BCG Counselling Group

BCG Counselling Group BCG Counselling Group provides counseling services for individuals, couples, children, teens & families

Save these for when you need to make space for your emotions. Because every part of you deserves to be seen and heard. 🤍...
04/08/2026

Save these for when you need to make space for your emotions.
Because every part of you deserves to be seen and heard. 🤍

04/01/2026

Let your heart turn toward the sky,
May the rain soothe and refresh your wounds,
May the sun warm it like a healing balm.
🌱✨⛅️

You are safe, you are well, you are enough. ✨

The countdown begins! Imagine taking a full "mental-health day", spending time to focus on your well-being, and learning...
03/31/2026

The countdown begins!

Imagine taking a full "mental-health day", spending time to focus on your well-being, and learning more about yourself... ✨

On April 11th, you can. ✨
Join us for our Mental Health Conference and official Grand Opening.
We cannot wait to see you all there!

Registration link in Bio ~

(Content Warning: Mentions of suicidal intent) While AI language models are trained on millions of interactions, they la...
03/27/2026

(Content Warning: Mentions of suicidal intent)

While AI language models are trained on millions of interactions, they lack human intuition.

According to researchers at Stanford University, AI bots can harbour deep stigmas against complex mental health conditions, and terrifyingly, they frequently failed to recognize subtle cues of severe distress or suicidal ideation during testing.

Therapy is fundamentally about connection, and finding safety in the presence of another person. A computer cannot hold space for human experiences.

Swipe to the last slide for a list of free, 24/7 mental health and crisis resources available in the BC Lower Mainland, and please save this post so you have them if you ever need them. 🤍

Remember, when it comes to your well-being, there are no shortcuts.

Source: Stanford HAI (June 2025). Exploring the Dangers of AI in Mental Health Care.

It’s 2:00 AM, AI is free, and it's right there. 📲We are living in a profound loneliness epidemic. Finding a therapist ca...
03/25/2026

It’s 2:00 AM, AI is free, and it's right there. 📲

We are living in a profound loneliness epidemic.
Finding a therapist can present many challenges at times, and when an AI chatbot offers instant, perfectly worded, affirming responses in the middle of the night, it feels like a lifeline.

Douglas Mennin, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia, notes that AI’s validating quality is a "huge part of relational support," especially when people aren't getting that affirmation elsewhere.

But here is the danger of "pseudo-connection": ✋🏼

While these bots mimic human speech, relying on them can actually lead to further isolation. Research shows that heavy users of AI companions report increased levels of loneliness over time.

An algorithm cannot genuinely care for you. As humans, we are wired for connection, and true healing in therapy happens in the safe presence of another human being. Don't settle for a coded program when you are suffering. We are wired to heal through real relationship. 🌿

Sources: Stanford HAI (June 2025) & Teachers College, Columbia University (Dec 2025).

Generative AI is incredible at many things, but therapy isn’t one of them. 🛑While the illusion of a human-like conversat...
03/23/2026

Generative AI is incredible at many things, but therapy isn’t one of them. 🛑

While the illusion of a human-like conversation can be comforting, experts at are cautioning against the rise of AI chatbots for emotional support.

One major risk? AI is programmed to build trust by offering affirmation. These models can often deliver completely incorrect— and sometimes clinically unsafe— information with absolute certainty. For someone in acute distress, AI's "people-pleasing" tendencies can accidentally validate harmful thoughts or behaviours as it lacks clinical boundaries.

Therapy isn't just about having someone agree with you; it's a collaborative human relationship, where a trained professional offers safety, support, and opportunities for genuine growth.

Your mental health deserves the safety of a human connection. 🤝🌿

Source: Teachers College, Columbia University (Dec 2025).

03/19/2026

Peace isn't found by rushing to the finish line, but in the gentle, intentional pauses along the way.

Take a breath - you'll find that Peace is right here. 🌱

Our Burnaby office is moving soon! As of April 18th, we will be moving to a new office in the South Burnaby/Edmonds area...
03/16/2026

Our Burnaby office is moving soon!

As of April 18th, we will be moving to a new office in the South Burnaby/Edmonds area.

This move marks a significant milestone for us - after more than 20 wonderful years in our Burnaby office - and we are excited to be stepping into a new chapter. While our address is changing, the heart of our practice remains exactly the same. You can continue to expect the same high-quality mental health support from the team you know and trust. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces into our new space.

As always, we are so delighted to be here with you on your journey. ✨

Only one month until our Mental Health One-Day conference!Join us for a day of enrichment & learning all about mental he...
03/11/2026

Only one month until our Mental Health One-Day conference!

Join us for a day of enrichment & learning all about mental health for individuals & families.

Topics include:
- Mental Health recovery
- How to process Grief & Lament
- Emotional awareness
- Intersection of faith & mental health
- Building Resilience in children
- Prevention & pathways for Divorce & Separation

We can't wait to see you there!

03/09/2026

Gentle reminder this Monday... Growth is not linear, and everyone's healing journey is unique.

May you meet yourself with compassion, patience, and so much gentle love today.

We are so excited for our upcoming Mental Health one-day Conference! 🌱When: April 11th (Saturday), @ 9-4 🌱Where: At our ...
03/04/2026

We are so excited for our upcoming Mental Health one-day Conference!

🌱When: April 11th (Saturday), @ 9-4
🌱Where: At our new Vancouver office, 1011 Nelson St

Join us for an enriching day where we focus on learning about our mental health. We hope to see you there~

Big emotions often signal great vulnerability beneath the surface. When your partner is upset, try listening for the vul...
02/27/2026

Big emotions often signal great vulnerability beneath the surface. When your partner is upset, try listening for the vulnerability beneath the anger.

When possible, respond to the subtext, not the surface complaint.

Thank you for following along as we explored how to tune into the "subtext" of your conflicts. We know that jumping straight into raw vulnerability can feel incredibly scary. Practicing this 'subtext' exercise is meant to act as a stepping stone to bridge that gap.

As you consistently meet each other with safety and attunement, we hope taking that leap into vulnerability becomes a little easier—and eventually, feels entirely like second nature. ✨

Let's grow together. 🌱

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3701 Hastings Street # 230
Burnaby, BC
V5C2H6

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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