Therapy for perfectionism often begins when doing your best no longer feels good. Instead, it starts to feel like nothing is ever enough. On the outside, life can look fine. Work gets done. People rely on you. You show up. But inside, it feels heavy. There’s a steady pressure to do more and get everything […]

Anxiety and perfectionism often show up together, especially for high achievers in Vancouver. At first, they can look like strong drive and high standards. Over time, they can turn into constant pressure that feels hard to escape. Many people we meet appear to be doing well on the outside. They work hard and show up […]

Virtual therapy in BC is making it easier for people to get support without leaving home. More people are choosing this option because it fits into busy lives and removes common barriers to care. We know life can feel full. You might be managing work, relationships, or caregiving while trying to hold everything together. At […]

Sometimes the issue isn’t that you don’t know what you’re feeling — it’s that talking about it doesn’t seem to move anything. Many adults arrive in therapy thoughtful, self-aware, and capable of explaining their experiences clearly. And still, something feels unresolved. When people start asking what art therapy is, it’s often not because they want […]

Taking the step to seek mental health support is a big deal. It’s a sign of strength, not weakness. At Parallel Wellness, we understand how important it is to feel safe and welcomed when you take that step. Our goal is to provide you with a space where you can feel comfortable, understood, and supported. […]

This blog is being written during the time of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, however it is intended to apply to e-counselling at any time. Telephone and virtual counselling are a blessing to many, and many of my clients prefer it. Some benefits include: easier scheduling hours that fit in with your daily activities, no need to commute, and enhanced comfort with sessions in your own home, office or in the community.

So where does this virtual reality journey start?… When I was younger, I often daydreamed of stepping into alternate realities. I think it’s pretty typical of a carefree child to dream about imagined worlds and fantasies, especially with books like Harry Potter and role-playing video games occupying so much of my mind and time. There […]

It isn’t much of a surprise that contemporary North American relationships are not what they use to be 50 years ago. In the past few decades, there have been notable changes in relationships; more specifically trends in marriage. Here are the top 5 marriage trends: #1 Rates of Marriage is Declining In general, the number […]

With short days and grey skies, the last few months of winter can cause a case of the winter blues. for many of us. Here in Vancouver specifically, this winter has been particularly daunting with the added weather extremes of heavy snowfall combating with weeks on end of rain. It’s enough to leave even the […]