Relationship &
Life Transitions Therapy
Break free from old patterns + move through change with more confidence.
Specialized support for your relationships and the transitions shaping your life.
Online therapy for individuals in Vancouver and across BC.
You’re tired of putting everybody else’s needs before your own.
The constant tension between your own 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 may feel frustrated, overworked, and undervalued, and it can feel as if you are somehow less than your colleagues. If your work or career is part of what is affecting your relationships, career counselling may offer additional support.
If chronic stress or burnout is shaping how you show up with the people you care about, burnout and work stress therapy may also be helpful.
If you are experiencing pressure to meet cultural or familial expectations for your life or career, the stress can be especially intense. There is often a lot of guilt involved. You struggle to assert yourself and own your choices while still honouring the family and heritage that have shaped you.
You are here because you are seeking a way to make sense of these dynamics, navigate the complexity of your unique relationships, and reconnect with the important people in your life in a way that feels authentic to you.
Real change begins when you understand what’s driving your patterns.
My Approach
When it comes to relationships and life transitions, I understand how layered these experiences can be. The way we show up with others is shaped by our history, attachment patterns, culture, and the demands of daily life. These dynamics become even more complex when you are re-evaluating who you are, what you want, and how you want to relate to the people around you.
In our work together, we will slow down and make sense of what is actually happening beneath the surface. We will explore the patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, or stuck in conflict. This may include looking at your attachment style, the roles you learned to play growing up, or the expectations that come from family, culture, or work. I respect that some pressures cannot simply be removed. My focus is to help you identify where you do have space to make meaningful change.
From there, we will build practical skills you can use in real time. This might involve communicating more clearly, setting boundaries, reducing reactivity, or shifting long-standing patterns that no longer serve you. We will also look at past experiences that may be shaping your current relationships so you can respond with more intention instead of defaulting to old habits.
My goal is to help you understand yourself more fully, navigate your relationships with greater confidence, and strengthen the connections that matter to you.
Therapy for Relationships + Life Transitions Can Help You…
Set and maintain boundaries that protect your emotional energy
Manage identity shifts tied to career, family, or cultural expectations
Reduce reactivity and respond to conflict with more intention
Build trust in your inner voice during times of uncertainty
Process difficult emotions with more compassion toward yourself
Understand your attachment patterns and relational triggers
Stop people-pleasing and begin honouring your own needs
Strengthen communication and build healthier connection
Navigate major life transitions with more skill, intention, and confidence
Feel respected and valued in your relationships and workplace
Strengthen the way you show up with the people who matter most.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need relationship or life transitions therapy?
People often wait until stress or conflict has built up before seeking support. You may benefit from therapy if you notice any of the following:
The same issues keep resurfacing even after you try to resolve them
Tension in your relationships is affecting your mood, sleep, focus, or confidence
Communication often breaks down or leads to misunderstanding
You feel stuck between your needs and the expectations of others
You are navigating a major life transition and feel unsure about next steps
Patterns from past relationships are starting to show up again
You want healthier connections at home, at work, or in your family system
Reaching out early can help you prevent patterns from becoming more entrenched and can support more effective, sustainable change.
Do you work with couples?
I work with individuals only. Focusing on your internal experience can create meaningful changes in your relationships. When you understand your emotions, beliefs, and patterns, you gain more influence over how you communicate and respond. This often shifts the dynamic even when the other person is not in the room.
If your partner is looking for their own counsellor, I can provide referrals. If couples counselling is the more appropriate next step, I can share recommendations that fit your needs while we continue our work together.
What kinds of relationships and transitions do you support?
I work with individuals navigating challenges in:
Romantic relationships
Family relationships and intergenerational patterns
Friendships
Workplace relationships and team dynamics
Relationship changes linked to stress, burnout, or career transitions
Life transitions such as separation, divorce, relocation, new parenthood, blended families, and identity changes
I provide an inclusive, affirming space for people from diverse cultural backgrounds and for LGBTQ2S+ communities. Relationships are shaped by context, history, and identity, and all of these pieces are welcome in the work.
Can you help if work stress is affecting my relationships?
Yes. Work stress is one of the most common factors that disrupt communication, emotional availability, and connection. I support clients who feel overwhelmed by workplace demands, leadership pressure, burnout, or career uncertainty. We look at how these stressors influence your reactions, boundaries, sense of self, and patterns within your relationships.
If you want focused support for work stress specifically, you may also find it helpful to explore the Burnout and Work Stress Therapy page.
What if I’m experiencing relationship violence?
Your safety comes first. My work focuses on long-term healing, emotional processing, and rebuilding secure relational patterns. Immediate safety concerns require specialized crisis and violence response services.
If you are currently experiencing relationship violence, please reach out to one of the following resources:
1-866-863-0511
24/7 crisis support
Confidential support for women experiencing domestic violence
Available in multiple languages
Canadian Women's Foundation National Resources:
Website provides comprehensive support information
Offers help for people experiencing various forms of violence
Connects individuals with local and national support services
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre:
Specialized support for sexual violence survivors
Provides resources and support in British Columbia
Offers trauma-informed counselling and support services
If you are unsure of what you need, we can discuss this during a consultation and identify a safe and appropriate path forward.
What can I expect in our work together?
We start by understanding your current concerns and the patterns that are showing up across your relationships. We focus on:
Communication that helps you express your needs clearly
Boundaries that protect your emotional and physical energy
Skills for managing conflict without losing connection
Healing patterns linked to attachment, past relationships, or family systems
Navigating transitions with more confidence and intention
The goal is to support you in creating relationships that feel healthier, more grounded, and more aligned with the life you want.