Women's Mental Health

Women's Mental Health Online and in-person counselling for women in Vancouver. Get help with everything from anxiety and burnout, to navigating motherhood and major life changes.

We'll support you through it all – big or small.

Registration now open - Women’s ADHD Support Group!Join us for a 4-week support group designed to help women find connec...
05/15/2025

Registration now open - Women’s ADHD Support Group!

Join us for a 4-week support group designed to help women find connection, compassion, and tools for living well with ADHD.

This group offers a safe, supportive space for women to share their experiences, reflections, and ideas about living with ADHD. Through guided discussions, reflective exercises, and practical tools, participants will explore how ADHD uniquely affects women’s lives and build strategies for focus, emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-compassion. Whether you were recently diagnosed or have long suspected your brain works differently, this group meets you where you are—with understanding, tools, and community.

Group Details:
📆 Wednesdays, 7pm - 8:30pm (May 28, 2025 to June 18, 2025)
📍 Online (via Zoom)

Cost - $100 (insurance receipts provided)

Space is limited - register now!

For new moms, the postpartum period can be an exciting, but also overwhelming and isolating experience. It’s common to f...
03/15/2023

For new moms, the postpartum period can be an exciting, but also overwhelming and isolating experience. It’s common to feel a range of emotions, from joy and love to anxiety and sadness.

Finding comfort and connection during this time is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being.

This free 6-week support group provides a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for new moms who are navigating both the joys and challenges of new motherhood.

NEW MOTHERHOOD: THE JOY, CHAOS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Facilitated by Registered Social Worker Paige Mowbray and graduate practicum counsellor Andrea Onofrio, you will be given the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings, and connect with other moms who are going through similar experiences as you.

Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll:
🔅Engage in group discussions
🔅Participate in guided activities
🔅Explore topics such as postpartum depression and anxiety
🔅Learn tools for self-care, as well as managing relationships with partners and family members

This group is intended for mothers who:
✔️ have babies/toddlers ages 0-18 months (babies/toddlers are welcome to attend)

Course Dates: Thursdays 7:00pm-8:00pm from April 13 to May 18 (online via Zoom)

Register now as space is limited!

https://womensmentalhealth.ca/groups/postpartum-mental-health/

Meet Women's Mental Health counsellor, Serena Bornholdt. Serena is a Graduate Intern Counsellor who supports women with...
05/13/2022

Meet Women's Mental Health counsellor, Serena Bornholdt.

Serena is a Graduate Intern Counsellor who supports women with a wide variety of challenges, especially in the areas of trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges and perinatal mental health. She approaches counselling through a feminist lens, and draws from a variety of counselling approaches that will be tailored to your unique needs. Serena incorporates elements of CBT, ACT and somatic psychotherapy.

As a counsellor, Serena believes that you are the expert in your own life, and that therapy draws from your unique strengths to create meaningful change.

Serena's favourite thing about being a counsellor is walking alongside her clients as they travel the path toward greater strength and resilience.

Some fun facts about Serena:
👩‍👦 Parent to a very smart and funny nine-year-old
📚 Loves books and is an avid reader
🏃🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️ Enjoys running and swimming and thinks both are better outdoors
🎭😂 Has a deep appreciation for humour and loves to laugh

Serena sees clients virtually on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. She will continue to offer counselling on a slide scale from $40-$60 per session while she completes the remaining requirements for her Masters degree and awaits her official registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

You can learn more and book a session with Serena at https://womensmentalhealth.ca/counsellors/serena-bornholdt/

From all of us at Women’s Mental Health we wish you a gentle, slow Mother’s Day.  We are celebrating all the strong, car...
05/08/2022

From all of us at Women’s Mental Health we wish you a gentle, slow Mother’s Day.
 
We are celebrating all the strong, caring and devoted mothers, whether in person or in our hearts. We would also like to honour all mothers who may be on the journey to motherhood, or who may have a difficult time celebrating today.
 
We’re here for you today and every day.

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or depleted? ⁠⁠Get support with issues that may be affecting your quality of life, produc...
04/23/2022

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or depleted? ⁠
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Get support with issues that may be affecting your quality of life, productivity, relationships, or feelings of self-worth. ⁠
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We believe that counselling is for everyone: get help with everything from anxiety and burnout, to navigating motherhood and major life changes. We'll support you through it all – big or small.⁠
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Find Support Today⁠
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1️⃣ Choose a counsellor or ask us to match you⁠
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Each counsellor has their own unique skill set, experience and area of expertise. Choose one to work with, or fill out our support request form and we’ll recommend someone who best fits your needs. (Link in bio).⁠
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2️⃣ Schedule your first session⁠
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Select a date and time for your first session, or book multiple appointments in advance. Many of our counsellors offer both in-person and online appointments.⁠
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3️⃣ Start your journey towards better mental health⁠
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Start working with your counsellor to overcome whatever may be holding you back. The life you envision for yourself is possible!

It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed when your child experiences leaps in their mental and emotional development. ...
04/23/2022

It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed when your child experiences leaps in their mental and emotional development. ⁠
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Like so many other parents, you may be spending hours reading through books, social media posts and tips from other parents in search of answers. ⁠
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If you’re struggling to find strategies that work for your child and family, then this support group is for you:⁠
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EMOTIONALLY CONNECTED PARENTING⁠
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Facilitated by Registered Clinical Counsellors Emily Popoff and Lisa Cavey, the education and tools provided during this support group will equip you with a long-term plan for navigating some of the most challenging situations that can happen when raising young children. ⁠
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Over the course of 4 weeks, you’ll:⁠
🔅 learn to connect to your kid’s emotions and become a feelings-first parent⁠
🔅 be introduced to practical skills to effectively respond to your child’s strong emotional reactions and behavioural challenges⁠
🔅 learn to increase cooperation⁠
🔅 strengthen your relationship with your child⁠
🔅 connect with other mothers who are going through similar experiences as you⁠
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This group is intended for mothers who:
✔️ Have kids ages 5 to 12 years old
✔️ Are struggling with their kid’s behaviours or notice something isn’t working at home or school
✔️ Are open to learning about the key role of attachment and emotions in children’s behaviours and challenging the old-school ways of parenting
✔️ Want to set their child up to be healthy and happy in the future, and form a strong connected relationship with them⁠
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Course Dates:⁠
June 1, 8, 15, 22⁠
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM⁠
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Early bird registration ends May 6. Book now and save $25! (Link in Bio).

Asking for help isn’t easy.We’re committed to creating an environment that makes you feel comfortable sharing anything t...
04/22/2022

Asking for help isn’t easy.

We’re committed to creating an environment that makes you feel comfortable sharing anything that’s on your mind. We’ll never assume anything about you, your circumstances or what’s best for you. Life is full of ups and downs, and we’re here to support and empower you through every stage of it.

You’re not alone.

Connect with one of our counsellors today and begin your journey towards better mental health.

Let’s talk about ANXIETY 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏿Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles. It’s the result of your nervou...
04/15/2022

Let’s talk about ANXIETY 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏿

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles. It’s the result of your nervous system’s normal (yet often unpleasant) response to the way we perceive certain situations.

This response can leave you feeling overwhelmed, fearful or stuck in a pattern of worry that you may find impossible to escape from.

Over time, these affects can lead you to avoid certain situations altogether, in an effort to prevent the unnerving sensations that accompany them.

If you are struggling to cope with anxiety, we invite you to sign up for our new online group:

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ANXIETY

Facilitated by Registered Social Worker Paige Mowbray and Registered Clinical Counsellor Lisa Cavey, this 4-week, online, evidence-based support group is designed to provide you with new tools to manage your anxiety when it arises.

You’ll learn about:
🔅 the benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion
🔅 how to use these powerful tools to significantly reduce feelings of anxiety.

By the end of the course:
🔅 you’ll walk away feeling more in-control of your mind and body
🔅 you’ll have the tools needed to bring back a sense of calm into your life.

This group is intended for adult women who: 

✔️ Struggle with mild to moderate anxiety

✔️ Are looking for education and practical strategies to manage anxiety

✔️ Are committed to taking action and practicing the tools provided

Follow the link to learn more and secure your early bird discount before May 6th! ✨

https://womensmentalhealth.ca/groups/breaking-the-cycle-of-anxiety/

Address

550 W Broadway Unit 533
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 0E9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm

Telephone

(604) 529-4700‬

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