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Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
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Louise Parkinson

Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC

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Vancouver, BC V6K
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Do you ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but still aren't as happy as you'd hoped? Perhaps you're constantly worrying about what others think, struggling with self-doubt, feeling disconnected in your relationship, or carrying the weight of everyone else's needs while neglecting your own. Maybe you're successful on paper but still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're just getting through life rather than truly enjoying it. My clients are often caring, capable, and hardworking people who have reached a point where their old ways of coping are no longer working.
For nearly 20 years, I have helped individuals and couples build confidence, resilience, stronger relationships, and more fulfilling lives. My areas of focus include relationship issues, couples counselling, self-esteem, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, parenting challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based therapies while also incorporating self-compassion, values work, positive psychology, and resilience-building strategies. Therapy with me is not about changing who you are, but rather enabling you to become more fully yourself and making your relationships healthier and happier.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vancouver, BC V6K

Victoria, BC V8V

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I offer 50 minute sessions through a secure video platform. My schedule is flexible with both daytime and evening appointments available.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Self Esteem and Stress 
$168 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Louise Parkinson
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vancouver, BC V6K

Victoria, BC V8V

My website
I offer 50 minute sessions through a secure video platform. My schedule is flexible with both daytime and evening appointments available.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Self Esteem and Stress 
$168 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $168
  • Couple Sessions $220

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alliance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • ComPsych
  • Desjardins
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
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I am registered with many insurance plans so, if you have Extended Health Benefits from your employer, you should easily get reimbursed. Psychotherapy cannot be direct billed, so you pay me for the session and I give you the receipt for you to claim it back.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am registered with many insurance plans so, if you have Extended Health Benefits from your employer, you should easily get reimbursed. Psychotherapy cannot be direct billed, so you pay me for the session and I give you the receipt for you to claim it back.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 19002 Louise Parkinson

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 38008 / 2020
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I hold a BA, a BEd, and an MA in Counselling Psychology I also have additional trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Accelerateed Resolution Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Gottman's Couple Therapy and Relational Life Therapy for couples.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I hold a BA, a BEd, and an MA in Counselling Psychology I also have additional trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Accelerateed Resolution Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Gottman's Couple Therapy and Relational Life Therapy for couples.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who are experiencing some sort of difficulty in their lives. We explore the likely sources, understand and process the past, look at the impacts it is having today, and find ways of moving forward in a healthier manner. For couples, we look at unhelpful patterns and behaviours and find new ways of communicating and interacting where both people are getting their needs met.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with clients who are experiencing some sort of difficulty in their lives. We explore the likely sources, understand and process the past, look at the impacts it is having today, and find ways of moving forward in a healthier manner. For couples, we look at unhelpful patterns and behaviours and find new ways of communicating and interacting where both people are getting their needs met.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Lucy Alguire
Lucy Alguire
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, MA
Louise is an incredibly thoughtful, knowledgeable, and passionate therapist. With her easy-going nature she creates a welcoming, positive, and encouraging space for people grow and heal.

Client Focus

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
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I tailor the treatment to the client but tend to lean towards Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness in my approaches with individuals, combined with resilience and positive psychology techniques. For couples I use a combination of Gottman practical techniques and Relational Life strategies which include looking for unhelpful patterns and behaviours from our pasts.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I tailor the treatment to the client but tend to lean towards Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness in my approaches with individuals, combined with resilience and positive psychology techniques. For couples I use a combination of Gottman practical techniques and Relational Life strategies which include looking for unhelpful patterns and behaviours from our pasts.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Vancouver, BC V6K

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Additional Location

Victoria, BC V8V

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I offer 50 minute sessions through a secure video platform. My schedule is flexible with both daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
"
I offer 50 minute sessions through a secure video platform. My schedule is flexible with both daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Louise Parkinson, Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
Louise Parkinson
Counsellor, MA, RP, RCC
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