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Is cupid’s arrow aimed at you and your partner this February? Looking for fresh date ideas? Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and often stirs an assortment of opinions and emotions. As a therapist, I try to see past the consumer pressures of Saint Valentine’s controversial holiday. I aim to help my clients to focus on […]

Clinical Eating Disorders are diagnosed by identifying whether a client meets very specific criteria. These criteria, although thorough, are somewhat abstract and not intended for clients wishing to self-assess their symptoms. Here, I share some experiences that are common among individuals who may be wondering, “Do I have an eating disorder?” Please note, that these […]

We all have our guilty pleasures, mine being watching every episode of The Bachelor (or Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad, or Bachelor in Paradise) that has ever aired. ABC and The Bachelor franchise have created a reality television show that entertains me on multiple levels – from the intense rose ceremonies and two-on-one dates, to the competitive […]

For many people, making the decision to see a counselling therapist comes after some thought and deliberation. You’re likely filled with questions about what you can expect during the first session, and what the process of therapy will be like. In this article, I will address many of the frequently asked questions about therapy. I’ve […]

When you don’t know the differences between mental health professionals, it can make deciding which professional will best suit your needs difficult. Many people, at some point in their lives, seek help from a mental health professional. I like to think that each profession has its specialty contribution to helping clients. In some cases, a […]

January is the season of resolutions. Most resolutions involve health, fitness, money and relationships. Talking about health and fitness, there is a difference, however, between physical fitness through exercise versus mental health. Like all self-improving endeavors now is a better time than any to focus on a healthy mindset! Use these 5 tips to help […]

Here come the New Year’s resolutions! Maybe you already have a few resolutions in mind, or perhaps you’re scraping them all together this year. As one year comes to an end and another begins, we often become reflective of our accomplishments and begin looking forward to the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, for many of […]

Our Beginnings – Little Counsellor, Big Dreams Long before Parallel Wellness, my counselling practice started as a desire to serve clients in my community. In 2012 I jumped at the chance to join a new holistic clinic in Burnaby, BC and begin my journey into private practice. The practitioners I worked with at the clinic […]