BIPOC counselling What is BIPOC-informed counselling? As a BIPOC registered clinical counsellor, I am mindful of an individual’s cultural background. When I support BIPOC individuals, I am also aware of their cultural norms, and values. I understand that they or their family might have experienced racism and discrimination. They may…
Understanding couples counselling Marriage counselling or couples counselling helps couples strengthen their connection. I am a registered clinical counsellor (#19428), trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and offer couples counselling in Burnaby and online. Couples counselling allows each partner to feel heard, supported, and validated in a safe and…
I often say the ‘F’ word – Feelings – when supporting my clients as some struggle with talking about their feelings and others struggle with regulating their feelings. This blog post focuses on talking about feelings. Feelings and culture I grew up in England and similar to many others…
You love your partner but every so often you yell at them. You yell at your partner because sometimes you think they don’t listen. You ask them if they can take the garbage out for example, or put the laundry away but they don’t. You’ve asked more than once, you’ve…
Many people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. For some, it starts when they are a child and it may continue as a youth, for others it may appear when they are an adult, after a life transition. There are thus many different situations that may result in…
According to statistics, suicide rates are higher among men compared to women. In Canada, 75% of the estimated 4,000 suicide deaths are men (Mental Health Commission, 2022). Some men will share their suicidal thoughts with a family member or friend but some do not. There are several reasons why some…
We can all experience stress at different periods in our lives. Some people experience stress as a youth, others as a young adult, and some when they are much older. Some of these people seek support to manage their stress by accessing counselling services. Sometimes there is no one singular…