Couples Therapists in Bowen Island, BC
I have experience supporting people navigating parenting challenges, separation and divorce, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, and domestic abuse.
I support people in discovering, reclaiming, and cultivating their own personal strengths, insights, and resilience. We cannot always change the circumstances of our lives but I believe everyone possesses the capacity to turn towards their pain and challenges, with compassion and curiosity in support of cultivating a meaningful life.
I have experience supporting people navigating parenting challenges, separation and divorce, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, and domestic abuse.
I support people in discovering, reclaiming, and cultivating their own personal strengths, insights, and resilience. We cannot always change the circumstances of our lives but I believe everyone possesses the capacity to turn towards their pain and challenges, with compassion and curiosity in support of cultivating a meaningful life.
I am an experienced counsellor supporting individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain and life transitions.
My counselling perspective is strengths-based, client-centered and collaborative, concentrating on building a warm and trusting relationship from which to explore the areas of life where you would like to see change. I use mindfulness skills in my practice as I believe that present moment awareness and acceptance are key factors in facilitating healing.
I am an experienced counsellor supporting individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain and life transitions.
My counselling perspective is strengths-based, client-centered and collaborative, concentrating on building a warm and trusting relationship from which to explore the areas of life where you would like to see change. I use mindfulness skills in my practice as I believe that present moment awareness and acceptance are key factors in facilitating healing.
Compassionate Resolutions Counselling & Education
Counsellor, MTC, RTC
2 Endorsed
Bowen Island, BC V0N
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online.
I am particularly-passionate about working with parents, young-adults, and global citizens concerned about social/environmental peace and justice because these pivotal life-stages and roles have such profound effects on our collective future. I truly believe our personal healing transforms and benefits the whole world.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online.
I am particularly-passionate about working with parents, young-adults, and global citizens concerned about social/environmental peace and justice because these pivotal life-stages and roles have such profound effects on our collective future. I truly believe our personal healing transforms and benefits the whole world.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families.
I specialize in relationship counselling, trauma and grief and loss, however, my practice encompasses much more. I offer a very heart centered, calm and present approach to my clients. I have studied how stress interferes with our nervous system and can lead us to respond from instinct and reactivity rather then from a place of calm and presence.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families.
I specialize in relationship counselling, trauma and grief and loss, however, my practice encompasses much more. I offer a very heart centered, calm and present approach to my clients. I have studied how stress interferes with our nervous system and can lead us to respond from instinct and reactivity rather then from a place of calm and presence.
We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives!
Sessions are experiential; we will have the opportunity to explore, express, and test your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to 'rewire' old patterns. By consciously focusing on your resources and by having wins along the way you will build your capacity not only to take the suffering out of pain but to experience deep joy and gratitude.
We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives!
Sessions are experiential; we will have the opportunity to explore, express, and test your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to 'rewire' old patterns. By consciously focusing on your resources and by having wins along the way you will build your capacity not only to take the suffering out of pain but to experience deep joy and gratitude.
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Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations.
As the Founder of An Elegant Mind Counselling, I’ve spent over a decade helping individuals transform through a holistic blend of Psychotherapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and Tantric practices—the heart of my PPATT Method. My approach is designed to tap into your inner healing intelligence, bringing lasting emotional freedom, connection, and peace.
Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations.
As the Founder of An Elegant Mind Counselling, I’ve spent over a decade helping individuals transform through a holistic blend of Psychotherapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and Tantric practices—the heart of my PPATT Method. My approach is designed to tap into your inner healing intelligence, bringing lasting emotional freedom, connection, and peace.
My priority is the relationship I will build with you.
Hi, I’m Ally! I’m a trauma expert, somatic healer, and lover of all things inner child. I truly believe that when we use the wisdom of the body to move beyond simple talk therapy, we unlock lasting, deeply profound change. Change that impacts our whole life! If you’re craving therapy that truly goes the distance, this is what I specialize in.
My priority is the relationship I will build with you.
Hi, I’m Ally! I’m a trauma expert, somatic healer, and lover of all things inner child. I truly believe that when we use the wisdom of the body to move beyond simple talk therapy, we unlock lasting, deeply profound change. Change that impacts our whole life! If you’re craving therapy that truly goes the distance, this is what I specialize in.
We are skilled in working with trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, relationships and so much more.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
We are skilled in working with trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, relationships and so much more.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
My therapy approach is relational and collaborative. Feeling comfortable and connected is when therapy is most effective. My goal is to support you to understand yourself and what you need; to come back home to yourself. I tend to work with folks who aren’t feeling satisfied with their quality of life. This may show up as perfectionism, lack of motivation, hyper-independence, people pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome etc. I have experience working in healthcare, not for profit, and private settings.
My therapy approach is relational and collaborative. Feeling comfortable and connected is when therapy is most effective. My goal is to support you to understand yourself and what you need; to come back home to yourself. I tend to work with folks who aren’t feeling satisfied with their quality of life. This may show up as perfectionism, lack of motivation, hyper-independence, people pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome etc. I have experience working in healthcare, not for profit, and private settings.
New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families).
I offer space and guidance to reflect, learn, and heal. If you are anxious, grieving, addicted, or struggling, life can seem impossible. Change is hard, but inside you there’s strength. I will help you find your way forward. If you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated, counselling can offer support during challenging times.
New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families).
I offer space and guidance to reflect, learn, and heal. If you are anxious, grieving, addicted, or struggling, life can seem impossible. Change is hard, but inside you there’s strength. I will help you find your way forward. If you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated, counselling can offer support during challenging times.
Welcome! If you desire to feel more peaceful, connected, & vibrant, let's identify and shift the patterns that are no longer working in your life. I'll be with you, curious & attentive as you explore and navigate your way through the challenges. You will be supported in discovering & practicing new ways of being as you take steps toward becoming who you're meant to be. If you are ready to dig in and go deep to resolve the false beliefs, old stories & emotional wounds at the root of your challenges, I'm here for you. We will do more than talk, we'll engage in therapeutic processes that connect the body, mind, emotions and soul.
Welcome! If you desire to feel more peaceful, connected, & vibrant, let's identify and shift the patterns that are no longer working in your life. I'll be with you, curious & attentive as you explore and navigate your way through the challenges. You will be supported in discovering & practicing new ways of being as you take steps toward becoming who you're meant to be. If you are ready to dig in and go deep to resolve the false beliefs, old stories & emotional wounds at the root of your challenges, I'm here for you. We will do more than talk, we'll engage in therapeutic processes that connect the body, mind, emotions and soul.
I am focused on how the brain is wired, how it responds to threat and what needs to happen in order to propel us towards optimal mental health and wellness. I focus my work on helping clients repair the emotional wounds that cause them distress and hold them back from living their best life possible.
I am focused on how the brain is wired, how it responds to threat and what needs to happen in order to propel us towards optimal mental health and wellness. I focus my work on helping clients repair the emotional wounds that cause them distress and hold them back from living their best life possible.
I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment.
I believe that with safe, skilled, and compassionate support, sound knowledge from the bio-psycho-social approach, and effective tools and techniques, each one of us have remarkable ability to heal ourselves. Using a collaborative approach, I strive to create a warm and authentic relationship with my clients to help them gain clarity and reach their goals.
I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment.
I believe that with safe, skilled, and compassionate support, sound knowledge from the bio-psycho-social approach, and effective tools and techniques, each one of us have remarkable ability to heal ourselves. Using a collaborative approach, I strive to create a warm and authentic relationship with my clients to help them gain clarity and reach their goals.
Trauma, Narcissitic Abuse, Addiction, Neurodivergency, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, or Major Life Transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself.
I provide a warm and non-judgmental space where you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you process difficult experiences, build self-awareness, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Trauma, Narcissitic Abuse, Addiction, Neurodivergency, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, or Major Life Transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself.
I provide a warm and non-judgmental space where you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you process difficult experiences, build self-awareness, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering warm, person-centred, DBT-informed support for individuals, couples, and families.
You know something needs to change—but you’re not sure how. Whether it’s ADHD, emotional overwhelm, or relationship stress, I offer practical DBT-based tools to help you regulate, connect, and break old patterns. I support individuals, couples, and prenatal/postpartum clients.
Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering warm, person-centred, DBT-informed support for individuals, couples, and families.
You know something needs to change—but you’re not sure how. Whether it’s ADHD, emotional overwhelm, or relationship stress, I offer practical DBT-based tools to help you regulate, connect, and break old patterns. I support individuals, couples, and prenatal/postpartum clients.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.
Seeking therapy is a sign of a personal strength, not a weakness. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life but would like to do better in one area or another. I believe that the client is the expert on them and it is my role to support them to reach the goals that they set. Now excepting virtual clients in British Columbia.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.
Seeking therapy is a sign of a personal strength, not a weakness. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life but would like to do better in one area or another. I believe that the client is the expert on them and it is my role to support them to reach the goals that they set. Now excepting virtual clients in British Columbia.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, abuse, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone.
In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on processing difficult experiences, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting change.
My practice is client-centered and focused on providing a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, abuse, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone.
In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on processing difficult experiences, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting change.
My practice is client-centered and focused on providing a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".
I specialize in child and adult trauma, complex trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, addictions, anxiety, identity, relationships, and crises of meaning, My clinical work is meaning centered and process oriented, while also being trauma informed and attachment based.
I have immense gratitude to be a psychotherapist for over thirty years and still feel a sense of awe in the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access the wisdom inside you so that you may heal from what has prevented you from being in a place of peace and contentment in yourself. Together we will transform loss, trauma, and life transitions into new hope and possibilities. It's about bringing more joy and creativity into each day and having more presence in all the moments of your life. As a seasoned therapist, I am ready to be with you on this journey.
I specialize in child and adult trauma, complex trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, addictions, anxiety, identity, relationships, and crises of meaning, My clinical work is meaning centered and process oriented, while also being trauma informed and attachment based.
I have immense gratitude to be a psychotherapist for over thirty years and still feel a sense of awe in the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access the wisdom inside you so that you may heal from what has prevented you from being in a place of peace and contentment in yourself. Together we will transform loss, trauma, and life transitions into new hope and possibilities. It's about bringing more joy and creativity into each day and having more presence in all the moments of your life. As a seasoned therapist, I am ready to be with you on this journey.
My counselling practice combines a multicultural viewpoint, a client centred philosophy, humanistic values and cognitive behavioural strategies. I believe our culture influences the way people see the world and I will strive to understand your world view. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental and genuine atmosphere to discuss your concerns. I believe you are the expert on your own life but that I may have some strategies to assist you. I am here as a guide, not to follow or lead but to walk beside you on your journey
My counselling practice combines a multicultural viewpoint, a client centred philosophy, humanistic values and cognitive behavioural strategies. I believe our culture influences the way people see the world and I will strive to understand your world view. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental and genuine atmosphere to discuss your concerns. I believe you are the expert on your own life but that I may have some strategies to assist you. I am here as a guide, not to follow or lead but to walk beside you on your journey
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.