You might be holding it together on the outside, at work, in public, or while caring for everyone around you, only to feel the stress come out later or turn inward when no one is watching.

Therapy offers a place to slow things down and understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

I work online with adults, teens, parents and caregivers, and couples across British Columbia. People often come to me while navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety and self-doubt, relationship difficulties, parenting pressures, life transitions, or recurring patterns of reacting, withdrawing, or putting their own needs aside.

Many of the people I work with are parents or caregivers, not because the work is limited to parenting, but because these roles often bring our histories and relationship patterns into sharper focus.

My approach is human-centred, relational, attachment-informed, and paced with care. I do not see the ways we cope or protect ourselves as problems that simply need to be removed. They are often intelligent adaptations that developed for a reason.

Together, we can slow things down, become curious about what these patterns may be protecting, and understand how they continue to show up in your relationships and everyday life. From there, we can work toward greater awareness, more choice, and practical changes that feel realistic and sustainable.

I draw from person-centred and Gestalt foundations, attachment theory, Jungian perspectives, and parts-informed work. I am comfortable gently naming patterns or challenging something when it feels helpful, while respecting that you know yourself and your life best. Tools and strategies are offered when useful, but presence, curiosity, and understanding come first.

I offer a free 60-minute consultation. It is an opportunity to talk about what is bringing you to counselling, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. If you do not see an available time that works with your schedule, please feel free to email me, gabriela@practicecounselling.com as I may have additional availability.

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