What are boundaries and why are they important? In our previous blog post, we delved into the significance of boundaries, discussing why they are crucial, when to establish them, and providing examples of situations where boundaries are necessary. Today, we will explore the consequences of not having boundaries and offer strategies for implementing and enforcing…
Our first festival! This past weekend, we were delighted to take part in the Squamish Vegan Festival. Special thanks to our new team member, Harjeet Thiara, for introducing us to the Festival and helping us! We had the wonderful opportunity to showcase our Vancouver counselling company and proudly present a few members of our team….
Am I Depressed? Finally, the rain is gone! But why do I still feel sad? A lot of people suffer from seasonal depression, and believe that their depression will go away as soon as the weather turns. This often leads to people going on sunny vacations and seeking out warm climates in the winter time….
In this podcast, our team member and knowledgeable counsellor, Huda Sajjad, talks about grief, loss and counselling therapy. She addresses issues such as managing loss, the grieving process, and how counselling can help. What is Grief? Grief is something we experience when we loose something or someone we care about. It comes about in…
What are boundaries and why are they important? Boundaries are an essential part of preserving, maintaining, and enhancing an individual’s mental health. They keep us safe, happy, and emotionally stable. Simply defined: A boundary is anything that marks a limit. In this context, we are talking about a psychological limit where there is a distinction…
Spring is here! As we usher in Spring Season, we are excited to help you grow into the best version of yourself at Counsel Me Vancouver. While the weather warms up and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to tackle any anxieties that may be holding you back. The weather isn’t going to…
What is couples therapy? There are a variety of couples therapy modalities that a therapist can use in their work with couples. As a Vancouver couples counselor, you can undergo additional training to be well versed in couples work. Popular choices for couples counselling training are Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy,…
What is Vancouver couples therapy? Our Vancouver Couples therapy is a type of therapy specifically designed to target issues in intimate relationships. This form of therapy focuses on conflict resolution and improving communication between couples while addressing core issues in their relationship. As such, couples therapy can benefit those in romantic relationships, including married couples, dating…
Since the beginning of the pandemic, it seems more clients are reaching out for help with their drinking. It’s hard to say if this is a by product of the pandemic or if more people are struggling and/or asking for help. Regardless, many are starting to realize that their relationship with alcohol is no longer…
According to Dr. John Gottman and the research from the Gottman Institute, there are 3 types of couples; the ones that argue all the time, the ones that argue some of the time, and the ones that never argue. Two of these couples have predictors for breaking up while one of them is considered healthy….