Family Counselling in North Vancouver

When conflict at home becomes the weather rather than the occasional storm, everyone starts bracing. Conversations turn into arguments before anyone meant them to, and each person ends up feeling like the misunderstood one.

I offer family counselling in North Vancouver and online across BC, in longer sessions that give everyone room to speak.

Book a free 15-minute consult

How family counselling helps

Family work is less about assigning fault and more about seeing the pattern the whole household is caught in. Often each person is protecting something reasonable, in a way that lands badly on everyone else.

We slow the conversations that usually escalate, make room for what is not being said, and build practical ways of talking that hold up outside the room.

My approach

I draw on attachment-based and narrative approaches, alongside emotionally focused work adapted for families. Sessions are 80 minutes because 50 is rarely enough when more than two people need to be heard.

Who this is for

Parent and teen conflict that has become entrenched
Families adjusting after separation or divorce
Blended families finding their footing
Communication that has broken down between generations
Supporting a family member through anxiety, trauma or grief
Households navigating a major transition together

What to expect

Sessions are 80 minutes at $240, which gives every family member time to be heard. Available in person in North Vancouver or by secure video across BC. Receipts are provided for extended health claims.

Common questions

Does the whole family have to come?

Not always. We start with whoever is willing, and often that is enough to shift things. Sometimes I will suggest a session with just the parents, or just a young person, alongside the joint work.

What if my teenager refuses to attend?

That is normal and workable. A free consultation lets them meet me with no commitment, and framing it as "someone in your corner" rather than "something is wrong with you" helps more than most parents expect.

How much does a session cost?

Individual, couples and youth sessions are $160 for 50 minutes. Family sessions are $240 for 80 minutes. Your first 15-minute consultation is free, and fees are the same whether we meet in person or online.

Ready when you are

A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest place to start. No pressure, no commitment.

Book a free consultation