Relationship Counselling

Break free from old patterns & embrace meaningful connections.

Specialized support for all relationships: at work, at home, and in life.

Online relationship counselling for individuals in Vancouver and across BC.

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You’re tired of putting everybody else’s happiness before yours.

The constant tug-of-war between your personal needs and the expectations of those around you can be overwhelming.

You might be dealing with strained romantic relationships marked by communication issues and uncertainty, or feeling disconnected from friends as life takes you in different directions. In the workplace, you’re frustrated, overworked, and undervalued, like you’re somehow “less than” your colleagues.

If you’re also experiencing the pressure to meet cultural or familial expectations for your life or career, the stress can be especially intense. There’s often a lot of guilt involved: you struggle to assert yourself and own your choices while also honouring the family and heritage that has made you who you are.

You’re here because you’re seeking a way to make sense of these dynamics, navigate the complexity of your unique relationships, and reconnect to the important people in your life in a way that feels authentic to you.

The first step to deeper relationships
is a better understanding of yourself.

My Approach

When it comes to relationships—whether romantic, familial, platonic, or professional—I understand how complicated things can get. Our connections with the people in our lives are nuanced, influenced by our attachment patterns and the systems, experiences, and beliefs both individuals bring to the dynamic. Navigating these relationship patterns can be especially challenging when you're in the process of defining who you are and what you want.

As we begin working together, we'll take the time to explore your experiences and identify the elements contributing to you feeling emotionally drained, stuck, or in conflict with others. We'll look at how your attachment style and cultural or identity-based pressures might be affecting your relationships. I recognize you may come from a background where making certain changes is not a viable option. I'll honour that and help you focus on the parts you do have control over, respecting the balance between external expectations and what you really want.

We'll define and work toward actionable goals, like learning to communicate more clearly, setting healthy boundaries, or dialling down conflict. I'll help you become more aware of unproductive patterns that may be holding you back, and we'll look at past relationships to understand how those experiences may be shaping your current dynamics. My goal is to help you feel empowered to pursue the relationships you want and strengthen the ones that you already have.

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Therapy for Relationships Can Help You…

Understand and transform your attachment patterns while healing from relational trauma
Stop people-pleasing and start to prioritize your own needs
Feel respected and valued in your relationships and workplace
Develop effective communication skills and deeper connections
Find the balance between taking care of yourself and others

Learn to express your needs and feelings authentically in all relationships
Build your confidence and trust your inner wisdom
Set and maintain health boundaries with confidence
Understand and process your emotions with self-compassion
Navigate relationship challenges with empathy and clarity

Improve communication. Resolve conflict.
Strengthen connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need relationship counselling?

I recognize how challenging it can be to navigate relationships and when you need to reach out for help. Here are some examples and signs to consider:

Issues persist despite your efforts to resolve them
Relationship problems are affecting your mental and emotional well-being
You’re noticing patterns of conflict or misunderstanding
You feel stuck and unable to move forward
Both parties feel like they could work toward improving the relationship

One or more of these things may be happening in your relationships. When you recognize these signs early on, we can work together to help restore, balance, and heal your relationships in a way that’s effective, timely, and preventative.

Do you work with couples?

Currently, I only help individuals with relationship counselling. Individual counselling can be surprisingly powerful for relationship challenges. By focusing on your own thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns, you can create meaningful change that positively impacts your entire relationship dynamic. We'll work together to:

Gain deeper insights into your relationship patterns
Understand your personal role in relationship interactions
Develop more effective communication strategies
Build self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Learn to set and maintain healthy boundaries

I'm also happy to provide a referral to your partner if they are looking to seek counselling for themselves. Sometimes, individual work can inspire mutual growth and create openings for more collaborative healing.

What kinds of relationships do you help with?

I offer relationship counselling for all kinds of relationships, from romantic partners to family, friends, and colleagues. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or navigating family or workplace dynamics, counselling can help resolve challenges and help you feel confident in building deeper relationships with the people in your life.

I provide an affirming, inclusive space for all individuals, with a deep commitment to supporting LGBTQ2+ and queer communities.

What if I’m experiencing relationship violence?

Your safety is paramount. While my practice focuses on healing from relational trauma and supporting long-term emotional recovery, immediate safety requires specialized professional intervention. If you are currently experiencing relationship violence, I recommend connecting with dedicated support services that can provide immediate, expert assistance.

Here are some resources to help you:

Assaulted Women's Helpline: