
Parenting helpline. Also offers workshops and resource/referral.
