People in Vancouver reach out to us when a relationship that matters starts to feel heavy, whether with a partner, a parent, a sibling, a roommate or a close friend. You may notice the same argument about chores or money coming back, holding back what you think just to keep the peace, or feeling far from someone you used to feel close to. You can come on your own, without the other person.
For relationship therapy in Vancouver, you can meet a counsellor on Commercial Drive, on West Broadway near Birch in South Granville, or downtown at Park Place on Burrard Street. If getting across town is hard, you can meet by video from anywhere in BC. The free 15-minute consultation is where to start.
What relationship therapy in Vancouver looks like
The free consultation happens by phone or video and gives you space to explain which relationship is on your mind. Our intake team then suggests counsellors who fit what you need, your language, your budget and where you would like to meet. Your first session of relationship counselling in Vancouver is a chance to describe a recent hard moment, how each of you tends to react, and what a better week together might look like. You decide what to share and when.
In later sessions, you may look at where your ways of handling conflict first took shape, and notice the moment a calm talk starts to tip into blame or silence. You might practise naming a need in one clear sentence, setting a limit with a family member, or asking for a do-over after a sharp reply. If trust has been hurt, your counsellor can help you sort through it at a pace you choose. You can meet in person or by video, and some people later invite the other person in.
