Family Counselling Vancouver
Family Therapy

 *Private and secure virtual sessions also available for out-of-area clients

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Family Counselling for Vancouver and Burnaby Residents*

Our registered clinical counsellors are here to help you find healing and understanding and resolve conflicts with your family members through emotion focused family therapy (EFFT).

The goal?

To repair emotional bonds and re-establish more secure family patterns—so each and every family member feels safe, seen and understood.

That the pressure and strain of life, emotions and expectations can feel difficult to navigate.

We get that family can be complicated.

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Strengthen your bonds and create a healthier family dynamic

Areas our family counsellors can help address include:

  • Communication
  • Differences in values
  • Divorce
  • Family dynamics
  • Grief and loss
  • Life transitions
  • Past trauma
  • Reconciliation
  • Responsibilities
  • Separation
Family Counsellors

Our counsellors are committed to providing non-biased care to help you and your family experience more fulfillment, happiness and harmony.

*Please note that all counselling sessions are also subject to our 24-hour cancellation policy. We reserve the right to charge in full for non-emergency cancellations.

If you must cancel an appointment with less than 24 hours notice, please contact your counsellor directly. Our office telephone and email are only checked during Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm business hours. Cancellations not communicated directly to your counsellor will be considered a no-show.

Feel the difference

In as little as three sessions, you’ll start thinking and feeling better. It can be tough—but you’ll never
regret it.

Attend your first session

Counselling can be nerve-wracking. But we’re here to support you, no matter your emotions. We’ll help
you get the most out of your session.

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Let’s get you matched with the counsellor that best fits your needs. (Trust us, we’re really good at
figuring this out.)

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Let us help you come back together and enjoy life together again.

Family therapy can help you:

  • Have better communication with your family members
  • Move through life transitions like grief and loss or separation and divorce
  • Heal past trauma
  • Work through differences in opinion and values
  • Resolve conflict 





Family Therapy

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Life Transitions and Burnout

Adolescent Mental Health

Self-esteem and Personal Growth

Relationship Concerns and Communication

Parenting and Family Transitions

Adoption and Identity

Grief and Loss

Anxiety and Stress

canadian certified Counsellor

Tammy Carpenter, MACP, CCC

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Warm, thoughtful, and collaborative therapist offering a safe space to explore life’s challenges.

Tammy works with individuals and teens navigating anxiety, grief, parenthood, adoption, and major life transitions. She brings over 20 years of experience as a teacher, with a deep understanding of resilience, emotional development, and personal growth.

Tammy’s clients often describe her as easy to talk to, empathetic, and grounded. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unseen in your relationships, or unsure of how to move forward, Tammy offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you sort through what’s weighing on you.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting meaningful change while honouring each client’s pace and values.



Tammy Carpenter

Trauma

Stress management

Sexual abuse or assault

Self-esteem

Selective mutism

Personal development

When Laura is not working with clients, you might find her reading her favourite book, doing a puzzle or painting, or taking a long walk outside.

A quote that inspires Laura: 

“Worthy now. Not if. Not when. We are worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.” -Brené Brown


Laura prides herself on creating a safe space that is genuine, kind, and non-judgmental. She works with her clients to experience movement towards their personal goals and general wellness.



Parenting education

Emotional dysregulation

Early childhood mental health

Depression

Couples and relationship counselling

Child therapy

Career development

Anxiety

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Laura Palermo, MCP, RCC

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Laura has been with Parallel Wellness since 2020. In her practice, she works with children, adults, couples, families, groups, and agencies.

Laura received her bachelor’s in Psychology from SFU and her master’s of Counselling Psychology from Adler University.

Laura can support clients with:



Frequently Asked Questions

I’m already in individual therapy. Can I just bring my family member with me?

Family members are always welcome in individual sessions if, you as the client, wish for them to be there. Otherwise, family counselling specifically where you and your family member are both considered the client is the best approach. You can discuss these options with your counsellor to decide how you want to structure your sessions.

What if I have family members that don’t want to attend?

This can be a frustrating and difficult part of counselling when family issues are a concern. Ultimately, we cannot make anyone come to counselling if they don’t want to. Instead, you may choose to enter individual counselling to discuss interpersonal dynamics in your life and develop strategies for interacting with your family members. Typically, when one piece of the puzzle starts shifting, it causes shifts within the whole picture.

What happens if some family members don’t have insurance coverage?

Family counselling sessions are billed in one individual’s name. You can ask your counsellor to put the invoice in the name of whichever family member has insurance coverage.