Starting counselling for life transitions is similar to driving. For example, if you are new to driving, it may take some time to feel comfortable. Similarly, you may be new to counselling and feel nervous about starting. In counselling, I create a safe space and ensure you feel heard, validated, and supported. We unpack your life transition, discuss your coping mechanisms, and I share tools and strategies to help you cope when you feel overwhelmed. Some sessions may involve driving in difficult terrain as you share upsetting and painful experiences. But you are not alone; we process these experiences as we move forward together. You can pull over, slow down, or change lanes anytime. You gain new insight and understanding, which creates new experiences and awareness. Driving home after your counselling session, you feel validated, supported, reassured, and more resilient. You also feel more connected with your authentic self
I am a registered clinical counsellor (#19428) dedicated to supporting individuals with life transitions.
We work together to explore your life transition. There are many life transitions, some positive, others negative, and some unexpected. This happens in a safe, non-judgmental, and private space in Burnaby and online. Some individuals need support with separation or divorce, while others need support with feeling settled in a new city or country.
At Ease Counseling in Burnaby, I offer individual, in-person, and online depression counselling for adults and youth. I work with you to help you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
As your counsellor, I ensure you feel seen, heard, validated, and accepted. Starting your healing journey takes courage, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
Life transition counselling in Burnaby focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and behaviour. We also examine how your life transition impacts these, how you cope, and where you feel stuck. For some people, how they react or respond is connected to past experiences. For example, your anxiety about moving to a new city may be connected to the anxiety you felt as a teenager and child. Moreover, we unpack your relationship with yourself, self-talk, self-esteem, and self-worth. You may struggle to see your strengths, resilience, and accomplishments due to negative self-talk. We challenge this self-talk in counselling and work on building self-compassion and self-kindness.
Life transition counselling in Burnaby explores the impact of your life transition. We unpack how it impacts your thoughts, feelings, view of self, and relationship with others. We also identify triggers and how you react or respond when triggered. We focus on negative core beliefs, their origin, and how they impact your life. Individuals who struggle with their life transition sometimes hesitate to reach out as they think they should be able to handle the transition. However, it’s okay to ask for support. Life transitions can feel scary, stressful, and overwhelming sometimes. It can also feel lonely sometimes, even when we have support from loved ones. I support you in overcoming your fears, challenging negative core beliefs, and strengthening your relationship with yourself.
Life transition counselling in Burnaby works with you to help you process and heal. You may have coping mechanisms, but these may no longer be effective. I share tools and strategies that help you cope and process your life transition. You may be grieving the end of your marriage and feel angry. We process this anger along with other emotions that come to the surface. You may also have some anger towards yourself, and you may have a critical inner dialogue. Growing up, you may have experienced criticism from a parent or family member and may have internalised this. We work on channeling your anger and strengthening a kinder and more compassionate inner dialogue.
