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Begin Again Vancouver Counselling

I help adults heal from impacts of trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, abusive relationships, sexual assault, and traumatic grief.

My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns of self-criticism, perfectionism, or burnout, even when life “looks fine” on the outside. Together, we explore the roots of these patterns with compassion. I aim to provide a space where you feel safe to slow down, make sense of what’s happened, and begin to move toward a life that feels more grounded and aligned with who you are. If it feels like I might be a good fit, I invite you to book a free consultation. I would be honoured to walk alongside you as you begin this next chapter of your healing journey.

*Please note that I do not respond to Facebook Messages - for counselling inquiries, please email me at monica@beginagaintoday.ca*

01/29/2026

This week on my blog, I've put together a post about how you can create a safety plan if you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of su***de. I also really want to encourage you to get support if this is something you're navigating - whether it's from me or another registered practitioner. Things can feel big and scary when trying to navigate on your own, but a therapist can help lighten the load 💛

A safety plan is a personalized written guide that folks can turn to help manage crisis situations, and is commonly used in su***de prevention. The goal of this safety plan is to de-escalate thoughts of su***de and help you emotionally regulate when things feel overwhelming.

I've included detailed instructions, examples, crisis resources, and a template to create your own plan. I've also created a downloadable PDF of the post in case you want create a digital copy or print it out.

*Please note that this is a guide and does not replace therapy or crisis resources. If you are feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of su***de or have concerns about you or someone else attempting su***de, please call 9-8-8 for immediate support. A crisis responder can support you in regulating you

01/15/2026

After a sexual assault, many survivors are faced with a tremendously difficult decision: whether or not to report it.

Thinking about this decision can feel overwhelming and confusing. Sometimes this can feel like an even more daunting decision when we don't know what the process might look like if we do report.

This post is focused on what the legal process might look like for a survivor of sexual assault if they decide to report to police. This is a longer post - I’ve chosen to keep all of this information in one place so that survivors don’t have to search multiple sources to understand what the criminal justice process can look like. If things feel overwhelming while you’re reading, please take breaks and take care of yourself.

You are not alone. And there is no single “right” decision. Support is available no matter what you choose. 💛

Read more here:

In this blog backed by research, readers can learn about what the process might look like after reporting a sexual assault - from the police station to trial.

12/24/2025

Tis’ the damn season for feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. This week’s blog breaks down 10 things you can do right now to ground yourself and feel more calm and settled in the present moment.

You can read it here:

This is going to be a quick post with some things you can do right now to help ground you and regulate overwhelming emotions. If you’re looking for the science behind grounding, you can read my previous blog post called Grounding & Your Nervous System . When we are feeling overwhelmed o

12/17/2025

Sometimes it can be confusing to have made so much progress in our healing and growth journey, to then fall back into old habits and patterns when we return home for the holidays.

In this week's blog, I talk about why we can fall back into these old ways, and how we might start to navigate forward with awareness and self-care.

Have you ever found yourself falling back into patterns you thought you had outgrown? Behaving or thinking like you did when you were younger? Feeling old wounds getting triggered? You’re not alone. Regression over the holidays, or when adult children return home, is something that therapists comm...

12/12/2025

Every relationship goes through hard moments, but some challenges leave us feeling disconnected or hurt in a way that we struggle to move past. If you have been wondering whether what you are facing is simply a rough patch or something asking for deeper support, you are not alone. In our blog this week, we talk about when it might be time to head into a couple’s therapist for additional support.

You can read more about it here:

In this blog backed by research, readers will learn about indicators that tell therapists their relationship needs CPR, and how long counselling takes for romantic relationships to improve.

12/03/2025

The holidays can be a beautiful and fun time of the year. But they can also bring up grief, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone.

This week's blog post offers guidance on how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) this season in a way that honours your mental health and well-being 🤍 Read it here:

In this blog, readers will be provided with compassionate and practice guidance on how to navigate through the holidays - making a plan, setting boundaries, self-care, and asking for support.

11/26/2025

It can be scary to learn that someone you love is having thoughts of su***de. Many people feel unsure about what to say or how to help, sometimes fearing that talking about it will make it worse.

If someone you care about is thinking about su***de, knowing how to respond can make a meaningful difference. My new blog post shares helpful questions to ask, what signs to look for, and where to turn for support. You can read it by clicking the link below.

In this blog backed by research, readers get tangible guidance on how to talk to their loved one and where to find support.

11/20/2025

If you've been keeping up with our weekly blog posts, you'll know that sexual assault is unfortunately very common. Reporting that it happened on the other hand, is not. This week, we'll be diving in to help folks understand why reporting sexual assault is such a complex decision.

In this blog backed by research, readers will learn about how sexual assault impacts both female and male survivors, and why some might report to the police - or not.

10/16/2025

Hi, I'm Monica. I am a pre-licensed counsellor in Vancouver, BC with an office along West Broadway near Vancouver General Hospital. I offer counselling in-office, online, and in a walk & talk format.

I help adults heal from impacts of trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, abusive relationships, sexual assault, and traumatic grief. My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns of self-criticism, perfectionism, or burnout, even when life “looks fine” on the outside. Together, we explore the roots of these patterns with compassion.

To learn more about my practice and my approach, visit:

Monica approaches counselling through a trauma informed lens using Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems. Her specialities include: trauma & complex trauma (including sexual assault, childhood abuse and neglect, abusive relationships, and traumatic grief), depression & su***de ideati

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#209/1089 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
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Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	11am - 8:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 11:30am

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http://www.beginagainvancouvercounselling.ca/

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