OUR SERVICES
Family Therapy Vancouver
Restore Connection. Strengthen Bonds.
Heal as a Family.
Families are where we first learn to love, express ourselves, and feel safe. But when tension, conflict, or emotional distance take over, these core relationships can begin to feel strained or overwhelming. If your family is struggling to communicate or feeling stuck in painful patterns, family counselling can help bring you back into connection.
We offer evidence-based, trauma-informed family therapy services in Vancouver to help you navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and build a healthier, more secure family system.
FAMILY COUNSELLING
Why Families Come to Counselling
Every family faces challenges—but when issues feel persistent, emotionally charged, or unresolved, outside support can make all the difference.
Families may seek therapy for:
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Ongoing conflict or communication breakdowns
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Divorce, separation, or blended family transitions
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Parenting challenges with children or teens
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Emotional outbursts, shutdowns, or misattunement
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Family trauma, grief, or stress
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Autism spectrum challenges or behavioural concerns
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Sibling rivalry or tension
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A general sense of disconnection or emotional distance
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No matter the circumstances, we’re here to help your family move forward with compassion and clarity.
Blended Families
Parenting help
Navigating Divorce
Communication
FAMILY THERAPY
Our Approach: Emotionally Focused & Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Our work with families is grounded in the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment science. We understand that emotional connection is the foundation of a healthy family—and that when those bonds are disrupted, distress can show up as conflict, withdrawal, or reactivity.
As trauma-informed therapists, we are trained to work with families who may be navigating overwhelming emotions, past wounds, or unresolved pain.
Our therapy process helps families:
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Identify unhelpful interaction patterns
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Understand the emotional needs driving behaviours
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Reduce blame and reactivity
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Build safer emotional connections
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Improve communication between parents, children, and siblings
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Restore emotional balance and trust
We don’t view families as “broken,” but rather as stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. With the right tools, new understanding, and a safe space, transformation is possible.
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Safety
Strength-based
Compassionate Guidance
FAMILY COUNSELLING
What to Expect in Family Therapy
We begin with a session involving parents or caregivers to explore goals, challenges, and family history. Based on your needs, sessions may include:
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Full family sessions
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Parent-child or sibling-focused sessions
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Individual or dyadic support for specific conflicts
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Strategic guidance for parenting or co-parenting
Together, we’ll create a customized treatment plan that meets your unique family structure, dynamics, and emotional needs
Collaborative
Process-Oriented
Flexible Treatment
Psychoeducational
FAMILY THERAPY
Who Will Support You
Our Clinical Directors, Matt & Carly, bring over 20 years of experience as both educators and therapists in Canada and the UK. Their background in childhood development, family mediation, and working with behavioural and neurodiverse challenges (including ASD) brings depth and confidence to the therapeutic process.
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They are highly skilled in helping families navigate:
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Parent-child communication
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Teenage emotional development
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Complex family systems
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School and behavioural issues
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You can feel confident knowing your family is in capable, compassionate hands.
Inclusive & Welcoming
Conflict Resolution
Experienced Therapists
Communication
FAMILY COUNSELLING
Tools and Outcomes You Can Expect
Throughout therapy, your family will learn:
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Effective emotional regulation strategies
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How to move from reactivity to empathy
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New ways of listening and expressing needs
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Repairing ruptures through respectful dialogue
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Building rituals of connection and support
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Developing a shared vision for your family’s future
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The goal is not just symptom relief, but a fundamental shift in how your family understands each other and relates emotionally. Healing doesn’t mean perfection—it means creating a space where each family member feels safe, seen, and supported.
Connective Dialogue
ANS Regulation
Repairing Bonds
Transformational Change
FAMILY THERAPY
Start Healing As A Family
By restoring emotional connection and trust, families often experience:
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Reduced anxiety and emotional outbursts
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Greater cooperation and understanding
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Improved mental health and self-esteem
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More relaxed and harmonious home dynamics
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A sense of security and belonging—for everyone
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If you’ve been wondering whether things will ever change, we want you to know: change is possible. With the right support and guidance, your family can build stronger, more resilient bonds and learn to navigate life’s challenges—together.
