Compassionate, down to earth therapy for individuals and relationships in Vancouver, BC and online
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.
A soft place to find your ground.
Nothing is too big or too small for the therapy room.
Find the right therapy for you.
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Free consultation
15 minutes, virtual.
Book a free consultation to chat about what’s bringing you to therapy and any questions you might have. Hear about your counsellor’s approach and how they can support you. No strings attached.
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Individual Counselling
60 or 80 minutes, in person or virtual.
Get the support you’re needing with a therapy session just for you. We’ll explore your goals, build skills, and unravel the tough stuff with care and steadiness.
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Relationship Counselling
60 or 80 minutes, in person or virtual.
Strengthen your relationship bonds, navigate stubborn problems in new ways, build better communication habits, and create a safe space for sensitive conversations with relationship counselling. For couples, triads, polyamory, ENM, friendships, and more.
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Family Counselling
90 minutes, in person or virtual.
Counselling for you and your family or chosen family members, whatever your structure might look like. This service is for folks aged 16 and older.
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 (she/they)
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Abuse
Anxiety
Attachment Patterns
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Former Incarceration
LGBTQ2SIA+ & Queer Experiences
Life Transitions
New to Therapy
Panic Attacks
Relationship Counselling
Self-Esteem
Stress
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
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Compassion - I will meet you with warmth and validation for what you are going through.
Diversity - Folks of any and all backgrounds, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, races, ages (17+), and ethnicities are welcomed at Ground Up Counselling.
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 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.
Let’s start your therapy journey together