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Sunset in the Forest

Family Counselling

Therapeutic support for families to reconnect, gain new ways of relating, and thrive

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How we understand our family and their view of us can shape our choices, behaviour, and identity. Often we are unaware of family patterns influencing us, getting stuck in ways of relating that leave us isolated, in conflict, or chronically stressed. While we can gain our greatest strengths from our family, we also may carry old wounds that underlie our ongoing problems. Beyond these relational patterns, family is also the sphere where suffering can hit hardest through loss, betrayal, or overwhelm from life's demands.

 

Family counselling can be effective for grappling with and working through these issues. Sessions are structured case-by-case, some including all family members, individual members, and some with just spouses, siblings, or parent-child groupings. We prioritize starting well with a thorough assessment so everyone has a grasp of where the family is at, what has gone wrong, and what we are hoping and aiming for. This assessment lays the groundwork for creating a treatment plan which we will shape together with you.

 

We know family counselling can feel vulnerable to begin, especially if this is new for you or if there is fear of being shamed in counselling. Your counsellor will work with you as a team to form a plan for counselling that accounts for each person's needs, fears, and your goals as a family. Every step of the way, we will prioritize your experience of safety in the counselling process.

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Consider if family counselling may be a good fit for you and your loved ones.  Some areas often addressed include:

  • Navigating Illness & Mental Illness Together

  • Families with Grief & Trauma

  • Reconciliation

  • Mediation

  • Parent Coaching 

  • Parenting Adult Children

  • Family Life Transitions & Aging

  • Family Secrets 

  • Sibling Conflict

  • Family Identity, History, & Dreaming

  • Caring for Children during Divorce

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For some situations, can be difficult to know if individual, couples, or family counselling is best. Let us know if you are unsure and we can explore together what direction may be most beneficial to start with.

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Our sessions are offered in-person and virtually. â€‹â€‹

*We currently are not able to accept new clients for family counselling.

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