Marriage Counselling Therapists in Burnaby, BC
Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.
Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.
I provide relational, trauma-informed and culturally competent mental health support for children & youth, individuals, couples and families.
I approach my practice from a decolonized, relational, and anti-oppressive framework, grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. Everyone’s journey is different, and so is the support that helps along the way. I’m passionate about supporting people in finding their inner voice and moving through life’s most challenging moments with care and compassion.
I provide relational, trauma-informed and culturally competent mental health support for children & youth, individuals, couples and families.
I approach my practice from a decolonized, relational, and anti-oppressive framework, grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. Everyone’s journey is different, and so is the support that helps along the way. I’m passionate about supporting people in finding their inner voice and moving through life’s most challenging moments with care and compassion.
My ideal clients are teenage males and adult men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected. Many come to counselling struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, stress, substance misuse, relationship challenges, low self-worth, mental health concerns, or major life transitions. I offer a grounded, supportive space where they can speak openly without judgment, make sense of what they’re carrying, and build practical tools for change. My goal is to help clients feel clearer, more stable, more connected, and better equipped to move forward.
My ideal clients are teenage males and adult men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected. Many come to counselling struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, stress, substance misuse, relationship challenges, low self-worth, mental health concerns, or major life transitions. I offer a grounded, supportive space where they can speak openly without judgment, make sense of what they’re carrying, and build practical tools for change. My goal is to help clients feel clearer, more stable, more connected, and better equipped to move forward.
For relationships, I assist couples in turning conflicts into cooperation and nurturing long-lasting love.
For over 20 years, I have devoted myself to supporting clients—just like you—to grow into who they truly want to become. You might look fine or even successful on the outside, but feel burnt out, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. Whether you are navigating professional pressure or personal struggles, I am here to help you find your way back.
For relationships, I assist couples in turning conflicts into cooperation and nurturing long-lasting love.
For over 20 years, I have devoted myself to supporting clients—just like you—to grow into who they truly want to become. You might look fine or even successful on the outside, but feel burnt out, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. Whether you are navigating professional pressure or personal struggles, I am here to help you find your way back.
I am eager to work with individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatment who would benefit from additional time and support offered at a reduced fee during my supervised practice period.
I continue to practice embryology in an IVF lab. If offering these counselling services presents any conflict of interest with my current employment, I sincerely apologize and will immediately withdraw the service.
I am eager to work with individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatment who would benefit from additional time and support offered at a reduced fee during my supervised practice period.
I continue to practice embryology in an IVF lab. If offering these counselling services presents any conflict of interest with my current employment, I sincerely apologize and will immediately withdraw the service.
I help my clients by providing a gentle and compassionate approach, therapies including EMDR, CBT, DBT, couples therapy, and many other tools and insights I've learned along the many years of my practice.
Is life hard? Do you wonder if it could be better? Feeling more emotional pain than joy in your relationship? Now is the time to reach out. If you are seeking to feel less tension or pain, feel happier, feel less stressed, and be able to move forward, the start of your journey could be making a simple phone call or sending me a message. I will be honoured to hold your story carefully and respectfully, and collaborate with you until things improve or your suffering goes away altogether, depending on your goals. I am an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to be themselves.
I help my clients by providing a gentle and compassionate approach, therapies including EMDR, CBT, DBT, couples therapy, and many other tools and insights I've learned along the many years of my practice.
Is life hard? Do you wonder if it could be better? Feeling more emotional pain than joy in your relationship? Now is the time to reach out. If you are seeking to feel less tension or pain, feel happier, feel less stressed, and be able to move forward, the start of your journey could be making a simple phone call or sending me a message. I will be honoured to hold your story carefully and respectfully, and collaborate with you until things improve or your suffering goes away altogether, depending on your goals. I am an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to be themselves.
Dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and relationship issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, often making it hard to see a path forward.
As a dedicated social worker with over 11 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate these complexities. I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s toughest emotional and situational hurdles, providing a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings and find your way back to balance.
Dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and relationship issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, often making it hard to see a path forward.
As a dedicated social worker with over 11 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate these complexities. I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s toughest emotional and situational hurdles, providing a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings and find your way back to balance.
As a counsellor I offer therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered and straight community. I understand how important it is to to work with someone who understands the culture and lifestyle. I provide counselling to those struggling with past trauma or emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, problems coming out, or confusion and pain about sexual or gender identity. I use a variety of of proven counselling and therapy techniques to assist those in the LGBT and straight community to create meaningful and rich lives. As a relationship therapist I help people create healthy and fullfiling relationships.
As a counsellor I offer therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered and straight community. I understand how important it is to to work with someone who understands the culture and lifestyle. I provide counselling to those struggling with past trauma or emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, problems coming out, or confusion and pain about sexual or gender identity. I use a variety of of proven counselling and therapy techniques to assist those in the LGBT and straight community to create meaningful and rich lives. As a relationship therapist I help people create healthy and fullfiling relationships.
My name is Leila Razaghi and I am a professionally trained Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC. Established in Vancouver, British Columbia, I provide services both in-person and online, which makes it convenient and accessible to people from all walks of life and all around British Columbia. I strive to help my clients reach their full potential, no matter how busy or how far they are.
My name is Leila Razaghi and I am a professionally trained Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC. Established in Vancouver, British Columbia, I provide services both in-person and online, which makes it convenient and accessible to people from all walks of life and all around British Columbia. I strive to help my clients reach their full potential, no matter how busy or how far they are.
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
We offer unique EMDR services such as EMDR Intensives, Sound Bath therapy combined with EMDR, EMDR for Couples and Play-based EMDR for children and youth.
Kindred Counselling offers specialized EMDR services in the Burnaby/Vancouver area for children and youth and adults. We have several multicultural EMDR therapists who are accepting new clients and have no waitlists. We have the most updated EMDR equipment and beautiful treatment rooms. Book a session now!
We offer unique EMDR services such as EMDR Intensives, Sound Bath therapy combined with EMDR, EMDR for Couples and Play-based EMDR for children and youth.
Kindred Counselling offers specialized EMDR services in the Burnaby/Vancouver area for children and youth and adults. We have several multicultural EMDR therapists who are accepting new clients and have no waitlists. We have the most updated EMDR equipment and beautiful treatment rooms. Book a session now!
Life can feel heavy when worries, fears, loneliness, sadness, or anger begin to cloud your sense of self, your relationships, and your life goals. You may be reaching out for support to find a sense of peace and connection within yourself. Together, we’ll explore the pivotal experiences in your life that may be casting shadows over your happiness, fulfillment, and motivation. Through this journey, my goal is to help you embrace a deeper sense of wholeness, tend to hidden wounds with care, and find clarity on the challenges you are facing.
Life can feel heavy when worries, fears, loneliness, sadness, or anger begin to cloud your sense of self, your relationships, and your life goals. You may be reaching out for support to find a sense of peace and connection within yourself. Together, we’ll explore the pivotal experiences in your life that may be casting shadows over your happiness, fulfillment, and motivation. Through this journey, my goal is to help you embrace a deeper sense of wholeness, tend to hidden wounds with care, and find clarity on the challenges you are facing.
Life is a journey in which we all encounter unexpected twists and turns, detours and obstacles... The journey can also be full of possibility, discovery and joy. Counselling can provide support and strategies to help you navigate the challenges with greater ease, and enhance the positive experiences with a sense of meaning and purpose. My goal in counselling is to foster an environment in which you may achieve greater understanding and compassion for yourself, find ways to ease distress, and create more clarity, peace and stability in your life.
Life is a journey in which we all encounter unexpected twists and turns, detours and obstacles... The journey can also be full of possibility, discovery and joy. Counselling can provide support and strategies to help you navigate the challenges with greater ease, and enhance the positive experiences with a sense of meaning and purpose. My goal in counselling is to foster an environment in which you may achieve greater understanding and compassion for yourself, find ways to ease distress, and create more clarity, peace and stability in your life.
My name is Nashina (nuh-she-na). I'm so glad you landed here.
My joy is supporting folks uncover how life experiences and systems can shape the body, patterns, behaviours and ways we relate to ourselves and each other.
We can become entangled in webs of shame, judgment, guilt that exhaust us - keep us feeling stuck.
There are ways to detangle those webs and start to tap into something new - something generative.
I work in a warm, flexible, and non-judgmental way, honoring each person’s pace and path toward deepe self-awareness, healing, resilience, and well-being. And, I don't mind a little humour and levity along the way!
My name is Nashina (nuh-she-na). I'm so glad you landed here.
My joy is supporting folks uncover how life experiences and systems can shape the body, patterns, behaviours and ways we relate to ourselves and each other.
We can become entangled in webs of shame, judgment, guilt that exhaust us - keep us feeling stuck.
There are ways to detangle those webs and start to tap into something new - something generative.
I work in a warm, flexible, and non-judgmental way, honoring each person’s pace and path toward deepe self-awareness, healing, resilience, and well-being. And, I don't mind a little humour and levity along the way!
I am passionate about supporting children, families, couples, and individuals as they navigate the richness and challenges of their diverse experiences I also take a culturally sensitive approach when working with immigrants, helping them adapt and thrive in their new environment.
Now is the time to begin — even the smallest step can spark meaningful change.
Life can sometimes feel heavier than expected. You might find yourself not quite feeling like yourself — your thoughts may be scattered, your emotions more intense, or your relationships more strained. Whether it’s anxiety, parenting stress, or relationship struggles, these challenges can feel isolating. And if you're an immigrant, navigating cultural differences can also be emotionally draining at times.
I am passionate about supporting children, families, couples, and individuals as they navigate the richness and challenges of their diverse experiences I also take a culturally sensitive approach when working with immigrants, helping them adapt and thrive in their new environment.
Now is the time to begin — even the smallest step can spark meaningful change.
Life can sometimes feel heavier than expected. You might find yourself not quite feeling like yourself — your thoughts may be scattered, your emotions more intense, or your relationships more strained. Whether it’s anxiety, parenting stress, or relationship struggles, these challenges can feel isolating. And if you're an immigrant, navigating cultural differences can also be emotionally draining at times.
Arturo has worked as a counsellor for more than six years in non-profit, independent, community based organizations and private practice. He works with clients who experience depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, loss and grief, identity issues and with clients who seek a safe space to express, process and explore what is in their minds and hearts. He works with individuals 19 years or older. The sessions can be in English or Spanish and in person or on video based on the client's needs.
Arturo has worked as a counsellor for more than six years in non-profit, independent, community based organizations and private practice. He works with clients who experience depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, loss and grief, identity issues and with clients who seek a safe space to express, process and explore what is in their minds and hearts. He works with individuals 19 years or older. The sessions can be in English or Spanish and in person or on video based on the client's needs.
Are you navigating relationship difficulties, marital distress, betrayal, separation, or the complex grief that follows divorce?.
I offer relationship counselling- pre- marital, marriage and other relationships.
Counselling for anxiety, depression, life transitions.
Counselling support -navigating medical conditions including diabetes, female reproductive health challenges ranging from endometriosis, PCOS, sub-fertility to menopause +/- chronic pain, birth related trauma, mental health.
Are you navigating relationship difficulties, marital distress, betrayal, separation, or the complex grief that follows divorce?.
I offer relationship counselling- pre- marital, marriage and other relationships.
Counselling for anxiety, depression, life transitions.
Counselling support -navigating medical conditions including diabetes, female reproductive health challenges ranging from endometriosis, PCOS, sub-fertility to menopause +/- chronic pain, birth related trauma, mental health.
Do you struggle in your relationship with your child, have difficulty managing their behavior, or feel lost in helping your child through their own emotional or behavioral issues? Or perhaps what is keeping you from being your best, is your own mental health challenges. Now more than ever, parents and their children are feeling more anxious about making it through the next day living together, while balancing their own issues with life’s responsibilities. Is there any hope for you or your child for a better life? There is! You can build better connections with your child, guide them towards healthier outcomes, or gain inner healing.
Do you struggle in your relationship with your child, have difficulty managing their behavior, or feel lost in helping your child through their own emotional or behavioral issues? Or perhaps what is keeping you from being your best, is your own mental health challenges. Now more than ever, parents and their children are feeling more anxious about making it through the next day living together, while balancing their own issues with life’s responsibilities. Is there any hope for you or your child for a better life? There is! You can build better connections with your child, guide them towards healthier outcomes, or gain inner healing.
I specialize in helping adults and couples with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, self-worth, and relationship issues to avoid burnout.
Using a blend of Adlerian therapy, EMDR, Lifespan Integration, and insight-based processing, I will help you understand how early experiences shaped your self-worth, relationships, and nervous system (anxiety/mood!) Together, we'll rewire these patterns so you can feel grounded, confident, and emotionally secure in your life and relationships.
I specialize in helping adults and couples with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, self-worth, and relationship issues to avoid burnout.
Using a blend of Adlerian therapy, EMDR, Lifespan Integration, and insight-based processing, I will help you understand how early experiences shaped your self-worth, relationships, and nervous system (anxiety/mood!) Together, we'll rewire these patterns so you can feel grounded, confident, and emotionally secure in your life and relationships.
Specializing in complex care needs for people with mental and behavioural health diagnoses, I deliver the most progressive treatment strategies in the sector. In addition to client treatment, I also offer educational and clinical supervision services to students and professionals in the sector. Consulting services are also available to larger agencies, organizations and centres who are looking to grow their specialization, obtain education and training or learn more about the complex care approaches in the behavioural and mental health fields.
Specializing in complex care needs for people with mental and behavioural health diagnoses, I deliver the most progressive treatment strategies in the sector. In addition to client treatment, I also offer educational and clinical supervision services to students and professionals in the sector. Consulting services are also available to larger agencies, organizations and centres who are looking to grow their specialization, obtain education and training or learn more about the complex care approaches in the behavioural and mental health fields.
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Marriage Counselling Counsellors
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.