Helping you function better as life gets more complex
We look closely at what you do under pressure, and why. Then we work on changing it, one real situation at a time.
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"I think about it so much that I never actually do anything."
"I'm fine at work. At home, I'm someone else."
"I just keep busy so I don't have to think about it."
"Why would I take time off just because I'm sad?"
Where to start
What's going on for you right now?
Pick the one that sounds closest. Each takes about a minute to read, with one thing you can try today.
“I snapped at someone I love, and I don't know why.”
Why small things can set off big reactions at home.
“I can't switch off, even at home.”
Why your mind stays on, even when the day is done.
“My partner says I'm distant.”
What it can mean, and why it happens under strain.
“Something big changed, and I'm not coping.”
Why adjusting can be harder than the change itself.
“I keep saying yes when I mean no.”
What it costs, and a small way to buy yourself a moment.
“I don't know what's wrong. I just feel off.”
What might be behind it, and when to get support.
Or browse by topic
Not sure which fits? Take the two-minute pattern check.
How I Work
Most of what brings people to therapy is a symptom of something that runs deeper. That's where the work is focused.
You likely already have some understanding of what's going on. What's harder to see from the inside is how the pattern developed, why it keeps recurring, and what's been maintaining it despite your efforts to change it.
That's where the work happens. I'll notice things you've stopped noticing because you're too close to them. I'll ask questions that cut through the story you've already told yourself. And I'll be honest about what I'm seeing, because most people who sit across from me are done being told what they want to hear.
I draw from CBT, ACT, IFS, and narrative therapy. What people tend to remember isn't the method. It's that the conversation went somewhere they didn't expect, and that something they'd been carrying for a long time started to make a different kind of sense.
We work on what's pressing right now and on what's been driving it underneath, so you don't have to choose between quick relief and deeper work.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and I'm listed on HeadsUpGuys. Doctors and organizations refer clients to me, and I run workshops in partnership with other therapists.
What clients have said
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I didn't even realize how far I'd checked out. I was going through the motions, just hoping something would shift. Working with Isi helped me feel like a real version of myself again.
J.D., Vancouver, BC
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I used to react out of nowhere. I'd either snap or shut down. Now I catch myself and respond differently. My relationship feels safer, for both of us.
B.L., Vancouver, BC
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I finally stopped feeling like everything was on me. I didn't need to explain everything. I just needed someone to help me sort it through, one step at a time.
D.M., Burnaby, BC
FIRST STEPS
Getting Started
New to counselling? Here is how it works.
Book a Free Intro Call
Start with a free 20-minute call. Tell me a little about what's bringing you to counselling, ask any questions you have, and get a sense of whether we're a good fit.
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Your First Session
We will take time to understand what is happening in your life, what you would like help with, and what you hope to get from counselling. There is no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive.
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We Begin the Work
Together, we will establish what to focus on and how to approach it. Sessions are tailored to your needs, and we will regularly check in on your progress and adjust as needed.
Session pricing
Free Intro Call
Individual Session
Extended Session
Where does your stress go?
Some people go quiet. Some get short with the people they love. Some keep everything inside, where nobody can see it. Take a two-minute check, based on research, to see what you tend to do and why it matters.
Take the pattern checkEight short questions. Nothing you choose is sent to us.
Questions people ask before starting
From the blog
Longer reads on the patterns that come up most often in counselling.
START HERE
When you're ready, the first step is a free 20-minute conversation.
It's a chance to talk through what's been going on and get a sense of how I'd approach it. No commitment required.
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Iroko Health Counselling
Psychotherapy in Vancouver and across BC
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