Is what I'm feeling a normal response to what's happened?

Most reactions to significant change are. But normal doesn't always mean easy to get through and it doesn't mean you have to get through it alone.

What if I'm not ready to make any decisions yet?

The work doesn't require you to have things figured out. It's a space to process what's happening, not to arrive at conclusions before you're ready.

What if I come in and don't know where to start?

That's fine. Most people don't. The first session is about getting a clear picture of where you are and what would be most useful to focus on.

I have people around me I can talk to. Why would I need this too?

Having people around you helps. This is different — it's a structured space specifically focused on helping you work through the change in a way that everyday conversations usually can't.

What if things get harder before they get better?

That's possible. Some of what comes up in this work takes time to settle. It's worth talking through in the intro call so you know what to expect.

Is this covered by extended health benefits?

Most extended health plans in BC cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Check your specific plan for the details.

How do I know if this is the right fit?

The free intro call is the most straightforward way to find out.

Life Transitions · Vancouver, BC

Something significant has happened and you're not sure how to get through it.

Individual counselling for people navigating a major life change and what it's bringing up.

In-person (Vancouver, BC) and virtual across BC.

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In-person in Downtown Vancouver and online across BC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

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Free 20-minute virtual intro call

Change this significant doesn't always hit you the way you expect it to. You thought you'd handle it better or differently and now you're not so sure.

And the longer it goes on the harder it gets to know what you actually need to do next.

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HOW WE WORK

The Iroko Approach

How we work together in therapy.

Understand, What is happening?

We begin with your experiences, concerns and what you would like to be different. We take time to understand you, your circumstances, and how the difficulty is affecting your life.

Connect, What is contributing?

Together, we explore the emotions, beliefs, experiences and behaviours that may be contributing to the problem. Often, this reveals connections you had not fully recognized.

Work Through, What needs attention?

Understanding is important, but it is not always enough. Using evidence informed clinical approaches, we work with what is contributing to your difficulties, whether that means processing painful experiences, addressing emotional patterns, challenging beliefs or developing new skills.

Apply, What can change in real life?

Where appropriate, we bring what you are learning into everyday life. We reflect on what happens, recognize progress, work through setbacks and adjust our approach as you develop new ways of responding.

Every person's experience is different. These stages guide our work rather than prescribe a fixed treatment schedule.

Some of this might sound familiar

If any of this resonates, you're in the right place.

You didn't expect it to hit you the way it has

You keep going over it in your head trying to make sense of it.

Some days feel okay and then it catches you off guard again

You're not sure who to talk to about this or how to even start.

You thought you'd feel differently by now.

Part of you knows you need to keep moving. You're just not sure in which direction.

If any of that sounds like your experience, the pattern is usually running deeper than the specific relationship or situation it shows up in.

You, navigating change

Most of what makes a significant life change hard to navigate isn't the change itself, it's the uncertainty it creates about what comes next and who you are inside it. Here are some of the ways we work with that.

How you're relating to the uncertainty

Change brings questions you can't always answer yet. This work looks at how you're relating to that uncertainty, what it's producing in your thinking and whether there's more room to move within it than it currently feels like.

Making sense of what's happened

Some changes are significant enough that they need to be processed properly — not minimised or reframed. This work creates space to understand what happened, what it means, and how to carry it forward without it defining everything that comes next.

Working with what your mind is doing

Change produces a lot of thinking, about what's next, what to do, what to avoid. This work looks at how to work with that thinking practically so it becomes something useful rather than something that keeps you stuck.

Questions you might have

FIRST STEPS

Getting Started

New to counselling? Here is how it works.

Book a Free Virtual Intro Call

Start with a free 20-minute video call. Tell us a little about what is bringing you to counselling, ask questions, and get a sense of whether we are a good fit.

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.

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.

Book a Free Intro Call

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 coming up for you and get a sense of how I work. No commitment required.

First session is 80 minutes. Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes. Prices are $170 for 50 minutes and $230 for 80 minutes. Sessions are covered by many extended health plans that include a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Start with a free 20-minute virtual intro call.