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We address Canada's critical need for accessible mental healthcare by offering affordable counselling to all individuals no matter their income level.

03/13/2026

Associate Therapist Shui Jiang:

Not knowing how you feel doesn’t mean you don’t care.
Sometimes “I don’t know” simply means
no one ever taught you the language of emotions.
We learned how to solve problems,
but not how to sit with feelings.
And learning that language
is where healing begins.

If you want a safe and supportive space to navigate your emotions, you can work with Associate Therapist Shui for 6 free sessions.

🔗 Book Book your appointment today:
https://www.counsellingforall.org/counselling-and-wraparound-support/

03/11/2026

Saying what we need can bring up fear of conflict, rejection, or being perceived as “too much.” In this video Associate Therapist, Kelly, offers psychoeducation on why expressing needs feels hard and how these patterns often develop.

Discover how to advocate for your needs with Associate Therapist Kelly Kooner for 6 free sessions.

🔗 Book Book your appointment today:
https://www.counsellingforall.org/counselling-and-wraparound-support/

03/10/2026

When people hear the word “injury,” they often think of something physical.

But violent crime can also leave emotional and psychological impacts. Anxiety. Sleep disruption. Hypervigilance. Panic. Grief.

If you were physically or psychologically harmed as a result of a violent crime in BC, you may be eligible for support through the Crime Victim Assistance Program.

Your experience does not need to be visible to be valid.

Support may be available to help you recover.

Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits

03/08/2026

We are proud to support International Women’s Day. 💜

Healthy communities are built when women’s experiences, labour, and wellbeing are acknowledged and respected.

Emotional labour, caregiving, advocacy, and relational work often go unseen, yet they shape families, workplaces, and entire systems.

At Counselling for All, we believe mental health care must recognize the unique pressures women face and provide spaces where their voices are heard and validated.

This International Women’s Day, we honour the resilience, leadership, and quiet strength of women in every role they hold.

03/07/2026

Trauma can affect your nervous system, your sense of safety, and your relationships.

Counselling is one of the supports that may be covered through the Crime Victim Assistance Program.

Through Victim Services Counselling, individuals who have been awarded counselling benefits can access:

• Trauma-informed counselling
• Optional virtual 1:1 chair yoga focused on mind-body recovery
• Care coordination with physicians, therapists, and legal teams
• Appointments typically offered within 2–4 business days

Their counsellors have extensive trauma experience and work collaboratively to support your recovery journey

Healing does not have to be isolated.

If you’ve been impacted by violent crime in BC, exploring both financial support and trauma-informed counselling may be a meaningful next step.

🔹 Explore funding eligibility through CVAP: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits
🔹 If approved for counselling benefits, connect with Victim Services Counselling:
https://victimservices.support/

03/05/2026

When the world feels uncertain, our bodies feel it too.

Tension. Restlessness. Fatigue. Shortened patience.

Recent global trends show rising economic strain, social polarization, and rapid change. It’s no surprise that many are feeling overwhelmed.

Counselling for All is now offering 6 free counselling sessions through our practicum clinicians to help you process, regulate, and regain steadiness.

Support is available.
And it is accessible.

🔗 Book your 6 free sessions
https://www.counsellingforall.org/counselling-and-wraparound-support/

03/04/2026

If you’re the one everyone leans on but struggle to lean back, you’re not alone.
Associate Therapist Ashley shares that feeling uncomfortable receiving support is actually pretty common. Many people learn early that being there for others matters more than their own needs. Over time, giving support becomes natural, but receiving it can feel uncomfortable.
Growth can look like letting someone make the coffee.
Letting someone help.
Allowing yourself to receive care.
Remember: your needs matter too 🤍

03/03/2026

In this video Associate Therapist Kelsy explains what a safety plan is, when one might be needed, and the different components of it. If you or someone you know may be in need of a safety plan to help keep them safe during suicidal ideation, a mental health crisis, or is having thoughts of serious self harm a therapist can help you.

02/28/2026

Understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can make everyday challenges feel more manageable. CBT focuses on noticing these patterns so change can happen in realistic, practical ways.

– Associate Therapist Stephen Spagnuolo

02/26/2026

Recovery is not only emotional. It can affect your finances, work, and daily stability.

The Crime Victim Assistance Program may provide benefits such as:

• Counselling
• Medical, dental, and prescription costs
• Income support or lost earning capacity
• Childcare and homemaker services
• Transportation expenses
• Crime scene cleaning

Support exists to reduce the practical barriers that can follow trauma.

If you’ve been approved for counselling benefits, Victim Services Counselling offers trauma-informed mental health support across BC, including virtual sessions and holistic care options.

🔹 Explore funding eligibility through CVAP: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits
🔹 If approved for counselling benefits, connect with Victim Services Counselling:
https://victimservices.support/

You deserve support that meets both your practical and emotional needs.

02/25/2026

February 25 marks Pink Shirt Day in Canada! A national movement that promotes kindness and anti-bullying awareness.
Bullying can significantly impact one's emotional regulation and nervous system.
Today is a reminder of the importance of psychological safety, belonging, and compassion, especially when promoting mental well-being

02/24/2026

思いやりを持ってケンカを乗り越える方法
パートナーとケンカをするとき、
多くの場合、私たちは「正しさ」を証明しようとしてしまいます。
でも本当に大切なのは、勝つことではなく、理解することです。
臨床の現場では、問題はケンカそのものではなく、つながりが切れることだとお伝えします。
言い合いになると、私たちの神経系は防衛モードに
闘うか、逃げるか、閉じるか、いわゆるFight flight freezeに入ります。
その状態では、思いやりを持つことはとても難しいのです。
だから最初のステップは、解決ではなく「落ち着くこと」。
一度、立ち止まる。
呼吸をゆっくり整える。
声のトーンを少し柔らかくする。
そして、責める言葉を、気持ちの言葉に変えてみてください。
「なんで分かってくれないの？」ではなく、
「こういうとき、私は少し寂しくなるんだよね。」
思いやりのある対話とは、
相手の考えに同意することではなく、
相手の“感情”に関心を向け続けることです。
私は傷ついている
そして同時に
あなたも何か感じているんじゃないのかな？
その両方を大切にできるとき、
ケンカは関係を壊すものではなく、
むしろ、安心感を深める機会になります。
完璧さではなく、
安心できる関係性こそが、長く続く絆をつくります。
Navigating Arguments with Compassion
When couples argue, the goal is usually to win.
But in healthy relationships, the real goal is understanding.
As a psychotherapist, I often remind clients:
Conflict is not the problem. Disconnection is.
When an argument starts, your nervous system goes into protection mode — fight, flight, or shut down. In that state, compassion becomes biologically difficult. So the first step isn’t solving the issue. It’s regulation.
Pause.
Slow your breathing.
Soften your tone.
Then shift from accusation to vulnerability.
Instead of “You never listen,” try:
“When this happens, I feel alone.”
Compassionate conflict means staying curious about your partner’s emotional experience — even when you disagree with their perspective.
You can hold two truths at once:
“I’m hurt” and “You’re hurting too.”
Arguments handled with compassion don’t weaken relationships.
They deepen emotional safety.
And emotional safety — not perfection — is what builds lasting connection.

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