Compassionate, down to earth therapy for individuals and relationships in Vancouver, BC

Ground Up Counselling

We’re not meant to go at life alone. If you’re struggling with your mental health, have difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences that need unravelling, or want to gain a deeper insight into who you are - I am here to support you.

Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or are well-acquainted, I’ll meet you where you’re at with warmth, radical acceptance, and steadiness.

Anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, queer experiences, and formerly incarcerated folks are a few of the reasons people commonly come to me for counselling.

A soft place to find your ground.

Nothing is too big or too small for the therapy room.

Find the right therapy, just for you

Free Consultation

We offer a free 20-minute consultation, so you can take your time asking questions, chatting about your needs and goals, and seeing if I’m the right fit for you. No strings attached.

Via phone or video call.

$150 / 60 minutes

A session just for you, tailored to your unique needs and preferences. We will explore your goals for therapy and slowly build a genuine connection.

In person or online.

Individual Counselling

$210 / 90 minutes

Therapy can be extremely helpful in exploring unhelpful relationship dynamics and breaking harmful patterns. These sessions are for 2 or more people, whatever your relationship dynamic might be.

In person or online.

Relationship Counselling

Typically around $60-$120 / session

Life-saving health care should be accessible and within your means. I am happy to offer a sliding scale of subsidized counselling rates to meet your needs.

In person or online.

Subsidized Counselling

Counselling can feel daunting. We might even feel resistant to the idea of doing therapy. My approach is to meet you where you are at.

My practice is holistic - encompassing mind, body, spirit, and community in your healing journey. I lean into emotions, developmental patterns, mind-body connection, and environmental/systemic factors. I provide compassionate challenging and exploration.

We will move slowly, creating trust and safety through a genuine connection. I value your autonomy and am committed to your care.

Meet your therapist

Hi, I’m Abby

  • Abuse
    Anxiety
    Anger
    Chronic Illness
    Depression
    Domestic Abuse
    Emotional Regulation
    Family Conflict
    Former Incarceration
    LGBTQ2SIA+ & Queer Experiences
    Men's Issues
    New to Therapy
    Panic Attacks
    Relationship Counselling
    Self-Esteem
    Stress
    Substance Use
    Trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD

  • The types of therapies we will use depend on your goals, preferences, and needs. My approach to therapy will always be holistic and unique to you! Some therapy methods I commonly integrate are:

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
    Emotions-Focused Therapy (EFT)
    Feminist Therapy
    Gottman Method
    Mindfulness & Mind-Body Connection
    Narrative Therapy
    Somatic Experiencing
    Trauma-Informed Care
    Anti-Oppressive

    Learn more about how they work

  • Compassion - I will meet you with warmth and validation for what you are going through

    Non-judgment - I practice radical acceptance toward anything my clients choose to share with me

    Consent & Autonomy - I value my clients' autonomy and intuition to know what is best for themselves and their capacity. I also value consensual, gentle challenging and psycho-education when it might be beneficial for you.

    Informed - It is important to me that you feel informed about your therapy journey and the techniques we use. Also, I am committed to staying up to date on scientific-based evidence and research in the mental health field.

I work out of The Den Wellness Collective, a holistic health space where you will find a cozy, earth vibe

welcome to the space

Counselling, support groups, acupuncture, massage, sound baths, and yoga classes are just some of the services offered at The Den Wellness Collective. Founded on the understanding that health care and support should be holistic, all-encompassing, diverse, and communal, you will find a plethora of mind, body, spirit, and community health services at the Den.

Let’s start your therapy journey together

from the ground up