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Watermark Counselling Co.

Experienced and empathic therapists for motivated individuals in Vancouver, BC. At Watermark Counselling Co.

we help high-achievers manage overwhe|m, reduce stress and improve relationships. We provide evidence-based therapy and mental health services for driven people, motivated to make meaningful, lasting change.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Watermark Team. Thank you so much for your support this year.

12/17/2025

When conflict runs high, co-parenting can feel overwhelming and impossible.

Parallel parenting offers an alternative by limiting contact between parents while protecting each parent’s relationship with the child.

With clear boundaries and guidelines focused on the child, this approach lowers stress, and more importantly, it can help keep children out of the middle.

Read more in our latest blog post at www.watermarkcounselling.ca/blog

12/10/2025

Phrases like:

🔸“Stop crying. It’s not a big deal.”
🔸“Don’t be dramatic.”
🔸“You’re making a big deal out of nothing.”
🔸“Stop being so sensitive.”
🔸“I wouldn’t yell if you just listened.”

…are common examples of emotional immaturity in parenting.

What children need instead is to hear that their feelings are real, and we as parents want to understand them.

And as adults who had emotionally immature parents, healing is possible by practicing that same compassion with ourselves.

12/03/2025

The price of therapy can be a major barrier, but it should not stop you from getting help.

Affordable care through sliding scale options and intern-led sessions provides access while maintaining clinical oversight and quality.

At Watermark Counselling, we offer flexible rates based on income and circumstances.

Visit our website to learn more.

11/05/2025

Financial infidelity refers (but not limited) to hidden spending, secret accounts, or undisclosed debt.

Unfortunately, it's far more common than most people realize.

The emotional toll can be just as heavy as the financial one, leaving partners feeling betrayed, angry, and isolated.

Repair is possible, but it does take honesty, patience, and oftentimes, outside support.

If you're in this situation now and need some help, book a short consultation with our counsellors to see if we're the right fit for you.

www.watermarkcounselling.ca

(source: globalnews.ca)

10/29/2025

It's not just our words that children remember.

They remember how our faces light up when they walk into the room. That feeling of being wanted and welcome becomes the foundation of their confidence.

It's not the perfect routine or the big achievements that matter most.

What children carry with them is the memory of being loved and celebrated simply for existing.

That delight builds resilience for life.

10/22/2025

When someone prioritizes work over everything else, they often feel a mix of fulfillment and anxiety.

The passion and drive they feel for their demanding job often take precedence, even though intellectually, they understand that relationships “should” be their focus.

Despite knowing the importance of personal connections, they feel justified in putting work first, believing it will pay off in the long run.

This creates a constant internal conflict and a constant balancing act between what they love and what they know they should value.

Does this feel familiar to you?

If so, you may be interested in our free guide, The Many Faces of Anxiety. Link in Bio.

10/13/2025

Divorce affects parents and children with difficult emotions like grief, anger, and fear.

Co-parenting helps create stability and resilience, but it can be challenging to navigate alone.

If you feel that a family therapist would be helpful, book a short consultation with us to see if we're a good fit.

Book at www.watermarkcounselling.ca

10/09/2025

When someone is preoccupied with the uncertainty of a proposal, it can unintentionally affect their relationships.

They may become more withdrawn or irritable, projecting their anxiety onto loved ones.

Those close to them might feel confused or hurt, especially if they seem emotionally distant or less engaged.

It’s a difficult place to be, as the focus on an uncertain future can cause them to miss present moments with the people they care about.

If you find yourself in this situation, we offer a free guide with thoughtful questions to ask yourself so you can dig deeper to uncover what this all means for you.

You can find our guide, The Many Faces of Anxiety, in our link in bio.

08/20/2025

Create a cozy, therapy-inspired space with these Canadian-made essentials ✨

🍵 Blume – Tea | A soothing sip from this Vancouver-based brand.

🌿 Saje Natural Wellness – Stress Release | The perfect essential oil blend to unwind.

🕯 Canyon Candle Co. | Soft, warm lighting from this North Vancouver brand. .candle.co

📖 The Five Minute Journal | A simple journal for daily reflection.

🖐 Midnight Paloma – Hand Therapy | Like therapy, but for your hands!

08/13/2025

Big emotions in our children can evoke a range of negative emotions. Our natural instinct is to react quickly because we just want the upset to end.

As parents, when we’re caught up in our own emotional turmoil, it’s hard to model emotional regulation for our children. That’s why learning how to regulate our own emotions and co-regulate with our children is key to shifting our interactional patterns.

This not only helps us respond more thoughtfully but also teaches our children the essential skills to manage their emotions.

If you’re struggling with this, know that you’re not alone, and help is only a phone call away.

To book with Watermark, call us at (778) 233-5534.

08/12/2025

One’s ready to marry, the other’s not. Here’s what to do with the ‘in-between.’ → https://www.watermarkcounselling.ca/blog/when-ones-ready-and-the-other-is-not-the-uncertainty-around-deciding-to-marry

Address

1055 W. Hastings Street, 3rd Floor
Vancouver, BC
V6E2E9

Telephone

+17782335534

Website

http://www.watermarkcounselling.ca/

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Mark believes in the power of relationships.

He takes an individualized approach to supporting clients. His model has helped professionals refine skills in high-pressure environments, manage life transitions, and navigate intimate relationships. He works with clients to leverage strengths as a means to overcome barriers to success.

Mark specializes in helping individuals mitigate their vices with a brief, targeted approach. This has proven to be very effective for those who are juggling competing needs and multiple demands on their time. Mark understands the complexities that people face in managing stressful life events and works to find solutions that allow clients to elevate to their full potential.