Setting boundaries with coworkers can feel uncomfortable at first, but healthy boundaries help protect your time, energy, and mental health. When work stress starts affecting your life outside of work, it may be a sign that your limits need more support. Many people struggle with workplace boundaries because they want to be helpful and reliable. […]

Finding an online therapist can feel overwhelming. There are directories, profiles, specialties, and endless options. You might scroll through listings and still not know how to choose. That uncertainty makes sense. You are not just looking for someone with credentials. You are looking for someone who will actually understand what you are going through. Someone […]

Body image and mental health are deeply connected, even if it does not always feel obvious at first. The way you see your body can shape how you feel, think, and move through your day. If you have ever looked in the mirror and felt a wave of shame or spent hours thinking about how […]

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 […]

As the seasons shift and life starts to quiet, many people notice a deep tiredness setting in. You may feel your body asking for rest — yet slowing down feels impossible. You might think, “If I stop moving, I’ll fall apart,” or “I’ve finally regained momentum — I can’t lose it now.” But what if […]

I took a much-needed vacation last summer and ventured off on my own to Europe. It was a long-awaited trip, as I grew up with posters and figurines of the Eiffel Tower, screensavers of canals from Amsterdam, and postcards of the Big Ben. Needless to say, I was excited and nervous to backpack a new […]

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.